NORTH AUGUSTA FORWARD CALL FOR ARTISTS
Event: Third Thursday Chalk Walk
Event Date: Thursday, April 20th
Location: Downtown North Augusta (specific business location provided upon approval)
Summary Details: Art should be in keeping with a Spring Theme, Juried by NA Forward Arts + Culture Committee, prizes will be awarded for 1st-3rd place winners, limited (10-15 artists)
Application Due By: April 7, 2023
Notification of Acceptance By: April 10, 2023
April’s spring themed Third Thursday event will include a Chalk Walk featuring local artists alongside downtown merchants. Artists will be paired with businesses and the size of your “concrete canvas” will vary from a standard size sidewalk square to larger less restricted space. Artist can begin working on their chalk art at 3 pm and need to be finished by 7 pm. North Augusta Forward will supply each artist with chalk. The chalk will be available at the business you are paired with. The Arts and Culture Committee will jury chalk art starting at 7 pm and awards will be announced by 7:45 pm. If selected, you will have the opportunity to setup a table to display your art for purchase (you would be responsible for all supplies to setup i.e., table, chair, linen).
THIRD THURSDAY Every month on third Thursday Downtown North Augusta comes alive with unique experiences and opportunities to engage with local shops and restaurants. Each month offers a new theme and new ways to get involved. The community is invited to visit all participating businesses using the vintage trolley.
EVENT DESCRIPTION
April’s spring-themed Third Thursday event will include a Chalk Walk featuring local artists alongside downtown merchants. Artists will be paired with businesses and the size of your “concrete canvas” will vary from a standard-size sidewalk square to larger less restricted space. Artists can begin working on their chalk art at 3 pm and need to be finished by 7 pm. North Augusta Forward will supply each artist with chalk. The chalk will be available at the business you are paired with. The Arts and Culture Committee will jury chalk art starting at 7 pm and awards will be announced by 7:45 pm. If selected, you will have the opportunity to set up a table to display your art for purchase (you would be responsible for all supplies to setup i.e., table, chair, linen).
NORTH AUGUSTA FORWARD At North Augusta Forward, our mission is to inspire, lead and implement a united vision that provides the best possible quality of life for the community of North Augusta, SC. Through this mission, our vision is for North Augusta to become the “community of choice” to live, work and play within the River Region.
HOW TO APPLY
Artists can apply by completing the application form HERE.
