We are proud to be the first to bring this romantic art form to the western hemisphere through sister festivals in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo, California. Local artists are invited to become madonnari, or street painters, and to get on their knees and fill these pavement canvases with their own unique inspiration. T o engage the other senses, live music and an authentic Italian market will be held adjacent to the painting. Enjoy a fabuloso array of Italian cuisine and specialty items. Join the 30,000 visitors who will attend these celebrations of color and creativity.
Admission is free.
The San Luis Obispo Mission is located at the corner of Broad and Monterey Streets. The Santa Barbara Mission is located at the corner of Los Olivos and Laguna Streets. For information on other festivals, see Youth In Arts , in San Rafael, California, and Chalk La Strada, in San Diego, California.