World Street Painting announces international 2026 artist lineup

JOPLIN, MISSOURI —The third edition of the World Street Painting Festival is expanding in Joplin, Missouri — and this time, it’s bigger and more breathtaking than ever.

From June 3–5, 2026, sixteen world-class artists will transform a parking lot along West 7th Street into a mind-blowing open-air gallery of 3D street paintings, all honoring the Route 66 Centennial.

Armed with chalk, brushes, and buckets of paint, these artists will create stunning optical illusions right on the pavement.

On June 6, the masterpieces will be unveiled — and you’re invited to step into the art, strike a pose, and snap the ultimate photo.

Best of all? The gallery will remain open and free to the public all year long, celebrating the centennial.

>> Take a look at the previous years’ paintings

The 2026 edition celebrates two powerful themes: international artistic exchange and the 100th anniversary of Route 66.

Artists will work side by side, sharing techniques, exploring perspective, and creating a visual language that connects the legendary spirit of the Mother Road with contemporary creativity.

2026 Artist Lineup

United States: Tracy Lee Stum, Naomi Haverland, Chris Carlson, Jan Riggins

The Netherlands: Leon Keer, Maureen Kolhoff, Remko van Schaik, Ruben Poncia

Italy: Fabio Fedele

Japan: Canaco Matsumoto

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Kerim Musanovics

France: Jean Marc Navello

Germany: Melina Berg

Poland: Gregor Wosik

Mexico: Roberto Carlos Trevino Rodriques

India: Sayak Mitra

Together, these artists represent a vibrant mix of styles, cultural perspectives, and artistic traditions.

Their collaboration will make Joplin a global meeting point in 2026, where art, history, travel, and cultural exchange come together on the pavement.

Inspired by the landscapes, road trip stories, roadside culture, and communities along the route, the artists will create immersive 3D works that invite visitors to step directly into the art.

From Native American legends to classic diners, from open highways to stories of movement and migration, the paintings will celebrate the many layers of the Mother Road’s past, present, and future.

In 2026, Route 66 turns 100 — and World Street Painting Joplin will help bring that milestone to life in a truly unforgettable way.

All the art from the 2024, 2025, and 2026 editions together show Joplin’s connection and celebrate the Mother Road of America.