The evergreen art experience dubbed Secret Walls is a mesh of high energy timed live paint battle mixed in with an interactive audience cheering on top-tier talents from the art world. The LA-based brand is fresh from their recently successful first North American Tour and are very excited to announce they are back on the road for their second edition titled “The Art of Competition”.
Dubbed the “Support Your Local Artist” tour, the first round showcased top artists going head-to-head in front of a live audience as they battle for the winner’s crown. This year, each battle also features surprise musical performances, DJs, limited-edition merch, workshops, and more. The tour officially began late August in LA and has maintained momentum as Secret Walls will visit 10 cities including Chicago, Denver, Cincinnati and has New York City planned October 26th. For The New York show, Special Guest artists include Jason Naylor, Lamour Supreme, Ross Pino and Jappy Agoncillo and will have brand support from Monster Energy Ultra, POSCA Paint Markers, Rabble Wines, and more.
As the entertainment brand prepares for their NYC visit, we had the great honor to host an interview with Kevin Collins, CEO of Secret Walls and ask some in-depth questions about the brand and their goals for the second tour:
What inspired you to start Secret Walls?
Secret Walls began as a way to create a platform where artists could express themselves in a raw, competitive format—combining a love for art, collaboration, and live events.
What has been your personal highlight from the past 20 years of Secret Walls?
One of the biggest highlights has been watching the global community grow and seeing artists who started with us evolve into renowned creators.
How do you manage the balance between creative vision and business operations?
It’s all about staying flexible—keeping the core creative spirit alive while ensuring the business side supports and enhances that vision.
What keeps you motivated to continue evolving Secret Walls?
The constant creativity from the artists and seeing the impact our events have on communities around the world keeps me energized.
How do you stay connected with the artists and communities involved in Secret Walls?
We stay close through regular collaboration, constant communication, and by being present at our events, both big and small.
What advice would you give to someone looking to start a similar live art event?
Start small, stay authentic, and build a solid community around your vision—relationships and passion are the foundation.
What do you find most rewarding about your work with Secret Walls?
Seeing artists push their limits and witnessing the positive impact our battles have on communities are hands-down the most rewarding parts.
If you are in New York City next Saturday, October 26th, and want to experience one of the most exclusive Live Paint Battle Competitions, visit Secret Walls’ eventbrite to get tickets now!
Event details:
Date: October 26, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10 p.m. (get there early)
Duration: 3 hours
Location: 141 Chrystie Street, New York, NY 10002
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