KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Dogwood Arts is expected to bring more than 300 artists to Market Square soon for the annual Chalk Walk.
As part of the event, artists are expected to transform the popular downtown location into their personal canvas, using the sidewalk to create imaginative and unique works of art. Thousands of art lovers are expected to join them, watching them draw and witnessing the final product of their work.
Artists are expected to work from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. on April 1, and Dogwood Arts is expected to host an award ceremony at 7 p.m. at the Market Square stage. Cash prizes and ribbons are given to some artists who showed imaginative and inspiring work in their age division.
There are seven different competition categories, listed below.
Elementary (Single & Collaborative)
Middle School (Single & Collaborative)
High School (Single & Collaborative)
College (Single & Collaborative)
Adult (Single & Collaborative)
Professional (Single)
Family
Artists can apply to draw online, but some age groups can fill up fast and they may be put on a waitlist. The event also has a rain date and will be held on April 2 if artists aren't able to draw on April 1 because of the weather.