Chalk Twins Chalk Art for Anime Conventions
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The Chalk Twins are identical twin sisters Devon and Lexi who have over 10 years experience performing live chalk art at conventions. Their performances involve creating a large piece of chalk art over 10+ hours while interacting with attendees. Their art promotes appreciation for anime and manga. Conventions benefit from the Chalk Twins' interactive art which draws people in and requires minimal space. The Chalk Twins fund their appearances through guest status, print/kit sales, and corporate sponsorship.
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Chalk Twins Chalk Art for Anime Conventions
- 2. Why do you want the Chalk Twins at your Convention? Attendees are entertained by this interactive form of art and enjoy talking to the Chalk Twins They can promote another area of your show or draw people back again and again to see progress There are no scheduling requirements Little floor space is needed The cost is minimal Email alan@chalktwins.com
- 3. Who are the Chalk Twins? Devon and Lexi are the Chalk Twins – identical twin sisters who both have a passion and talent for art They are 16-time, award-winning chalk artists who have been performing in front of thousands of people for over ten years They both have degrees in studio art and are self-proclaimed geeks who love anime Email alan@chalktwins.com
- 4. Why Anime Conventions? Anime and manga are art forms Many of the fans that attend anime conventions already have an appreciation for art but have never seen it performed live Many convention attendees are budding artists themselves The Chalk Twins are not just artists, they are fans of anime Email alan@chalktwins.com
- 5. What does a Chalk Twins Performance Entail? Part 1 The Chalk Twins select a piece they will draw live during the length of the show The piece is up to 100 sq. ft. (30 sq. mtr.) depending on the available space, length of the show and complexity of the piece The piece is outlined before the show on pieces of hardboard that can be placed on the floor at the hotel or convention center There is no fuss or muss. No residual chalk. No cleanup. Fine for hotels or convention centers Email alan@chalktwins.com
- 6. What does a Chalk Twins Performance Entail? Part 2 Some of the piece is completed before the show so even the attendees that walk in early on the first day will see a portion of the piece already in process For 10+ hours per day the Chalk Twins work on the piece. During this time they also interact with people. They answer questions, talk about anime, art, twin stuff, all while drawing. The Chalk Twins are one of the hardest working guests you’ll see At the end of the show the piece is sold to the highest bidder of a silent auction. A portion of the proceeds goes to charity Email alan@chalktwins.com
- 7. What do the Chalk Twins Require? Usually nothing more is required than an indoor floor space in a common area – 10’ x 20’ is adequate for most shows. The space can be an island or against a single wall While the Chalk Twins travel with their own display pieces and materials a table is required for them to display items for sale - prints of previous pieces and chalk art starter kits Scheduling is not required as the Chalk Twins work almost non-stop through the entire convention Email alan@chalktwins.com
- 8. How are the Chalk Twins funded? The Chalk Twins look to three funding sources - guest status from conventions, print sales and corporate sponsorship Guest status – to offset hotel and per diem expenses Print and Chalk Art Kit Sales – to offset travel expenses Corporate sponsorship – to offset materials and marketing expenses Email alan@chalktwins.com
- 9. Some of the Cons where the Chalk Twins performed Anime Conji – San Diego Anime Expo – Los Angeles AFO - Orlando Anime Matsuri – Houston Anime SE - Sevierville Banzaicon – Columbia, SC Colossalcon - Sandusky Dragon*Con – Atlanta Holiday Matsuri - Orlando Ichibancon – Charlotte Katsucon – Nat’l Harbor Kawaii Kon – Honolulu MegaCon - Orlando Momocon – Atlanta Email alan@chalktwins.com ROFCON – VA. Beach SabaKon – Las Vegas ShadoCon - Tampa SwampCon - Gainesville Tokyo in Tulsa - Tulsa Tora-Con – Rochester, NY And many more…