SECOND PLACE WINNER Cecilia Linayao of San Diego took home $250 cash for her 38" x 50" chalk art entitled "Violinist Sara Chang." More than 100 artists participated in the 5th-annual event on April 27, 2008.

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<DRAWING A CROWD IN LONG BEACH
$1,000 Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest 2008 Winners Announced

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1st Place - $350
Brighton Smith, Garden Grove shown below
2nd Place - $250
Cecilia Linayao, San Diego shown above
3rd Place - $150
David Gilmore, Long Beach shown right
Merit Awards - $50
Jason Arias, Parker Konyak shown below, Jamie Kivisto, Julio Jimenez, Diane Nuyon
HONORABLE MENTION
Lori Escalara shown below

NOTE: The art of the 1st and 2nd Place winners will hang at Wiskers (next to Lucille's) on 2nd St. for one week following the contest.

JUSTIN RUDD'S BELMONT SHORE SIDEWALK CHALK ART CONTEST sure "drew" a crowd on April 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attracting seasoned and emergent visual artists, as well as participants from local high schools and universities, the fifth annual Belmont Shore Chalk Art Contest, presented by Justin Rudd and his nonprofit Community Action Team (CAT), showcased the works of diverse artists who used chalk as their medium, and the sidewalks of Belmont Shore as their canvas.  There was $1,000 cash awarded this year (that's double the prize money from last year! ). There was no charge to spectate.

THE CONTEST took place in Belmont Shore , along the trendy Second St. business corridor, mainly in the blocks between Roycroft and La Verne avenues.  Entry, pastels, drawing paper, snacks, and a pizza lunch were free for the first 75 pre-registrants, aged 17 and older, and just $10 for all others. A 12-color set of non-toxic pastels and an approx. 38" x 50" white sheet of premium artist's paper was provided to the artists.

ARTISTS DREW on artist's paper that was affixed to the sidewalk with masking tape.  Artists were free to take home their artwork after the judging. 

PRE-REGISTERED LEAD ARTISTS
CLICK HERE

PRIZES
1st Place: $350
2nd Place: $250
3rd Place: $150
Awards of Merit: five awards @ $50 each

CONTACT
Event organizer: Justin@JustinRudd.com

RULES
< There can only be one lead artist, but any number of supporting artists per space. The pizza lunch is free for the lead artists and helping artists/family can pay $5 that morning for the pizza/soda lunch.
<       There is no required art theme.
<       No chalking directly on the sidewalk.  Artist's paper will be supplied to pre-registrants.
<        Art must be family-friendly.
<        No nude or lewd artwork.
<        No stenciling.
<        Only solid, non-toxic chalk pastels can be used.
<        Organizers have the right to disqualify and/or remove any inappropriate art or writing as they may deem necessary.
<        Judging based on first impression, creativity, originality, skill, and use of color.
<        Decisions of the judges and organizers are final.
<        Digital photos will be taken and used for publicity purposes.
<        No political or commercial advertising statements.
<        This contest is for adults and students in high school and college, age 17 and older.
<        There are no age categories.
<        Not responsible for damage or theft of art work.
<        Basic, starter box of chalks and one sheet of artists paper provided for all pre-registrants.
<        Participants are required to sign a liability waiver, prior to beginning to draw.
<        Organizers and judges have the right to modify or add to these rules, as necessary.


SCHEDULE: Sun., April 27
< Artists sign-in table in front of Washington Mutual Bank, 5200 E. 2nd St. @ Nieto Ave., from 9-9:30 a.m.
< Artists can draw from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
< Free pizza/sodas for lead artists: at noon in front of Washington Mutual Bank (helping artists/family can pay $5 that morning for the pizza/soda lunch)
< Judging begins: 4 p.m.
< Awards: 4:30 p.m. in front of Washington Mutual Bank.

ARTIST SPONSORS NEEDED
There is no charge for artists to participate in the day's contest and each of the first 75 pre-registered artists will receive free chalks, drawing paper and a pizza lunch provided by the Community Action Team (CAT).  To defray costs, CAT is encouraging businesses, clubs, organizations and individuals to "sponsor" an artist's space for the day.  For each $25, CAT will place the name of the sponsoring business or individual on a small sign on the ground at an artist's work area.  Please contact Justin@JustinRudd.com or 562/439-3316 for details.

SPONSORS

Justin Rudd and his 501c3 nonprofit Community Action Team (CAT). We also depend on the generous support of the Belmont Shore Business Assoc. and other community businesses and individuals. 

OTHER ARTISTS' SPONSORS, so far
- Lowell Elem., Brownie Troop 321
- Signal Tribune
- Santa Margarita Catholic High School
- Long Beach Armada Baseball, www.longbeacharmada.com
- Gibson Musical Instruments
- Belmont Shore Business Assoc.

OTHER CALIF. CHALK ART WEB SITES
4Art for After Hours - Street Painting
4Corso degli Artisti - San Diego, Calif.
4Temecula Street Painting Festival
4Pasadena Chalk Festival - Pasadena, Calif.
4Carlsbad Art Splash - Carlsbad, Calif.
4i Madonnari Festival - Santa Barbara, Calif.
4Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival - Belmont Shore (Long Beach, Calif)