Join local artists in an Italian art form that will come to life dubbed "La Bella Strada," Del Ray's Annual Street Painting Festival Saturday, May 13, 2017, Mt. Vernon Ave., 9-3, FREE. Watch Mt Vernon Avenue come to life as artists, sponsored by local businesses create vibrant, large-scale chalk paintings directly on the sidewalk!La Bella Strada is a modern street painting festival that originates from an ancient Italian art form. This unique event takes place along Mt. Vernon Avenue throughout the day on Saturday, May 13, 2017. The festival brings artists, energetic volunteers, and local businesses together to enliven our cottage neighborhood with vibrant colors, crowd-drawing masterpieces, and a one-of-a-kind experience of witnessing the creation of large-scale chalk paintings directly on the sidewalks. Similar festivals have successfully brought splendor and visibility to communities around the world. La Bella Strada in Del Ray will also feature a Casa de Bambini (“Children’s House”) area to provide a space for young artists to create a collective chalk masterpiece of their own, as well as designated sidewalk squares where families and individuals can participate in making their own colorful work of art. Come and celebrate Italia in Mt. Vernon this Mothers Day Weekend!
La Bella Strada
Saturday, May 13, 2017
Mt. Vernon Ave
9 am - 3 pm
FREE
