VISIT. EXPLORE. GET INSPIRED
The galleries, artist studios, and cultural institutions of the Historic Core and beyond form a colorful, vibrant community, and have provided free cultural experiences to the public for over 16 years.
Due to the effects of the Covid-19 shutdown, what is known as 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 info on currently active Downtown galleries, visit the Galleries page. Please be advised that we are not affiliated with any street vending or food trucks.
WANT A GUIDED TOUR?
The Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk offers a limited series of ticketed, guided tours of select galleries based on demand. Click here for more information.
GALLERY/STUDIO HOURS
Regular gallery hours typically run Tuesday through Saturday, 11am to 5pm.
Although we do our best to collect accurate information, galleries are small independent businesses, and their hours may vary. Use our Galleries page to connect directly with the local spaces for more information.
PARKING
Parking can be found throughout the area at pay lots or public meters. Check all posted signs for parking restrictions before leaving your vehicle.
TRANSPORTATION
Public Transit: Many downtown art spaces and attractions can be found between 4th and 9th Streets along Spring and Main Streets, a few blocks east of the Pershing Square Red Line station. Metro or LADOT trip planners are useful for public transportation routes and timetables.
Bike: LADOT and Metro bike guides and maps are useful tools. Public, unattended bike racks are located along Spring and Main Streets.
Ride Share: Use your printed or online Gallery Guide Map to connect with the locations you want to visit.
PUBLIC SAFETY INFORMATION & CONTACTS
The Historic Core Business Improvement District (HCBID) and the Los Angeles Police Department, work in partnership to promote a safe and satisfying Downtown experience for all visitors.
For moderate security concerns within the Historic Core, please contact the Historic Core BID‘s “Green Shirts” at 213-239-8336 (north of 7th).
In the Fashion District, the “Clean & Safe“ team at 213-741-2661 (south of 7th).
For more serious matters, please contact LAPD at 1-877-275-5273.
Many galleries are located in Council District 14.
VENDORS & FOOD TRUCKS
The public streets of Los Angeles are City-owned and operated. The Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk, as a nonprofit organization, does not benefit from, nor is affiliated or associated with any pop-ups, street vending, food truck/vendor lots, or any of the above’s affiliates, associates, agents, or contracting parties or products. The Art Walk organization does not administer, authorize, encourage or endorse these practices, and does not authorize the use of the Art Walk organization’s intellectual properties for these purposes.
Vending Advisory: A Public Service Announcement
As the Downtown Art Walk does not endorse, has no affiliation with, and receives no benefit from street vending activities, we issue this disclaimer: Streets, sidewalks, and public spaces are the property of the City of Los Angeles. Vendors of crafts, foods, beverages, food trucks and vendors of any kind that set up on the public sidewalks and streets do so at their own risk, and may be subject to permit fees, or City fines. As a customer, you purchase and participate at your own risk. Remember, there are no guarantees as to the authenticity, or the health and safety of foods, beverages, artworks, crafts, or any products sold or given for free on the street, vendor lots, pop-ups, etc.