The Heart of Albany Festival, presented by Publix, is the Albany Museum of Art’s annual gift to the community. Now in its 7th year, the fall festival, formerly known as ChalkFest, is a celebration of art and community. Admission is free for everyone! The 2024 festival is on November 16.

Watch professional chalk artists create 50-square-foot and larger works of art on the pavement while you enjoy live music, art demonstrations, food, and libations on a crisp fall Saturday on the grounds of the Albany Museum of Art, 311 Meadowlark Drive, in Albany, GA.

For specific questions regarding the festival, please contact:

Those interested in being a sponsor of the festival may contact Chloe Hinton HERE.

NEW THIS YEAR: The first Student Art Contest & Exhibition for area middle and high school students opens at the festival, and festival-goers will select the People’s Choice winner! Learn more HERE.

NEW THIS YEAR: Compete in the festival’s first Hearty Chili Cookoff for bragging rights and a cash prize! Learn more and find the registration link HERE. 

If you would like to be a volunteer, click HERE.

Professional chalk artists can find the application for 2024’s event HERE.

Information for professional chalk artists can be found HERE.

School and amateur chalk artists, non-food vendors, live demonstrating artists, and volunteers may contact Annie Vanoteghem HERE.

Food truck operators may contact Jazzmond Kendrick HERE.

The online application for demonstrating artists, food trucks, vendors, nonprofit organizations, and young (ages 5-17) vendors may be found HERE.