Night Market + Chalk The Block Main Street Festival artist information

This Canada Day weekend Montgomery is hosting Calgary’s first Night Market + Chalk the Block Festival. If you are an artist, or have a collaborative approach to art, you can show off your talent!

Spaces are limited, spots fill up fast. If your category is filled you or your team will be added to the wait list.

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​​Where: Montgomery - Bowness Road between 45th – 47th Street

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What:  An afternoon/ evening event where artists compete for prizes at various skill levels.

 

How it works:     Artists arrive at 2:30 pm to begin their masterpiece.  They will have until 7 pm to complete.  

 

Competing artists will be eligible for prizes in a variety of age levels. Artists will be given a 6’x 6′ space on Bowness Road to create their colorful chalk masterpiece.

 

Categories are:

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Elementary School – team (Grades 1 – 6)

First prize ( Gift Cert local biz. valued $50, Second $40, Third prize $30)

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Middle and High School – Single and team (Grades 7-12)

First prize ( Gift Cert. valued $100, Second $75, Third prize $50)

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College/University Student: Single/Team

First prize $200, second $150, third, $100

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Adult:  One prize only: Single $300, team $400

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People’s Choice Award /Tote Winner– Voted on by attendees of the festival.

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All entrants will be entered into a draw for a Montgomery Gift Bag with over $250 in gift certificates from local businesses.

 

2025 Applications will open May 3 and close June 20th at 5 pm.

 

A registration fee of $10 covers a tote bag with all the chalk you will need to complete your drawing plus some extra goodies for fun.  The first 5 registrants will be free (a little incentive to get your application in).

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THE EXPERIENCE:

• Chalk art competition with great prizes!

• Winners showcased on Montgomery promotional channels

• be part of a curated, artisanal Night Market.

• Live Music 

• Street Performers 

• Face Painting

• Local Calgary Brewery Beer Garden

• Exciting promotions by local Montgomery businesses.

  *Prizes and categories subject to change and will be confirmed by May 5th