Event

The Delmar Loop's Third Annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival

Get Your Chalk On!
The Delmar Loop's Third Annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival

It's time once again to Get Your Chalk On! The Delmar Loop hosts its 3rd annual chalk festival on August 31st (rain date: Sept. 1st) at the Chuck Berry Statue, 6555 Delmar, from 9AM - 5PM.

Artists will register and compete in one of four categories:
Best of The Loop Theme: The Loop was designated "One of the 10 Great Streets in America" by the American Planning Association. Show us what you love most about The Loop!
Chalk of Fame: Choose an inductee from the St. Louis Walk of Fame and portray an important aspect of his or her life or achievements through chalk.
Visit stlouiswalkoffame.org/inductees/ for information about the inductees.
Most Creative: What would you like to share with us? This category is up to you!
Chalk Land: Chalking space for children ages 12 and under!

Entry Fees for Artists (includes all supplies):
$10 for adults (ages 18 and up)
$8 for students (ages 13-18)
$6 for children (12 and under)
Free for spectators!

The winning artists in each category will be featured on The Loop's website with photos of their winning artwork, artistic biographies, and links to their portfolios or personal websites. Winners will also receive cash prizes, as well as gift certificates from a variety of Loop businesses.

To register, entrants should go to VisitTheLoop.com/about/events/. After registration is complete, artists should print out the confirmation of payment and bring it along with them to the event check-in at 9AM on August 31st at the Chuck Berry Statue. On the morning of the event, participants will receive chalk and designated areas where they can get their chalk on!