CHALK IT UP
Sponsored by PARC
Stroll a gallery of street murals on Church Street at the inaugural Steel Days Chalk It Up chalk art festival from July 18-20 presented by Harrington Center for the Arts. Chalk It Up will be held at the Harrington School (49 N Church St). More than fifty local artists will spend hours painting and chalking the streets, transforming the downtown area into a captivating, one-of-a-kind experience. This will be a Steel Days event that you won’t want to miss! Chalking the streets isn’t just for the pros either! Two classes for beginners and amateurs will be offered on Wednesday, July 17 leading up to the festival, which starts Thursday morning. Chalk will also be provided during the festival for all ages to test out their skills on the blacktop. There will be amazing real-time chalk art masterpieces, family-friendly music, and cuisine from your favorite food trucks. Attendees will be able to vote for their favorite chalk art masterpiece in the categories of People’s Choice, Best of Festival, and Most Humorous. Murals will remain in place for viewing all day Saturday!
Schedule
Wednesday, July 17
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.: Chalk It Up Beginners Chalk Art Class
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.: Chalk It Up Amateurs Chalk Art Class
Thursday, July 18 (Festival Begins)
9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.: Chalk It Up
Friday, July 19
9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.: Chalk It Up
Saturday, July 20
9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.: Chalk It Up
11:00 a.m.: Judging begins
2:00 p.m.: Awards Ceremony
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.: Chalk It Up Beginners Chalk Art Class
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.: Chalk It Up Amateurs Chalk Art Class
Thursday, July 18 (Festival Begins)
9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.: Chalk It Up
Friday, July 19
9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.: Chalk It Up
Saturday, July 20
9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.: Chalk It Up
11:00 a.m.: Judging begins
2:00 p.m.: Awards Ceremony
Artist Registration
Register to be a chalk artist at the Chalk It Up festival! Select from the following registration options:
- Professional Artist - $20: Participate in the Professional Artist category as an individual or team. Only one Professional Artist registration needed per team.
- Amateur Artist - $15: Participate in the Amateur Artist category as an individual or team. Only one Amateur Artist registration needed per team.
- Team Member - $10: Assist an Amateur or Professional Artist as part of their team. Please indicate the principle artist’s name in the registration form that follows.