New in 2024 - Chalk Art Contest

Enter the chalk art contest at the Hot Air Balloons, Arts & Crafts Festival on June 1 & 2. 

 

The contest is open to artists and artist groups ages 14 and over. As a registered artist or group of 2-3, you will be given a 4 x 4 foot square on the paved walking trail on the Warren Community College Washington Campus. Squares will be assigned upon check in on the morning of the event.

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• Each participant will receive two tickets and a parking pass for the event.

• Prizes will be awarded.

 

Event Categories

   •  Balloon Landscape - create a piece incorporating colorful hot air balloons

• Copy Cat - recreate a famous impressionist painting in chalk 

• Express Yourself - create original art 

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Event Divisions

• Youth/Youth Group - up to 16 years

• Adult/ Adult Group - 17 and older
   

Prizes

Youth/Youth Group

1st - $30

2nd - $20

3rd -  $10

Adult / Adult Group

1st - $200

2nd - $100

3rd - $50

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Registration

No entry fee. Pre-registration by May 25 is recommended. If space is available, participants may register the day of the event. Entries will be processed in the order they are received. To reserve a spot, please email fly @ balloonfestnj.com with subject line Chalk Art Contest, or fill out the form here.

 

Event Schedule – Saturday June 1

• 9-10 a.m. – Artists and art groups check in at information tent 

• 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. – Artists and art groups will be creating their masterpieces. Individuals are welcome to come view them at work.

• 2 p.m. – Gates open for event and attendees may view the artwork. Judging will be between 4-5pm

• 5 p.m. – Winners Announced

 

Artists

Should bring their own:

• Design

• Knee pads

• Grid/Pattern

Chalk will be provided or you may bring your own.

 

Rules

• Only washable chalk may be in your design. No acrylic paints, liquid pastels, oil-based pastels, hard pastels, etc. will be allowed

• Designs must be executed within the designated square. Approximate size of square will be 4’x4’. 

• All artwork must be appropriate for public viewing by all ages; No lewd, graphic violence, gore, nudity

• No political messages, words or symbols intended as advertising may appear in the image or space provided

• Digital photos will be taken. Flying Festivals of Warren County reserves the right to use photographs for future marketing, promotion and publicity purposes. 

• Organizers have the right to disqualify and/or remove any inappropriate art or writing as they deem necessary

• Spaces will be assigned on first come first served basis

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