Street Art Cities Best of 2025 awards countdown has begun!
As 2025 comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the incredible murals & artists, that made this year unforgettable in the world of street art. Enter the Street Art Cities Best of 2025 awards!
Street art thrives on energy, community, and recognition, and every year we celebrate the murals, artists, and cities that push the culture forward. As 2025 comes to a close, it’s time to look ahead to our biggest celebration yet: the Best of 2025 Awards. With 3 returning categories and 1 new award…..
Returning Favorites
We’re bringing back the categories you know and love:
Best of 2025: our monthly top three murals + the best runner ups and some murals suggested by our partner cities, now collected into one epic year‑end showcase of 50 hotlist.
Expert Choice Award:selected by our panel of curators, critics, and street art specialists with one difference: this award will be decided by other experts with a unique invite.
Artist Choice Award: where the voices of fellow creators take center stage, honoring peers who inspire and innovate. And only artists will decide the winner.
These awards have become a tradition, spotlighting the works that defined the year and the artists who left their mark on walls and hearts alike.
Introducing a new category
This year, we’re raising the stakes with something brand new: Street Art City of 2025.
Powered by our five‑dimensional ‘Popularity Index’, this award recognizes the city that most powerfully shaped the global street art landscape in 2025 on the Street Art Cities platform. It’s not just about murals, it’s about activity, heritage, engagement, and the collective energy of a community. From global giants to local heroes, every city has a chance to shine. Soon we’ll reveal the shortlist of 25 nominees.
What’s next
Over the coming weeks, we’ll reveal nominees, stories, and highlights that capture the pulse of 2025. Expect gritty walls, bold voices, and unforgettable art.
Stay tuned, the countdown to the Best of 2025 Awards has begun.