AB3085 – Chicago
January 23 @ 7:00 pm CST

Art Battle Chicago – January 23, 2026
Doors @ 7:00pm / Painting @ 8:00pm
SPIN Chicago – 344 N State St, Chicago, IL
Art in motion. You choose the winner!
Experience an unforgettable evening of creativity and competition at SPIN Chicago!
Watch as talented artists transform blank canvases into stunning masterpieces in just 20 thrilling minutes per round. Be part of the excitement by casting your vote to help crown the champion.
Don’t miss the chance to take home a piece of the magic with a silent auction featuring all the original works.
The painting begins at 8:00 PM
Be a part of the fun as a spectator, or participate as one of the featured artists by applying online at artbattle.com/artists!
Art Battle Chicago is a 21+ event.
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REGISTER TO VOTE
Artists
Artists can apply to compete. Also, most events have a ‘Wildcard’ easel, where artists leave their names at the door and we draw at random to pick the Wildcard Artist. To be a potential wildcard artist, just buy a ticket and show up!
Confirmed Competitors
Art Battle Chicago
6 confirmed artists • APPLY NOW
Jai Kalondra
Jai Kalondra is multidisciplinary artist from the SouthSide of Chicago! Motivated by the need for more color and authentic representation in her community. Jai is known for her specialization in portrait art, murals, and body painting where she captures the essence of divine femininity. Through her journey she continues to be a catalyst for positive black representation.
KayDee Dohs
I am a 24 year old from Las Vegas that went to art school to become an animator and came out in love with abstract expression and life drawing. I love how the body can contort itself into organic forms whilst connecting these shapes to neurographical imagery. My art portrays the struggles that come with living with bipolar disorder, that I had discovered I had during art school, and how I use it to cope with my reality. I want to use my platform to spread awareness on the effects of bipolar and its stigmatization in society.
MADDNESS
Alexis (aka MADDNESS) is a self‑taught, multi‑medium artist from Chicago. She focuses on painting and digital illustration/graphic design, blending pop surrealism, Afrofuturism, and anime/cartoon influences. Creating has always been part of her life, and she shares her work to connect, inspire, and keep art at the center of her world.
Oksana Hrynenko
I’m an artist from Ukraine. After the war began, I came to the USA, where I found a new home and space to create.
I love painting portraits because I see light, emotions, and something real in every face. Architecture inspires me just as much — old facades, quiet streets, and windows that silently hold their stories.
After ten years without painting, life’s difficult moments brought me back to art, and I realized how much I truly love it. Painting helps me discover myself, find joy in simple things, and feel inspired by people and nature.
I love painting portraits because I see light, emotions, and something real in every face. Architecture inspires me just as much — old facades, quiet streets, and windows that silently hold their stories.
After ten years without painting, life’s difficult moments brought me back to art, and I realized how much I truly love it. Painting helps me discover myself, find joy in simple things, and feel inspired by people and nature.
Osei
Osei is a Chicago-based multidisciplinary artist who uses murals, paintings, and design to tell stories of culture, community, and resilience. His work blends bold color, symbolism, and portraiture to honor history and identity while inspiring future generations. As both artist and coach, he brings intensity, creativity, and a drive to uplift others into every project.
Sydney Alyce Marshall
22 year old self taught tattoo artist. Chicago raised - fast producing artist. Abstract and eye catching artwork that I choose to create and inspire others.
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