Chalk Our Walk

Highland Recreation Center: 1451 8th Street Drive NE, Hickory NC 28601
828-328-3997
COST: FREE EVENT!

– This Challenge is open to anyone over the age of 3 who enjoys art.
– Maximum of 4 people working on 1 space at a time.
– Contestants are allowed to register anytime up to 7 pm, Saturday, May 8.
– All skills levels are welcome and prizes will be awarded!
– No one will be able to participate without an approved application and liability release. Parents/guardians must sign for minors.
– Advanced sign-ups are recommended. Artwork spaces are limited. Participants may register any day up to Saturday, May 8. Entries will be processed in the order they are received.
– Participants can choose their own day and time (3-hour work time frame) as long as they are available.

RULES:
” Participants can only use supplies (chalk) provided or approved. See: “Things You Can Bring” for other supplies. One box of chalk will be provided with registration.
” Contestants must check in at Highland Recreation Center (on-site) prior to your start time to pick up your complimentary box of chalk and Official Rules.
” You MUST notify Recreation staff when finished in order to have your work photographed for judging.
” Individuals & Groups will be judged and awarded prizes and will have their works posted prominently on Hickory’s Park, Recreation and Sports Tourism Facebook page, Virtual Sidewalk Art Exhibition. https://www.facebook.com/HickoryParksandRecreation/
o Official judging based on first impression, creativity, originality, skill and use of color. Decision of the judges are final.
” Contestants can only work on their sidewalk art during the assigned day and time.
” All artwork must be appropriate for public viewing by all ages; No lewd, graphic violence, gore or nudity.
” No political, religious, moral or controversial opinions, messages, words or symbols may appear in the image or space provided. Any referencing will result in forfeiting of your entry and will be removed from the Challenge artistic area (Highland Recreation Center and property).
” Organizers have the right to disqualify and/or remove any inappropriate art or writing as they deem necessary.
” All work must be designed and produced solely by the contestant(s) participating in the Challenge.
” Designs must not exceed beyond their designated square. Approximate size of square will be 10 ft x 10 ft. Your design must fit inside the 10 ft x 10 ft square.
” Digital photos will be taken, by Hickory Parks, Recreation and Sport Tourism Department staff and reserves the right to use those photographs for judging, marketing, promotion and publicity purposes.
” Spaces will be assigned on first come first served basis.
” Participants are responsible for the security of their belongings. The City and event organizers accept no responsibility for stolen or damaged property, accidents or injury.
” Prizes: Award winners must claim prize(s) within 30 days of the event at:
Highland Recreation Center – 828-328-3997
1451 8th St. Dr. NE, Hickory

Things You Can Bring:
” Material Restrictions: Participants may bring their own chalk, brushes or water. All chalk must be water-based. Water based chalk paints are permissible. ONLY artist made templates are permissible.
” Sketches or inspiration pieces to guide your chalk design
” Rags, spray bottles, tools and reference materials
” Blankets or chair, knee pads to stay comfy while you draw
” Sunscreen, hat, protective mask
” Plastic and (something to hold it down with) to cover artwork during possible rain
” Water and snacks

Tips
” Use chalk sparingly. Build up your layers, starting with a very light layer on the bottom.
” Some artists prefer to lay all of their undertones first. Some prefer to work top to bottom. We recommend outlining all of your major elements first.
” A big chalkboard eraser works great for laying down large areas of color. Moving the eraser in a circular motion works best.
” Creating a chalk-paint by crushing chalk into water and using a paint brush is also helpful when filling large areas.
” If you’re a first-timer, consider using one object as the focal point of your artwork – a face, a frog, etc. small details are difficult to manage on a rough surface – so think BIG & DRAMATIC.
” The more you work with chalk on concrete, the more comfortable you will become. So, practice on the driveway at home.

For additional sidewalk chalk contest information: Visit our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.c

om/HickoryParksandRecreation/
Or email: Lance at lriddile@hickorync.gov

CATEGORIES
*Official judging based on first impression, creativity, originality, skill and use of color. Decision of the judges are final.

Individual – Young Artists
*Ages 3-11
*All skill levels
*Provided with one set of sidewalk chalk
*10 x 10-foot area of sidewalk
*Prizes awarded

Individual – Artists
* Ages 12 and up
*All skill levels
*Provided sidewalk chalk
*10 x 10-foot area of sidewalk
*Prizes awarded

Group Artists (2 to 4 people)
*Consists of 2 to 4 participants/families who will work on one collaborative image
*Intermediate to advanced skill levels
*Provided sidewalk chalk
*10 x 10-foot area of sidewalk
*Prizes awarded

PRIZE CATEGORIES – 1st, 2nd and 3rd per category win prizes

Individual Competitive Young Artists
*Ages 3-11

Individual Competitive Artists
* Ages 12 and up

Group Competitive Artists (2 to 4 people)
*Participants/families who will work on one collaborative image

Other Awards
Overall Best of Show – 1 prize
People’s Choice Award (All Artworks included)