Chalk the Walk 2026 at the County Library’s Viridian Event Center

• Each artist or team will have a 6x6ft space (approximate) assigned to them. Assigned spaces cannot be changed.
• Check in begins at 9 am on Saturday, August 29, 2026. All artists must check in with their registration ticket by 11 am in order to participate.
• To be considered for judging;
  • Artists should completely fill the assigned space with their design.
  • Artists must complete their work by 5 pm.
• Art must be family friendly.
• Artwork must be original. If an artist or team intends to reproduce something originally created by another artist, the original artist must be credited.
• Artists must submit a reference image of their intended art prior to the festival for approval. The Library's Viridian Event Center reserves the right to reject applicants for any reason they deem necessary.
• Chalk the Walk staff reserves the right to stop or erase any art that does not match the approved sketch or is deemed inappropriate.
• ONE box of 48-count pastel chalk will be provided for each artist/team. Some spare chalk will be available, but not guaranteed.
• You may bring your own chalk but it MUST be water-based (NO oil pastels).
• Chalk is the ONLY medium that may be used.
• No fixatives allowed on the drawings.
• Chalk can only be used in designated areas by artists. Artists are responsible for ensuring others do not take their chalk or draw in unassigned areas.
• White or Black Tempera can be used as a chalk base. Any paint must be covered with chalk.
• Respect for artists and their work is a high priority. Please only bring beverage containers with closed lids and avoid stepping on art or insulting other artists.
• No portable speakers allowed.
• There are no available power sources to charge phones or other devices.
• This is a rain or shine event. The Library's Viridian Event Center may consider alternatives in the event of extreme weather, but artists are responsible for protecting their work.
• Shade is limited. Tents are encouraged but not provided.
• An indoor lounge with water and snacks will be available for artists to take breaks out of the sun.

Prizes

• Winners will be selected by a panel of judges in the following categories: solo (teen, adult), and team (teen, adult, and family). The Chalk the Walk team may alter the prize categories at any time based on the number of participants in each category.
• The youth category is not judged and each artist will receive a participation package.
• A People's Choice winner will also be voted on by the public. Public Choice Voting begins 3 pm Saturday, August 29, 2026 and closes at 11:59 pm Monday, August 31, 2026.
• Judging will take place immediately at 5 pm on the day of the event. However, all judged winners and Peoples Choice winner will be announced via The County Library social media on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Winners will also be contacted by phone and/or email and given 48 hours to respond. If a prize is unclaimed, it will be offered to the next runner up.