Registration

ARTISTS OF THE WALL REGISTRATION

Our theme this year is: We Are All Neighbors
Painting will take place over 2 days – Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21

Registration will take place online. 150 Spaces will be released as follows:
May 1st: 8:00am 50 spaces to paint
May 3rd: 8:00am 50 spaces to paint
May 5th: 8:00am- 5:00pm (Lottery)

We will be conducting a lottery of spaces on the third day to ensure fair access to the festival. We’ll open the lottery from 9AM-5PM on May 5. Only one lottery entry will be allowed per family.  The lottery will prioritize ZIP codes that are in the Rogers Park neighborhood. Fifty participants will be chosen and notified that they have been selected and will need to pay within 48 hours of receipt of their notification. After the 48 hours is up, we’ll head to the next entries.

Any artist that does not follow event registration rules could have their registration canceled.  

Registration cost will be $45.  Paint and brushes will be included with all entries, but participants may still bring their own paint that meets event rules.

Registration reminders will be posted on Facebook and emailed to our contacts list. Sign up for our e-mail list here.

May 1st

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May 3rd

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May 5th

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Event Rules

  • I understand that all work created in conjunction with the Artists of the Wall Festival may be photographed and documented for use by the Loyola Park Advisory Council and the Chicago Park District and that these photographs may be used for future promotional purposes by LPAC and CPD.
  • Artists must register in person and start painting by Noon on Saturday, June 20 or your space will be forfeited. Your mural should be in progress and painting started by Noon. There will be no refunds given on forfeited spaces. You must contact loyolaparkac@gmail.com with any special requests.
  • Only one space is allowed per family/group to allow more people to participate in the fest. Please refrain from special requests to be next to a specific person. If two people agree to trade spaces in person at the festival, it is up to you to notify Registration of the change. Prizes will be awarded to the name we have recorded to the space.
  • Spaces vary in shape, size, and location and are assigned randomly. Unless another participant agrees to trade spaces, the volunteers running the event will not exchange spaces.

CRITICAL INFORMATION

If you are looking to participate: Please read ALL of the below information including the REQUIREMENTS below. You can also check out our FAQ page, which answers the most commonly asked questions.

Questions? Contact us at loyolaparkac@gmail.com.

ARTIST RULES

JUDGING CRITERIA

We award prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place adults and 1st and 2nd junior. Judging takes place throughout the fest and wraps up Sunday at 1pm.

  • Best interpretation of mural theme
  • Overall use of space + shape of painting surface
  • Artistic creativity

Please note: If two spaces are painted as one mural neither space will be eligible for a prize award. Winners will be announced on Sunday afternoon at 4:30pm, and notified via email or phone if not present to receive their prize.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Artists are required to provide: Painting tools (brushes/rollers/etc.) Outdoor latex or acrylic paint (available for purchase at the festival)
  • Tarp or sheet to protect the sidewalk and grass surrounding the mural; rags and cleaning materials to clean any mess
  • Containers for washing out brushes, etc. Nothing, including hands, may be cleaned in the lake!
  • Artists who leave a mess may be disqualified from the event — now and in the future.

DAY-OF GUIDELINES

Sign in at the Registration tent between 9am – noon on your assigned day. The tent is located north of the tennis courts at Farwell at the lake.

You will receive a designated, numbered space to paint. If you trade/change your space number, it is your responsibility to notify Registration. Prizes will be awarded to the person whose name we have recorded to the space.

Artists must register in person and start painting by noon on your painting day or the space will be forfeited. 

To be considered for judging, your mural must be complete by 2pm on Sunday.

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  • I understand that all work created in conjunction with the Artists of the Wall Festival may be photographed and documented for use by the Loyola Park Advisory Council and the Chicago Park District and that these photographs may be used for future promotional purposes by LPAC and CPD.
  • Artists must register in person and start painting by Noon on Saturday, June 20 or your space will be forfeited. Your mural should be in progress and painting started by Noon. There will be no refunds given on forfeited spaces. You must contact loyolaparkac@gmail.com with any special requests.
  • Only one space is allowed per family/group to allow more people to participate in the fest. Please refrain from special requests to be next to a specific person. If two people agree to trade spaces in person at the festival, it is up to you to notify Registration of the change. Prizes will be awarded to the name we have recorded to the space.
  • Spaces vary in shape, size, and location and are assigned randomly. Unless another participant agrees to trade spaces, the volunteers running the event will not exchange spaces.
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