Chaos Corner's Splatter Studio Brings Messy Art Fun to Roanoke

The mobile art studio offers hands-on creative experiences for all ages at local festivals and events.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 3:18pm

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A vibrant, silkscreen-style illustration of a paint-splattered school bus repeated in a grid, capturing the energy and artistic spirit of the Splatter Studio's mobile art experience.The Splatter Studio's mobile art bus brings a burst of color and hands-on creativity to community events in Roanoke.Roanoke Today

Chaos Corner, a Roanoke-based mobile art studio, is now bringing its Splatter Studio experience to festivals, pop-ups, and community events across the region. The paint-filled, hands-on creative experience was founded by chemist Miranda Thornton, who combined her love of science and art to design a unique, messy art experience for kids and adults alike.

Why it matters

The Splatter Studio provides an opportunity for the Roanoke community to engage in accessible, tactile art-making activities outside of traditional gallery or classroom settings. It aligns with a growing trend of mobile, experiential art installations that bring creativity directly to the public.

The details

The Splatter Studio officially kicks off with a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, March 31, hosted by the Roanoke Regional Chamber. Visitors can throw, splash, and create their own colorful masterpieces - no artistic experience required. Thornton, the founder, took her business idea to the Gauntlet Business Competition in 2024, where she gained valuable insights to enhance her entrepreneurial skills.

  • The Splatter Studio officially kicks off with a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
  • Chaos Corner launched the Splatter Studio in 2024 after Thornton participated in the Gauntlet Business Competition.

The players

Miranda Thornton

The founder of Chaos Corner and the designer of the Splatter Studio, a chemist who combined her love of science and creativity to create a unique, hands-on art experience.

Roanoke Regional Chamber

The organization hosting the ribbon-cutting event for the Splatter Studio's official launch.

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What’s next

The Splatter Studio will be featured at several upcoming community events in the Roanoke area in the coming months.

The takeaway

The Splatter Studio provides a unique, hands-on art experience that makes creativity accessible and approachable for all members of the Roanoke community, breaking down barriers to traditional art-making.