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AB4040 – Omaha
March 7 @ 5:00 pm CST
Art Battle Omaha – March 7, 2026
Doors @ 5:00pm / Painting @ 6:00pm
Culxr House – 3014 N 24th St, Omaha, NE
Paint flies. The room ignites. Art takes the stage at Culxr House!
Be a part of the electrifying energy as skilled artists engage in a high-speed showdown, flinging paint with every stroke.
Cast your vote and crown the champion in three pulse-pounding rounds. And as the night unfolds, snag a one-of-a-kind masterpiece as every piece created goes up for auction. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of live art!
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 Omaha is an All Ages event.
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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 Omaha
12 confirmed artists
Alex B Illustrations
Alex is a multidisciplinary artist from Omaha, Nebraska, working in contemporary drawing and digital art. Known for figurative compositions, narrative illustrations, and live performance drawing, his work explores texture, volume, value, and composition while rethinking traditional ideas of finish and concept in favor of direct, instinctual expression.
Chelsey Petersen
Chelsey lives at the Harvester Artist Lofts in Council Bluffs, IA, and works in mixed media, acrylics, and body painting. She has been featured in solo and group gallery shows and has competed in Art Battle, where she values the support of the Council Bluffs and Omaha art community. Chelsey also works PRN in a nursing home, extending her creativity to residents through activities.
Christopher Sayles
Christopher is an independent, natural‑born artist who works across all mediums. He’s known for creating original pieces, with three successful art events, public murals, and contributions to the Make‑A‑Wish Foundation shaping his creative path.
Denise Kapke
Denise is a Nebraska-based artist who works across ceramics, painting, and sculpture. She enjoys exploring different mediums and bringing ideas to life through a mix of styles and approaches.
Duke Williams
Duke returns to the Art Battle scene after competing in multiple events over the past few years. He uses art therapy to express how he sees the world, exploring different mediums with a focus on painting and inking. His work leans into dank abstract expressionism, often using either the absence of color or heavy, bold tones to shape his designs.
Emily Bloomquist
Emily is an interdisciplinary studio artist and Choctaw Nation tribal member who travels the U.S. painting live weddings and creating public art in Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa. Her work blends multiple mediums with themes of nature, culture, philosophy, and positive psychology, aiming to spark connection and devotion through every one‑of‑a‑kind piece.
Emily Loux
Emily loves painting and wood‑burning, using art as a way to communicate and connect. She focuses on acrylic and wood but enjoys exploring other mediums. Inspired by nature, she teaches and encourages others to be creative. While she experiments widely, acrylic is her go‑to, and she’s always excited to learn new techniques.
kirk kuenzi
Kirk is a caricature artist with more than 25 years of experience, along with a long history of creating other types of artwork. As a freelance artist, he specializes in cartoons, caricatures, and a wide range of illustration. He works with traditional board‑skill techniques, digital tools, or a mix of both to bring projects to life. His art is created for all kinds of media—cards, trading cards, temporary tattoos, T‑shirts, posters, and more. Kirk produces live caricatures at events and conventions, and also creates custom work from his studio.
Mark Anthony Davis Jr
Mark has loved drawing since childhood, spending each day sketching whatever came to mind. Over the years, he has seen his skills progress, which continues to motivate him to create more and pursue his passion for art.
Samuel McGee
Samuel is an Omaha artist working across drawing, painting, digital art, design, music, and fashion. Drawing has always been his constant, and he loves adding an abstract twist to the world around him. After creating privately for years, he’s ready to jump back in, push himself, and show what he can do in a competitive, creative space.
Tayler Armstrong
Tayler is a tattoo artist in Omaha whose traditional artwork draws from Renaissance influences, fantasy surrealism, and macabre themes. She’s been tattooing professionally for two years, with personal work rooted in neo‑traditional style. She loves collaborating with clients to bring their ideas to life in grayscale or color, from fine‑line pieces to large‑scale work, and is excited to create alongside other artists again.
Vicente Vega
Vicente is a 35‑year‑old Latino artist living in Omaha, Nebraska. He’s been drawing and painting for as long as he can remember, learning entirely through trial and error. His inspiration comes from his love for his family and for art, often striking like a sudden flash that pushes him to create.
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