Be an Artist

BMoA invites artists age 18 and older to create temporary works of art with chalk pastels on the pavement at The Marketplace on October 21st and 22nd. There is no fee to participate.

Artists under the age of 18 are welcome to participate with a high school group.

Festival Awards

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The Via Arté Italian Street Painting Festival is a juried exhibition of artistic talent. Click here to see past award-winners.

  • Best Use of Color: Awarded to the artist who successfully employs color and tonal value to render their subject matter with lively dimension, texture, and/or form. Prize for Artist: $350.00

  • Best Technique: Awarded to the artist who demonstrates expert skill in rendering a final image that is clean and consistent with their chosen method of execution. Prize for Artist: $350.00

  • Best Rendition of a Renaissance Master: Awarded to the artist who can best replicate the original work of art by a Renaissance Master painter. Prize for Artist: $350.00

  • Best in Festival: Awarded to the artist who displays mastery in more than one of the above categories, or all elements of art (line, form, value, color, texture, subject matter, etc.). Produces an overall exemplary work of art. Prize for Artist: $700.00

Application Requirements

A description and photo of the masterwork being copied or the concept of the original work must be submitted for approval.

Please read the Artist Rules and Guidelines (pdf) before applying.

We are no longer accepting artist applications.
To be alerted about future calls to artist, please sign up for our artist wait-list at bmoa.org/call-to-artists

BMoA requires that artists be in good physical health during the festival. Artists must report any changes in health to Museum staff immediately. Symptoms include, but are not limited to cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and / or loss of taste or smell.

Important Dates For Artists

Thursday, July 27, 2023
Registration opens for artists and sponsors.

Sunday, October 1, 2023
Artists registration deadline

Saturday, October 7, 2023
Artists notified of acceptance by 5:00 PM

Friday, October 14, 2023
Last day to reserve an umbrella

Friday, October 20, 2023
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM – Artists check in at The Marketplace

Saturday, October 21, 2023
Artists must arrive and begin working at The Marketplace by 10:00 AM

Sunday, October 22, 2023
Squares must be completed by 3:00 PM for award judging

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