The 18th Annual Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk returns on Saturday, April 11, 2026! Thousands of art lovers will head to Downtown Knoxville to watch over 300 artists and teams transform the sidewalks into a stunning open-air gallery. Artists will work from 8AM–5PM, with an Awards Ceremony at 7PM on the Market Square Stage.
🎨 Artist registration opens Monday, November 3rd at 10AM (EST) online here:
https://www.dogwoodarts.com/chalkwalk
See the sidewalks in Downtown Knoxville come alive with color as professional and emerging artists create their masterpieces.
👧 Kids Chalk Free! Sponsored by First Horizon Bank, kids can make their own chalk art in the First Horizon Fun Zone (Market Street behind the East Tennessee Historical Society). A don’t forget to vote for your favorite square in the People’s Choice Award presented by WIVK FM-107.7.
PARKING: With 37 parking lots and garages – many with free weeknights and weekends – Downtown Knoxville has plenty of options close to Market Square for you to park. Click here to plan your trip:
https://www.downtownknoxville.org/explore/parking/
Cover Photo 📸 Artwork by Kassidi Loos, Chalk Walk 2025
Chalk Walk is a Dogwood Arts event sponsored by ORNL Federal Credit Union, the Downtown Knoxville Alliance, First Horizon Bank, Jerry's Artarama, the Tennessee Arts Commission, US Cellular, Graphic Creations, and Cherokee Distributing.
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