The 600 artists who spend two days on their hands and knees creating spectauclar murals on every inch of concrete of Paseo Colorado, are the main attraction of the Pasadena Chalk Festival.

The artists compete in several award categories including:

• 2012 Best of Festival:  Grand Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place   
• Best Technique
• Best 3-D Effect
• Best Use of Color
• Best Rendering of Masterpiece
• Most Humorous
• Most Inspirational
• On the Way to MOCA                                           
• Best of Silent Auction                           
• Best Animation                                   
• Best Artist Original Design
• Best of Chalk of Fame

The winner is determined by artists' votes. The public can get into the fun by selecting the "Paseo Colorado People's Choice" winner! Simply fill out a ballot at a Paseo Colorado participating retailer. 

Want to join the talented group of artists of the Pasadena Chalk Festival? Visit our REGISTER page.