By Alysia Gray Painter

THE MADONNARI OF MARIN: Early summer, at least 'round California, is the high season for street painting. Santa Barbara, Pasadena, and San Rafael all celebrate the longtime art of the Madonnari. Think of being in a gallery, only outside, and every picture is under, or rather next to, your feet. It's a school of painting that is both beautiful and accessible. In fact, street painting, or the making of gorgeous images out of chalk and inspiration, may be the most accessible of all the visual arts. It's just there, to enjoy, out on the sidewalks of a town. It's also the briefest, too. One good rain and foosh! The pictures are gone.

Thank goodness, then that San Rafael will continue to uphold this charming event, a happening that is set to feature over a dozen street artists on Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30 in downtown San Rafael.

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