City invites artists to apply for chalk art competition

Artists can now apply to participate in a chalk art competition hosted by the city of Ocala cultural arts division on Jan. 27, 2024.

The competition, called OTrak Chalk Walk, is part of the Tuscawilla Art Park Series and will be held at the park, at 213 NE Fifth St.

Participating artists will have an 8-by-8-foot square in which they will create their art. The contestants’ work will be evaluated by jurors and the public to decide the winners.

The first-place winner will receive a cash prize of $500. The second-place and People’s Choice Award winners will both receive a cash prize of $250.

Any Florida resident may apply at ocalafl.gov/artpark to compete. The application is free and must completed by Dec. 15 for contestants to be eligible.