Douglas Avenue Chalk Art Contest
Part of First Friday Fest | Friday, October 3, 2025 | 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Outside the Ruffin Building in Downtown Wichita
Celebrate Community Through Sidewalk Art
Join Downtown Wichita for the Douglas Avenue Chalk Art Contest — a vibrant, family-friendly event that brings color, creativity, and community stories to life, one square at a time. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or chalk enthusiast, we invite you to turn the sidewalk into your canvas during this special First Friday Fest celebration.
This year’s theme — “Heartland Stories” — invites artists to explore the spirit of the Midwest: resilience, kindness, quiet strength, and creative connection. Your artwork can be literal or abstract, deeply personal or widely relatable. Let your chalk tell a story rooted in place and purpose.
Event Details
Date: Friday, October 3, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Judging and award at 6 p.m.)
Location: On Douglas Avenue at the Ruffin Building in downtown, between Broadway and Topeka.
Happening during First Friday Fest – live music, public art and more!
2025 Cash Prizes
1st place - $300
2nd place - $200
3rd place - $100
Registration
- View the Artists Rules & Guidelines — a signed copy must be submitted with your registration.
- Limited spaces available — register early to secure your spot!
- Deadline: Registration closes Wednesday, September 24 at 5 p.m. CST