Edinburg Chalk Art Competition Expands to Include Professional Artists

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Staff Report

Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Cultural Arts Department has reopened its Los Muertos Bailan Chalk Art Competition to professional artists after the event was originally open only to high school students. The competition is set for Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.

Two Divisions

The competition features two divisions: High School Artist and Professional Artist. Registration is free for both, and participants must bring their own supplies and work individually.

The High School division is limited to 20 participants. Each will receive a 3-foot-by-6-foot space. The Professional division is limited to 10 participants, each assigned a 4-foot-by-8-foot space.

Prizes

Trophies will be awarded for first, second and third place in each division.

First-place winners in both divisions will have their artwork featured on the 2027 Chalk Art Poster and on postcards sold at the ACE Gift Shop.

The High School first-place winner will receive a large-format poster of their artwork displayed at the ACE Center for one year.

The Professional first-place winner will receive a banner displayed at the Promenade Park Amphitheater for one year, will be featured on the amphitheater screen and will receive a $200 stipend to lead a four-hour chalk art workshop at the ACE Center.

Source – City of Edinburg Cultural Arts Department