When is the 2012 Pasadena Chalk Festival?
The 2012 Pasadena Chalk Festival will take place on Father's Day Weekend, June 16 & 17, 2012.
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Where does the 2012 Pasadena Chalk Festival take place?
The 2012 Pasadena Chalk Festival will be at Paseo Colorado in Pasadena, California. Paseo Colorado is located on Colorado Boulevard, between Marengo and Los Robles Avenues. For map and driving directions, please click here.
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How do I apply to be an artist at the 2012 Pasadena Chalk Festival?
1. Click Here to review the submission guidelines and download the Artist Entry Form.
2. Fill out the application completely.
3. Draw or photocopy a sketch of what you plan to draw at the festival.
4. Enclose it with a check or money order for $35 made out to Light Bringer Project. (if you are a first time artist)
5. Mail your application, sketch, and check/money order to:
Light Bringer Project
P.O. Box 968
Pasadena, CA 91102
6. Wait for confirmation of receipt of your full entry information by mail or telephone. Approval of inclusion in event, further information, date of workshop, artist party, and more details will follow. If you have any questions, please email us at hurleypanne@yahoo.com or call 626.590.1134.
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Is there a fee charged to be an artist?
There is a one time fee of $35 for a new artist to enter for the first time. The $35 fee represents one mural. Checks or money order may be made payable to Light Bringer Project and must be mailed with entry form. The fee no longer applies to artists after they have been in one festival. All fees go towards festival expenses and are non-refundable.
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I mailed my entry form. What is the next step?
Once you entry form, sketch, and check/money order (if applicable) are received, you will receive an email or phone call of confirmation. Within a reasonable amount of time, you will be notified of your participation and further information. If you have any questions, please email us at hurleypanne@yahoo.com or call 626.590.1134.
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What is the minimum age for artists?
An artist signing up for his/her own mural, must be at least 16 years old to apply and participate. If it is a team mural, the lead artist must be 16 years or older and have assistants that are underage. Exceptions may be made by Light Bringer Project staff on a rare case-by-case basis, such as an underage group that has been trained, under its own watch, who represent one of its own arts educational programs in the community. Through these avenues, all age groups are represented at the chalk festival.
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What is the deadline to submit an entry form?
The festival fills up relatively quickly so we encourage anyone interested to sign up as soon as possible. Click Here to review the submission guidelines and download the Artist Entry form.
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How many people can be on a team?
There can be up to four people working on one mural. A "team" is anywhere from 3 to 4 people. A "partner" is someone working with just one other artist. A "single" is anyone working by themselves. In all of these cases, only one person signs up as the Lead Artist and is the only one who receives all communication and accepts all of the supplies for the "team" or "partner" at check-in on the first morning of the festival.
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What is the size of the mural space?
Mural spaces are typically 8-foot squares. Although one will also to be able to identify spaces that are anywhere from 6-foot to 7-foot squares, if this is preferred. Artists may also take the 8-foot square space and use the area inside to create a piece of any shape/size within that perimeter.
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What are the award categories and how are winners determined?
Click Here to view the 2012 Pasadena Chalk Festival award categories. The winner for Paseo Colorado's "People's Choice" award is determined by the public who votes during the two-day event at the shops and restaurants at the center. All other winners are selected by the artists themselves, on the last day of the festival. There is only one ballot per mural space and all ballots are tabulated by event staff. Winners are announced at the closing ceremonies on Sunday.
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I don't quite understand the canvas donation. Can you explain it further?
Each mural in the festival is required to complete a 1ft. by 1ft. canvas, as a donation to the non-profit organization beneficiary, Light Bringer Project. This painted canvas is exhibited at an auction during the two-day event. Each canvas has an opening bid of $35 and continue with $10 increments up until final bidding on Sunday at 5pm. Those winners with the highest bids may pay at the conclusion of the event and take their canvas home.
Light Bringer Project supplies a lmited number of canvases for free. Canvases will be handed out approximately 3 weeks before the event. If an artist wishes to start sooner, we encourage you to supply or purchase your own canvas (1ft. square, pre-stretched, preferably 1in. thick wood). If artist team members also wish to submit canvases (remember, only one is supplied per mural), those team members may purchase or supply their own canvas. Canvas are turned in at the event pre-party, a few nights before the festival or at check-in on Saturday morning of the festival.
The artist may make the decision to create what they want to paint on the canvas, you are not required to paint the same image you are using for your mural. The only requirement is that the content is suitable for public viewing and will not offend in any way. We suggest you do not use chalk or charcoal on the canvas, as it will likely smear.
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I have never done chalk art before. How can I learn more?
Light Bringer Project hosts a small workshop approximately one week prior to the festival. Seasoned artists will give helpful hints and techniques. You may also want to visit other chalk festivals prior to this event. In additional, you could purchase a small box of pastel chalks and practice at home.
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How can I volunteer for the 2012 Pasadena Chalk Festival?
The Pasadena Chalk Festival has a large need for volunteers in many different capacities. Please click here to find out more about volunteering at the 2012 Pasadena Chalk Festival.
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