2025 Art Clash!!

Art Clash is the largest live painting competition in the Fox Valley! Audience members vote for two winners from each clash. The eight finalists will come together in our City Final in June 2025. The artists NEED YOUR VOTE to advance in the competition! PLUS The artist with the most votes of the night receives a cash prize based on the suggested donations at the door.

New This Year: We have added a theme to each evening to help inspire artists and bring interesting twists to the competition.

Art Clash Dates & Themes:

February 22 - Identity

March 22 - The Sh*t Show

April 26 - Rebirth

May 24 - Wild

City Final - June 28 - Themes To Be Determined

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Paint, canvases, cleaning supplies, and easels will be provided by Side Street Studio Arts. You are welcome to bring your own brushes, but no special equipment, tools, or supplies.

Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 at the door

All events will be held in the Theater at Side Street located at 15 1/2 Ziegler Ct., downtown Elgin unless otherwise noted. The Theater at SSSA is NOT wheelchair accessible.