For one day each year the Providence Rink becomes an open-air art gallery during the Providence Chalk Art Festival—and that day is coming soon.
What Is the Providence Chalk Art Festival?
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, artists of all ages and skill levels will transform the rink’s concrete surface into vibrant works of art. Local artists, families, and visitors can watch the artwork come to life one pastel stroke at a time during an afternoon of fun and creativity at this free-to-attend event.
There’s even a chance for you to make a masterpiece of your own.
Watch Artists Transform the Providence Rink
Held in the heart of Rhode Island’s capital city, this annual event invites talented chalk artists to come and create an original work of art within a 4-foot or 8-foot square.
Visitors can then walk among the squares taking in the colorful street art under their feet…