ART WAR!

The Art Thing—Art War is a fast-paced, interactive social art event where creativity takes center stage! Teams of artists go head-to-head in a series of timed improv-style artistic challenges, using audience prompts and on-the-spot inspiration to create some Thing bold, unexpected, and fun.

Think of it as a mashup of quick-draw face-offs, creative problem-solving, and spontaneous artistic throwdowns—all with a playful, high-energy edge.

How It Works

Two teams of artists compete in timed rounds that test their speed, skill, and imagination while the audience cheers them on, votes, and throws in unexpected twists. Challenges range from speed-painting matchups to collaborative chaos rounds, where artists build on each other’s work in unpredictable ways.

But this isn’t about winning—it’s about creative play, artistic experimentation, and having a blast. Every showdown is different, but the goal is always the same: to bring people together through art, spontaneity, and a little friendly competition.

The Ultimate Showdown

But the final round? That’s where everything changes. It’s no longer just the two teams—it’s the artists versus the entire audience.

The winning team must take on whoever wants to step up, facing a wave of challengers in an all-in collaborative throwdown where the only way to win is to out-create everybody.

More Than a Duel

Unlike traditional art competitions, these Art Wars are for everyone! Hosted with a game-show-meets-street-art vibe, Art Duel invites the audience to throw curveball challenges, vote for their favorites, and jump into the action. These events include collaborative elements, like shared painting rounds, making it an accessible, adaptable, and engaging experience for all kinds of groups and settings.

Whether you're making art, hyping up your team, or just soaking in the creative energy—The Art Thing Art War is an event is for you!