Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art

The Italian tradition of Street painting dates to the 16th century when artists would travel from town to town for religious festivals and transform the streets and public squares into temporary galleries for their works. The Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art brings this event to the Lowcountry as a way to teach and promote the history of this lost art to all ages and levels of artists. Chalk Under the Oaks provides a wonderful way for people in the community to share a great experience together.

Where: The Reserve Golf Club. The asphalt pavement allows for approximately 6′ x 6′ areas to work within. The space will be assigned depending on the number of participants working in the area. You do not have to fill the entire space but we do ask that at least a 4′ x 4′ section be completed.

When: The artists will be able to start at 9:00 am on Sunday and may work until 2:00 pm. Judging will then take place with the awards ceremony at 3:00 pm before the Bright Star Theatre’s performance. Chalking will be open to the public for viewing from 12:00-5:00 pm.

Awards: Best of Show ($500), People’s Choice ($300), 1st Place ($75), 2nd Place ($50) and 3rd Place ($25). Best of Show and People’s Choice may be awarded to the same artist.

Applications: Download the application here. Applications are due by September 1, 2012. Apply by mail only, no applications will be accepted online. Artists will be notified by mail and given further information. Applications will be accepted in the order received and a waiting list maintained.

Artwork: All artists must provide a sketch or photo of their proposed street painting image. If you are doing a reproduction (work of another artist) please submit a copy of the original image along with your sketch and credit the artist with name and title. Artwork must be appropriate for public viewing. No words or symbols intended as political statements or advertising, demonic images, logos or product advertising may appear within the image. Any inappropriate image can be removed at the discretion of the Festival. All images must be approved by the Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art Visual Arts committee.

Materials: We will supply one box of pastels. Chalk and pastels are the only medium allowed for the festival. Additional chalk will be available through an exchange during the event. If you are using a predominant color in your design you may wish to purchase additional medium to ensure you have enough to complete your work.

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