14th Annual "Chalk It Up!" July 17, 2010

14th Annual

“Chalk It Up!”
Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest

150 Artists on the sidewalks of
Historic Downtown Hendersonville

July 17 at 9:00 AM
(rain dates-July 24/July 31)

(Viewing lasts until the next rain!)

Registration is Begins June 9th and It’s Free!
Come to Narnia Studios
315 N. Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Spaces are available on a first come, first served basis.

“Chalk It Up! Is a Narnia Studios Production


Each July, Chalk It Up! draws thousands of visitors to downtown Hendersonville to witness the transformation of the city sidewalks from blank canvas to a panoramic artistic expression.

Chalk It Up received national attention when it was featured in Southern Living magazine a few years ago and has grown more popular each year.

Hughes attributes the event's popularity to its innocence and charm.

"One hundred and fifty artists from under 5 years old to over 75 years old come together to transform the sidewalks of downtown into an outdoor museum," Hughes said. "It gives everyone who is lucky enough to reserve a space a chance to feel ownership of that square of Main Street for whatever length of time their artwork lasts, weather-wise!"
Categories for the free contest are 5 and under, 6-8 years old, 9-12 years old, 13-20 years, 21 and older, professional and charity. Registration lasts until the spaces are filled.

Each contestant is provided with a bucket with 20 different colors of chalk sticks. No outside medium is allowed.
Five winners in each age category receive a prize, donated by local merchants. The professional category has one best of show winner. The charity category winner receives a $50 U.S. Savings Bond.

For information, call Hughes at 697-6393. To register for "Chalk It Up!" go to Narnia Studios located at 315 N. Main St. To view images of last year's contest, go to www.narniastudios.com.

Official Website: http://www.narniastudios.com