At Chalk the Walk ARTsplosion, participants draw four by four foot chalk drawings right on the boardwalk!  Chalk the Walk participants are asked to incorporate the announced theme in their work. Two Tone Cadillac will be ROCKING the BLOCK from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM.

The theme for this year’s Chalk the Walk ARTsplosion is ROCK YOUR BLOCK!  At this celebration of music, all participating artists are invited to depict in chalk their favorite bands, album covers, musical scenes from movies or TV shows, or any other scenes that celebrate the joy of music!

All drawings will be done within 4x4 foot blocks that will be available on the boardwalk.

All art must be family-friendly and appropriate for viewing by all audiences.

200 competitors complete chalk drawings to be evaluated by a panel of judges.  Judges score the drawings according to criteria such as composition, use of color, adherence to theme, and creativity.  There are three competitive divisions: Amateur, Professional, and Youth.  The Youth division is for ages 12-16. 

Children 11 and under are invited to draw for fun in a separate area. 

Trophies and cash prizes are awarded for each division. 

The event runs from 10:00am-5:00pm.

All participants must register by 1:00pm to qualify for the competition.

All drawings must be completed by 3:30pm to be elegible for judging.

Advance registration for Chalk the Walk is not required.  There is no fee to participate.

Artists are encouraged to bring their own chalk.

2010 WINNERS!
Youth
First Place: Karly Lewis - Hiliiard, OH
Second Place: Franchesca Soliven - VB
Third Place: Isabella Moses - VB

Amateur
First Place: Megan Howard - Milford, VA
Second Place: Joan Gorman - Chesapeake, VA
Third Place: Angela Cruz - VB

Professional
First Place: Ryan Johnson - Suffolk, VA
Second Place: Chris Hernandez - VB
Third Place: Heather Piccoli - VB

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The 17th Street Art Festival is held simultaneously in the 17th Street Park.  This unique art show is dedicated to local and regional artists.  Approximately 30 artists representing various media such as painting, jewelry, sculpture, and photography set up booths in the park to display and sell their work.  Live entertainment helps create a relaxed, inviting atmosphere for all.