Egg Festival Window Painting and Sidewalk Art Contests

  PITTSFIELD – Calling all youth who like to paint – to downtown Pittsfield for two contests: the Annual Window Painting Contest and the Annual Sidewalk Art Contest.

  The Sidewalk Art Contest will be held in the parking lot by United Insurance/ Lehr Agency in the Cianbro Plaza on Tuesday, July 17 from 3 – 6 p.m.  The contest is open to youth in grades 2 – 8.  Judging will take place from 6 – 6:30 p.m. and be based on the use of eggs as theme and originality of the art work.  The winner will be announced at the street dance that evening.  Pre-registration is not required.

  The Window Painting Contest at Downtown businesses will be held on Thursday, July 19 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.  The contest is open to all youth.  Prizes are awarded by age category based on use of theme, use of eggs, neatness and originality.

  Contestants must pre-register at the Pittsfield Public Library (open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday through Friday during the summer).  This fun annual event will be coordinated by the MCI Key Club.  After the painting is completed, we invite everyone to check out the downtown because the windows are always colorful and interesting and the store owners and employees are always pleased to greet everyone!