QUAD CITY ARTS'

5th Annual
Chalk Art Fest

JUNE 26 – 27, 2021
Schwiebert Park, Rock Island, IL

CHALK ART FEST IS A FREE, TWO-DAY STREET ART FESTIVAL FEATURING LIVE OUTDOOR MUSIC, FOOD & DRINK VENDORS, CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES, AND MORe!

Quad City Arts is excited to welcome back the Chalk Art Fest live and in-person this summer! With safety measures in place, we invite you to join us for a lively and colorful weekend, celebrating creative expression and talents with a unique art form. 
 
In its 5th year, this free, two-day street painting festival, brings together hundreds of artists that spend hours transforming the blank cement pavement into magnificent works of art, using only the medium of chalk.  Visitors strolling by can see the wonderful works of art as they come to life, vote for their favorite and even do some chalk art of their own, by taking part in the community piece. Live music, a variety of food and drink vendors and children’s activities are all part of the festivities. Over $1,600 in cash prizes will be awarded including a people’s choice and youth category award.

​​To ensure a safe and socially distanced event, all artist squares will be spaced 6ft apart. We encourage everyone who attends to mask up and take precautions to enjoy a safe and fun event.

Location

Schwiebert Riverfront Park
101 17th St, Rock Island, IL 61201

We are thrilled to present this year’s event in the beautiful setting of Schwiebert Riverfront Park in downtown Rock Island, IL, directly across the street from Quad City Arts headquarters and gallery.

Dates & Times

• 10:00am - 7:00pm on June 26, 2021
• 10:00am - 5:00pm on June 27, 2021
  (Works must be completed by 2:00pm on Sunday for judging)
• Awards will be announced at 3:30pm on Sunday, June 27
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Prizes

Judging will take place beginning at 2:00pm and is expected to take roughly
one hour. Awards will be announced at 3:30pm

• 1st Place: $500
• 2nd Place: $300
• 3rd Place: $250
• People's Choice: $250
• 2 Honorable Mentions: $100 each
• Youth Category: (age 12-17) $100 to the artist/team, AND $200 in art supplies to the artist’s school!
  
• NEW! Swag bags awarded in various categories including Most Humorous, Most Creative Concept and Best New Artist!
  
  *Youth category will have a smaller 6'x6' square and will be judged separately from the other awards.
  *At least one team member must be 12 years of age or older by June 26, 2021.
  *All team members must be 17 or younger to be eligible for the youth award.

​Live Music & Events Schedule: Coming Soon

Community Collaboration Piece

For a $5 donation, participants are provided with a set of chalk to fill in a 2’ x 2’ portion of a larger image.
​When finished, the larger piece will come to life as a complete work of art! Plus, participants get to keep their chalk, take it home and create a masterpiece on their own sidewalk!

Artist Registration – REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN!

Registration is FREE for artists, however, Quad City Arts will review submissions for artistic quality and select artists that we believe will provide a quality, family-friendly public art experience. Artists can expect to be notified within one week after submitting their registration. Deadline to register is June 10th, 2021. Any artists added after this date will not be guaranteed an artist t-shirt.

Artist applications, rules and guidelines

​For any questions, please contact Karie Gilson at kgilson@quadcityarts.com or (309) 793-1213 ext. 104​

 SPonsored By

Last Year's WINNERS 

1st PLACE WINNER
​Yuji Baba

2nd PLACE WINNER
​Maia Glover

3rd PLACE WINNER
​Kelly Schrader

HONORABLE MENTION
​Emily Menke, Alex Dessert, Rebecca Quick and Elizabeth Brennan

YOUTH CATEGORY WINNER
Kaetyln Morris,
Pleasant Valley High School

PEOPLE'S CHOICE
​Draven Zertuche

HONORABLE MENTION
​Austin Robertson

SUPPORT THE ARTS THROUGH SPONSORSHIP

Quad City Arts' events would not be possible without the support of our many generous sponsors. Whether it is an in-kind sponsorship of goods or services, or a cash sponsorship towards an event or attraction, the opportunities are nearly endless. Contact us to learn more!

KARIE GILSON

Development Director
309.793.1213 ext. 104

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