Chalk Walk 2025

The Fort Wayne Museum of Art Chalk Walk has been a trademark event held on Main Street in downtown Fort Wayne since 2000. The event is based on an Italian tradition of street painting that dates to the 16th century, known as i madonnari (street painters). Using pastels, artists of varying levels of experience may choose to reproduce existing artworks or create their own in their designated square. The event typically draws 40,000 people to see the spectacle unfold.

Registration will open April 16 through forms which will be linked below!

4×4′ Square – SOLD OUT
8×8′ Square – SOLD OUT

If you would like to be added to the Waitlist, click here.

As it is every year, our goal is to draw the city’s most creative citizens together to contribute to the largest community art project in the region, attracting families, friends, and supporters of a vibrant cultural life in Fort Wayne!

Please note: We do not give refunds. If you are unable to keep your square after registration, please consider your fee a donation to FWMoA, a non-profit organization. If you would like to be on a waitlist, please fill out this form here (coming soon).

Chalk Walk Time Lapse 

2025 Award Categories

• Best Use of a Street/Sidewalk Blemish
  Imperfections in the pavement are a part of Chalk Walk! How will you deal with the imperfections of your square in a creative way?
• Trompe l’oeil
  French for “fool the eye”, trompe l’oeil drawings utilize 3D drawing techniques that fool the viewer by making the drawing seem like it’s a part of real life.
• Favorite Art Genre (Pop, Surrealism, Impressionism, Renaissance, Cubism, etc.)
• Main Street Motors
  Turn the street into the showroom of your favorite car! Whether classic, exotic, or downright dependable, show us how you like (or would like) to get around on 4 wheels.
• 25 for 2025
  It’s the year 2025, and we’re celebrating 25 years of Chalk Walk. Chalk 25 of anything for this category!
• Dino Walk
  What if dinosaurs still walked the earth, or at least Main Street? Show us any dinosaur scene, whether a pre-historic natural scene or a contemporary vision of dinosaurs among us today.
• Fantasy Fiction
  Break out your favorite character from any fantasy story—whether heroes, villians, or trusty sidekicks of great stories such as Star Wars, Labyrinth, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, or lesser-known characters from your favorite fantasy tale.
• People’s Choice
  The public votes for this one on Sunday!
• Best Square by an Artist Under 12
  Are you a young chalker? Compete in this category for a chance to win $50!

For any questions, please call FWMoA Events Coordinator Emily Uphoff at 260-422-6467 or [email protected].

Title Sponsor, Activity Tent, and Water Bottle Sponsor

Street Sponsors

2024 Chalk Walk Winners

The 2024 Chalk Walk experienced heavy rains overnight Saturday and early afternoon Sunday. We had to end the event early due to the weather but we were still able to recognize the dedicated chalkers who shared photos of their work with us.

2023 Chalk Walk Winners