Barton Arts Movement, a local organization that promotes public art and community beautification, announced Friday a sidewalk chalk contest for artists of all ages in Barton County. 

The competition offers prizes for three age groups, and a grand prize of $250 in gift certificates for the overall judge’s choice winner. Deadline to enter is Monday, March 20. 

“We did a similar contest in the summer of 2022, and it was a huge hit,” said  Andrea Bauer, BAM co-chair. “With a busy mural season over this summer, we’re moving it up to springtime this year.” 

Appropriately, she said, the theme this year is “Think Spring” and artists can interpret that theme however they’d like.

Anyone interested in participating simply needs to complete their sidewalk chalk art and submit a photo on the BAM website on or before the deadline. Prizes will be awarded to three age groups, and BAM will showcase some of the entries on the Barton Arts Movement Facebook page between now and the deadline. 

Age groups

• 10 years of age and under.

• 11 to 17 years of age.

• 18 years of age and up.

How to enter

• Make some beautiful sidewalk chalk art and take a photo of the finished work. Bonus points if the artist is in the photo too.

• Submit the photo entry using the form available at https://www.bartonartsmovement.com/contests. 

• Get bonus points for posting your photo to social media with the hashtag #BartonArtsMovement.

“The goal of the #BAM movement is to create community pride through public art, and you can be a part of inspiring others and bringing color and joy to your neighborhood,” Bauer said. 

Learn more about how you can join the movement at www.bartonartsmovement.com.