Name: Chalk Walk
Start: 2026-04-25T08:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-25T12:00:00-05:00
Location: 134 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, AR, United States, Arkansas 71901

An annual sidewalk chalk event during Arts & The Park, Arts Springs weekend. This free, judged sidewalk chalk event is for all ages. This is a free, judged sidewalk chalk event for students in
grades K -12th grade.
Judging will take place between 12-12:45 PM, with winners announced at the Art Springs stage at 1:00 PM. The art is created on the sidewalks adjacent to Hill Wheatley Plaza in downtown Hot Springs. Pre-registration is suggested but not required. Free chalk play will also be available in select on-site areas.
Students will be divided into the following divisions:
K-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-12
Prizes will be given to the winner selected from each division, along with one prize for the overall
People’s Choice Award.
There will be a creative expression area for children Pre-K and under with adult supervision.
Rules
1. Teams should consist of 2-6 students.
2. Team sponsors must obtain parental permission for each student and show permission slips on the day of the event.
3. Artist teams may use a drawing or photo from which to base their art.
4. Designs must fit within the 4’x4’ designated sidewalk square provided.
5. Chalk will be provided by the organizers; students may bring additional chalk.
6. Only non-oil-based washable chalk may be used in your design. No acrylic paints, liquid pastels, or oil-based pastels, etc., will be allowed.
7. Designs must be “family friendly.” No nudity or sexually suggestive art. No gang-related art. No art depicting violence, racism, or other characterization deemed inappropriate.
8. All materials brought by the artist teams shall be removed from the event premises at the end of the art making.
Day of the Event:
There will be no parking at Hill Wheatley Plaza. There will be street parking for cars; however, buses will need to park near the convention center, Bank OZK Arena, and students will need to walk to Hill Wheatley Plaza or can be dropped off nearby before the buses park.
1. The Sponsors of each pre-registered team must sign in at the Registration Table in Hill Wheatley Plaza,
8:30 AM – 8:45 AM. Sponsors must show signed permission slips.
2. Sponsors will receive team numbers, student ID tags, chalk, and sidewalk square assignment.
3. Artists may begin drawing at 9 am.
4. Drawings must be finished at 12 PM. If not finished, all drawing activity must end, and the art will be judged as is.
5. Lunch is “on your own”. There will be food trucks at Art Springs. There is limited seating but there are grassy areas around the festival grounds.
6. Judging will occur between 12:00- 12:45 PM.
7. Awards will be announced @1:00 PM on the Art Springs stage. Teams are encouraged to be present for the award announcements.
Additional items to consider bringing:
Approved chalk
Sunscreen
Design
Grid/Pattern
Trash bag for waste
Kneepads
Cameras
Drinking water for team members
Canopy in case of rain
Lunches
Link to register: https://forms.gle/21H6Ayd7caiXjTwq5
Amanda Mitchell at [email protected] for more information.