Street Arts—also known as Outdoor Arts or Performance in Public Spaces—are among the most vital, democratic, and exhilarating art forms alive today. At its core, this category of performance encompasses work that would be impossible to do indoors: performances where the outdoor environment becomes an active actor, where scale and the elements push the boundaries of what’s possible. Such performances might welcome disruption, with audience engagement being not just encouraged but intrinsic. They are open to—and often embrace—the unpredictable forces of weather, urban life, and nature itself.
In this work, the audience is an inextricable part of the creative context, and the venue is not just a setting but a collaborator in the storytelling. Research shows that this art form draws huge, diverse audiences, often far beyond the reach of historically indoor and ticketed performing arts. For many, these performances serve as their first entry-point into the world of live arts.
