2009 Pasadena Chalk Festival June 20th & 21st
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Now celebrating its 17th year, the Pasadena Chalk Festival places over 25,000 sticks of pastel chalks in the hands of hundreds of “Madonnari” (Italian for street painter) who come from all across Southern California and points beyond to spend two days on hands and knees creating spectacular murals on concrete areas the size of two city blocks.
For centuries artists have painted beautiful images on the boulevards and squares of great cities, using chalk as their medium and the street pavement as their canvas. These artists and their creations were not a destination unto themselves; they were a wonderful element of the everyday business of these cities.
In every style imaginable, from classical to contemporary, whimsical and fantastic to socially relevant, the murals are designed and created by independent artists as well as teams representing art schools, museums and cultural centers. The artists are an incredibly diverse group, representing many ethnicities and age ranges.
Prestigious cultural festivals in Europe, North and South America celebrate this traditional art form and are popular attractions for artists, art lovers and people from all walks of life. The Pasadena Chalk Festival is the world’s largest of these gatherings by sheer numbers of participating artists.
The Pasadena Chalk Festival returns to Paseo Colorado Father’s Day Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, June 20 and 21, 2009 from 10am – 7pm. The festival is open to the public and free of charge.
Visit the Pasadena Chalk Festival website for more information and a list of last year’s winners. Volunteers are still needed!
