The Burg’s biggest street artist showdown is coming to the gates of Grand Central this September. The 2nd annual St. Pete Art Battle is a (friendly) live art competition among five teams of Tampa Bay’s most prolific artists, alongside a huge market of local creators and vendors, plus some of the Burg’s best food trucks.

It’s a lot happening at once, which is why the extravaganza of artists and makers is going for a full six hours. The St. Pete Art Battle will take place Saturday, September 30 from 12-6 pm underneath the overpass at the intersection of 18th Street and Central Avenue.

This celebration in the streets will feature dozens of local makers, artists, shops and vendors as part of the shaded outdoor block party. There will be food trucks galore, as well as a live DJ and live music.

As for the competition itself, the afternoon will feature art in action. Each team of two artists will be assigned a blank 8-ft-x-8-ft space on the walls and given three hours to paint, well, whatever they like. The designs are up to the artists, and the winning team will be selected by the audience to receive $500.

Stay tuned for the announcements on participating artists, vendors and food trucks. Learn more and get all the newest updates here.

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