The Shops at Yale invites all professional and amateur artists, students, and artist groups to participate in the 2025 New Haven Chalk Art Festival, on Saturday, October 11, 2025 (rain date, October 12) from 12-4pm. This event is a contest open to the public, where artists compete to create family-friendly "New Haven" themed chalk artwork on the sidewalk using only Crayola Washable Sidewalk Chalk. Each artist will be assigned a 4’x4’ sidewalk square on either brick or granite pavers. Free Crayola Chalk is available (while supplies last). The space assignments will be located on Elm Street (street closure) in front of Maison B Cafe/Nice Day Chinese/Tomatillo, and on Broadway Island. Artists will register to compete in one of the following age divisions, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (ages 18+) or Group (ages 13+ *minimum of two artists). More than $2,500 in prizes, no entry fee & free parking for participants! Artists will compete to win prizes that will be awarded in each age division by people’s choice voting. Additionally, one Grand Prize winner, as well as 2nd and 3rd place, will be chosen by the event judge as overall winners. Awards (judged) 1st Place, $1,000 to Hull's Art Supply & Framing 2nd Place, $500 to Sneaker Junkies 3rd Place, $250 to Hull's Art Supply & Framing Best Amateur/Beginner Artist, $250 to Sneaker Junkies People's Choice 1st - Adult, $100 Gift Card People's Choice 2nd - Adult, $75 Gift Card People's Choice 1st - Teen, $100 Gift Card People's Choice 2nd - Teen, $75 Gift Card People's Choice 1st - Group, $100 Gift Card People's Choice 2nd - Group, $75 Gift Card (People's Choice) Best "New Haven" Theme, $100 Gift Card Best Photo Rendition, $100 Gift Card Best Use of Color, $100 Gift Card To secure a space (roughly 60 spaces available), and to be eligible for the prizes, participants must submit this form and a sketch of proposed artwork by end of day on October 10, 2025. Family-friendly New Haven-themed sketches should be emailed Stephanie.McDonald@yale.edu. If you have any questions, please call Stephanie McDonald at 203-745-6924. Free parking provided at 150 York Street Garage. Only Crayola Washable Sidewalk Chalk sticks in their original packaging are permitted in the contest. Contest Rules - I hereby agree to adhere to the following contest rules during the Chalk Art Contest on October 11, 2025 (rain date, October 12), 12pm-4pm. - ONLY "Crayola Washable Sidewalk Chalk” sticks are permitted in their original packaging. No sprays or pastels of any kind. The box must say "Crayola washable sidewalk chalk" sticks directly on the box in order to be approved for use: https://shop.crayola.com/toys-and-activities/washable-sidewalk-chalk-16-count-5120160005.html - Check-in will be from 11:30am to noon (pre-registration is required) at The Shops at Yale Tent – 56 Broadway Island (across from Apple, J.Crew and Urban Outfitters). Space assignments will be given at that time. - Artists will be given a 4x4 square on either brick or light grey granite pavers. - Artwork: G rated, family-friendly only - This is a themed event, all participants will use “family-friendly New Haven themes.” that are family-friendly only, when creating your chalk art drawings. -Artwork must be completed by 3:30pm to allow for judging. Awards are presented at 4:00pm on Broadway Island.