Access for All Community Day | Chalk Art Festival, Saturday, July 19, 2025 11:00 AM
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Date
Saturday, July 19, 2025 11:00 AM
Name
Access for All Community Day | Chalk Art Festival
Description
Join us for the New Britain Museum of American Art’s first Chalk Art Festival!This is a family-friendly, community-wide event where artists transform Walnut Hill Park Road with their art and creativity. Thanks to the generous support of the Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program, you and your family can enjoy free admission to the Museum all day. At the Chalk Art Festival, we want to highlight artists, providing a space to create and connect the community with the art of the city.
This event includes:
- Free admission to the Museum the whole day
- Live music by local bands and performers
- Ice cream truck - Seaside Creamery
- Art Activities (hat decorating, button making, and pastel drawing)
- Shared Community Drawing Zone & free chalk
- Free Parking in the Museum parking lot
- Feel free to bring lawn games/any park activities!
Artist Participation:
As an NBMAA chalk artist, YOU are the highlight of this event!
This event is an opportunity to put your art and creativity on display. Meet other artists, support the Museum's Access for All initiative, and engage with the community.
As an NBMAA chalk artist, YOU are the highlight of this event!
This event is an opportunity to put your art and creativity on display. Meet other artists, support the Museum's Access for All initiative, and engage with the community.
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The cost to participate is $15 (includes a ~10 foot square spot, chalk, straw hat, water). Pre-register or walk in (if spots are available).
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We provide Crayola Washable Sidewalk Chalk in 48 colors (these are approved by the City of New Britain and the ONLY chalk allowed at the event).
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You can bring knee pads, paint brushes, sunscreen, your inspiration, and creativity.
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Professional, upcoming, and student artists are encouraged to participate (artists can work in teams if they choose)
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Artwork must be appropriate for a family event.
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Can bring a 10 x 10 ft. tent (larger tents are not allowed by Parks and Recs) for shade.
Pre-registration for chalk artist participation is closed. Walk-in registration is available, but slots are limited.
Event Schedule:
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9:30 a.m. -11 a.m. Check-in & set up
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10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. - Drop-in pastel drawing activity in Studio B
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11 a.m.-12 p.m. - Performance by Simone Dube
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12-12:30 p.m. - Performance by Kat Lacombe
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12:30-1 p.m. - Performance by Home by Ten
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1-1:30 p.m. - Performance by Kat Lacombe
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1:30-2 p.m. - Performance by Home by Ten
Please Note: There is no rain date for this event. Rain or shine, admission will be free on July 19!
You and your family can enjoy Free Admission all day once a month, thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
Because the New Britain Museum of American Art is a non-profit organization that depends on funds generated from ticket sales, there are NO REFUNDS on tickets purchased for programs or events at the Museum. Thank you for your support.
Debido a que el Museo de Arte Americano New Britain es una organización sin fines de lucro que depende de los fondos generados por la venta de entradas, NO HAY REEMBOLSOS en las entradas compradas para programas o eventos en el museo. Gracias por su apoyo.