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East End Arts Council

The Most Colorful Day of the Year since 1996

The Most Colorful Day of the Year – Thanks to You!

Next year’s MOSAIC Festival will be Sunday, June 6th 2027

Thank you to everyone who came together to make our 30th annual MOSAIC festival so special! It was a day like no other, welcoming in our new location at the Riverhead Town Hall Campus.

Chalk Art Honorable Mentions: Angie Rose, Alexandra Blazer, Chrissy Hayes, Eli Fishman, June Gervais

Best in Fest $500 Prize Winner: Elizabeth Wright

Photography by Get Arty

Many thanks to our MOSIAC30 Sponsors!

ARTISAN VENDORS:

Bobby Alan Photography · Botanicals & Blaze · Carmel Beale · Creations From the House of Maile · Fantasy Art by Michael Lombardi · Henna Squad Ink · Ivy House Art Studio · Ladies Spotlight Boutique · Mark’s Art & Carolina’s Crafts · Mojo Studio Art · Mystic Collective · North Fork Glassworks · Olive Cottage Cookies · Petals & Pearls Handmade · Rustic Beauty by Sisups Creations · Silver Jewelry & More · Stay Salted · That’s My Jam · The Chain Babe · Valentina Verde Botanica · Welly Crochet · Yan Yan Liang

BUSINESS & RETAIL VENDORS:

Complexions Beauty Studio · Loide & Co. · New York Life · Shelter Island Home Care ·  Speedy Pitch & Children’s Games · The Suffolk

FOOD VENDORS:

Amor del Caribe · Bad Smoothies · Barbara’s Sweet Treats · Ben & Jerry’s · Brix Cannoli  ·  Emily’s Apple Puffs · Hines Enterprises · Hoffman Bread · Kona Ice · Nice Buns · Sassy Sips Mobile Bar · The Sugar Cart · Tropical Productions

NON-PROFIT PARTNERS:

Hampton Turtle Rescue · Long Island Head Start · NY Marine Center Rescue · People’s Arc of Suffolk · RISE Life Services · Riverhead Chamber of Commerce · Riverhead Lions Club · West Islip Youth Enrichment Services

ACTIVITIES:

All One Voice • America 250 United We Weave Art Project With Sherry Davis • Bassiano Clark Drumming • Chill Zone by RISE Life Services • Community Nest Building Project With Tony Valderrama •  Gary Long Portraits • Kidz Course • Photo Booth Long Island • Riverhead Library SLED Bus •  Tarot Reader Peter • Yoga Folk

MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT:

12:15-12:45 JUDE ROSETO
1:15-2:00 RALLY GIRLS
2:00-2:15 Remarks
2:15-3:00 RETRO CREW
3:15-4:00 CHLOE HALPIN
4:15 Best in Fest Winner Is Announced
4:15-5:00 DAYDREAM

JUDGES FOR THE CHALK COMPETITION:

Supervisor Jerry Halpin • EEAC Board President Frank Lentini • Local Artist Kelly Franke

MOSAIC FESTIVAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS:

Thanks To Our Sponsors

Purchase an Artist Square

About the MOSAIC Street Painting Festival​

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MOSAIC30?

MOSAIC30 is the 30th annual MOSAIC Street Painting Festival presented by East End Arts & Humanities Council. This free, family-friendly event transforms downtown Riverhead into a vibrant outdoor gallery filled with art, music, food, and community fun.

When & where is MOSAIC30?

The festival takes place outdoors in downtown Riverhead at the Riverhead Town Hall campus and along W. Second Street.

Rain date: Sunday, June 7.

Is the festival free?

YES! MOSAIC30 is free and open to the public. Visitors are free to come and go throughout the event.

Who is it for?

Everyone! MOSAIC30 welcomes all ages and abilities. You do not have to be an artist to have fun.

What can I expect?

Live street painting, music and performances, artisan and retail vendors, food trucks, and hands-on art activities throughout the day.

Are sponsorships available?

Yes. Sponsorship opportunities offer strong visibility and directly support East End Arts Council’s programming, music, and arts education programs.

How do artists participate?

Artists can reserve a 4’x6’ or 8’x8’ street painting square in advance or the day of the event. Chalk is provided; additional chalk can be purchased. Save by pre-purchasing your square. Artist check-in is required on the day of the event.

How do vendors participate?

Artisan, retail, and food vendors may apply through the vendor application. Insurance and permitting are required.

Is the festival accessible?

Yes. The event is ADA-accessible, and East End Arts Council is committed to inclusive programming.

What if it rains?

If needed, the festival will move to the scheduled rain date of June 7. Updates will be shared online.

Will there be bathrooms?

Yes. Porta Johns will be available on the event site, including ADA-accessible units.

Where can I park?

There is abundant FREE street and lot parking in the areas surrounding the Town Hall Campus, including courthouse lots, train station lots, and municipal lots behind W. Main St and E. Main St. Please note that W. 2nd Street between Roanoke and Griffing Ave will be closed to vehicle traffic and parking starting at approximately 8:00 AM on festival day.

MOSAIC Festival parking map

Questions?

Email events@eastendarts.org, call 631-727-0900, or visit eastendarts.org.