for the artists
Night Market + Chalk The Block Main Street Festival Artist Information
Event Details For Artists
Themes FOR YOUR CHALK ART: Life On The Bow/ Canada day
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!
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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 their piece.
Competing artists will be eligible for prizes.
Artists will be given a 6’x 6′ space on Bowness Road to create their colourful chalk masterpiece.
Categories are:
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Elementary School
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Middle/ High School – Single and Team
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College/University Students
Adult – Single and Team
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People’s Choice Award /Tote Winner– Voted on by Ballot Boxes
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THE EXPERIENCE:
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Chalk art competition with great prizes!
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Winners showcased on Montgomery promotional channels
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be part of a curated, artisanal Night Market.
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Live Music
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Street Performers
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Face Painting
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Local Calgary Brewery Beer Garden
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Exciting promotions by local Montgomery businesses.
2025 Applications opened May 3 and close June 20th at 5pm.
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).​
THE CHALK ART EXPERIENCE YOU'LL NEVER FORGET
*Prizes and categories subject to change.
EVENT WILL BE CANCELED IF THE WEATHER IS BAD