ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF TERMS
By submitting my application via Eventeny.com, I hereby make my application to participate in the 2021 MCMA Chalktoberfest event at the Marietta Square. I have read, understood and agree to abide by the rules and regulations set forth and other rules as may be established and presented at my acceptance. I release and forever discharge the 2021 MCMA Chalktoberfest, the City of Marietta, Marietta Cobb Museum of Art, its staff, and volunteers, from any responsibility, personal liability, loss, claims or damages arising out of, or in conjunction with the 2021 MCMA Chalktoberfest event.
INFORMATION, INSTRUCTIONS AND RULES
1. In 2021, only artists who are based in the USA are eligible to apply.
2. The standard block size is 10’ x 10’. There are a limited number of additional block sizes and vertical boards. Please select the block size you would prefer. Be advised, final decision on block allocation is decided by the Chalktoberfest Jury Committee. If you are selected to participate in the festival and requested a larger block or vertical board, you may be asked by the committee to default to a 10’ x 10’ block due to limited availability.
3. Artist TRAVEL stipends will be awarded based on distance traveled and availability of funds. The travel stipend is capped at $500.00. This stipend should cover airfare, airport transfers and rental car. If your stipend does not cover your expenses, please contact Rachel Tunnicliffe with your receipts. We do not intend for artists to be out of pocket for reasonable and acceptable travel expenses.
4. Hotel - MCMA provides and pays the hotel stay for three (3) nights, Friday, October 8 through Sunday, October 10, 2021. If you require any additional nights such as Thursday 7, the additional cost is your responsibility and the discounted hotel rate of $50 per artist will be deducted from your stipend. If you do not need a hotel for Sunday night, October 10, 2021, please notify us in your application.
5. ARTISTS ARE REQUIRED TO ROOM TOGETHER to save costs. Rooms have two queen or one king bed, as per your request. If you choose to have your own room, or have a non-artist stay with you, then a discounted rate of $50 per night will be deducted from your stipend. MCMA will do all in our power to accommodate hotel accommodation requests.
6. Accepted chalk artists will be provided with food, t-shirts and accommodation for the weekend. Unfortunately, the MCMA is not able to provide food, t-shirts and accommodation for assistants, friends and family members. Only accepted Chalk Artists will be permitted into the Artist Hospitality tent. As per item 3 above, should you wish to share your room with someone other than the accepted chalk artists, then a discounted rate of $50 per night will be deducted from your stipend. If you would like to have an assistant or collaborate with another chalk artist, they will need to submit a separate application.
7. Artists are required to attend the Artist/Sponsor Reception on Friday, October 8, 2021, 6 - 8 pm at the MCMA. Dinner, drinks, music and fellowship will be abundant. The reception is a great time to catch up with your fellow artists and meet your sponsor.
8. Artists must arrive in Marietta on time and stay for the duration of the festival and/or until their piece is completed. If you do not complete your piece or if you do not remain on site until the festival is over, you will forfeit part, if not all, of your travel stipend, at the Director’s discretion.
9. Dietary needs - MCMA will provide meals to our professional artists. We do our very best to accommodate the dietary needs of our artists; however, as our food is often donated, we cannot guarantee that your specific needs will be met.
10. Due to the results of the 2019 Chalk Artist Survey, the People’s Choice Award competition will not be held this year. The prize money funds have been allocated to help MCMA with the rising cost of artist hospitality and hotel accommodation.
11. The surface of the streets is black asphalt. White and black tempera will be provided by MCMA for your chalk block base. A tempera base MUST be used before you start on your piece. We understand that 3D artwork might have areas that do not use tempera.
12. 10x10 artwork needs to fill the entire block.
13. Artist Blocks will be mapped out and assigned by the MCMA according to sizes previously determined. MCMA requires help by the artists to Gorilla tape the blocks on Friday prior to the reception. Artists must Gorilla tape and paint the tempera base on their own block with the tape and paint provided.
14. Artists are responsible for all materials including, but not limited to chalk, gloves, paper towels, blending tools, baby wipes, etc. The MCMA will provide tempera base, Gorilla tape, pans and rollers.
15. The festival takes place rain or shine. Artists will be notified of the plan to cover the artwork in the event of rain. Artists must help to layout the tarpaulin between the blocks on Friday, PRIOR TO BEGINNING WORK.
16. Artists are required to wear the current year’s Chalktoberfest t-shirt, provided by MCMA, for the duration of the festival. Two t-shirts will be provided to the artist; one for each day of the festival.
17. Artist agrees to permit MCMA to use their name, website, social media, and artwork images for any promotional purposes for this and/or future festivals.
