Via Arté Italian Street Painting Festival

Overview

Bakersfield Museum of Art’s Via Arté Italian Street Painting Festival has become a Bakersfield tradition.

Using the asphalt as canvas, spectators watch each year as artists unlock their imaginations and turn the parking lot of The Marketplace into a gallery of amazing chalk masterpieces.

This family-friendly event allows visitors to create their own masterpiece! Hundreds of children (and adults) participate each year in our Via Bambino area, showcasing their talents and trying their hand at the ancient art of street painting.

All proceeds benefit the BMoA Fund, which supports all areas of the museum, including exhibitions, education, and community outreach.