Calling All Artists for Pleasanton Arts Celebration 'The Big Draw' April 15, 2013

Artist application deadline April 15; Big Draw event May 11, 2013

Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council (PCAC) will host a city-wide arts celebration on May 11, 2013 where artists will have the opportunity to display their talents as chalk street artists on the streets of downtown Pleasanton. PCAC is accepting applications from artists now through April 15, 2013. Details are as follows:

* Event date May 11, 2013
* Limited number of 4' x 4' street painting squares available on Division Street between Railroad and Main
* Cost is $125 per square; 12-pack of chalk provided
* Sponsorships available
* Artist application deadline: April 15, 2013
* Applications available at www.the-big-draw.com

"This is a first-of-its-kind event for Pleasanton," says PCAC president Jill Vellinger. "We're providing an opportunity for artists to share their creativity and help us celebrate the richness that arts bring to our lives."

The Big Draw event on May 11th will be a culmination of a week of various arts-related events that including the availability of uniquely painted pianos along Main Street for people to play the week of May 5. In addition to the chalk artists drawing for the public on May 11, festivities include live performances of dance troupes and improv comedy, Elephants for the Arts Tag Sale, Authors Row at Towne Center Books and more.
"All proceeds from this event will benefit our Arts in the Schools Grant program," adds Vellinger. "We are very excited about The Big Draw which we hope will become an annual event for Pleasanton."

For more information about The Big Draw and the Calling All Artists application, visit www.the-big-draw.com. To learn more about PCAC visit its website at www.pleasantonarts.org.

Official Website: http://www.the-big-draw.com