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$1,000 BELMONT SHORE SIDEWALK CHALK ART CONTEST

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JUSTIN RUDD'S BELMONT SHORE SIDEWALK CHALK ART CONTEST
will surely "draw" a crowd on Sat., Oct. 20, 2012. Free entry for pre-registrants ages 18 and older.This contest began in 2004.

Attracting seasoned and emergent visual artists, as well as participants from local high schools and universities, the
9th annual Belmont Shore Chalk Art Contest, presented by Justin Rudd and his nonprofit Community Action Team (C.A.T.), will showcase the works of diverse artists who will use chalk as their medium, and the sidewalks of Belmont Shore as their canvas. 

There will be at least $1,000 cash awarded again this year. There is no charge to spectate.



 

JUSTIN RUDD'S BELMONT SHORE SIDEWALK CHALK ART CONTEST is part of his nonprofit 501c3 "Community Action Team."

THE MAIN PURPOSE of the Community Action Team (CAT) is to promote social well-being among the general public. As a 501c3 nonprofit corporation governed by a board of directors, contributions to CAT are tax deductible and are used to help produce quality events within our community that benefit children, animals, and the environment.

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2012 Winners
Best in Show: Willie Zin, Long Beach
1st: Parker Konyak
2nd:
Honorable Mention: Lori Escalara, Vista
Honorable Mention: Moe Notsu, Long Beach
Honorable Mention:
Honorable Mention: William Zin, Long Beach
Honorable Mention:
Director's Award: Becky Bershtel, Long Beach
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This year's contest is Sat., Oct. 20, 2012. You can also register on-site from 8:45-9:15 a.m.

<DRAWING A CROWD IN LONG BEACH
$1,000 Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest is THIS Sat., Oct. 20, 2012

Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk Art ContestJUSTIN RUDD'S BELMONT SHORE SIDEWALK CHALK ART CONTEST will surely "draw" a crowd on Sat., Oct. 20, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 4:10 p.m. Attracting seasoned and emergent visual artists, as well as participants from local high schools and universities, the 9th annual Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest, presented by Justin Rudd and his nonprofit Community Action Team (C.A.T.), will showcase the works of diverse artists who will use chalk as their medium, and the sidewalks of Belmont Shore as their canvas. 

REGISTER NOW FOR FREE
CLICK HERE

PRE-REGISTERED ARTISTS
CLICK HERE

CASH PRIZES & RIBBONS
There will be at least $1,000 cash awarded again this year.
- BEST IN SHOW: $350
- 1st Place: $250
- 2nd Place: $150
- Honorable Mentions: five awards @ $50 each
- Director's Awards: $50 to $100 each; or gift card from Simmzy's

THE CONTEST
will take 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, and a pizza lunch will be free for pre-registrants, aged 18 and older, and just $10 for all others. Those teens under age 18 are welcome for $10, paid in advance. A 10-piece set of non-toxic pastels (chalk) and an approx. 38" x 50" white Lenox sheet of premium artist's paper will be provided to all registered artists.

Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk Art contest Justin Rudd Lori EscaleraARTISTS WILL DRAW on premium Lenox artist's paper that will be affixed to the sidewalk with blue masking tape.  Artists are free to take home their artwork after the judging and/or to sell their art at the event. By drawing on paper, it also allows artists to move indoors if it rains (as it did a few years ago).

SPONSORSBelmont Shore Art Walk
Justin Rudd and his 501c3 nonprofit Community Action Team (CAT) host this event. This event is part of the Belmont Shore Art Walk.

Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest Justin Rudd $25 ARTIST SPONSORS, so far
- Namaste Center for Spiritual Living
- Namaste Center for Spiritual Living
- Phil & Kym Cloughesy
- Beehive Salon
- Beehive Salon
- Kyle and Christine Robbins
- a guy with a camera productions
- Lucy Nguyen
- YOUR NAME HERE

Click "add to cart" button to sponsor. Sponsor's name to appear on sign:
To defray event costs, CAT is encouraging businesses, clubs, organizations and individuals to "sponsor" a few artists' spaces for the day.  For each $25, CAT will place the name of the sponsoring business, group or individual on a small sign on the ground at an artist's work area.  You can make a credit card payment via Paypal.com to Justin@JustinRudd.com or mail or hand deliver a check payable to "CAT" c/o Justin Rudd, 5209 E. The Toledo #1, Belmont Shore, 90803.

CONTACT
Event organizer: Justin@JustinRudd.com

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Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest Justin RuddRULES

- Only chalk/pastels in a solid form may be used.
- There is no required art theme.
- No chalking directly on the sidewalk.  
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Artist's paper (Lenox 100 Paper 38" x 50", 250g - white) will be supplied to pre-registrants.
A 100% cotton sheet made in the USA. Developed by Legion Paper, this fine art print paper has a textured finish and is very popular for most drawing and printmaking techniques. Neutral pH, no deckles.

- Art must be family-friendly.
- No nude or lewd artwork.
- No stenciling.
- 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.
- Digital photos will be taken and used for publicity purposes.
- No political or commercial advertising statements.
- No words or symbols intended as advertising or promotion may appear within the
image.
- This contest is for adults and students in high school and college, age 18 and older. Those teens under age 18 are welcome as non-juried participants for $10.
- Not responsible for damage or theft of art work.
- Basic, starter: approx. 10-pieces of chalk 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.
- Artists are encouraged to sign their work at the bottom of the image area.

Map to start/finish Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk Art ContestSCHEDULE & LOCATION
- Artists MUST sign-in at the table in front of Chase Bank, 5200 E. 2nd St. @ Nieto Ave., from 8:45-9:15 a.m.
-Artists can draw from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
-Free pizza/sodas for lead artists: at noon in front of Chase Bank (friends/family can pay $5 that morning for the pizza/soda lunch)
-Final Judging begins:
-Awards: 4:15 p.m. in front of Chase Bank.

JUDGES
- Mark Ball, Art Supply Warehouse
- Jonathan Van Dyke, Gazette Newspapers

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Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest2012 Artists, so far

1. Lori Escalara
2. Henry Casas
3. Penny Richards
4. Lauren Tuma
5. Jony Tolentino
6. Diana Roberts
7. Wiliam Zin
8. Athena Roberts
9. Lori Antoinette
10. Mo McGee
11. Becky Bershtel
12. Jacque Keith DuBois
13. Shay Neeley
14. Brighton Smith
15. Daniel Killen
16. Israel Arzaluz
17. Moe Notsu
18. Andres Alarcob
19. Anthony Rico
20. Randall Wiliams
21. Jocklean Weaver
22. Stephen Harbor
23. Ever Galvez
24. Mike Schelly
25. Parker Konyak
26. Nadia Roldan
27. William Russell
28. Shawn Lemus
29. Kimberly Vance
30. Melanie Corral
31. Adrian Maciel
32. Daniel Killen
33. Eric Quezada
34. Christa Everest
35. Shuji Nishimura
36. Chelsea Carpenter
37. Abegail Lina
38. John Estrada
39. John Tran
40. Vicky Andaya
41. Neleigh Olson
42. Ana Pinheiro
43. Jennifer Cendana
44. Adrian Garcia
45. Breanne Patterson
46. Pat Estes
47. Maggie Murphy
48. Susan Estrada
49. Brandon Jackson
50. Terri Lancaster
51. Ernie Macias
52. Garrett Rodriguez
53. Amanda Saunders
54. Julia Anne Bogan
55. Earl Moore
56. John Tran
57. Adam Hass
58. Kriszanne Napalan
59. Jessica Haro
60. Patricia Haro
61. Rachel Banta
62. Kevin Crockett
63. Doug Walker
64. Kiandra Weaver


2011 Winners
Best in Show: Moe Notsu, Long Beach
1st : Jennifper Ripassa, Encino
2nd : Lori Escalara, Vista
Honorable Mention: David Gilmore, Long Beach
Honorable Mention: Doug Walker, Long Beach
Honorable Mention: Mike Baker, Long Beach
Honorable Mention: William Zin, Long Beach
Honorable Mention: Shuji Nishimura, Torrance
Director's Award: Julio Jimenez, Winnetka
Director's Award: Anthony Razo Rico, Long Beach
Director's Award: Cecelia Linayao, San Diego
Director's Award: Brighton Smith, Garden Grove

2010 Winners
Best in Show: Lori Escalara, Vista
1st: Julio Jimenez, Winnetka
2nd: Ricardo Perdomo, Long Beach
Honorable Mention: Brighton Smith, Garden Grove
Honorable Mention: Cecelia Linayao, San Diego
Honorable Mention: David Gilmore, Long Beach
Honorable Mention: Amanda Gundrum, Long Beach
Honorable Mention: William Zin, Long Beach
Honorable Mention: Kai Woods-Decker, Malibu
Honorable Mention: Guillermo Luna, Mira Loma
Honorable Mention: Shuji Nishimura, Torrance
Honorable Mention: Samuel Eames, Long Beach
Honorable Mention: Doug Walker, Long Beach

2010 Judges: Ralph Millero, Richard Townsend, Heber Siqueiros, Blair Cohn.

2009 Winners
1st: David Gilmore, Long Beach
2nd: Brighton Smith, Garden Grove
3rd: Shuji Nishimura, Lomita
Merit Award: Cecilia Linayao, San Diego
Merit Award: Rebekah Waites, Signal Hill
Merit Award: Julio Jimenez, Winnetka
Merit Award: Vicky Ojerio, Long Beach
Merit Award: Mike Baker, Long Beach
Best Aquatic Theme: Kristina Marroquin

2008 Winners
1st: Brighton Smith, Garden Grove
2nd: Cecilia Linayao, San Diego
3rd: David Gilmore, Long Beach
Honorable Mention: Lori Escalara
Merit Award: Jason Arias
Merit Award: Parker Konyak
Merit Award: Jamie Kivisto
Merit Award: Julio Jimenez
Merit Award: Diane Nuyon

2011 Photos
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2010 Photos
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2009 Winners
CLICK: photo gallery

Other SoCal Chalk & Street Painting Events

- Temecula Street Painting Festival
- Carlsbad Art Splash - Carlsbad
- Belmont Shore (Long Beach) Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest
- Fun With Chalk Street Painting Festival, Mission Viejo
- La Jolla Festival of the Arts
- Pasadena Chalk Festival
- i Madonnari Festival - Santa Barbara
- Redondo Beach Chalk Art Festival


Say Cheese Long BeachThe SAY "CHEESE" LONG BEACH! 24-hour digital photo contest's exhibit is also Sat., Oct. 20, 2012, in front of Chase Bank, 5200 E. 2nd St. @ Nieto, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Awards at 4:10 p.m.

MORE THAN 100 area amateur and professional digital photographers took part in the contest on Oct. 9th and 10th, sponsored by Justin Rudd and his nonprofit 501c3 Community Action Team (CAT).

Entrants submitted approx. 10 to 15 of their best digital images taken within the city limits of Long Beach from 1 p.m. on (TBA). A panel of community leaders will jury the submitted images and selected a top-10. The unveiling of about 500 of the images will take place Sat., Oct. 20 on 2nd St. in Belmont Shore in front of Chase Bank in Belmont Shore from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as part of Justin Rudd's 9th-annual Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest and the Belmont Shore Art Walk.  The goal of SAY, "CHEESE," LONG BEACH! is to visually record all aspects of our community during the 24-hour period.  The contest was created in 2008.  www.JustinRudd.com/photocontest.html



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