2018 Art Week Chalk Art Competition Call for Artists
Call for Artists: 2018 ART WEEK CHALK ART COMPETITION
OVERVIEW:
The Meridian Arts Commission (MAC) seeks high school teams to compete in our third annual Art
Week Chalk Art Competition. Teams will be challenged to complete a chalk drawing on the
sidewalk of Idaho Avenue, roughly 3’ x 3’ within two hours. The theme for this year’s competition
is: Art in the Future. Teams may interpret this however they wish, but they should be able to
provide a rationale for how their completed work embodies the theme. A panel will judge the
artwork, and monetary awards will be granted to the school art departments of the three teams
with the highest score.
DATE OF EVENT:
The Chalk Art Competition will take place on Friday,
September 7, 2018, around Generations Plaza, in Downtown
Meridian. Drawing will start promptly at 6:00 p.m. and will
be stopped at 8:00 p.m. Artists may check in at 5:30 p.m.
The panel will assess the completed works at 8:00 p.m., and
awards will be announced around 8:30 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY:
Teams should consist of two to six high school students
enrolled in a high school in the West Ada School District, or another high school within the Meridian
city limits (private, charter, etc.). All team members must be eligible. Teams are welcome to bring
their own supplies, or use chalk pastels to be provided by MAC.
DEADLINE: Register your team by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, 2018.
AWARDS:
Completed chalk art works will be judged on the following criteria:
Interpretation of theme and the clarity of the theme to the viewer (5 points)
Creativity and originality of the artwork (5 points)
Quality of artistic composition and overall design (5 points)
Overall impression of the artwork (5 points)
Awards will be directed to the art departments of the school in which the students are enrolled.
The grand prize award will be $100. Second and third place prizes will also be awarded.
CONTACT MAC:
mac@meridiancity.org
Meridian Arts Commission
33 E. Broadway Avenue, #104
Meridian, ID 83642
208-489-0399
Thank you Meridian Downtown Business
Association for sponsoring our prizes!
Application & Acknowledgments: 2018 ART WEEK CHALK ART COMPETITION
APPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION
Team Name:
Applicant Name:
Applicant/Parent E-mail:
School Name:
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
I specifically acknowledge that:
____ A. I indemnify, release and hold harmless the City of Meridian, and all of its employees,
INITIAL volunteers, and representatives, from any and all claims, demands, injuries, obligations,
actions, causes of action, damages to persons and property, losses, liabilities, costs,
expenses, and compensation of any nature whatsoever, including attorney’ s fees, on account
of, occurring during, or in any way arising out of my participation in the Chalk Art
Competition.
____ B. While it is intended that the completed artwork may be visible for five to fourteen days, this
INITIAL period may be shortened by for any reason, without notice to the team or school.
____ C. Artwork created must be original works conceived and completed by the team submitting
INITIAL this application.
____ D. The artwork created will be displayed at a public place. MAC seeks to encourage artistic
INITIAL expression and public dialogue, but must simultaneously ensure that viewers of diverse ages
and perspectives feel welcome and comfortable. To this end, as a condition of participation
in the Chalk Art Competition, the artwork created may not include elements depicting
profanity, indecency, violence, discrimination, defamation, threats, or communications
inconsistent with Meridian’s community values.
____ E. I consent to City’s publication and/or use of any photographs or recordings of myself,
INITIAL my artwork, or installations created using my artwork, for promotional purposes.
I do acknowledge and understand each and agree to these terms and conditions.
Signature: _________________________________ Print name: _____________________________
* Parent Signature - If Applicant is Under 18: ______________________________________________
Date: _________________________________
To register your team for the 2018 Art Week Chalk Art Competition, please submit your team’s
Application and Acknowledgements form, completed in full, via mail or delivery it to the City Clerk’s
Office at Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Suite 104, Meridian ID 83642 or e-mailing it to
mac@meridiancity.org.
Thank you for taking part in the arts!