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Call for Artists and Vendors for El Paso's Upcoming Festivals

KVIA••Gabrielle Lopez
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El Paso is inviting local artists and vendors to participate in two significant cultural events: Chalk the Block and Día de los Muertos. Chalk the Block, a free art festival in Downtown El Paso, will take place on October 3-4, featuring a chalk art competition with a top prize of $2,000. Artists must apply by August 15, while vendor applications close on July 31. Additionally, the Día de los Muertos festival is scheduled for October 24 at the Mexican American Cultural Center, where vendors selling culturally relevant merchandise and food will be welcomed. Applications for food vendors will open on July 8, and all vendor applications will undergo a review process.

Key Details: • Chalk the Block festival: October 3-4, 2023 • Artist application deadline: August 15, 2023, at 11:45 p.m. • Vendor application deadline for Chalk the Block: July 31, 2023 • Día de los Muertos festival: October 24, 2023 • Food vendor applications open: July 8, 2023

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