WHAT IS THE DOWNTOWN ART WALK?
What is known as the “Downtown Art Walk” was founded in 2004 when a handful of art spaces located in Downtown Los Angeles’ Gallery Row decided to open their doors to the public on the same evening each month to encourage people from all over the city to visit the area. For over 16 years, local galleries continued the tradition of receiving visitors on the 2nd Thursday evening of each month, while also hosting special events and official openings at other times. However, due to the effects of the Covid-19 shutdown, the “Art Walk” public art event is evolving.
The remaining Downtown area galleries are open to the public and welcome your visit any time during regular business hours. For links to currently active Downtown galleries, visit the Galleries page on this website, and design your own Art Walk any day of the week!
While our current focus is art placemaking, as well as the promotion of art and cultural events throughout Los Angeles by way of our social media platforms (@downtownartwalk), we also do offer a limited series of guided walking tours of the galleries and art studios, depending on demand.
However, we encourage art fans to create their own self-guided art tour and experience galleries, artist studios, murals, as well and the occasional site-specific installation. While exploring, one can also enjoy the many retail and restaurant offerings in the area.
WHERE ARE THE GALLERIES?
Our Galleries page offers direct links to currently active Downtown galleries located within the walkable Historic Core of Downtown Los Angeles along Spring and Main, between 3rd and 9th Streets. However, art spaces are spreading further out to the Fashion District, South Park, Little Tokyo, and Arts District.
WHERE CAN I GET A GALLERY GUIDE (MAP)?
Please note that while Gallery Guides (Maps) that were published pre-shutdown may still be available at local area galleries, several the art spaces listed are no longer active. For an updated list of the currently active Downtown area galleries, please visit our Galleries page, or click the link below for the Google Maps version.
>> Click HERE for the digital version
WHEN ARE THE GALLERIES OPEN?
Galleries are open during regular gallery hours, typically Tuesday through Saturday from 11am to 5pm. Please note that days/hours vary by location. Visit our Galleries page and click through to individual gallery websites for details.
WHERE CAN I PARK?
Parking is available in pay lots or at meters throughout the Historic Core and Fashion District. Please refer to posted signs for restrictions.
WHAT IF I WANT TO SELL MERCHANDISE?
The Downtown Art Walk is not affiliated with any indoor/outdoor vending locations, food truck lots, or any street-based vending activity. Please read our Vending Advisory.
HOW CAN I SHOW MY ART?
If you wish to exhibit in local galleries, please keep in mind that spaces operate independently from our organization, and have varying procedures for reviewing potential artists. Some are accepting submissions, some are not. Please consult individual gallery websites to learn about them, including if they are accepting portfolio submissions, and what their requirements are. You can find local gallery listings on our Galleries page, and click through directly to individual sites.
The Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk organization is not accepting artwork submissions at this time.
I HAVE ANOTHE QUESTION NOT ADDRESSED HERE. HOW CAN I REACH YOU?
Please e-mail info@downtownartwalk.org with additional questions.
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