FREEDMAN ARTS DISTRICT
presents
March 28-30 2025
SATURDAY, MARCH 29 | 10AM - 5PM
SUNDAY, MARCH 30| 10AM - 5PM
Freedman Arts District is seeking chalk artists to showcase their talent in Beaufort’s most colorful art festival “Chalk It Up!”, happening from 10am to 5pm March 29-30, 2025, in the heart of the City of Beaufort, SC.
Applications are open now at FreedmanArtsDistrict.org. Space is limited to 60 artists. Deadline for submitting application is February 1, 2025.
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Chalk It Up! is an immersive, large-scale street painting experience. Professional and emerging visual artists create larger-than-life, bold images in pastel directly on pavement for all to watch.
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This colorful two-day celebration will also feature live performances by local musicians, artisan craft booths and food trucks. The festival will be FREE and open to the public.
Artists are encouraged to create chalk illustrations that transform 4x4, 6x6, 8x8-foot, or 10x10 spaces of pavement. There are also ten 8x8 vertical panels available. No street painting experience required for emerging artists. Free for artists to participate.
All applications will be reviewed based on proven experience to complete large-scale work, and description of concept. Applicants are to include a sketch of their concept along with 2 examples of visual work.
Artists are expected to actively work on their chalk art throughout both days of the festival. Supplies, including the pastels, will be provided.
An award ceremony will follow on Sunday, March 30 at 5pm . Three prizes will be awarded – First Place $700; Second Place $500; People’s Choice $300.