Call for Artists – Chalk the Block 2023

Call for Artists – Chalk the Block 2023

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Event Date: September 30 (Rain Date Sunday, October 1)

Artists Working: 9:30 am-1:45 pm
Award Ceremony: 2 pm

Location: Graham Park (Olmsted County Fairgrounds) SE Parking Lot
Theme: “Art is the highest form of Hope.” – Gerhard Richter

  • Each participant will have a designated block of pavement 17 ft. long and 8 ft. wide. Required mural 4 ft. x4 ft. (or 16 square ft.) will fit inside of this to allow artist(s) space to walk around mural while working.
  • Artists Categories:
    • Youth (14-17) (students do not have to pay registration fee of $10)
    • Adult (18+)
    • Collaborative Group (school, neighborhood, organization)
    • Family
    • Professional Artist
  • Awards given in each category. Judges’ final walk through at 1:30 pm. Short award ceremony at 2 pm. *
  • Professional artists will be paid $400 upon completion of their chalk art.
  • Registration is $10 (students are free). Scholarships are available. Email.
  • Registration includes one large box of artist chalk. Participants are welcome to also use their own chalk.
  • No refunds. Registration fees will be used for awards.
  • Application Deadline: September 20, 2023

Application: Please complete the online registration form which includes registration, artists’ waiver, and payment collection.

Additional event information can be found here.

Chalk the Block Artist Guidelines & Rules

I, the undersigned (guardian if under 18), acknowledge that:

  • The original art I create must be suitable for public, family and children viewing (no nude or lewd work, profanity). No words or symbols intended as political statements may appear within the art.
  • I will be courteous, friendly and helpful to fellow artists and members of the public.
  • I will not use or bring drugs or alcohol on the premises.
  • RNeighbors and Chalk the Block partners are allowed to create, use and publish photographs/film/video/electronic representations and/or sound recordings of my design and myself or my minor child at Chalk the Block and release related parties from any and all liability from such use and publication.
  • By typing and signing my name on the registration, I pledge to follow these guidelines and it certifies that I have read and agree to abide by the Artist Guidelines & Rules.

 

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