The 3rd annual Salida Chalk Festival on Saturday, June 27 will transform downtown Salida into a giant outdoor gallery of colorful murals as artists create 6’ x 6’ temporary art works of chalk and pastel live during the festival. Like the Madonnari tradition of chalk painting of Italy, artists will create their works on the street. The Salida Chalk Festival is produced by Salida Arts and Culture in the Salida Creative District.

Artists apply here: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17007

Salida Arts & Culture invites artists within a 150-mile radius to apply to be an artist for the 3rd annual Salida Chalk Festival to be held Saturday, June 27 in historic downtown Salida.

This year’s theme is Down by the River. Interested artists should apply on CaFE. Selected artists receive a set of 24 color pastels, an event "artist" t-shirt, lunch, and artist stipend. Celebration and Awards ceremony. The Salida Chalk Festival will be held rain or shine. 

Deadline to enter: May 15, 2026 

When: Saturday, June 27, 9am-3pm Artist workday. Awards Ceremony and celebration, Saturday, June 27. Selected artists may begin layout on Friday afternoon prior. 

Registration for Community Adult and Youth Categories opens May 15!

For more information about ChalkFest contact Arts and Culture Program Supervisor Tina Gramann tina.gramann@cityofsalida.com