Greenfield Hill Commons to Host Inaugural Chalk Art Festival
The Merchants of Greenfield Hill Commons cordially invite all professional and amateur artists, students, etc. to participate in the Inaugural Greenfield Hill Commons Chalk Art Festival, on Sunday, June 2 (rain date: June 9) from 12pm - 4pm. This event is a contest open to the public, where artists compete to create family friendly themed chalk art on the asphalt using only washable chalk sticks. Each artist will be assigned an 8’ x 16’ parking space. The space assignments will be in the front parking lot (opposite the green on the Bonda Restaurant side) of Greenfield Hill Commons.
Interested participants must register to compete in one of the following age divisions; Teen (ages 13-17) or Adult (ages 18+). There is a registration fee of $25, which is a donation to the Friends of the Fairfield Public Library. Prizes will be awarded in each age division by People’s Choice 1st & 2nd. Additionally, one Grand Prize will be chosen by the event judge.
To secure a space and to be eligible for the prizes, participants must complete and submit the registration form and a sketch or written description of the proposed Family Friendly Summer Themed art work, along with their $25 entrance fee by 5pm on May 30, 2024, to Lexington Home & Garden, 75 Hillside Road, Fairfield, CT 06824. Those interested in registering should contact Ed via email at ghcmerchants@gmail.com.
Children (age 12 and under) will be provided with a 5’x4’ space in the covered breezeway. This age group is not a part of the festival competition and all participating children will receive a special gift. Sidewalk Chalk will be provided in the age 12 and under category.
Greenfield Hill Commons Chalk Art Festival Rules
- Check in is from 11:30am to noon *pre-registration is required
- Artist will be given an 8’ x 16’ parking space
- Artwork Theme: Summer (G rated, family friendly only)
- Artwork must be completed by 3:30pm to allow for judging
- ONLY “Washable Sidewalk Chalk” sticks are permitted. No sprays, paints or chalk markers of any kind
- Chalk must say “Washable” directly on the box in order to be approved for use
- If needed, sharable Washable Sidewalk Chalk is available
- Prizes will be announced at 4:00pm