Purchase an Artist Square to participate in the 2nd Annual New Hartford Chalk Walk on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

Each artist receives:

• One sidewalk square to create a temporary chalk artwork
• A complimentary bucket of water at check-in
• Full participation in community voting and prize eligibility

Artists may bring their own washable chalk or purchase chalk at registration.

Sidewalk squares are assigned on a first come, first serve basis and vary in size and shape.

Purchase a Donated Artist Square to sponsor a student or local artist. Your donation covers a full sidewalk square plus chalk and basic materials, helping remove financial barriers and expand access to this community art event.

Pleasant Valley Children’s Center (PVCC) will identify and select scholarship recipients through local schools and art organizations. Sponsored artists receive full participation and prize eligibility.

In the event that more donated squares are purchased than scholarship artists available, all funds will directly support PVCC, a nonprofit preschool in New Hartford, CT.

If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please email [email protected].

Purchase a Child Square for a child age 12 or younger.

Children registered under this category will draw within the designated Children’s Drawing Section and will be eligible for child prizes. Space is limited in the Children's Drawing Section.

If you are an adult artist and you would like your child to draw next to you, or if you would like your child to compete for the main prizes, you will need to purchase your child an Artist Square above.

With your donation of $100 you'll receive signage at the event and social media shoutouts.

With your donation of $250 you'll receive signage at the event, social media shoutouts and an artist square at the event. (Artist not provided)

With your donation of $500 you'll receive signage at the event, social media shoutouts, an artist square at the event (Artist not provided) and signage at the registration table.

With your donation of $1000 you'll receive signage at the event, social media shoutouts, an artist square at the event (Artist not provided), signage on voting stations and your business name associated with prize money.

With your donation of $2500 you'll receive signage at the event, social media shoutouts, an artist square at the event (Artist not provided) and your business name associated with event map and prize money.

Your donation to Pleasant Valley Children’s Center will be recognized on the PVCC Friends and Family board.