• Paint the Downtown with Love: Stories

    A FREE chalk art festival and contest Tuesday, June 24 from 11am-4pm
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  • Rules 

    • The theme of all paintings will be Stories
    • Painting will take place at the Marquette Commons on Wednesday, June 24th from 11am-4pm to be eligible for prizes.
    • Subject matter must be appropriate for all ages and audiences.
    • All paintings should be done safely on the assigned sidewalk, no street painting is allowed.
    • The primary design must be created in the chalk paint.
    • All painters must be pre-registered to win prizes and provide the following information:
      • The names and ages of the artists participating
      • The category they will be competing in (circle on the registration form)
      • Contact information
    • Painting supplies can be picked up in the Marquette Commons on Tuesday, June 24 from 11am-4pm. 
    • Each artist can have as much paint as needed, come back and get more as your needs come up.  The art does not have to conform to any shape, use your creativity.
    • No spray fixatives may be used.
    • No materials may be used that emit offensive odors or cause potential annoyances to other artists or neighbors
    • Walk-ins are welcome but you must be registered (names on the registration form) to be eligible to receive prizes.
    • Judging will be done at 4pm by staff.
    • The Paint the Downtown with Love Chalk Art Festival has the right to use all art in future advertising; digital, media, online, print, sound recordings, etc.  Digital photos will be taken during the event.
    • Festival organizers and judges have the right to modify these rules as deemed necessary.

    Prizes Categories

    • Best of Adult - 17 and older
    • Best of Youth - 16 and younger
    • Best of Family

    SUGGESTED ITEMS ARTISTS MAY WISH TO HAVE ON HAND

    • Disposable latex gloves
    • Kneeling pad
    • Cardboard for protecting work in progress
    • Small brush for sweeping drawing surfaces
    • Painting brushes
    • Rags or sponges for blending chalk
    • Paper towels for making corrections
    • Straight edge for making grid lines
    • Sunscreen, hat, drinking water, long underwear, or whatever is appropriate for the weather
    • Patience, good humor, and inspiration
    • Plastic to cover in case of sprinkling or snow
    • Pre-plan sketch
    • Containers in which to mix paints
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