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Peoria Art Guild Chalk Art Competition

  • Peoria Art Guild - Shoppes at Grand Prairie 5201 West War Memorial Drive Peoria, IL, 61615 United States (map)

Join us for the Peoria Art Guild Chalk Art Competition on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie, where artists of all ages and skill levels will transform the pavement into stunning works of art!

This year’s theme is Summer Fun

Categories:

  • 10 and Under: Square size 3 ft by 3 ft

    First Prize $100

    Honorable Mention (2) $50

  • Age 11-16: Square size 3 ft by 3 ft

    First Prize $200

    Honorable Mention (2) $50

  • Age 17 and over: Square size 4 ft by 4 ft

    First Prize $300

    Honorable Mention (2) $50

  • Professional: Square size 4 ft by 4 ft

    First Prize $500

Registration is open to all participants, with a registration fee of $20 for each square and $35 for professional artists. Check in at The Peoria Art Guild at #415 at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie on the day of the event to receive square assignment.

Must provide your own chalk. Chalk suggestions can be found HERE.

Entry fees are per square. More than one participant can contribute to the artwork of the square, but all participants must fit within the age category, or will compete in the category of the oldest participant.

Judging will begin promptly at 3:00 pm on May 31, 2025. Winners will be announced immediately, with prizes available for pickup the following week. Participants will be judged on the following criteria : 1) Creativity/ originality of design 2) Technical use of the Elements of Design 3) Composition 4) Craftsmanship/ skilled use of materials.

Minors must not be left unsupervised.

Earlier Event: May 24
Relief Printing
Later Event: June 2
Watercolors