Saturday, September 10, 2022, 10 am–5 pm
Now in its twelfth year, Pastels on 5th is one of Northern Colorado’s most highly-anticipated and well-loved events. The festival showcases sidewalk chalk art created by over 150 artists, live music, a Marketplace including food vendors, handmade goods for sale, a kids’ art area, and more. Most importantly, Pastels on 5th serves as a fundraising event for Alternatives to Violence. This year’s festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 10 from 10 am-5 pm in downtown Loveland, adjacent to the Loveland Museum.
In addition to being a fundraiser for Alternatives to Violence, this free, family-friendly event provides opportunities for local artists and businesses to connect with the community in a fun, artistic environment.
Chalk Artists: Professional and amateur artists are invited to design a square of sidewalk chalk art. The cost for artists to participate is $10 and includes breakfast, lunch, pastels and a t-shirt. Artists may work alone or with another artist. The event includes juried awards with cash prizes as well as People’s Choice awards.
The Marketplace: The Marketplace is open to artisans of handmade goods (jewelry, pottery, paintings, soaps, etc.) as well as food vendors and food trucks. There are a limited number of spaces available and cost for participation is $75 for the day.
Event Sponsors: Each square of sidewalk chalk art is sponsored by a business, corporation, church, or individual patron of the arts. Sponsor names appear at the top of their piece of sponsored art. Sponsorship levels range from $150 – $10,000.
Those interested in sponsoring the event or participating as an artist or Marketplace vendor can register, or find more information, at pastelson5th.org/. Deadline for registration is August 26, 2022.
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