DENVER – CherryArts is proud to present the 23rd annual Denver Chalk Art Festival, returning to downtown Denver’s Golden Triangle Creative District on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. This free, family-friendly event transforms city streets into a colorful, open-air museum filled with more than 115 vibrant chalk art masterpieces created by professional artists, amateurs, and emerging youth talent.
Set against the backdrop of Denver’s cultural hub — bordered by Speer Boulevard, Colfax Avenue, and Lincoln Street — the beloved festival offers an immersive celebration of street painting rooted in a 400-year-old Italian tradition. Visitors can watch awe-inspiring artworks come to life in real time, engage with artists, enjoy live music, indulge in local food trucks and craft beverages, and vote for their favorite chalk drawing in the People’s Choice Award.
“The Denver Chalk Art Festival is one of the city’s most photographed events and an inspiring way to experience art as it unfolds,” said Renee Ortiz, Denver Chalk Art Festival Director. “It brings together artists of all ages and backgrounds, connecting the community through creativity, color, and shared experiences.”
Now in its fourth year in Denver’s Golden Triangle Creative District, the Denver Chalk Art Festival is the largest event of its kind in the Rocky Mountain region and ranks among the top 10 chalk art festivals in the nation – drawing tens of thousands of attendees annually to witness the magic of street painting in real time.
Michael Rieger, Denver Chalk Art Festival Artist Director, added, “One of the most rewarding parts of this festival is seeing so many incredible artists return year after year. There’s a real sense of community that forms on the streets — artists encouraging one another, sharing their process, and connecting with the public as their work comes to life. It’s a reminder of the power of art to bring people together.”
Highlights of the 2025 Festival:
- Live chalk art in action – Watch more than 200 professional, amateur, and student artists transform the streets into a vibrant outdoor gallery throughout the weekend.
- Youth Challenge Competition – Cheer on a dozen high school and youth group teams as they showcase their talent and compete for prizes and recognition.
- Family-friendly fun – Enjoy hands-on art activities, the creative and free Little Spoon Kids Corner, delicious eats from food trucks, craft beverages, and live entertainment all weekend long.
- Meet the artists – Get up close with the artists, see their process unfold in real time, and learn what inspires their temporary masterpieces.
- People’s Choice Award – Celebrate your favorite chalk art by voting during the festival. Public voting opens the morning of Sunday, June 8 and closes at 4 p.m. The voting link will be posted onsite and online, giving attendees the chance to help crown this year’s fan-favorite masterpiece.
- Yoga at the Denver Chalk Art Festival – Join Denver Yoga Social for a rejuvenating all-levels yoga session amidst the art-filled streets on Saturday, June 7 at 10 a.m. It’s the perfect way to kick off your Chalk Art Festival experience in a colorful and calming setting.
Whether you’re a seasoned art lover or discovering street painting for the first time, the Denver Chalk Art Festival offers an unforgettable experience for all ages — and a front-row seat to art in action. For event details, artist info, and the full weekend schedule, visit denverchalk.art.
The 2025 Denver Chalk Art Festival is presented in partnership with CherryArts, a Denver-based nonprofit committed to expanding access to arts education and experiences across Colorado. The event is also supported by generous contributions from sponsors including CherryArts, Toyota, State Farm, Kroger, the American Museum of Western Art, Eventful Productions, Evans School, The Art Hotel, H.R. Meininger Co., Urban Villages, Little Spoon, Avalon Governor’s Park, and TINCUP.
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