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The legendary Art Walk News returns after a ten-year hiatus with the debut of the Art Walk News Launch Events, new monthly open-air art night markets held in conjunction with Art Night in DTLA that celebrate creativity with the release of each new issue.
Breaking free of its orthodox newsprint blueprint, the new version of the newspaper isn’t a newspaper at all, rather a high-quality, full-gloss 24-page magazine—the fourth publication created by the team behind Gallery Row Art Walk News, DT Weekly and Downtown Appetite the Minizine; a women-owned company originally established by Keri Freeman in 2009.
Art Walk Origins
Originally created to document the Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk—the event that helped rejuvenate Downtown Los Angeles in the early 2010s—Art Walk News has expanded its coverage to include galleries, museums, public art, artists, cultural events, and creative businesses in support of art walks from Los Angeles to San Pedro.
Walk the Vote!
Beyond the printed magazine, the Art Walk News App features an interactive map, citywide event calendars, artists calls, local eateries and Walk the Vote!, an ongoing public voting program that allows visitors to explore local galleries and vote for their favorite works of art.
Winning artists are featured in future editions of Art Walk News, giving both artists and their participating galleries an opportunity to be recognized by a world of creatives.
Art Walk Mecca – Make the Pilgrimage!
Each month, Art Walk News Launch Event introduces a new immersive theme, transforming the release of every issue into a one-night celebration of art, music, food, and community while encouraging artists to collaborate in fresh new, imaginative ways.
On August 6, Art Walk Mecca – Make the Pilgrimage transports visitors to a High Desert Oasis with wild animals, jungle beats, and a variety of exotic eats.
Held in the publication’s original event location at 7th and Spring Streets, across from Gloria Delson Contemporary Arts, The Hive Gallery, and Rizo Gallery, guests can RSVP for the VIP experience and enter for a chance to win raffle prizes courtesy of the Grammy Museum and others.
Check out our vendor line up…. It’s out of this World!
The inaugural event held July 9th, “Art Walk Alien Invasion,” transformed the venue into an immersive world of cosmic creativity with over a dozen neon models from Model Mafia who lined up to be painted by Body Art God.
The inaugural event was accented with the ambience of Paint and Sip Mocktails with Milky Options and photo booth and sounds provided by Encanto Events.
A BLAST FROM THE PAST
Returning on August 6th, blacklight artist Debi Cable, joined by Bodies and Beats creator Nicolette Spear, will bring their signature glow in support in conjunction with their own highly acclaimed dance party Neon Menagerie featuring body painted audiences, house music and glowing performance artists from all over the world, headed to Casita Hollywood on Oct. 3.
BUY ART! It’s the reason for the season!
Participating exhibitors of Art Walk Mecca on Aug 6th include Flora Charm, Grow Love, Trashed Apparel, Faww Gallery London, and artist and life coach Erika Person, with gourmet food provided by Dilan’s Caribbean, Ghost Hibachi Kitchen, and BiteCo.
The VIP area for guests 21 and over will feature complimentary tastings from LA Sochu and Celaya Tequila.
Music will be provided by DJ Corazón, while Encanto Events will return to present a dessert oasis photo backdrop experience for safari momentos.
Production assistance is provided by Darlen Ricabo of MadHaus Productions, St33t Studio and Coldwell Banker Realtor Keri Sells LA who will also be available to meet with creatives interested in gallery spaces, pop-up locations, studios, live-work lofts, and other creative properties throughout Los Angeles.
Long Live Gallery Row!
Originally founded as Gallery Row Art Walk News in 2009, the publishing company has spent more than 15 years documenting the evolution of Los Angeles’ visual arts community.
Recent editions have featured museums including DataLand and LACMA’s new David Geffen Galleries, influential figures such as Tom Gilmore, whose vision helped shape Downtown Los Angeles’ renaissance, musical artists like TwoLips and Carter Faith, and major cultural events including the LA Jazz Festival.
As one of Downtown Los Angeles’ longest-running art, news and entertainment publishers, the monthly launch event extends the mission beyond the printed page by creating a place where artists and the public can connect through art, conversation, collaboration, and discovery.
Musical performance by TwoLipz photo by
The next Art Walk News Launch Event, Art Walk Mecca will be held on Thursday, August 6, from 6:30p.m. to 10 p.m.
Artists, galleries, museums, performers, photographers, muralists, sculptors, creative businesses, cultural organizations, food vendors, and sponsors interested in participating in future issues of Art Walk News or exhibiting at upcoming Art Walk Mecca events are encouraged to apply at www.artwalknews.org.
See you there!
