Chalk the Walk ARTsplosion
Saturday, June 4, 2011
On the Boardwalk at 17th Street
Virginia Beach Oceanfront

May 22, 2011

Virginia Beach, Virginia –The Chalk the Walk ARTsplosion takes over the Virginia Beach Boardwalk from 10:00am-5:00pm on Saturday, June 4, 2011 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 “Around the World in a Day!”  All Chalk the Walk participants are encouraged to incorporate the theme in their work!   Think about your favorite vacation spot, a place that took your breath away, or a landmark you’ve always wanted to see in person!

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 Verizon Wireless, Bloom, Ocean Breeze Waterpark, The Oceanfront Inn, Pepsi, Monster Energy, the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia Aquarium, and Integrated Management Group.