ArtWalk Ventura

Ventura is known as one of the most creative communities in Southern California. It's time to focus on the magic that brought many artists and entertainers to our area. ArtWalk Ventura, the area’s premier arts event, is back better than ever!

This family-friendly event Sept. 21-22, 2024 will feature hundreds of artists in local galleries, businesses, restaurants and on the grounds of Mission Park and the Albinger Museum. Artist booths, popular local bands, aerialists, poetry, dance, a film festival, street painting, puppetry and a children’s area will all be a part of this event run by an enthusiastic all-volunteer team. Live painting and pottery demonstrations will also be featured.

The hours are 12-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 and 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22.

The route starts on Main Street Downtown and up Ventura Avenue, encompassing the Museum of Ventura County, the new Vita Arts complex at Garden & Main, Working Artists Ventura, Bell Arts Factory and Art City. In between are numerous galleries, businesses and restaurants featuring local artists and musicians. Maps and signage will guide visitors.

New to ArtWalk 2024:
• A poetry reading and film festival at the Museum of Ventura County.
• Colorful street painting from the Ojai Mandala Artists in front of the San Buenaventura Mission.
• A children’s area featuring free face painting, hands-on art and bubbles.
• A life-size roaming puppetry team from the L.A. Puppetry Guild.

Adjacent to the event are celebrations of the Pura Avenida Mural on Wall Street and another featuring skateboard and student art, a low-rider car display and entertainment at the Avenue Senior Center, all involving neighborhood participants.

Transit to ArtWalk Ventura and along the route will again be at no cost through the generosity of Gold Coast Transit.

This huge, free event unites Ventura’s west side neighborhoods, businesses and arts community in a two-day celebration of the creative spirit. Join us!