Paint, Tie-Dye, and Dunk Tanks

Painting/tie-dye activities are only permitted at specific locations on the KU Central Mall and at ArtStreet.

• All painting and tie-dye activities should take place at least 20 feet from the nearest sidewalk or roadway.
• A tarp must be placed on the grass; you cannot paint or tie-dye on any hardscape surface.
• All paint must be water-based, such as fabric paint and/or acrylic paint.
• Your organization’s faculty/staff adviser, or other faculty/staff member, must be present during the activity. Any damage to grounds/facilities or clean-up required after the organization has left the event space will result in the organization being invoiced by Facilities Management.
• Any damage to grounds/facilities or clean-up required after the organization has left the event space will result in the organization being invoiced by Facilities Management.

• Housing and Residence Life has tarps that are available for student organizations to check out for outdoor events. There are a limited number of tarps available and students can check out the tarps between 8 AM and 8 PM. Student IDs will be required. The Desk Assistants at 461 Kiefaber will be able to assist you.

Only one dunk tank event will be approved per day on a first-come first-served basis.  Events with dunk tanks can only take place in two locations: Humanities Plaza and the KU Patio/Central Mall near the fountain.  Dunk tanks must be placed on pavers and not in the grass.

• Dunk tanks require a contract; please register your event and have the contract to CSI at least 4 weeks prior to your event.
• To get water for your dunk tank, you will need to complete a facilities management work order to get access to the water key and hose.
• Individuals sitting on the dunk tank seat must complete liability waivers.

Weather can impact the safety of a dunk tank.  A dunk tank can not be used in adverse weather conditions that include lightning, hail, or high winds.  CSI may cancel a dunk tank event if the air temperature is expected to drop below 50°F at any time water is in the tank or when temperatures during the event drop below 70°F.

• Individuals sitting on the dunk tank seat must be rotated every 20 minutes to prevent cold-related injuries.