Chalk Art Competition – Potato Days

The 2025 Potato Days Chalk Art Competition

Presented by Catalyst Arts Collaborative

Date & Time

Friday, September 19th from 6pm to 8pm at Kleiner Memorial Park | 1900 N Records Ave

Check-in

Check in on Friday, September 19th from 5:00pm to 5:45pm at the check-in booth located at the statue in front of the pond at Kleiner Park. Each participant will be assigned a contestant number and escorted to their assigned space.

PD25 Chalk Art Competition Participation Guide

Be part of one of the largest art installs in Idaho! Sharing your art with the community during Potato Days is an act of kindness.

Entries: $7.89 a piece | Register

To sign up, simply register here. If you are registering more than just yourself, you’ll need to enter each person’s name in the form.

Rules:

All art must contain a potato (in any form)
All art must be appropriate for all ages
You’ll have 2 hours to finish your masterpiece beginning at 6pm on Friday, September 19th.
Bring your own supplies. Your art must be able to be removed using only water.

Winners:

Winners will be announced and prizes given at 4pm on September 21st at the main stage. For updates on our jury process and prizes be sure to follow us on Facebook and/or Instagram! We’ll release more info as we go along 🙂

Previous Work

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Grump Spud

Grump Spud captures the universal mood of “I didn’t ask to be here” in one perfectly pouty potato. With a scowl sharper than a steak knife and spectacles full of sass, this grumpy guy brings laughs and relatability to the sidewalk—because let’s be honest, we’ve all felt a little mashed on a Monday.

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Mashterpiece

In Mashterpiece, classic art meets classic carbs. This hilarious and skillful reinterpretation of Starry Night replaces the usual muse with a beret-wearing potato, proving that even the most celebrated works of art can be improved with a little starch and a lot of imagination.

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Frostbite Spud

Frostbite Spud brings a chilly twist to Potato Days with a skeletal character straight out of a cartoon snowstorm. Equal parts cool and creepy, this icy tater toes the line between adorable and undead, showing that even spuds can send shivers down your spine.

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Pig in a Blanket… of Tots

Tasty meets adorable in Pig in a Blanket... of Tots, where a wide-eyed pink pig snuggles into a toasty nest of golden tater tots. Whimsical and heartwarming, this piece blends comfort food with cartoon charm, making it a sidewalk snack for the soul.

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Tater Couture

Haute couture meets hot and crispy in Tater Couture, a playful yet poised chalk portrait of a glamorous woman rocking a gown made of fries. With a confident stance and vintage flair, she turns the sidewalk into her personal runway—serving looks with a side of ketchup-worthy charm.

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Cosmic Kitty

In Cosmic Kitty, the ordinary meets the extraordinary as a curious feline locks eyes with the mysteries of space—and a rogue potato asteroid. Blending fantasy, humor, and feline charm, this chalk masterpiece draws viewers into a universe where stardust sparkles, and anything (even potatoes) can orbit the stars.

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Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head

Love, laughter, and a sprinkle of intergalactic charm—this chalk masterpiece captures the sweet connection between Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head, complete with a surprise visit from a Toy Story alien. With expressive eyes and nostalgic charm, the piece bridges childhood memories and sidewalk artistry, inviting viewers of all ages to smile and say, “Ooooh!”

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Chalk & Chortles

Bright, bold, and full of charm, Spud Buddies brings two veggie besties to life on the sidewalk. With playful expressions, oversized glasses, and a swirl of personality, this chalk art captures the joyful spirit of friendship—one spud at a time. It's a whimsical celebration of color, character, and creativity that turns pavement into a canvas of delight.

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