Memorial Day weekend marks the 23rd Anniversary of I Madonnari - the Italian Street Painting Festival in Santa Barbara, CA. This festival is the longest running street painting festival in the US, founded 23 years ago by Kathy Koury, Executive Director of the Children's Creative Project.
The street painting festival takes place May 23-25 on the plaza of the Old Mission at Luguna & Los Olivos Streets. 200 street paintings will be created by 400 artists and young people, and there will be a special children's street painting area. There will also be live music and authentic Italian cuisine. Admission is free.
This festival showcases some extremely talented artists creating beautiful art work...so if you are in the area, check it out!