Celebrate Homecoming and transform the sidewalk at Bellevue College into vibrant colors and works of art! The contest is open to artists and artist group’s ages. There are pre-defined squares on the sidewalk in the breezeway between A and B building.
More Information:
Event Categories
• Overall Best of Show
• People’s Choice Award
Event Schedule – Monday, Oct. 10
• 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Artists and art groups will be creating their masterpieces. Individuals are welcome to come view them at work.
• 2 p.m. – View the artwork and cast your people’s choice vote.
• 3 p.m. – Winners Announced
Artists should bring their own:
• Design
• Knee pads
• Grid/Pattern
Chalk will be provided or you may bring your own.
Rules
• Only washable chalk may be in your design. No acrylic paints, liquid pastels, oil -based pastels, hard pastels, etc. will be allowed
• Designs must not exceed beyond their designated square. Approximate size of square will be 4’x4’. Your design must fit inside the 4’x4’ square
• All artwork must be appropriate for public viewing by all ages; No lewd, graphic violence, gore, nudity
• No political messages, words or symbols intended as advertising may appear in the image or space provided
• Digital photos will be taken, Bellevue College. reserves the right to use photographs for marketing, promotion and publicity purposes
• Organizers have the right to disqualify and/or remove any inappropriate art or writing as they deem necessary
• Spaces will be assigned on first come first served basis
• Official judging based on first impression, creativity, originality, skill and use of color. Decision of the judges are final.
For additional sidewalk chalk contest information contact: Laura Gettleman: laura.gettleman@bellevuecollege.edu, (425) 564-2664
The Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest is being held in conjunction with Homecoming Week and is sponsored by the Bellevue College Foundation.
Last Updated October 10, 2022