WHINO ART BATTLE ROYALE

At the Capital One Celebration of the Arts

Capital One Center1803 Capital One Dr Tysons VA 22102

October 4–5th Battle Hours: 1 PM – 4 PM

Whino is proud to participate in the inaugural , a dynamic festival that brings innovation and creativity together in powerful new ways. As part of this immersive weekend, Whino presents The Art Battle—a thrilling, live painting competition where selected artists from diverse disciplines face off in a test of skill, speed, and imagination.

From contemporary fine artists to bold illustrators and mixed-media creators, this unique tournament-style showdown showcases a wide range of artistic voices. The Art Battle is a fast-paced, creative clash of styles and disciplines—a public-facing canvas of imagination and innovation. Every round is an opportunity to watch raw ideas transform into powerful visual statements—right before your eyes.

Over the course of three hours, the competition unfolds across three elimination rounds. To challenge their adaptability and creativity, artists must incorporate three surprise words—one from each judge—into their artwork in real time. These prompts become the thematic core of each piece, demanding both quick thinking and bold execution.

ROUND 1 (1:00–2:00 PM): THE FIRST BATTLE

8 artists compete in four 1-on-1 matchups

30 minutes of live painting, followed by a 30-minute break

4 winners advance

ROUND 2 (2:00–3:00 PM): SEMIFINALS

4 artists compete in two 1-on-1 matchups

2 winners advance

ROUND 3 (3:00–4:00 PM): THE FINAL BATTLE

2 finalists compete for the title

1 artist is crowned the Art Battle Champion

Each round results in one artist being eliminated from their battle.

Judging Categories:

Creative Use of Words

Artistic Execution

Best Composition

ARTIST RULES & MATERIALS

All paintings must be created on 4'x4' white-primed hardboard panels (provided)

No spray paint or airbrushes allowed

Permitted materials include acrylic paints, markers, paint pens, brushes, etc.

Artists must bring their own supplies

Artworks will be made available for sale after the battle; each artist sets their own price

All completed artworks will be available for purchase by patrons through a silent auction, with proceeds supporting the non profit

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