The Razorback Chalkart Challenge invites fans to showcase their artistic talent and creativity as part of HogTown on Saturday, April 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Participants are encouraged to create vibrant chalk art that embodies the spirit of Razorback Football. Whether incorporating Razorback imagery, football themes, or symbols representing the energy of the Razorback community, fans of all artistic skill levels are welcome to join. As fans stroll through HogTown, they will have the opportunity to witness these chalk art creations come to life.
There will be three age categories for entry into the competition. 12 and under, 13-17, and 18+.
• ONE 24 box of Pastel Chalk will be provided for the first 25 registered artists.
• If you need additional colors, you may share or exchange chalk with other artists.
• You may also purchase or use your own chalk but it MUST be water-based.
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ART & ARTIST RULES
• The artists are responsible for protecting their chalk art. Plastic drapes, tape, tents, or canopies can be used as needed.
• Size of concrete area will be 5ftx8ft space.
• The art created must be suitable for public and family viewing.
• No words, symbols, or caricatures intended as political statements may appear within the art.
• Chalk art depicting or intended as an advertisement for a business, product, or service is not allowed.
• No banners, products, samples, or promotional business brochures are allowed. Artists MAY hand out business cards.
• Razorback Athletics reserves the right to refuse, stop or eliminate objectionable art or art not consistent with rules.
• Please try to keep your supplies to a minimum and well contained in your space.
• No pets, please!
• Your chalk art must only include chalk. Any non chalk props or items used in the artwork will exclude art from judging.
• Chalks purchased outside of the festival must be WATER based. No oil pastels or other mediums allowed
• All art must stay contained in your own section, no exceptions.
• If reproducing an image originally created by another artist (living or deceased), it is important to credit the original artist and the title at the base of your painting.
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SUGGESTED SUPPLIES
• Whisk broom or brush for cleaning the drawing surface. Do not blow the dust particles.
• A 2’ x 2’ piece of heavy fabric, carpet square, or cardboard to sit or stand on to avoid smearing your work.
• A soft towel, gardener’s pad, or knee pads to kneel on.
• A chalkboard eraser, foam, terry cloth, or shortcut brushes for blending large areas of color.
• Water and a cloth or sponge to erase unwanted parts of your design.
• Old towels or rags to clean up as necessary.
• Masking tape for creating sharp borders, geometry. Tape must be removed when finished.
• Cotton, Latex, or Nitrile gloves to protect your fingertips and assist in blending colors.
• Sunscreen, sunglasses, or a hat sun exposure.
• Canopies allowed, no more than 10x10 at its base.
• Refreshments (Bring water and snacks)
• No glass allowed.