Chalkfest 2026 Artists

Welcome to the ever-growing gallery of talent that is Chalkfest! This page is a living, breathing showcase of the incredible artists bringing the streets to life in vibrant color and imagination. As applications are reviewed and new creatives join the lineup, you’ll see this space continue to evolve—much like the artwork itself. Check back often to discover fresh names, bold styles, and the brilliant minds who will transform pavement into something unforgettable.

 

Professional Artists

Katie Day Howard

Katie Day Howard has been creating chalk art for the past 13 years, and it remains one of her greatest passions. She is drawn to its unique ability to bring people from every corner of the community together in a shared celebration of creativity. During a festival, she believes there’s a special kind of magic in the air—where, for a brief moment, everyone feels like they’re on the same team and anything is possible. Through her work, both young and old are invited to dream, imagine, and reconnect with the vibrant, shared spirit that art can inspire.

Brian Morris

Brian Morris is a professional chalk artist based out of Lutz, Florida. His life-long passion for creativity has helped guide his life’s journey as he traveled all over the globe. Brian’s work has grown over his lifetime from years spent in the tattoo industry, adding artwork to living canvas, producing custom pencil portraits and paintings, to custom framed chalk pastel works and large-scale street paintings. Brian is a certified Master Chalk Artist with the Chalk Art Nation Association and continues to share his passion as a featured artist at chalk art events all over the United States. Brian’s outgoing personality and colorful creativity keep him moving forward in the industry, chasing his dream, sharing his passion, and embracing his personal adventure.

Joel Nathan

Joel Nathan is a chalk artist from Columbia, SC. Getting his start chalking for his local theatre for the premiere of Marvel's Black Panther in 2018, his skill would receive recognition and improve; leading him to chalk for venues such as the concerts of Elton John and Imagine Dragons, his local comic con, and eventually chalk festivals across the country. He still resides in Columbia.

Phillip Bernal

Phillip Bernal is a Littleton, Colorado visual artist, former art educator, and small business owner of Imagine Murals & More LLC. As a muralist, street chalk artist, and illustrator, his body of work demonstrates a versatility of imagery, styles, and mediums.Themes of popular culture, social media, surrealism, psychology, and nature are frequent wells of inspiration for his works. Phillip has over twenty years experience participating in street chalk art festivals and events creating award winning work. The ephemeral nature of street chalk art appeals to his philosophical nature, yet he is currently focused on establishing more public art murals and exploring spray painting techniques.

Douglas Holubek

I'm a chalk artist originally from central Florida and taught by the best artist there. I moved to Sioux Falls, SD and created a sidewalk chalk event that ended a 6 year drought and brought amazing local and regional talent to the aria. I have chalked in several different states, bringing my daughters. They seem to win more than me. :)

Lori Antoinette

I started drawing very early. I remember sitting with my mom at around 3 years old. She'd draw a squiggle, and I'd add to that squiggle. We'd go back and forth adding squiggles until we had a complete picture. That was my favorite game with her. My love for exploring different art forms and styles has only grown with the memory of my Mom's guidance. Today, as a full time artist, I split my time between my canvas work, doing wall murals, chalking, and mentoring.

Sara Nybo

I am a Utah native, raised in Kaysville and currently living in Pleasant Grove, and a lifelong artist working across a wide range of mediums. I earned a BA in Fine Arts from Utah State University and discovered chalk art in 2017 after attending a festival and deciding to give it a try. Once I found my way into the chalk art community, I fell in love with the creativity, collaboration, and lasting friendships it fostered. I have since worked on both solo and collaborative chalk pieces with friends and family. Professionally, I balance my creative work with a “left-brain” career as a financial systems analyst for ERM, a global environmental consulting firm. I hold a master’s degree in accounting and management, which supports my analytical work. Outside of art and work, I love to travel and have visited all 50 U.S. states, 25 countries, and six continents. I also enjoy crafting, quilting, crocheting, and teaching ballroom and social dance. In 2023, I became a first-time mom and hope to someday share my love of chalk art with my daughter.

Nicole Kleinman

Nicole has been chalking since she was 12 years old. She has always been passionate about creating sidewalk murals! Her earliest chalk pieces were drawn on the driveway of her childhood home and featured her favorite animated characters. These creations later inspired her to pursue a degree in animation at Brigham Young University. When she’s not on the pavement, Nicole can be found creating 3D environments for Hogwarts Legacy. Nicole loves to travel and share her creativity at street painting festivals. She has been featured at chalk festivals internationally. Her life ambition is to spread joy through the arts!

Shawn McCann

As an artist, Shawn McCann is one who loves to explore the relationship of art, space, and interaction. Having graduated the Minneapolis College of Art and Design with a BFA, Shawn has grown into a multi-media, multi-disciplinary artist whose work explores color, texture, form, and content.

His work has won numerous awards and is held in private and public collections, and has also been featured twice at the LA Times Festival of Books as a featured illustrator. Shawn has also worked on two National Endowment for the Arts Grant (Mural and Artist Residency) and also a Minnesota Legacy grant for mural work in numerous cities. Select street art festivals Shawn has been apart of include the Dubai Canvas festival in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, The Arte Al Piso Festival in Bogota, Colombia, Coloured Earth Festival, Halifax, United Kingdom, Wilhelmshaven International Street Art festival in Germany, the Sarasota Chalk Festival, and Artisphere.

Randy Segura

Art heals you and then you figure out how to share that inspiration and healing with others. I love being able to share the process with the public, and after many years of painting murals and signs my passion for pursuing an artistic life has been fulfilled through chalk art. Making people smile through your art, or something you created is priceless, and I’m honored to have the opportunity to travel and create in order to do just that. Randy Segura Arthotspot Studios Morrison, CO

Tara Aiken

Tara Aiken is a self-taught professional chalk artist renowned for creating artwork that looks just like a photograph or appears to pop right out of the ground. Her journey began during the pandemic, when she picked up sidewalk chalk to get outside with her two young children and bring joy to her neighbors. What started as a creative outlet quickly gained recognition, propelling Tara to become one of the most sought-after street artists in Minnesota. Tara has worked with big name companies like Amazon/MGM Studios, Little Cinema, the Minnesota Twins, Walmart, Children’s Minnesota, and more. Today, her work spans 2D and 3D interactive street paintings, large-scale murals, educational programs, and custom-designed sneakers and cleats. Her custom cleats have even been worn by professional athletes like Byron Buxton, Royce Lewis, Ober Bailey, and Carlos Correa (former) of the Minnesota Twins. To learn more and explore her portfolio, visit www.TaraAiken.com.

Erik Greenawalt

Erik Greenawalt Erik's passion for chalk art began almost 20 years ago in the driveway of his suburban Pittsburgh home, when his then-toddler-aged daughters, Jaycie and Jenna, first asked him to draw Mickey, Cinderella, Elmo and Eeyore. Those young art directors were very demanding and wanted more and more elaborate pieces. Erik soon became known as "The Chalking Dad" among his neighbors. Today, Erik — who in real life is a Certified Public Accountant working in corporate finance — is also a certified "master" chalk artist in the Florida Chalk Artist Association. He participates in street painting festivals around the world, where he joins other artists (including his now grown daughters!) in creating large-scale, elaborate chalk drawings over several days. Erik especially enjoys drawing portraits of celebrities and sports heroes and creating 3D interactive pieces. His clients have included "Bluey," Netflix, the Philadelphia Eagles, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Australia Zoo. Find more of his work at www.thechalkingdad.com or on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok at @thechalkingdad

Elizabeth Niemczyk

Beth is a Chicago-based costume designer, artist and teacher. Similar in practice to traditional Madonnari street painting, she enjoys reproducing master works; her original 2-D pieces focus mainly on animals, both human and otherwise. Her educational credits include a BA in Art from Wheaton College and a MFA in Costume Design from New York University.

Lydia Anderson

Lydia believes our passions should be our professions, not a pleasant pastime but a way of life. Her passions led her into several careers including special event planner, theater carpenter, and muralist. She started her fine art career painting murals and doing chalk art for festival attendees’ to enjoy and participate with. Now she is working in the Boston area as a Set Painter for IATSE Local USA829 for TV and Film. Lydia continues to fulfill her passions for creating and working with the community by painting murals, participating in chalk festivals, and teaching monthly painting classes at the Fenway Community Center. Painting in the community for community enjoyment is what her passion is all about. Lydia looks forward to every opportunity to share her joy of creating.

Beckett Lemieux

Beckett is a 15-year-old high school student with a passion for art. Don’t be deceived by his age. He’s an award winning chalk artist who has participated in chalk festivals near his home in Western New York since he was 10. His involvement in chalk art festivals has expanded dramatically, from attending just a couple of events per year to actively participating in about 10-12 festivals

Student Artists

Elarie Watts

Elarie Watts is a 14-year-old emerging artist and student at Kaleidoscope Charter School in Otsego. Her love for drawing began as soon as she could hold a pen, and over the years it has grown into a passion for large-scale chalk art that brings creativity into public spaces. For the past four years, Elarie has been creating chalk art at her school, developing her skills and discovering the joy of live, temporary artwork. She is excited to return for her third year at ChalkFest, where she enjoys learning from others and continuing to grow as a young artist.

Amateur Artists

Allison Witzmann

Bennet Sellner

Bennett is an 8th grader and loves sharing his art with others. He started his chalk art journey in 2022. Although colored pencil is Bennett's prefered medium, he loves exploring other mediums and learning new techniques. Bennett is also an avid fisherman, car enthusiast, and loves to cook. Bennett loves hanging out with friends and family and taking care of his bearded dragon, Hagrid. Bennett has a great sense of humor, loves talking to others and meeting new people (he definitely inherited the trait of "not knowing a stranger" from both his Grandpas!)