Tualatin Valley Creates’ La Strada dei Pastelli Chalk Art Festival, happening July 20 & 21, 2024 in the heart of Hillsboro, Oregon is looking for chalk artists, performers and vendors of all modalities to celebrate in this multi-cultural event unlike any other offered in the Portland-metro region. La Strada is an immersive, large-scale street painting experience wherein professional and emerging visual artists create larger-than-life, bold images directly on the street for all to watch. The weekend also features live performance by local soloists, Indy bands, school groups, and small theatre groups. Young and old partake in multiple hands-on activities from chalking their own masterpieces to making take-home gifts. The Festival is FREE and open to the public.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All application forms require a Google email address/account to upload files. Once logged in, you can enter a different email address on the application form. This will be the only email address that Tualatin Valley Creates will see. If you do not have a Google account that you can use, please contact info@tvcreates.org for alternative ways to apply.
Chalk Artists
Applications open now! Early Decision round due by March 15, 2024. Deadline for all artists by April 15, 2024.
No street painting experience required for emerging artists. All applications will be reviewed based on proven experience to complete large-scale work, and description of concept. Applicants are to include 4-5 examples of visual work. Chalk Artists stipends $350-$1,100; lodging provided for travelling featured artists.
Performers
Applications open now! Deadline by April 15, 2024.
All music genres, dancers, and spoken word poets welcome! Applicants are to include a short biography and 3-4 examples of work. Performers stipends $65-150 per 45-min set; negotiated rates for larger groups. The 2024 Festival is prioritizing local, Pacific Northwest USA talent by doing a mix of application-based and direct invitationals.
Vendors
Art Vendors
Applications open now! Deadline by April 30, 2024.
All modalities welcome! $175 fee for artists which covers the booth space (10’x10′) both festival days; additional $25 application fee due upon submission for consideration. Works must be original to the artist. Vendors are responsible for their own booth set up; white tent required. Vendors are welcome to apply in a group for one 10’x10′ booth space to split costs.
Nonprofit Vendors
Applications open now! Deadline by April 30, 2024.
$125 fee for nonprofit and community-based organizations to participate. Fee covers the booth space (10’x10′) both festival days; additional $25 application fee due upon submission for consideration. Community vendors are responsible for their own booth set up; white tent required. Nonprofit and community organizations are required to provide hands-on arts activity for children/families as an engagement tool for connecting with attendees.
Food Vendors
Applications open now! Deadline by April 30, 2024. $275 fee for food vendors to participate, additional $25 application fee due upon submission for consideration. Fee covers both festival days and a space of 10×10 for a tent or linear feet per food truck(s). Vendors are responsible for their own booth set up, and must carry a valid food permit.
Complete your vendor application by paying your $25 registration fee here:
Or through check made payable to “Tualatin Valley Creates”, and mailed to PO Box 2017, Beaverton, OR 97075
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
