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DATE: April 19, 2025
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Read below for the rules. AS A REMINDER - no permanent markers, this includes no oil pastels or pens.
The Rules
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THEME is Unity in Community
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Event Date is 19 April 2025
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Application Deadline is March 25, 2025
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Start time for artists day of the event is 8am (you will be emailed if you are a selected artist and this changes)
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Public usually arrives around 10am to noon
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Stop time for judged pieces is 2pm (if you wish to continue, you will not be considered for judging but you can still have fun)
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Location is Main Street and Commerce Street south of Charleston. This is a huge footprint. There will be lots of walking for visitors.
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If you have a sponsoring shop, please note this in your application. We can not guarantee you will be placed at a certain location.
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Judging will finish in the evening and winners will be notified by email and on the website on 20 April 2025 (we're sorry we can't do it on the day of the contest, there are too many art pieces for the judges to get to in a few hours)
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We ask that you take a good photo of your piece and email it to us for our website and for judging. We will have others taking photos but our experience has led us to err on the side of caution when trying to get good photos with the weird outdoor lighting
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This is an outdoor event. It will happen come light drizzle or shine (but not an all day downpour). You may bring a shade tent or an umbrella. You will not be right next to another artist so the canopy can be 10'x10'
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There is an artist lounge for you to use the restroom and get snacks and water
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We will have volunteers roaming about so you can ask someone to watch your piece while you take a break
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This is a solo artist contest. Family and friends are not allowed to help if your piece is being judged
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NO PERMANENT MATERIALS - chalk street art is supposed to be ephemeral (take photos). This is private and city property and they do not allow permanent marks. Our sponsors are providing you a starter pack of 22 chalk pastels. You will want to bring other chalks to supplement
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Family Friendly art please!