CHALK R!OT is a an all-women mural crew specializing in vibrant pavement art, including ephemeral chalk art, “3D” illusionary and immersive works, and industrial roadway installations. When not fulfilling corporate commissions or collaborating with non-profits or civic entities, we advocate for the strategic use of sidewalk chalk as a tool for positive social change. We’re color-obsessed artists that believe in sidewalks, roads and walls as the world’s greatest canvases! 

As part of our extensive client list, CHALK R!OT regularly works with city planning officials, property developers, and Business Improvement Districts to improve road safety with positively engaging pavement artwork. We are honored to collaborate with groups, businesses and organizations leveraging art to strengthen campaigns for cleaner oceans, healthier forests, improved healthcare, anti-racist education, safer streets, reproductive rights, voting access, and more!

Way back in 2013, Chalk Riot started with a few friends using sidewalk chalk as a way to share color and joy with their communities, and to encourage their neighbors to start viewing ground surfaces found in cities as opportunities for connection and storytelling. It wasn’t long until people started asking “how much for that?” and Chalk Riot quickly grew from a hobby to a full-time business. Now, a diverse group of seasoned muralists regularly create in the nation’s capital and beyond. We’re thankful for every person, organization, loved one and client who continues to help us grow.