WHINO ART BATTLE ROYALE
At the Capital One Celebration of the Arts
Capital One Center
1803 Capital One Dr Tysons VA 22102
October 4–5th
Battle Hours: 1 PM – 4 PM
Whino is proud to participate in the inaugural Capital One Celebration of the Arts, 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.
THE FORMAT:
3 HOURS, 3 ROUNDS
1 WINNER
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 TEPHRA ICA
PRIZES
1st Place: $2,500
2nd Place: $1,500
