Sidewalk Chalk Festival Registration Form

Saturday, November 8
th
, 2014
Tattnall Square Park
Rain date: Sunday November 9
th
, 2014

Be part of the largest public art installation Macon has ever seen during the very first Sidewalk Chalk Festival.
Thanks to funding from a Knight Neighborhood Challenge Grant, Macon-Bibb County Parks & Recreation will
be sponsoring a day full of music, a local artists market, and the main event, a juried chalk art festival.

This festival is open to artists both tall and small. We have categories for the classically trained and
professional artists, community members, college students, high school students, and children ages 7-13.
There will even be a childrens section for those ages 6 and under to get their hands dirty and create a
masterpiece.

Artists who pre-register will be able to check in at the pavilion at Tattnall Square Park between 8:00-11:00am
on Saturday November 8
th
. On-site registration will begin at 9:00am on a first come, first serve basis. Spots
are limited, so dont delay and register by November 3
rd
to reserve your canvas.

Entry fee is $10 for the professional artists, community members, college students, high school students.
$5 for 7 - 13 Year-Olds
6 & under, FREE

Cash prizes will be given in all categories!
Professional, College & High School Students: $150 first place; $75 second place; $50 third place.
Children ages 7-9 and 10-13: $50 first place; $25 second place; $10 third place.
Free face painting and balloon animal tying will be available for children ages 6 & under


Name

Parents Name
If Under the age of 13


Address

City

Zip

Phone Number

Email Address
Required

I am chalking as an
Individual.
I am chalking with a partner.
Name of partner:
Category 7-9 10-13 High School College Community Professional
Select One Currently Enrolled Currently Enrolled Working or Graduate
*Children ages 6 and under do not need to register. The childrens section will be located near the playground and be open all day.

I, ____________________________________________, have read the rules for the Sidewalk Chalk Festival
and agree to abide by them. I understand that failure to comply with the rules set forth by the Committee may
result in expulsion from the event without recourse by the participant and the Committee shall not be liable to
anyone for their action.

Signature ________________________________________________ Date ________________

Sidewalk Chalk Festival Registration Form
Saturday, November 8
th
, 2014
Tattnall Square Park
Rain date: Sunday November 9
th
, 2014

Rules:
Participants can bring their own pillow, blanket or cardboard for seating if they wish, seating will not
be provided for participants. Participants are responsible for the security of their goods. The
Committee and event organizers accept no responsibility for stolen or damaged property, accidents or
injury. One box of chalk (30 pieces) will be provided with registration. Additional boxes are $5/each.
Participants must remain within the lines of their assigned space and not damage the surrounding
paintings.
Participants may choose to work alone or with a partner. Each participant is required to pay the entry
fee and will receive a box of chalk. If you choose to work with a partner, please indicate their name
on the registration form. In the event a team of two artists wins one of the prizes, it will be up to
them to split the winnings, two awards will not be given.
Assignment of spaces will be at the discretion of the Committee. Spaces are approximately 4 by 4
throughout and surrounding the park. Please plan accordingly.
No one will be allowed to participate without a signed and dated application and liability release.
Parents of children ages 13 and under must sign for them.
The Committee reserves the right to revoke or refuse to grant space at any time, without recourse by
the participant. The Committee shall not be liable to anyone for this action.
No spaces will be granted to those wishing to express religious, moral, political, or controversial
opinions. Commercial advertising messages, business logos, and alcohol/tobacco themes will not be
allowed.
Images with nudity, vulgar or explicit language or expression are NOT permitted.
The Committee reserves the right to deem a painting inappropriate for a family-themed event.
All participant fees are non-refundable inclement weather will NOT be grounds for refund.
Judging will be at 2 p.m. and awards given immediately following judging at the pavilion at 3 p.m.

For more information, contact: Ellen Banas, Recreation Programmer at Macon Bibb Parks & Rec
Phone: 478-751-7694; Email: ebanas@maconbibb.us

Participants will receive a confirmation email and/or copy the rules, regulations, and day of event schedule
upon registration. To register return the form above with check or cash by mail or in person to:

Macon Bibb County Parks & Recreation
Attn: Ellen Banas Sidewalk Chalk Festival
150 Willie Smokie Glover Drive
Macon, GA 31201