The 7th Annual Chalk the Block Festival transforms the sidewalks of Uptown Somerset into a patchwork of colorful murals. Using chalk, in the ancient tradition of street painting, artists will create original works or reproduce famous works in a visual explosion of color. Somerset, Inc. encourages you to highlight your artistic talent & enthusiasm by entering the Emerging Artist chalk competition at Chalk the Block!
INFO:
Artists create artwork in a designated space on the sidewalks in Uptown Somerset.
Artists can begin as early as 7 AM on Saturday, judging begins at 2 PM.
Each artist receives:
1 Soft Pastel Set (set of 48)
GUIDELINES:
Registration Timelines: Artist applications must be received by July 5, 2023 so that we have time to buy all the chalk!
Concept must be approved by Somerset, Inc. All applicants must share their idea prior to confirmation of participation – no nudity, no politics, no discriminatory imagery of any kind, no advertising or promotion is accepted. All art must be family friendly, imagery deemed inappropriate will be removed.
Chalk Pastels are the Only Approved Medium. Only chalk pastels in a solid form may be used for street painting. Please contact Somerset, Inc. with questions.
Artists: Artists may participate individually or as Teams. Each team may include up to four artists.
Sponsors: Each accepted adult artist will be matched with a sponsor.The sponsors name will be on a paper taped to the approximately 4×4 sidewalk space underneath the artwork ie. Art by ___ Sponsored by: _____.
