THE MURALS

Think big! Or small! There’s room for them all! Artists of all experience levels, backgrounds, styles, etc were encouraged to apply to add their original mural to the Alley Art alleys between 4th, 6th, Pierce and Nebraska Streets. All applications are carefully reviewed by a committee of local artists.

All new murals have a chance to receive Best of Show, 2nd, 3rd, Honorable Mention, People’s Choice, and Vangarde Board Award awarding more than $3,000 in prizes!

Murals are refreshed regularly and can be viewed year round. As the festival gets closer, wander the wonders of the alleys regularly to see how the alleys transform!

Muralist applications will open in June 2026.

ART VENDORS

Art vendors bring much inspiration to the Alley Art Festival! Visitors can browse through 30+ vendor spaces and shop for beautiful handcrafted creations and original art!

Artists of all kinds are encouraged to apply.

Art Vendor applications will open June 2026

THE MUSIC

The 4th Street Stage has boasted nationally touring acts such as Studebaker John & the Hawks, Shamar Allen, Indigenous, Lil Ed and the Blues and Imperials and has been a home for many local bands like Banana Cramps, Dojo Saints, Lazarus Go Home, The Gutter Collective, Court Jester, and more all day long!

Not to mention, buskers grooving up the the alleys throughout the day.

FOOD VENDORS

Food trucks on site ready to satisfy hungry festival attendees offering tasty meals and snacks to keep you energized all day long!

Beer, wine, water, and soda will be available throughout the day.

KID’S Zone

The Alley Art Festival will have many fun, FREE, and creative activities for the young and young at heart! The activities are still coming together, but we can promise a lot of imagination will come to life.

Activities will include sidewalk murals, painting the festival community mural and more!

Children 12 and under with a parent or guardian get FREE admission to the Festival!

Volunteer At Alley Art 2026

It takes a lot of hands and some seriously awesome volunteers to bring the Alley Art Festival to life! We’d love your help with setup, activities, mural support, and more. Volunteers get a cool volunteer t-shirt, free admission to the festival, and refreshments in the volunteer area!

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

The Alley Art Festival is back for it’s EIGHTH year! The festival is a street art festival that provides local artists with a platform to show their skills by creating murals in downtown Sioux City alleys. This year the event will fill the alleys between Pierce and Nebraska Streets and Fourth and Sixth Streets.

Organized by Vangarde Arts, the Alley Art Festival reinvents urban spaces with public arts and enhances the walkability between Historic Fourth Street and Historic Pearl Street Districts. Over 2,000 visitors, young and old, filled the festival area and enjoyed live mural painting, a vendor area where you can browse and buy art from local artists and outstanding live music from local and national touring performers!

This is your opportunity to be part of this exciting and fun, family friendly event.

Please consider one of the options below and show your support for the arts in Siouxland!

$50 DONATION
Recognition in social media
TWO admission tickets
TWO Sponsor Passes

$100 DONATION
Recognition in social media
ONE Special Edition T-Shirt
TWO admission tickets
TWO sponsor passes

$250 DONATION
Recognition in social media
TWO Special Edition T-Shirt
FOUR admission tickets
FOUR Sponsor Passes

$500 DONATION
Recognition in social media and printed promotions
TWO Special Edition T-Shirt
SIX admission tickets
SIX Sponsor Passes

$1,000 DONATION
Recognition in social media and printed promotions
Your company banner can be hung at the Festival
FOUR Special Edition T-Shirt
EIGHT admission tickets
EIGHT Sponsor Passes

Contact us at 712-251-6432 if you would like to make a larger donation.