For ten days in September, a curated group of artists from around the globe will travel to Washington, DC to paint larger-than-life murals at our annual celebration of art and creativity. The outdoor festival launched originally in 2016, and is the local chapter of the worldwide POW! WOW! collective, based in Hawai’i. The international mural festival returns under a new banner D.C. Walls.

Since its founding in Hawai’i of 2010 by Jasper Wong, the festival has expanded and grown into a global network of artists. It organizes the production of art, exhibitions, lecture series, creative community spaces, schools for art and music, concerts, and live art installations across the globe.

The goal is to make the city a brighter and more vibrant place, while sharing art and creativity from around the world. Each year they strive to bring more and more artists together to paint our city.

Information from The DC Walls Festival Website