Main Battle
2 team captains lead opposing 5-person squads (1 team captain + 4 team members, structured like a basketball roster) on dual 16'x8' platforms.
BattlesArt Wars
Art Wars
Vol. 1
Art Wars is coming to the Mid-Atlantic.
Art Wars Vol. 1 is a head-to-head battle between Two Teams.
Art Wars Vol. 1
—DAYS
—HOURS
—MINS
—SECS
SATURDAY, FEB 13, 2027 // DOORS 5:00 PM
Now recruiting Team Captains, Participants, and Crew for Vol. 1.
The Venue
Secret Mid-Atlantic Location — Announced Post-Voting
- 5:00 PM - DOORS OPEN
- 6:00 PM - BATTLE BEGINS
- 9:00 PM - CROWN CHAMPIONS
LIVE INTERACTIVE POLL // VOTE FOR YOUR CITYCast your vote below to decide where Art Wars Vol. 1 lands next. Bring the battle to your market!
Which region unlocks Art Wars Vol. 1? Vote to bring the battle to your city.
Programming Highlights
Public Forum
Live public forum panels cover Virginia arts infrastructure, facility access and funding.
Marketplace
A curated marketplace concourse features regional fashion designers, shop owners and photographers.
Musical Soundtrack
Music comes from regional DJs, HEVI indie showcase drops and signed regional acts.
FAQ
What is Art Wars?
Art Wars: Vol. 1 is an interactive live art competition. Painters get drafted into mural squads and paint the warehouse while the room watches.
A merchandise marketplace runs on the floor beside the walls. The night is a community activation: squads, crews, and the crowd in one building, on one bill.
Where and when is Art Wars: Vol. 1?
Saturday, February 13, 2027 (Doors 5:00 PM · Battle 6:00–9:00 PM EST). Secret Mid-Atlantic Location — Announced Post-Voting.
Doors open at 5:00 PM. The battle runs 6:00–9:00 PM EST. Round 1 (6:00 PM): aerosol only. Round 2 (7:00 PM): brushes and acrylics only. Round 3 (8:00 PM): free-for-all. 15-minute breaks at 6:45 PM, 7:45 PM, and 8:45 PM.
How does the Artist Draft Pool work?
Selected applicants enter the Artist Draft Pool. Team Captains draft those painters into Mural Squads. The squads paint live on the battle walls.
Artists file on the draft signup. Captains file on the captain signup.
How does live voting work?
On site, scan the QR codes posted on the murals and artwork. The vote lands in real time while the paint is still up.
A VIP Patron & Artist Pass carries 2x vote weight on live event leaderboards.
Are tickets refundable?
A Free RSVP Pass is a complimentary RSVP. There is no charge, so there is nothing to refund. 100% Free entry with advance registration.
Claim the free pass on the RSVP desk.
VIP Patron & Artist Pass — $60.00: Main floor access + private upper balcony seating, exclusive VIP bar, Premium VIP Catering, entry to the Artist/Patron/Decision-Maker Networking Mixer, and 2x vote weight on live event leaderboards. Leave Checkout before you pay and nothing is charged. A completed GA or VIP charge is a confirmed door pass. All ticket purchases, VIP passes, vendor fees, and sponsor commitments for Art Wars Vol. 1 are final and non-refundable. In the event of official event postponement or rescheduling, all passes and agreements automatically transfer to the rescheduled date. In the rare event of outright event cancellation without a rescheduled date, full refunds will be issued to original payment methods within 30 days.
Can vendors, food trucks, and volunteers still sign up?
Yes. The apply desk is still open. Start at the apply hub.
Featured vendors file at /apply/vendor. Restaurants and food trucks file at /apply/food. Volunteers and production crew file at /apply/volunteer.