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World Street Painting is heading back to Joplin
After last year’s magical edition that turned Joplin into a breathtaking 3D canvas, we’re thrilled to announce our return to Missouri for the second chapter of our extraordinary three-year journey! Once again, the streets will come alive with stunning illusions and vibrant artworks that blur the line between reality and imagination.
Get ready to experience the magic of street art.
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Jan Riggins brings cosmic charm to Joplin’s street art festival
A universal stop along the mother road Raised in Oklahoma and Texas, Jan grew up surrounded by the culture and landmarks of Route 66. “Route 66 has always been a
Green spaces and community-friendly atmosphere
A scenic and spacious location Schifferdecker Park is one of Joplin’s most beloved outdoor spaces, with wide open areas, mature trees, and plenty of amenities like picnic spots and sports
International Street artists transform Joplin into a 3D art gallery for the Route 66 Centennial
Here are the artists who will be showcasing their creativity at the 2025 World Street Painting Festival: Jean Marc Navello – France (FRA) Melina Berg – Germany (DEU) Tracy Lee
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how to
make the
perfect picture.
- Step 1: Grab your camera and stand on the feets in front of the painting
- Step 2: Someone else poses in the Street Painting
- Step 3: The Street Painting comes to life!
- Step 4: Share your photo on social media use #worldstreetpainting
meet the
artists of Joplin
The Netherlands
Ruben Poncia is a multidisciplinary artist from the Netherlands, active as a professional since 1996. He began his career painting large-scale billboards for cinemas and theaters—an art form that has
USA
Tracy Lee Stum is an internationally acclaimed American street painter, author, and entrepreneur known for her stunning 3D chalk art. A graduate of Tyler School of Art, she discovered street
France
Jean-Marc Navello began his career as an Art Director at an advertising agency. He later continued as a designer for movie posters, which introduced him to and discovered his passion
Germany
As the granddaughter of painter Bernd Gagel and Eleonore Gagel (Guinther), Melina Berg was interested in painting, drawing and the world of colors from an early age. Under the guidance
Japan
Canaco Matsumoto is a unique Japanese Madonnara artist living in Tokyo, Japan. She accidentally fell in love with street painting in 2006 when she went to Florence to study interior
USA
Jan Riggins is an artist from Fort Worth, Texas in the United States. Although she earned a degree in clarinet performance from the University of Oklahoma, her love of performing
Italy
Fabio started making art in 1993 after studying architecture in Venice and joined CCAM, the main association for street artists in Italy, as “Maestro Madonnaro” in Grazie di Curtatone and
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Kerim is a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Sarajevo. He enjoys traditional and digital art the most. Since childhood what Kerim much engaged in art. As a
Mexico
Roberto Carlos from Guadalupe, Mexico travels the world with his art. From the Netherlands to France or America, his signature is everywhere. He loves to collaborate with artists to improve