Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest, Sat., Oct. 24, 2026. Awards at 4:10 p.m. in front of Chase Bank.
CASH PRIZES & RIBBONS
- BEST IN SHOW: $350
- 1st Place: $250
- 2nd Place: $150
- Honorable Mentions: five awards @ $50 each

ARTISTS WILL DRAW on premium artist's paper that will be affixed to the sidewalk with blue masking tape.  Artists are free to take home their artwork after the judging and/or to sell their art at the event. By drawing on paper, it also allows artists to move indoors if it rains (as it did a several years ago).

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$1,000 Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest is Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026

JUSTIN RUDD'S BELMONT SHORE SIDEWALK CHALK ART CONTEST will surely "draw" a crowd along 2nd St. in the Belmont Shore neighborhood of Long Beach.

Attracting about 40 seasoned and emergent visual artists, as well as participants from local high schools and universities, the annual Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest, presented by Justin Rudd and his nonprofit Community Action Team (C.A.T.), will showcase the works of diverse artists who will use chalk as their medium, and the sidewalks of Belmont Shore for their premium paper canvases.

Pizza lunch for the artists thanks to Rance's Pizza! Cold sodas and waters also provided by CAT.

THE CONTEST will take place in Belmont Shore, along the trendy Second St. business corridor, mainly in the blocks between St. Joseph and Glendora avenues.  Entry, pastels, drawing paper, and a pizza lunch (Thanks Rance's Pizza!) will be free for pre-registrants. Those ages 16 or 17 years old are welcome for $20, paid in advance. Minimum age is 16 for this chalk event.

An 8-piece set of non-toxic pastels (chalk) and an approx. 38" x 50" white Lenox sheet of premium artist's paper will be provided to all registered adult artists.

SPONSORS
Justin Rudd and his 501c3 nonprofit Community Action Team (CAT) host this event. Rance's Pizza sponsors lunch for the artists.

$25 Artist Sponsors Needed

- YOUR NAME HERE

Sponsor's name to appear:

To defray event costs (free to adult artists), CAT is encouraging businesses, clubs, organizations and individuals to "sponsor" a few artists' spaces for Rudd’s Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest.  For each $25, CAT will place the name of the sponsoring business, group or individual on a small sign on the ground at an artist's work area. You can make a tax-deductible credit card payment via Paypal.com to Justin@JustinRudd.com or mail a check payable to "CAT" c/o Justin Rudd, 3040 E. First Street, Long Beach, 90803. There are about 40 chalk artists expected to register. Each receives chalk, deluxe drawing paper, lunch and snacks. 

CONTACT
Event organizer: Justin@JustinRudd.com

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Rules
- Only solid pastels may be used. Chalk pastels are recommended.
- There is no required art theme.
- No chalking directly on the sidewalk.  
- Artist's paper (Lenox 100 Paper 38" x 50", 250g - white, no deckles) or Stonehenge (does have deckles) will be supplied to pre-registrants. (Example:

- If using your own supplies or pastels, please present them at check-in for inspection.
- Artists are encouraged to use the entire 38x50 page of paper.
- Art must be family-friendly.
- No nude or lewd artwork.
- No political, campaign or commercial advertising statements, messages, or drawings.
- No words or symbols intended as advertising or promotion may appear within the image.
- No stenciling.
- Organizers have the right to disqualify and/or remove any inappropriate art or writing as they may deem necessary.
- Judging based on first impression, creativity, originality, and skill.
- Digital photos will be taken and used for publicity purposes.
- This contest is for adults and students in high school and college, age 18 and older. Those age 16 or 17 are welcome as non-juried participants for $20, if paid in advance by check to CAT, 3040 E. First Street, LB, 90803.
- No participants under age 16.
- Not responsible for damage or theft of art work.
- Basic, starter: approx. 8 pieces of soft pastels (very limited white and black pastels provided) and one sheet of artists' paper provided for all pre-registrants.
- Participants are required to sign a liability waiver, prior to beginning to draw.
- Artists are allowed to draw from a reference (i.e. a photograph, page in a magazine)
- Organizers and judges have the right to modify or add to these rules, as necessary.
- Artists are encouraged to sign their work at the bottom of the image area.
- Artists can draw from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Judges will pass by each artists' space from about 3:30-4 p.m. It's then that the judges or Justin Rudd will invite finalists (with their art) to the awards ceremony. Please be with your artwork when the judges pass by at this time.
- Final Judging and awards: 4:10 p.m. in front of Chase Bank (only finalists will be asked by the judges to attend the final judging with their art).

- NOTE: If you are selling your artwork created at this event, please consider donating a portion of your sale to the nonprofit 501c3 putting on this event to help us defray the $4,000+ cost of the event. The nonprofit is Justin Rudd's "Community Action Team."

SCHEDULE & LOCATION
- Artists should sign-in at the table in front of Chase Bank, 5200 E. 2nd St. @ Nieto Ave., 90803 from 8:45-10 a.m. There are some artists who are allowed to arrive later, with permission.
- Artists can draw from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Free pizza/sodas for registered lead artists at 11:30-11:45 a.m. at Rance’s Pizza.
- Judges will pass by each artists' space from about 3:30-4 p.m. It's then that the judges or Justin Rudd will invite finalists (with their art) to the awards ceremony. Please be with your artwork when the judges pass by at this time.
- Final Judging and awards: 4:10 p.m. in front of Chase Bank.

JUDGES
- TBA

2025 Winners
Best in Show: Shuji Nishimura
1st: Jennifer Ripassa
2nd: Lori Escalera
Honorable Mentions: David Phon, Gloria Ing, Willie Zin, Sarva Moghbel, Sophia Mitchell



2024 Winners
Best in Show: Jennifer Ripassa
1st: David Phon
2nd: Lori Escalera
Honorable Mentions: Brian Code, Brianna Cunha, Lee Thongphun, Patrick Marston, Shay Neeley



2023 Winners

Best in Show: Willie Zin
1st Place: David Phon
2nd Place: Lori Escalera
3rd Place: Patrick Marston

Registered Artists for 2023

Adrian Garcia

Aiza Pedregon-Abbott

Amber Appleton

Aunjel Fullington

Brandon Caldwell

Brianna Cunha

Caesar Feliz

Carl Maxwell

Crystal Hayes

Cynthia Ortega

Daniel Williams

David Phon

Georgina Pillainayagam

Harmony Lee

Jen Cendana

Jolyna Vicerra

Kelsey Garrett

Krista Parada

Lee Thongphun

Lena Bishop

Lori Escalera

Margot Bradshaw

Melissa Hernandez

Morgan Neeley

Nadine Hoffman

Patrick Marston

Ra Sor

Roy Corona

Shay Neeley

Stephanie Greenwald

Tiffaney Gardea

Tori Corona

Veronica Sanchez

Victoria Seaborn

2022 Winners
• Best in Show: Shuji Nishimura, Torrance (Queen Elizabeth)
• 1st Place: David Phon, Long Beach (Rihanna)
• 2nd Place: Alejandro Reyes, Norwalk (Mona Lisa)
• Honorable Mentions: Lori Escalera, Willie Zin, Penny Richards, Ra Sor, Gloria Ing

2022 Artists

Alejandro Reyes

Amber Appleton

Aunjel Fullington

Bobby Arzate

Brian Code

Brianna Cunha

Caesar Feliz

Christa Galactica Everest

Curtis Brown

David Phon

Emily Kirkwood

Ethan Hubbert

Georgina Pillainayagam

Gloria Ing

Guillermo Luna

Harmony Lee

Henry Casas

Jackson Chantha

Jen Cendana

Jen swain

Jessa Orense

Johnny Chhom

Juan Gallo

Laura Severson de la Torre

Lawrence Johnson

Lee Thongphun

Lena Bishop

Lindsay Bell

Lori Escalera

Lori Antoinette

Manuel Cuadros

Mohamed Ismail

Mony Ven

Morgan Neeley

Mstyk Art

Naomi Duben

Nicole Yeagy

Penny Richards

Ra Sor

Roy Corona

Shay Neeley

Shuji Nishimura

Skyler Bluemel

Sovannie eng

Stephanie Gonzalez

Stephanie Greenwald

Tiffaney Gardea

Tori Corona

Tshinza Abdul Stewart

Veronica Sanchez

Victoria Seaborn

Willie Zin

2021 Winners
• Best in Show: Jennifer Ripassa, Eastvale, Calif.
• 1st Place: Shuji Nishimura, Torrance, Calif.
• 2nd Place: Brian Morris, Tampa, Florida
• Honorable Mentions: Roy Corona, Mike Hardey, Laura Gray, Cameron Calderon, Willie Zin, Mike R. Baker, Josephine Nguyen, Lori Escalera

2019 Winners Shared $1,470

Best in Show: Lori Escalera
First: Lena Bishop
Second: Laura Phillips Gray
Honorable Mentions: Mike Baker; Shay Neeley; Jennifer Ripassa; Lauryn Logan; Derick Edward; Jacqueline Ramos; Gloria Ing; Stacy Nalapraya; Randall Williams; Cecelia Linayo
Director Awards: Crystal Hayes; Chad Sanders; Karla Solorio; Travis Hite; Jason Arias; Isabella Duco; Brianna Cunha; Leo Aguirre; Penny Richards; Nell Turley; Morgan Neeley

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2014 Winners

Best in Show: Shuji Nishimura, Torrance
1st: David Gilmore, Long Beach
2nd: Moe Notsu, Long Beach
Honorable Mention: Becky Bershtel, Long Beach
Honorable Mention: Victoria Lopez, Long Beach
Honorable Mention: Willie Zin, Long Beach
Honorable Mention: Adam Dano, Long Beach
Honorable Mention: Jennifer Ripassa, La Mirada
Director's Award: Lori Escalara, Vista
Director's Award: Brianna Cunha, Lake Forest

2013 Winners

Best in Show $350: David Gilmore
1st Place $250: Shuji Nishimura
2nd Place $150 Lori Escalara
Director's Award $50: Moe Notsu

2012 Winners

Best in Show: Willie Zin, Long Beach
1st: Parker Konyak, Long Beach
2nd: Shuji Nishimura, Torrance
Honorable Mention: Lori Escalara, Vista
Honorable Mention: Moe Notsu, Long Beach
Honorable Mention: Randall Williams, Los Angeles
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2011 Winners

Best in Show: Moe Notsu, Long Beach
1st : Jennifper Ripassa, Encino
2nd : Lori Escalara, Vista
Honorable Mention: David Gilmore, Long Beach
Honorable Mention: Doug Walker, Long Beach
Honorable Mention: Mike Baker, Long Beach
Honorable Mention: William Zin, Long Beach
Honorable Mention: Shuji Nishimura, Torrance
Director's Award: Julio Jimenez, Winnetka
Director's Award: Anthony Razo Rico, Long Beach
Director's Award: Cecelia Linayao, San Diego
Director's Award: Brighton Smith, Garden Grove

2010 Winners

Best in Show: Lori Escalara, Vista
1st: Julio Jimenez, Winnetka
2nd: Ricardo Perdomo, Long Beach
Honorable Mention: Brighton Smith, Garden Grove
Honorable Mention: Cecelia Linayao, San Diego
Honorable Mention: David Gilmore, Long Beach
Honorable Mention: Amanda Gundrum, Long Beach
Honorable Mention: William Zin, Long Beach
Honorable Mention: Kai Woods-Decker, Malibu
Honorable Mention: Guillermo Luna, Mira Loma
Honorable Mention: Shuji Nishimura, Torrance
Honorable Mention: Samuel Eames, Long Beach
Honorable Mention: Doug Walker, Long Beach

2010 Judges: Ralph Millero, Richard Townsend, Heber Siqueiros, Blair Cohn.

2009 Winners

1st: David Gilmore, Long Beach
2nd: Brighton Smith, Garden Grove
3rd: Shuji Nishimura, Lomita
Merit Award: Cecilia Linayao, San Diego
Merit Award: Rebekah Waites, Signal Hill
Merit Award: Julio Jimenez, Winnetka
Merit Award: Vicky Ojerio, Long Beach
Merit Award: Mike Baker, Long Beach
Best Aquatic Theme: Kristina Marroquin

2008 Winners

1st: Brighton Smith, Garden Grove
2nd: Cecilia Linayao, San Diego
3rd: David Gilmore, Long Beach
Honorable Mention: Lori Escalara
Merit Award: Jason Arias
Merit Award: Parker Konyak
Merit Award: Jamie Kivisto
Merit Award: Julio Jimenez
Merit Award: Diane Nuyon

Other SoCal Chalk & Street Painting Events

- Belmont Shore (Long Beach) Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest
- Pasadena Chalk Festival
- i Madonnari Festival - Santa Barbara



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