ChalkFest Wausau

July 10th & 11th, 2010

EVENT INFORMATION:

The City Square in downtown Wausau will once again be transformed by artists and their colorful pastel art drawings. This is the 7th year for this sidewalk art festival which is for artists of all ages and levels of ability to participate and for art enthusiasts to observe and enjoy.

Click here to see Photo Gallery
(A special thank you to Donald Frisque of Lightcatcher Photography for the use of his photos for marketing purposes from ChalkFest.)

ChalkFest Wausau will be held two days, Saturday, July 10, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 11, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Participants are encouraged to pre-register to reserve a spot by 5:00 p.m. on July 6.

Check-in for participants will be from 8:00 - 12:00 p.m. on Saturday at the festival headquarters located on the City Square. Organizers will be available to show you your assigned space and provide you with registration materials.

Reserved spaces will be released to other artists at noon, unless the committee is notified in advance to hold the space beyond that time. Drawings can be worked on until dusk. No lights will be provided.

ARTIST RECEPTION:

A reception and award ceremony will take place Sunday at 4:00 p.m. in the CVA Gallery located at 427 4th Street (across from festival grounds). Refreshments will be provided to the participants.

HONORARY ARTISTS:

Artists selected by the ChalkFest Committee will be featured in the center section of the festival grounds.

Local artist Mort McBain will teach a free pastel class on sidewalk technique classes on Wednesday, July 7th at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Mort will also do a featured on the corner of 4th & Scott. (See Related Events)

Melissa Steckbauer's "Immigrants Reunited"

REGISTRATION FEE:

To participate and secure a space, fill out the attached form and mail it with a check for the appropriate amount.

Click here to download registration form

• $12.00 registration fee for students 12 and older
• $15.00 registration fee for adults 19 and older
•Participants must be 12 years old. Children 11 and under can join the Chalk mural; no pre-registration. $3 material fee includes a box of chalk.

ARTISTS RECEIVE:
• Assigned space
• Box of 48 pastels
• One set of latex gloves
• Sponge for blending
Additional supplies will be on sale at the event in limited quantities.

GENERAL SUGGESTIONS:
• Wear a hat and sun block to prevent sunburn.
• Knee pads are strongly recommended.
• Pastels will be provided in multi-colors so keep in mind if you are using a predominant color in your design you may need to purchase additional sticks in that color. Some swapping of colors with other artists may be possible. Additional supplies will be on sale at the event in limited quantities.

RULES OF PARTICIPATION:
• Participants must be 12 years of age. Those 11 and under are encouraged to join in the chalk mural
• Artwork must be appropriate for public viewing: no nudes, advertising, or political statements will be accepted.
• Committee reserves the right to limit the number of people working on any space, with exception of those who have registered for shared spaces.
• No oil pastels allowed.
• Children 11 years old and under must be supervised by a parent/guardian.
• Artists must stay within space provided, but the whole space does not have to be used.
• Non-compliance with these rules may result in removal from the festival.

• The ChalkFest Committee may use photos or reproductions of artworks for future advertising and media purposes.

IN CASE OF RAIN:
Clear plastic sheeting will be available, but distributed only under the direction of the committee on site. In case of severe weather, the festival will be cancelled. No refunds are available if event is cancelled.

RELATED EVENTS:

Free Pastel Technique Classes

Wednesday, July 7 at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.

Local artist Mort McBain will conduct free classes on pastel sidewalk techniques in the City Square.

In case of rain, classes will be held at the CVA. Call the CVA at 842-4545 to register.

ChalkFest Childrens Mural

July 10 & 11, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Children 11 and under are encouraged to explore their artistic talents by creating drawings on their own large chalk board.

No pre-registration required and a box of chalk is included in the $3 materials fee.

OTHER EVENTS:

Wausau Area Event Balloon Rally & Glow

Free events held all weekend July 9 – 11, 2010.

Free event. For more information go to www.wausauballoonrally.com or www.wausauareaevents.org.

Wausau Downtown Sidewalk Sales
July 11-12
Shop the stores located in Wausau’s historical downtown district.

Center for Visual Arts Gallery Exhibit
On Exhibit: Beneath, Blow and Beyond

June 11-July 25

Julie Ganser and Andrea Miller-Fazendin both find nature at the forefront of their work, but what lies beneath goes far deeper than we know. Explore the layered artwork of these two Midwest artists. For more details or information about art classes for children and adults call the CVA at 842-4545. www.cvawausau.org

CVA Summer Hours (Memorial Day thru Labor Day): Tuesday though Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Woodson Art Museum

On Exhibit: The New Reality: The Frontier of Realism in the 21st Century
June 26 - August 29

The international Guild of Realism asked artists to create work inspired by historical paintings.

For more information go to www.lywam.org

On Exhibit: Peanuts at Bat! June 26 - August 29

Peanuts at Bat takes a lighthearted look at Schulz's love for the All-American sport and showcases the Peanuts Gang's hapless pursuit of a winning baseball strategy through nearly fifty Peanuts strops and memorabilia. For more information go to www.lywam.org

EVENT LOCATION/DIRECTIONS:
If you are coming from out of town, take exit 192 off Hwy 51/ Interstate 39. Follow Hwy 52 East (E. Stewart Ave.) to the Wausau downtown City Square.

Event headquarters will be located on the square the day of the event. Free parking is available nearby. Restaurants and restrooms are within walking distance of the festival grounds.

DOWNTOWN PARKING:
Free parking all weekend in the Jefferson Street Ramp, McClellan Street Ramp, JC Penney (west mall) Ramp and the Sears (east mall) Ramp, which are located within 2 blocks from site. Click here for map.

HOTEL/RESTAURANT/GENERAL INFORMATION:
If you are traveling to the area, please check out the following web sites for general information, directions, hotels, motels, restaurants, event information, and more.
• Wausau/Central Wisconsin Convention & Visitors - www.wausaucvb.com
• City of Wausau - www.ci.wausau.wi.us
• Wausau Area Events - www.wausauareaevents.org

CAMPING INFORMATION:
Marathon Park Campground is located off Stewart Avenue, close to downtown Wausau. There are 35 sites (most have electric), dumping station, showers, flush toilets, water, picnic area, concession area, and hiking trails. Call for cost. Reservations must be made directly to the Wausau/Marathon County Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department at (715) 261-1550 or go to www.co.marathon.wi.us/infosite.asp?dep=25

SPONSOR INFORMATION:
Sponsors that helped make this event possible are Becker Communications, Inc., City of Wausau, Center for the Visual Arts, Downtown Grocery.com, Wausau Area Events, the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin, Performing Arts Foundation and Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum.

This event is financially supported by the City of Wausau Room Tax Funding and the Community Arts Grant Program of the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin with funds provided by the Wisconsin Arts Board, a state agency, the Community Foundation and B.A. Esther Greenheck Foundation. This is a non-profit event; all proceeds go to support the ChalkFest event.

EVENT CONTACT INFORMATION:
For more information or questions about ChalkFest, contact the CVA at 715-842-4545 or email at cvawausau@gmail.com