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I Madonnari's Amazing Art

Join me as I explore the amazing world of Madonnari and Street Painting. Armed with boxes of chalk and visions of art, sponsored artists gather at festivals all across the United States to prepare and serve up a feast for the eyes.

These short-lived masterpieces are created simply for the love of the art form. Drawn directly on the street and subject to weather, foot traffic, vehicles, etc. when the festival is over, these street painters – or Madonnari as they are called - consider the paintings performance art much like a concert or a play.


 

Often you’ll find a worthwhile charity or organization affiliated with street painting festivals. For instance, the festival I share with you was in part a fund-raising event for the Children’s Creative Project. Money comes from sponsors purchasing various sized squares ranging from 4x6 for $75 to 12x12 running $500. There was also a kid’s area where a a $6 “canvas” included a box of chalk. Do you remember those sidewalk masterpieces of your youth? The event raises approximately $20,000 for the Project – not too shabby!

The event is free to spectators and usually runs 2 to 3 days. You’ll see the bare bones being constructed on day 1 with the completed paintings by the end of the festival. Log on to www.streetpainting.net and click on the “festivals” link to see a listing of international and domestic festivals or simply Google the city/town name and street painting. If you find one nearby don’t miss it – it’s something you should experience at least once!

Good stuff, huh ?

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