REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN:
The Meridian Arts Commission (MAC) seeks entrants to compete in our annual Chalk Art Competition at Art Spark In Kleiner Park, on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Entrants will be challenged to complete a chalk art drawing in a space roughly 3 feet by 3 feet on the sidewalk in Kleiner Park during the event. The theme for this year’s competition is TBD. Artists may interpret the theme in many ways, but they should be able to explain how their completed work embodies the theme.
All participants must be pre-registered. Walk-up entries will not be allowed.
COMPETITION TIME: All artists should arrive at 11:00am to check in. Artists may begin drawing at 11:30am (but not before 11:30am or they will be disqualified). All entries must be completed by 2:30pm. Jurors from the Meridian Arts Commission will assess the completed work at 2:30pm and awards will be announced at 3:00pm on the bandshell mainstage.
MATERIALS: Artists are welcome and encouraged to bring their own supplies. MAC will also provide chalk that the entrants may use, but please note that the chalk supplied is reused each year and supplies are limited.
ELIGIBILITY: This call is open to applicants regardless of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, or disability. All youth artists must be registered by their parent or guardian. There are three categories in the competition:
⦁ Adult Artist
⦁ Youth Artist (under 18)
⦁ Team / Family
*Please note that the only category in which multiple artists can work together is the "Team/Family" category. Artists in the "Adult" and "Youth" categories may not receive help from others or they will be disqualified.
DEADLINE: Registration will be taken until Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 5 pm or until filled. Register now to guarantee a space.
CASH PRIZES will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category (Adult Artist; Youth Artist; Team /Family). Winners will be awarded $100 for 1st place, $50 for 2nd place, and $25 for 3rd place. These prizes are sponsored by Boise Co-op at the Village in Meridian.
For additional information email: [email protected] or call (208) 888-3579.