top of page
A Modern Madonnara
Street Painting originated in the Renaissance, when artists would paint images of the Madonna outside of cathedrals. The term given to these artists- "madonnari"-is still used today by Street Artists. Modern madonnara Erika Lalita Thurkins is a nationally-recognized and award-winning master chalk artist based in Western Pennsylvania that specializes in dynamic portraiture with speed and precision, utilizing traditional methods.
​
If you are planning an event or own a business and are interested in booking a chalk piece, please refer to the below schedule for seasonal availability and send an email to sylphartstudios@icloud.com.
Follow on Instagram and TikTok @sylphartstudios for progress shots and additional content.
2026 Schedule
IndieFest Newcastle, PA Apr 11
Duluth Chalk Festival Duluth, GA May 2 & 3
Expressions Against Depression Hollidaysburg Senior High School, PA May 26
Riverlife Chalk Festival Pittsburgh, PA May 30 & 31
Chalk the Walk First Friday Canton, OH June 5
Chalkfest Maple Grove at Arbor Lakes, Maple Grove, MN Jun 13 & 14
Perry Chalk Fest Perry, NY Jul 12
Uptown Chalk the Block Somerset, PA Jul 26 & 27
St. Joe's Chalk the Block St. Joseph, MI Aug 1 & 2
Big Rail Brewing Company Grove City, PA Aug 8
Delco Chalk Fest Delaware County, PA Aug 22 & 23
Big Rail Brewing Company Grove City, PA Sep 5
Flight 93 Memorial Project Stoystown, PA Sep 9-11
(Hamburg Village Chalk Walk Hamburg, NY Sept 12)*
Big Rail Brewing Company Grove City, PA Oct 3
Chalktoberfest Marietta, GA Oct 10 & 11
Via Colori Chalk Festival Louisville, KY Oct 24 & 25
*Items in parentheses are unconfirmed
**Check back often for updates**
bottom of page