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Surprise's deadline upcoming for chalk art muralists

Chalk art muralists in the West Valley who want to be featured in a Surprise arts festival in January have until Sunday, Aug. 30 to apply.

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Chalk art muralists in the West Valley who want to be featured in a Surprise arts festival in January have until Sunday, Aug. 30 to apply.

Surprise is looking for artists with qualifications to produce a unique, nature-focused sidewalk chalk art mural that will be a feature of the second annual Roots of Creation: Art and Nature Festival on Jan. 30, 2027.

Selected artists will be awarded a stipend, supplies and materials.

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