Ducktown Madonnari Chalk Art Festival

The Ducktown Community Development Corporation (CDC) proudly announces the inaugural Ducktown Madonnari Chalk Art Festival, a free, family-friendly event taking place on Saturday, May 23 at Tanger Outlets Atlantic City. In partnershipwith North to Shore and Tanger Atlantic City, this exciting new festival will bring together talented local and regional artists to transform the streetsinto a colorful, immersive art experience. 

Inspired by the historic Madonnari festivals of Italy andsimilar renowned events across the United States, the Ducktown Madonnari ChalkArt Festival will turn sidewalks and plazas into a dynamic outdoor gallery. Throughout the day, visitors will have the unique opportunity to watch 24 juried artists create large-scale chalk masterpieces in real time.

In addition to live chalk art, the festival will feature:

• Live music performances
• Interactive activities for all ages
• A dedicated Youth and Community Art Zone, sponsored by the Atlantic City Arts Foundation  

Festival attendees will also be invited to participate inselecting the People’s Choice Award winner, with a $500 prize awarded tothe favorite artist. 

The Ducktown Madonnari Chalk Art Festival reflects DucktownCDC’s ongoing commitment to neighborhood revitalization through arts, culture,and community engagement, further positioning Ducktown as a vibrant culturaldestination within Atlantic City.

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