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Wheat pasting and sidewalk stencil activations

Living, breathing billboards: wheat paste posters on the walls overnight, sidewalk stencil advertising underfoot, a digital gallery within 48 hours.

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Four ways to tattoo a city

Agencies and brand teams: send the artwork and the cities. We plan the blocks and install the campaign, and your digital gallery and placement map land within 48 hours, ready to forward to the client. See how a campaign runs

We've tattooed these streets

All 50 states and Canada. Live in 48 to 72 hours, your digital gallery within 48 hours. Posters up top, sidewalk tattoos underfoot, from New York to Las Vegas.

New York CityLos AngelesChicagoSan FranciscoMiamiBostonPhiladelphiaWashington D.C.AtlantaHoustonAustinSeattlePortlandNew OrleansPhoenixOrlandoMilwaukeeCharlotte

Every pin is a city page. Wheat pasting · Sidewalk stencils · Every city and state we cover

Sidewalk stencils in New York · Los Angeles · Miami · Atlanta · Washington, DC · Boston · Houston

Recent campaigns

48x72 poster: a white S and thirteen stars on a navy field, with The New American Classic and STATESIDE VODKA, from the Philadelphia wheatpaste run by Sidewalk Tattoos
48x72 wheat pasting in FishtownCase study
Pair of 24x36 posters: a woman in a yoga pose on a lawn below a mountain, and a patio facing the mountains, wheat pasted in Tacoma by Sidewalk Tattoos
24x36 wheat pasting in Proctor DistrictCase study
48x72 poster: shop smart in red script over a basket of groceries with the red Grocery Outlet Bargain Market badge, from the San Francisco wheatpaste run by Sidewalk Tattoos
48x72 wheat pasting in Mission DistrictCase study
Pair of 24x36 posters: a snow-capped mountain peak and a bright fitness room, wheat pasted in Tacoma by Sidewalk Tattoos
24x36 wheat pasting in Proctor DistrictCase study
Square floor decal: OKRs (that don't) f*cking suck. in white and gold on dark green with a QR code and the Brev mark, from the San Francisco Financial District run by Sidewalk Tattoos
Floor decals in Financial DistrictCase study
48x72 poster: a man hugging two dogs on a yellow ground with a QR code, from a New York City wheatpaste run by Sidewalk Tattoos
48x72 wheat pasting in FlatironCase study
9x12 snipe: 614 BRINGS THE BOOM over a cannon on Blue Jackets blue, with the TENSPACE and Columbus Blue Jackets marks and the Nov 7 to Dec 30, 930 N High St dates, from the Columbus run by Sidewalk Tattoos
Wheat pasting in ColumbusCase study
Yonex SoHo pop-up poster artwork, printed and installed by Sidewalk Tattoos
48x72 wheat pasting in SoHoCase study
48x72 poster: three friends with drinks and a bottle, from the Philadelphia wheatpaste run by Sidewalk Tattoos
48x72 wheat pasting in FishtownCase study
48x72 poster: a purple Poppi can on a yellow ground with white sparkles and the Grocery Outlet wordmark, from the San Francisco wheatpaste run by Sidewalk Tattoos
48x72 wheat pasting in Mission DistrictCase study
Square floor decal: Stop asking "Where are we at with this?" Let AI track your OKRs, in white on deep blue with a QR code and the Brev mark, from the San Francisco Financial District run by Sidewalk Tattoos
Floor decals in Financial DistrictCase study
48x72 poster reading For Very Good Dogs with a blue tub of soft chews, from a New York City wheatpaste run by Sidewalk Tattoos
48x72 wheat pasting in FlatironCase study
Yonex Percept Midnight poster artwork, printed and installed by Sidewalk Tattoos
48x72 wheat pasting in SoHoCase study

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Brands we've tattooed the streets for

  • PIADI La Piadineria
  • Avvoka
  • 50Sport (The Sports Entertainment Agency)
  • HunterBlu
  • HydroJug
  • Palantir
  • Relevance AI
  • Frameline
  • Yonex
  • Lone Fox
  • RYZE
  • Incrediwear
  • True Religion
  • Mitchell & Ness
  • Momentous
  • Vaura Pilates
  • FIFA World Cup 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is Sidewalk Tattoos?

Sidewalk Tattoos is a guerrilla marketing agency that turns city streets into living canvases. We specialize in wheat pasting posters and sidewalk stencils, blending art, advertising and culture into campaigns people can't ignore. What started as a small creative hustle now runs campaigns nationwide and internationally. Sidewalk Tattoos is a street marketing crew, not a tattoo studio.

What makes your marketing different from traditional advertising?

Traditional ads blend into the background. Our campaigns demand attention. They live at street level, where people walk, gather and explore. We use raw placement, repetition and bold design to create an energy you can't get from a billboard or a banner ad.

What services do you offer?

Wheat pasting posters, from standard sizes to jumbo 48x72 takeovers. Sidewalk stencils, from compact designs to pieces that stretch several feet. Custom activations for bars, restaurants, offices or one-off walls designed around your brand. Nationwide and international campaigns: every state, every city and any country worldwide.

Do you really operate nationwide and internationally?

Yes. We're not just NYC-based anymore. We activate in every state and every major city across the U.S. On top of that, Sidewalk Tattoos runs campaigns globally, offering full international coverage for brands who want their presence felt in any city, any country, worldwide.

Is wheat pasting legal?

Wheat pasting exists in a gray area. Some cities allow it with permission, while others consider it unauthorized advertising, and sidewalk stencil rules are set city by city too. We handle the logistics, scouting and placements, and tell you straight when a location is not worth the risk. The honest answer for each sits on our wheat pasting and sidewalk stencils pages.

How can I work with Sidewalk Tattoos?

It's simple. Reach out to info@sidewalktattoos.com and we'll design a campaign tailored to your brand. Whether you want a handful of stencils in your city or a full nationwide poster takeover, we bring your vision to life with creativity, precision and the raw street energy we're known for.

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How did Sidewalk Tattoos get started?

We began small, hitting walls and sidewalks in New York City with posters and stencils for local brands and events. Those grassroots, DIY street activations quickly caught attention for their bold impact. Today we bring that same energy to major campaigns for global clients while keeping the underground spirit alive.

What sizes do you offer for stencils and posters?

Our stencils range from small 6-inch designs to large-scale, multi-foot executions that dominate sidewalks. Our posters go from standard 24x36 inches to jumbo 48x72 inches for maximum impact. Whatever the size, we scale your campaign with precision and creativity.

What kind of brands do you work with?

Everyone. We've worked with global names, indie labels, startups, streetwear brands, cultural events, bars, tech companies and artists. Whether you're an emerging brand looking for buzz or an established company launching something big, we scale campaigns to fit your goals.

How do you track campaign success?

Every activation comes with photo documentation and geo-location tracking so you know exactly where your campaign landed. Combined with social media buzz and real-world visibility, our work builds both organic hype and measurable results.

All questions, answered · Every city and state we cover

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