Revival
Experience Maple Grove, Maple Grove Arts Center, and Co-Founding Artist Shawn McCann Unite to Bring Maple Grove Chalkfest to Life
Maple Grove, MN — The Maple Grove Chalkfest is officially returning, revived through a new collaborative partnership between Experience Maple Grove, the Maple Grove Arts Center, and the event’s original co-creator and internationally recognized chalk artist, Shawn McCann. Together, the three partners are bringing fresh energy, artistic vision, and community-centered leadership to one of the city’s most beloved summer traditions.
Chalkfest has long been a cornerstone celebration of creativity in Maple Grove, drawing tens of thousands of visitors each year to watch sidewalks transform into vivid, large-scale works of art. With this renewed partnership, organizers are shaping a strengthened and sustainable future for the festival while honoring the artistic legacy that has defined it since its inception.
“This partnership blends community passion, creative excellence, and a shared commitment to keeping Chalkfest a flagship event for Maple Grove,” said Lise Spence-Parsons, President of the Maple Grove Arts Center. “The funding from Experience Maple Grove is instrumental in allowing us to move forward and we couldn’t be more excited. Additional sponsorships are needed, but we are confident that our tight-knit business community will respond.”
This year’s festival will feature professional chalk artists from around the world, interactive community drawing spaces, family-friendly activities, food vendors, and new collaborative elements designed to broaden participation and spotlight local talent.
Shawn McCann expressed excitement for Chalkfest’s next chapter, noting that “bringing Chalkfest back with the support of Experience Maple Grove and the Maple Grove Arts Center creates an ideal blend of vision and community partnership. It’s a joy to see this event evolve while staying true to its creative core.”
Full festival details, artist announcements, and event schedules will be released in the coming weeks.
About Experience Maple Grove
Experience Maple Grove promotes and supports community events, activities, and initiatives that build a vibrant Maple Grove experience for residents and visitors.
About Maple Grove Arts Center
The Maple Grove Arts Center is a nonprofit community arts hub dedicated to supporting creative expression, education, and cultural engagement through exhibitions, classes, and community partnerships.
About Shawn McCann
Shawn McCann is an award-winning chalk and street artist and one of the co-founding creators of Chalkfest, recognized internationally for his large-scale immersive pavement art.