When

Friday June 20, 2014 at 12:00 PM EDT
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Saturday June 21, 2014 at 3:00 PM EDT

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Where

Byron Center, Michigan
PO Box 384
Byron Center, MI 49315


 
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Contact

Byron Community Wellness Foundation
616-878-6029
info@wmcaf.com

SPONSORS

The WMCAF brings hundreds of visitors to the Byron Center area, many from other towns throughout Michigan and nearby states.   If you are interested in sponsorship of the Festival,  please contact us soon.   We have a variety of sponsorship levels available or we can discuss individual requests .    
Byron Community Wellness Foundation
616-878-6029
info@wmcaf.com                                  


VOLUNTEERS

We have several volunteer opportunities during the Festival ,  If you are interested, please feel free to contact us  
Byron Community Wellness Foundation

616-878-6029
info@wmcaf.com


ABOUT US

Byron Community Wellness Foundation

Byron Community Wellness Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization founded in 1994.  BCWF is dedicated to promoting a safe, healthy, caring and exciting community.  

BCWF has been involved  with many community projects:        

  • Drug Awareness Activities
  • Character Development 
  • Benefit Dinners 
  • Tobacco prevention activities
  • Benefit Hockey Game
  • Whistlestop Park Development
  • Byron Farmers’ Market
  • Byron Skatepark Development
  • CERT Training 
  • PROOF Mentorship Project
  • West Michigan Chalk Art Festival

BCWF invites you to participate in its activities and meetings and welcomes volunteers.       

Contributions to BCWF for support of it activities are tax deductible as allowed by section 501(c)(3) of the IRS.    

 

West Michigan Chalk Art Festival                                

c/o Byron Community Wellness Foundation              PO Box  384            Byron Center, MI  49315

 

Email:  info@wmcaf.com

Phone:  616-878-6029 


 

West Michigan Chalk Art Festival

ARTIST REGISTRATION  

The 5th Annual WEST MICHIGAN CHALK ART FESTIVAL is proudly sponsored by Byron Community Wellness Foundation. The WMCAF will bring the talented and color-filled work of gifted chalk artists to Byron Center. Artists of all levels are invited to compete for awards in several categories.

Chalk Provided: One box of 24 pieces of rich pastel chalk provided for each registered artist or family/team.  Additional chalk in boxes available for a reasonable charge.  Artists are also welcome to supply their own chalk.

Deadline:  While onsite registrations will be available, to insure availability of artist spaces, chalk and T-shirts, registrations must be in by May 18, 2014.

Wellness Theme:  Byron Community Wellness Foundation has a focus on wellness in its activities.  Wellness can include physical health, healthy nutrition and emotional well-being.  For those interested, the Chalk Art Festival will have a theme and award category dedicated to “Wellness”.

Visit www.wmcaf.com for more  information

Chalk Artist Awards *

ADULT(age 18 and older)                                                                                                                                                               1st Place (Best of Show)   $1000,      2nd Place $500,    3rd Place  $250,   4th Place   $100

YOUTH (age 12 - 17)                                                                                                                                                                       1st Place  $100,      2nd Place $50,    3rd Place  $25                                                                                        

 PEOPLE'S CHOICE  (by public vote at the Festival)                                                                                                                    Peoples Choice Award :   $500

 ARTISTIC Awards                                                                                                                                                                              Best Team / Family   $100.       Best 3D    $100 .       Best Photo Rendition      $100                                                Most Humorous   $100,         Best Use of Color     $100,                                                                                                 Best Use of "Wellness" Theme     $200

* All awards subject to sponsorship & funding and may not be awarded at the discretion of judges and WMCAF Committee.  The decision of the WMCAF Committee is final.   

Visit    WWW.WMCAF. COM    for more information and rules for artists.   

Event will go on Rain or Shine.    No Refunds

KidsChal

Saturday,  June 21, 2014.    11:00 am - 3:00 pm.   Chalk Provided - Free!.   Participants receive a Certificate 

KidsChalk event is part of the West Michigan Chalk Art Festival. This is Free event to introduce budding Chalk Artists to this unique art form.  This free event is for all kids 11 and younger.  Parents, grandparents, siblings and friends are all welcome.  No registration for this event.  Chalk is free !