Several dozen artists will use chalk as their medium and the sidewalks of 2nd Street as their backdrop for the 7th Annual $1,000 Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk-Art Contest, organized by the Community Action Team (CAT). This year the contest is being held in conjunction with the Belmont Shore Art Walk.
The contest is free to enter in advance when artists submit the entry form available at JustinRudd.com/chalk.html. Entry, pastels, drawing paper, snacks, and a pizza lunch will be free for the first 100 registrants, aged 17 and older, and just $10 for all others. Those under age 17 are welcome as non-juried participants for $10. A 12-color set of non-toxic pastels and a 38″ x 50″ white sheet of premium artist’s paper will be provided to all registered artists.
Artists will draw on paper that will be affixed to the sidewalk with masking tape. Artists are free to take home their artwork after the judging and/or to sell their art. First-place prize is $350, second place wins $250, and third prize is $150. Five awards of merit will be given, at $50 each.
To defray event costs, CAT is encouraging businesses, clubs, organizations and individuals to sponsor an artist’s space for the day. For $25, the name of the sponsoring business or individual will be featured on a small sign on the ground at an artist’s work area.Â
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