CHALK WALK

April 11, 2026

Downtown Knoxville/Market Square

Artists Working: 8AM-5PM
Awards: 7PM

26 Market Square,

Knoxville, TN 37902

Parking Info

Market Square Garage ($3)
All other City-owned garages (free)
On-street parking now utilizes ParkMobile, which can be accessed via app, text or phone call.

8 HOURS

150 SQUARES

300+ ARTISTS

Knoxville's Favorite Live Art Competition

Thousands of art lovers head downtown each year to experience this live art competition in Market Square. Chalk Walk features over 300 artists and collaborative teams working on-site from 8am-5pm to complete their artwork. Cash prizes and ribbons are awarded to select artists who have created imaginative and inspiring artworks in their age division.

Competition Categories:

Elementary (Single & Collaborative)
Middle School (Single & Collaborative)
High School (Single & Collaborative)
College (Single & Collaborative)
Adult (Single & Collaborative)
Professional (Single)
Family

Kid's Fun Zone

Presented by First Horizon

Kids of all ages can also create their own chalk masterpiece with free chalk provided in The First Horizon Fun Zone - located on Market Street right behind the East TN History Center!

Awards:

Elementary (Single & Collaborative) - 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Middle School (Single & Collaborative) - 1st, 2nd, 3rd
High School (Single & Collaborative) - 1st, 2nd, 3rd
College (Single & Collaborative) - 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Adult (Single & Collaborative) - 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Professional (Single) - 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Family - 1st, 2nd, 3rd
T-Shirt Award
People's Choice
Runner-Up in 'Sidewalk of Fame'
Best in 'SideWalk of Fame'
Best In Show

People's Choice Award:

Presented by WIVK 107.7FM

2025 Award Winners

Collaborative Elementary School
- 3rd Place: Girl Scout Troop 23059
- 2nd Place: Super 2nd Grade Class 2024
- 1st Place: Next Gen Art Club (Elementary)
Solo Elementary School
- 3rd Place: Ramona Burgett
- 2nd Place: Bella Summers
- 1st Place: Sophia Anderson
Collaborative Middle School
- 3rd Place: Bearden Middle School
- 2nd Place: Vine Art Club
- 1st Place: West Valley Middle School
Solo Middle School
- 3rd Place: Savannah Calvin
- 2nd Place: Eli Shockley
- 1st Place: Brooklyn Schumacher
Collaborative High School
- 3rd Place: Central High NAHS
- 2nd Place: Gibbs High School Art Club
- 1st Place: L&N National Art Honor Society
Solo High School
- 3rd Place: Pearl Thompson
- 2nd Place: Campbell Morgan
- 1st Place: Lilly Deal
Collaborative College/YA
- 3rd Place: Rowdy Raccoons
- 2nd Place: Kayleigh Johnson, Reyn McMurry
- 1st Place: Josie Bailey, Maria Kime, Jenna Puls, and Haylee Speller
Solo College/YA
- 3rd Place: Lily Withrow
- 2nd Place: Haven Scott
- 1st Place: Cole Davis
Collaborative Family
- 3rd Place: BCarr/Devereux Family
- 2nd Place: Ward Family
- 1st Place: Thayer Family
Collaborative Adult
- 3rd Place: Alexandra Boyum & Lauren Rutherford
- 2nd Place: Jessica Ammendolia & Tyler McBride
- 1st Place: Tile Sensations, Sylvia Rasch
Solo Adult
- 3rd Place: Sarah Shorter
- 2nd Place: Faith Belt
- 1st Place: Elizabeth Niemczyk
Runner-Up in Sidewalk of Fame: Ryne Sandberg
Best in Sidewalk of Fame: Summer Small
T-Shirt Award: Susan Armstrong
People's Choice: Josie Bailey, Maria Kime, Jenna Puls, and Haylee Speller (Collaborative College/Young Adult)
Best in Show: Ellie Phillips

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

MIKE BERRY

Considered a versatile painter who works in vibrant colors, bringing energy and rhythm to each work, Mike Berry creates urban compositions that bend and twist the cityscapes that have become his identifiable style. His paintings consist of gestural brushstrokes and pure bright color. He credits the work of Wolf Kahn, Edward Hopper, and Knoxville artist, Joseph Delaney for encouraging his use color, line and the cityscape as subject matter.

Video produced by Pop Fizz Productions

ARTIST WEBSITE

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

SARAH MOORE

Tennessee-based artist Sarah Moore makes paintings that are invitations into wild places. Her creative practice is rooted in her memories of a rural childhood roaming forests, fields, and rivers, and influenced by time spent exploring landscapes in 28 countries. Through her work and wanderings, she has sought to understand humans’ innate, culture-spanning need to connect with nature.

Video produced by Pop Fizz Productions

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