For one weekend each year, the historic plaza at Old Mission Santa Barbara transforms asphalt into a living canvas of chalk masterpieces, an iconic community tradition that powers arts education in public schools and our region’s creative economy year round.
The 40th Annual I Madonnari Street Painting Festival, May 23–25, 2026, invites the public to experience this one-of-a-kind, free event, featuring more than 150 large-scale chalk artworks, live music, local food, and hands-on creative experiences for all ages.
