Annual Little Italy
Madonnari Arts Festival
​(postponed in 2022)

This 3-day cultural event showcases elaborate chalk paintings created by artists directly on the streets of Little Italy, as the streets are transformed into fine works of art! Event includes Italian food, wine, music, theater and magic. Traditional Madonnari festivals originated in Italy in the 16th century as wandering artists - i madonnari - traveled village to village to earn their livelihood at various festivals. The artists often depicted religious images in their paintings (such as the Madonna), thus earning their name.

La Galleria dei Madonnari
The Gallery of Madonnari

227 Slemmers Alley, Little Italy
(one block off President Street near Stiles)
OPEN for shopping 2-7 PM Fri/Sat/Sun
Murals, antique inkwells, antique furniture/furnishings, vintage posters, works by Francesca Fabiani, original art, books, other treasures. New arrivals, events & more will be announced on facebook: La Galleria Dei Madonnari and Instagram: lagalleriadeimadonnari. For info email Cyd Wolf & Germano Fabiani or 410-967-5441