Chalk the Walk ARTsplosion
Saturday, July 24, 2010
17th Street Park and Boardwalk
Virginia Beach Oceanfront

July 13, 2010

Virginia Beach, Virginia –The Chalk the Walk ARTsplosion takes over the Virginia Beach Boardwalk from 10:00am-5:00pm on Saturday, July 24 as hundreds of artists and “wanna-be artists” gather to turn the boardwalk into an impromptu canvas of color!

At the Chalk the Walk, participants draw four by four foot chalk drawings for three blocks along the boardwalk.  This year’s theme is “Rock Your Block!”  All Chalk the Walk participating are encouraged to incorporate the theme in their work!   At this celebration of music, everyone is 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.  Guest band Two Tone Cadillac will be ROCKING the BLOCK from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM!

200 competitors will complete chalk drawings to be evaluated by a panel of judges.  Judges will score the drawings according to criteria such as composition, use of color, adherence to theme, and creativity.  There will be three competitive divisions: Amateur, Professional, and Youth.  The Youth division will be for ages 12-16.  Children 11 and under will be invited to draw for fun in a separate area.  Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded for each division.  Winners will be announced at 4:30pm at the registration tent.  The hours for the Chalk the Walk are 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 eligible for prizes. 

Advance registration for Chalk the Walk is not required.  There is no fee to participate, but it is recommended that artists bring their own chalk.

For more information about Chalk the Walk ARTsplosion, visit www.BeachStreetUSA.com or call 757-491-SUNN (7866).

Chalk the Walk ARTsplosion is sponsored by The Oceanfront Inn, Pepsi, the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia Aquarium, and Integrated Management Group.