Event Name: #ChalkYourWalk and #ColorColumbia Contest
Over the next few weeks, you’re going to see some VERY COOL #chalkart creations showing up in and around Downtown Columbia. Your job is to add to the beauty and excitement and spread this colorful cheer Downtown and all over Columbia.
Grab some sidewalk chalk and start creating. Then share your masterpiece on Facebook and Instagram with the hashtags #ChalkYourWalk and #ColorColumbia – artists will be selected at random to win gift cards and Downtown Columbia swag.
Contest Dates: June 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020
Number of Volunteer Artists Needed: Open to all; any age and artistic ability
Location: Create your chalkart along the multi-use pathway that runs alongside Little Patuxent Parkway from Howard County General Hospital to just past Merriweather Post Pavilion and Symphony Woods. You can also chalk the walk on Columbia Association pathways, or in your own neighborhood!
Parking Information: Park at Howard Community College, The Columbia Mall, or the parking lot outside the entrance to Merriweather Post Pavilion and Symphony Woods. It is a short walk from either of these parking locations to the multi-use pathway that runs along Little Patuxent Parkway. Be sure to follow proper traffic and crosswalk protocol.
Responsibilities: Draw a picture, share an inspiring quote, or thank our healthcare and other frontline workers. Your chalkart should be inclusive, uplifting, inspirational, colorful and fun!
Additional information:
- All submissions are due by June 30th, 2020.
- All artwork must be completed in chalk.
- Submissions should be shared on Facebook and/or Instagram with the hashtags #ChalkYourwalk and #ColorColumbia.
- Winning chalkart creations will be selected at random. Artists will receive gift cards and Downtown Columbia swag.
- Sidewalk chalk is available on a limited basis. If you need chalk, please email me for pick up information.
NHS/SSL Hours Available: This volunteer/contest opportunity is sponsored by the Downtown Columbia Partnership. If you email me a photo of your chalkart creation, identify the location and include a link to the shared photo on Facebook and/or Instagram, I will send you a confirmation letter for (3) service hours.
Event Coordinator, phone, email: Cathy Smith, 410-302-4662, cathyvsmith@outlook.com