The chalk art locations are:

-4 Main Street at the corner of Strong Avenue

-First Churches at Main and Center

-126 Main in front of the A.P.E. Gallery

-Corner of Main and Old South

-Academy of Music walkway.


Drawing takes place on Main Street from 8 am until 4 pm on the day of the event. The public is encouraged to watch the chalk art pieces develop and to view completed work in the evening while enjoying Northampton’s monthly gallery walk from 5-8 pm.

The public is also encouraged to return on Saturday, September 10 for an informal “draw-in” at Pulaski Park from 10 am until 2 pm.
Sidewalk chalk will be provided for anyone who wants to participate.
 
Selected artists include both individuals and groups. Last year’s winners—Brendan McCauley, Paul Siqueira, and David Zinn—return to compete again.  Holyoke artist Stephanie Gerolimatos is back, along with her partner, Mark Bodah.  Look for a joint effort by tattooists from “The Living Art Studio” of Northampton.  Brandon Avery of Feeding Hills, Chantel Braley of Northampton, and Kevin Calcasola of Southampton also participate for the first time.
 
Cash prizes of $250, $150, and $100 will be awarded by a panel of judges for the top three creations. Presentations are made on the steps of city hall at 5 pm.

 The Northampton Chalk Art Festival is sponsored by Chartpak, Inc. and Northampton Improvement District. It is produced in cooperation with the City of Northampton and the Northampton Center for the Arts.