ArtWalk Ventura

ArtWalk Ventura will feature hundreds of artists, 40 venues, top local bands, poetry, dance, performance art and theater. The event, being held Sept. 23-24 from 11 a.m. -7 p.m., will cover a large area of Downtown and the Westside.

it is all free and participants can ride Gold Coast Transit buses to the event for free.

The route starts near Cemetery Park, travels down Main Street and up Ventura Avenue, encompassing the Library’s Topping Room, City Hall, the Crowne Plaza, Ventura Mission, Museum of Ventura County, Vita Art Center, Working Artists Ventura, Bell Arts Factory and Art City. In between are numerous galleries and businesses featuring local artists and musicians. Two-day pop-up galleries along the route will feature even more artists.

The event is also focusing on performing arts. Two stages, the Main Street Moves stage Downtown and the City Hall Atrium, will feature some of the area’s top performers. Highlights will include aerial acrobatics from The Aerial Studio and performances from local favorite bands like Shaky Feelin and the Heavy Hitters. A third stage near Mission Park will feature performance art.

Live painting, pottery demonstrations and large art installations will also be featured. Enter a drawing to win art!

A map detailing the entire event, as well as parking and transit tips, will be available at the Information Booth, on the website and at participating venues.

ArtWalk was put together entirely by a group of dedicated volunteers who all realize the creative community in Ventura is special. The event has been a Ventura fixture for nearly 30 years

Please join us!

For more information, please visit www.artwalkventura.org, email artwalkventura@yahoo.com or call (805) 283-7077.