Via Colori

01/09/2026

Via got a nice entry in Grokipedia, the new AI-generated on-line encyclopedia.

Via Colori is an annual series of street painting festivals held in multiple cities across the United States, where artists create large-scale, temporary chalk artworks on public sidewalks to celebrate creativity and raise funds for nonprofit organizations. Founded in 1994 by artist Rick Compton in....

07/26/2025

🎨✨ Help Us Spread the Color! ✨🎨

Via Colori Kentucky is BACK and it is FREE to attend- and it’s going to be more vibrant than ever! 🌈 Join us on October 18 & 19 at Waterfront Park on the Big Four Bridge Lawn for a weekend full of jaw-dropping street art, live music, local vendors, food trucks, and community magic.

But we need YOUR help to get the word out!
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The more people who know, the more colorful this celebration becomes. 💛💙❤️ Let’s flood socials with creativity and connection!



🖼️ Learn more: https://viacolorikentucky.com/

02/24/2025

2025 Via Colori Volunteer sign ups are now open! Coolest festival to volunteer for in our humble opinion! Sign up today! https://viacolorikentucky.com/volunteer/

10/18/2024

The walkways of Waterfront Park near the Big Four Bridge will be covered in chalk as Via Colori returns this weekend.

10/13/2024

We promised a surprise last week when we posted our map! Friends - please join us in welcoming the renowned Detroit Party Marching Band to the festival for ONE DAY ONLY! They will be performing on and off throughout the day on Saturday October 19th! They are touring and making a special stop on their way through to help support the festival! HOW COOL IS THAT?!?!

Check them out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWgka6a0F3c&t=94s

10/06/2024

14 days until the most creative festival in Kentuckiana. Even with all of the changes our Event Coordinator made this year ------ WE HAVE A MAP!!! There will be 148 paintings plus, food, kid activities, live music, vendors, and ..... well ... a surprise on Saturday October 19th that we will be announcing next week. Save the date for Via Colori 2024!

PS: Check out the map to find all of the hidden little secrets ... a keen eye and a sense of humor required!

09/23/2024

Get ready to enjoy this lineup of amazing entertainers at Via Colori® Stafford 2024, supported by Via Musica Sponsor Christian Blues Project! 🎶💃🏽

Performers include:
Rowzie (acoustic/ vocals)
Mountain View High School Comedy Troupe
Hālau O ʻAulani Hawaiian dance/music
Christian Blues Project
Stafford High School Dance Team
University of Mary Washington Jazz Ensemble
Gloria's Imagination Band
RFI (pop covers)

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