Paint on State 2025

Paint on State 2025

  • ALL AGES

Community painting event taking place on Saturday June 28th, as a part of Belvidere's Heritage Days Celebration. Rain Date- Sunday June 29th

By Boone County Arts Council

Date and time

Saturday, June 28 · 9am - 1pm CDT

Location

101 S State St

101 South State Street Belvidere, IL 61008

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 4 hours
  • ALL AGES
  • Free venue parking

Paint on State is back for another year of Belvidere’s Heritage Days festivities!

Participants will be assigned a 4ft by 4ft square to paint, and together with the community will create a beautiful patchwork of painted art! Each supply bag includes 5 colors of paint (red, yellow, blue, black, white), brushes, chalk, a mixing tray, stirring stick, water cup and paper towel. Participants must use the provided non-toxic paint (don't bring your own). Refills are available.

$5- receive 4 ounces of each paint color in a paper bag, plus all other supplies for painting on square.

$40- Artist 4 pack-receives a 32 Oz bottle of each color in a reuseable cloth bag, 8 brushes, plus all other supplies for 4 painters. (4 SQUARES)

Tickets

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to bring for this event?

All supplies are included! You will receive brushes, paint, chalk a paint mixing tray and mixing stick, water cup, and paper towel. There are paint refills available if you run out of a color.

Can I bring my own paint? I want a certain color, or am worried about running out of paint.

No, you must use the provided non-toxic water soluble paint. We have artists available on site who can help you to mix paint colors, and we have free paint refills if you need them. Please do not bring your own paint.

Is this event wheelchair accessible?

Yes! If you are in need of a wheelchair accessible spot to paint, or any other accommodations, please reach out to the event organizers. We also have paint brush extenders and plexiglass canvases which can be painted and added to the road. Reach out with any questions!

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