Rumble Walls Live Art Battle | Art on The Avenues
Eight local artists will face off in a head-to-head battle, creating original artwork live in front of an audience with just 90 minutes on the clock. Using only black paint and no reference material, artists will improvise in real time while the crowd watches the creative process unfold and votes to determine the winner.
Hosted in partnership with local businesses and community organizations, RUMBLE WALLS transforms the act of making art into a live spectator event—part competition, part performance, and part community gathering. The evening will also feature food, music, and commentary from two of Des Moines’ funniest comedians serving as referees for the battle.
Whether you’re an artist, art lover, or simply curious, RUMBLE WALLS offers a unique opportunity to experience creativity as it happens. Contact artist/organizer Jacob Kuperman if you want to get involved: [email protected]
RUMBLE WALLS will also include a dedication to new mural “History Has Eyes On You” by Mollie Wallace.
This event is part of Art on the Avenues, with support from InvestDSM. Find a full line-up of events here: https://www.theavenuesdsm.com/art-on-the-avenues-2026/
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