18th annual Sidewalk Chalk Competition to be held | Arts & Culture

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – The 18th annual Sidewalk Chalk Competition, hosted by New Hanover County Schools, will be held Saturday, May 12, according to a press release from a school spokesperson.

The event will be held at Mayfaire Town Center at the water fountain in front of the movie theater there, and art students from Ashley, Hoggard, Laney and New Hanover high schools will be assigned to an area to chalk their designs, where they will later be judged by a panel.

The high school that produces the winner will receive a plaque to go on display at his or her school for a year.

The competition will take place from 9 a.m to 11 a.m., with an awards ceremony following afterwards.

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