Art Attack: Paint Meets Purpose. Live. Loud. Local.

What do you get when you throw 8 artists, a ticking clock, and a loud, rowdy crowd into one space?

You get Art Attack—a live painting battle where every brushstroke raises money for local school art programs.

This isn’t your quiet gallery walk.

This is 20 minutes on the clock, paint flying, crowds shouting, and kids cheering for their favorite artist like it’s game day.

Why It Started

Back in 2022, while I was running Blank Canvas Arts and teaching art classes nonstop, I stumbled across a stat that stopped me in my tracks:

Wisconsin schools average just $7 per student per year for art education. Seven dollars. Per year. Per kid!

That lit a fire. I thought, what can I do that’s fun, community-driven, and helps fund these programs?

Boom. Art Attack was born.

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Disclaimer: This is a community-led fundraiser organized by Brett Klawitter to support student art programs in the Baraboo School District through the Art Attack 4 event. All funds raised will go toward purchasing art supplies, supporting student exhibits, and enhancing local art education opportunities. Please note that this is not a registered nonprofit, and donations are not tax-deductible. No goods or services are provided in exchange for your contribution.

How It Works

Three rounds. Eight artists. One champion.
In the first two rounds, four artists go head-to-head in a 20-minute live painting battle. The crowd votes with tickets—real dollars going straight to school art funds.
The top two artists face off in a final round, judged by local art teachers, creatives, or community notables.
Every painting created during Art Attack gets raffled off, raising even more support for local students.

It’s messy. It’s electric. It’s art in action—with purpose.

The 4th Annual Art Attack

🗓️ Sunday, September 28th

📍 Downtown Baraboo Sunday Market

Come cheer, vote, raffle, and watch artists throw down live in the name of creativity, community, and making sure kids get the art education they deserve.

Wanna Throw Down at Art Attack?

We’re looking for bold, fast, and fearless artists to step up for Art Attack 2025 — happening Sunday, September 28, at the Downtown Baraboo Sunday Market.

This isn’t your average art event. You’ll be painting live, on a 16x20 canvas, in front of a crowd, with just 20 minutes on the clock.

No hiding. No overthinking. Just pure creativity under pressure — all to raise money for local school art programs.

Here’s the details:

We supply the canvas and a limited palette of acrylic paint — typically six colors plus black and white.
You bring your own brushes or tools (no spray paint, no markers).
You bring your energy. We bring the chaos.

Think You’ve Got What It Takes?

Click below to apply. Tell us a little about yourself, your work, and why you want in.

We’ve only got eight spots—so if you’re into fast moves and messy masterpieces, don’t wait.

Apply Now

Art Attack Timeline

2022 – The First Strike

The very first Art Attack happened at Ringling Brewing Company right here in Baraboo. It was fast, gritty, and full of heart. We packed in a crowd, let the artists loose, and ended the day knowing this wasn’t going to be a one-time thing.

Funds raised supported the Baraboo School District art program.

2023 – Portage Takes the Brush

In year two, we hit the road and brought Art Attack to the Portage Center for the ARTS in Portage, WI. New town, new crowd, same format. It felt good to share the energy and funnel the raised funds directly into the Portage School District.

It proved this model works—and it travels.

2024 – Steamy, but Solid

Back in Baraboo. The day started with rain and ended in thick humidity, but the event didn’t miss a beat. Artists showed up ready, the crowd came through, and once again, we raised money for the Baraboo School District art program.

By year three, it was clear: Art Attack is becoming a thing.

2025 – Full Circle

We’re back where it began—Baraboo. This year’s event takes place on Sunday, September 28th at the Downtown Baraboo Sunday Market. It’s year four, and we’re building something that really matters.

If you want in, the time is now.