Chalk Twins Live Performance Art for Anime Conventions
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Professional Chalk Art Performance - give your corporate event or convention added spark with a live performance from one of the world's most unique pair of chalk artists.
Transcript of Chalk Twins Live Performance Art for Anime Conventions
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
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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 15-time, award-winning chalk artists who have been performing in front of thousands of people for the past ten years
They both have degrees in studio art and are self-proclaimed geeks who love anime
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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
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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 usually between 4’x8’ and 8’x12’ 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
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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
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What do the Chalk Twins Require?
Usually nothing more is required than an indoor floor space in a common area – 10’ x 10’ is adequate for most shows. The space can be an island (rope and stanchions required) 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
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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
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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
Colossalcon - Sandusky
Con Nooga – Chattanooga
Dragon*Con – Atlanta
FreeCon - Tallahassee
Holiday Matsuri - Orlando
Ichibancon – Charlotte
Kawaii Kon – Honolulu
Kawa Kon – St. Louis
MegaCon - Orlando
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ROFCON – VA. Beach
SabaKon – Las Vegas
ShadoCon - Tampa
SwampCon - Gainesville
TaiyouCon - Phoenix
Tokyo in Tulsa - Tulsa
Tora Con – Rochester, NY
