Maple Grove Chalkfest is a vibrant, annual celebration of art that transforms the heart of the city into an open-air gallery of color, imagination, and community. What began as a bold idea has grown into one of the region’s most anticipated public art experiences, welcoming thousands of visitors and an extraordinary roster of chalk artists from around the world.

At its core, Chalkfest is a collaboration powered by three creative pillars:
• Experience Maple Grove championing community vibrancy and visitor engagement
• Maple Grove Arts Center nurturing local artistic talent and cultural connection
• Visionary co-founding artist Shawn McCann, whose expertise and imagination shaped Chalkfest from its very first line of color.

Together, these partners bring artists, families, and visitors into a shared creative space where streets become storytelling canvases and the ordinary becomes unforgettable.

Our Purpose

Chalkfest exists to spark joy, inspire creativity, and bring people together. We believe art should be accessible to everyone, and our festival is designed to be fully free, fully public, and fully welcoming. Each year, we showcase a diverse mix of local, national, and international talent, while creating opportunities for community artmaking, education, and cultural exchange.

What Makes Chalkfest Unique

• Live large-scale street art created over two days with a third day of viewing.
• 3D illusions that pull visitors into playful, mind-twisting scenes
• Interactive community art zones inviting everyone to join in
• Artists from across the globe bringing fresh styles and new perspectives
• A walkable festival footprint in the heart of the city

Chalkfest isn’t just an event. It’s a creative moment that belongs to the whole community, a place where families wander, artists flourish, and color temporarily conquers concrete.

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to celebrating the arts, supporting artists, and enriching Maple Grove through cultural experiences that uplift, inspire, and connect. Chalkfest continues to grow because our community believes in the power of creativity, and we’re proud to bring that energy to life year after year.