Competition Guidelines and Rules

Chalk

• ONE box of Pastel Chalk will be provided for registered artists.

• If you need additional colors, you may share or exchange chalk with other artists.

• You may also purchase or use your own chalk but it MUST be water washable.

• All unused chalk is yours to keep or please return to the Artist Check-in area.

Artist

• Only registered artists may participate. Payment must accompany registration.

• All artists must read, agree to an Artists Disclaimer & Waiver when you checkout to participate.

• Art square spaces will be assigned at registration by the STLAG Chalk Art Staff upon checkin.

• Artists can begin as early as 9am and should be finished by 2:30pm on Saturday for Judging.

• Artists must be 16 years or older.

ART & ARTIST RULES

• The event will go on rain or shine. The artists are responsible for protecting their chalk art.  Plastic drapes, tape, tents, or canopies can be used as needed.

• Chalk art is only to be produced in designated and assigned areas. Size of concrete area will be 4’ x 4’

• 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 community program.

• Chalk art depicting or intended as an advertisement for a business, product, or service is not allowed.

• No banners, products, samples, or promotional brochures are allowed. Artists MAY hand out business cards.

•  STLAG CHALK ART STAFF 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.

• No boom boxes are allowed. You may wear portable headsets.

• No pets, please!

• 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.

• The Big Draw Festival is a TOBACCO FREE Event. Artists using tobacco will be excluded from judging.

• Use of fixatives is prohibited. 

• Chalks purchased outside of the festival must be WATER washable. No oil pastels or other mediums allowed.

• Unless a second chalk space has been purchased all art must stay contained in your own section, no exceptions. 

• 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.
• Cancellation prior to 72 hours before will not get a refund.

IN CASE OF RAIN

Event will go on Rain or Shine! It will be the responsibility of the artists to cover their own drawings with the tarps or large sheets of plastic and weigh it down. Only in case of severe weather, the event may be canceled.