Thank you for registering to compete in the Daytona Beach Arts Fest Chalk Competition on April 8 ad 9, 2023. Please review the below rules & regulations.
ARTISTS
• Spaces are limited. All applicants will be chosen based on time of application and artwork supplied.
• Application Deadline is March 15, 2023.
• Only registered artists may participate.
• All artists must read, agree to, and sign an Artists Disclaimer & Waiver to participate.
• Artist Categories:
o Youth – 12 to 17 years old
o Adult – 18 years and older
• 8x8 ft spaces will be assigned at registration by Daytona Beach Arts Fest staff.
• Painting begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 8. Artists should be finished by 4 pm on Saturday for Judging. (Rain date on Sunday, April 9, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm)
• The competition is a public-judging event. Audience will be asked to submit their vote for their favorite art/artist at the event.
PRIZES
YOUTH Winner - $1000
ADULT Winner - $1000
CHALK/SUPPLIES
• ONE 24-box of Pastel Chalk will be provided per square.
• You may share or exchange chalk with other artists if you need additional colors.
• You may also purchase or use your own chalk, but it MUST be water-based.
• We ask that you return unused chalk to the Artist Check-in.
ART & ARTIST RULES
• The chalk event will be held on Saturday, April 8. Rain date is Sunday, April 9.
•The artists are responsible for protecting their chalk art. Tape and plastic may be used.
• Chalk art is only to be produced in designated and assigned areas.
• The art created must be suitable for public and family viewing (no nude or lewd work).
• No words, symbols, or caricatures intended as political statements may appear within the art.
• Art created must be culturally sensitive and appropriate, respecting the diversity promoted in our festival.
• Chalk art depicting or intended as an advertisement for the sponsor only is permitted. Any other business, product, or service is not allowed.
• No banners, products, samples, or promotional brochures are allowed. Artists may hand out business cards.
• Daytona Beach Arts Fest reserves the right to refuse, stop or eliminate objectionable art, or art not consistent with rules.
• Please try to keep your supplies to a minimum and well-contained in your space.
• Your chalk art must only include chalk. Any non-chalk props or items used in the artwork will exclude art from judging.
• No business advertisements in the form of brochures or signage will be allowed in the main categories.
ARTISTS TIPS
If reproducing an image originally created by another artist (living or deceased), it is important to credit the original artist and the title at the base of your painting.
Guidelines and Rules Disclaimer: Daytona Beach Arts Fest reserves the right to change or add to these rules, without notice.
By submitting your artwork, you agree to allow the images to be used for festival promotional purposes.