Sponsored by Sturgis Council of the Arts and Glen Oaks Community College

Objective: To reproduce a picture of your choice either a copy of a print or your original work in a designated size and area on the street between Chicago Road and the parking lot on North Street.  Entrants may work alone or with a friend, but because of space, no more than 3 people per picture.

Requirements:  Entrants must be between the ages of 12 and 19.  You will need to submit an entry form and a copy of what you plan to do, to make sure it is acceptable for public viewing.  There is no entrance fee.  Your artwork can be of any format (cartoon, abstract, etc) but must reflect the Experience Sturgis theme of 'days of yore'.  All entries must be submitted by Sept. 25th.  All entrants will be notified by Sept. 28th.

Materials:  Entrants will be provided a set of colored chalk so that everyone is working with the same materials.  If you need rags, etc. for rubbing or blending, you will need to provide your own.  Also, mats, stools, etc. you would want for you comfort must be provided by the entrant.  No one will be allowed to use enhancements (turpentine, oil, sprays, etc.)  When the work is finished, it will be sprayed to hold it.

Rules:  Each entrant (individual or team of 2-3) will be given a designated 5' x 8' space to work on.  Sign in begins at 8:30 a.m. Saturday Oct. 3rd with work starting after 9:00 a.m.  You will be required to finish your work by 12:00 p.m. Saturday Oct. 3rd.  The artwork will then be on display for the public to view.

Prizes: Artwork will be judged in two groups- Middle School age and High School age.  A prize will be given in each age group.

To register or for more information contact: 
Mary Lou Falkenstein

(269) 651-5377

louiegee@core.com