Pre-register for sidewalk chalk art contest at Miners Day

This year's theme for the Chalk In event at the Black Diamond Miners Day is "The sky is the limit."

This year’s theme for the Chalk In event at the Black Diamond Miners Day is “The sky is the limit.”

Artists will be put into three divisions, children ages 8-12, teens ages 13-18 and adults.

Pre-register by going to the Black Diamond Miners Day Facebook page and sending them a message with your name, age category and phone number.

Some basic sidewalk chalk will be provided, but the event coordinators request that you bring your own non-toxic, environmentally friendly chalk. Artists are also responsible for bringing their own tools like rags, squirt bottle, brushes, ladders, etc.

Artists can work on their pieces any time between 6 p.m. Friday, July 10 and 12 p.m. Saturday, July 11 (Miners Day). The surface will be upright plywood, coated with chalkboard paint, 4 feet by 4 feet. Boards will be on Railroad Avenue.

There is no entry fee but space is limited.