The DTLB Art + Design Walk, the fifth in the quarterly series, will take place on Saturday, Oct. 12 throughout Downtown Long Beach’s unique neighborhoods. All are encouraged to attend, support local artists, visit and shop at participating Downtown businesses, and explore the following exhibitions and activations!

EXHIBITIONS & ACTIVATIONS

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PEDAL MOVEMENT BIKE VALET

Pedal Movement & Nia Simone, DJ Cali Rhythm
223 E. 1^st St.
Stop by Pedal Movement for an inspiring pop-up featuring @artbyniasimone, showcasing powerful artwork exploring Black life, beauty, and complexity through self-portraits, landscapes, and surrealist portraits. Prints, both framed and unframed, will be available on hand, with on-demand prints via QR code. Enjoy music from @afterdarkaudiola, a mobile DJ bringing event lighting and a fog machine to set the vibe. Plus, take advantage of free bike valet services provided by Pedal Movement!

DTLB UNFILTERED PHOTOGRAPHY WALK

DTLB Unfiltered x Long Beach Night Walks Photography Walk
Meet at Mosaic (3rd Street & The Promenade N)
This Arts Month, join the DTLB Alliance’s annual photo competition, DTLB Unfiltered, from Oct. 1-22. Capture the essence of Downtown Long Beach in six exciting categories that celebrate DTLB’s community, culture, and creativity.

Join Long Beach Night Walks for a special DTLB Unfiltered photography walk during DTLB Art + Design Walk from 5 to 7 PM. Walks are two hours and are open to photographers of all levels who are interested in gathering with folks who enjoy the art of photography and are looking for a unique opportunity to capture the beauty of DTLB. For more info on Long Beach Night Walks, click here and follow along on Instagram @happilybeardedafter.

FEATURED EXHIBITS

Long Beach City College Art Gallery presents “Hologogy: Artist Practices as Co-Educators” debuting during DTLB Art + Design Walk
Former Acres of Books Building (240 Long Beach Blvd.)

Long Beach City College Art Gallery presents “Hologogy: Artist Practices as Co-Educators”, a group exhibition which highlights the artistic contributions of Long Beach City College Sculpture and Ceramics Adjunct Faculty and instructional staff whose artistic practices serve as critical bridges between the art world and the classroom. The exhibition featuring the artwork of eight artist educators unveils on Saturday, Oct. 12, with an evening reception from 4:30 to 7:30 PM and will be on view through Nov. 9.

Studio One Eleven presents LBCC’s Straw Factory, Muse Apothecary
245 E. 3rd St.
Straw Factory is the business incubator of the Long Beach City College Jewelry Entrepreneurship Program. Currently comprised of post-baccalaureate and encore career students, Straw Factor members pool resources and support each other’s professional goals. Check them out during DTLB Art + Design Walk and follow on Instagram @straw.factory.

Visit @museapothecary at Studio One Eleven and explore the beauty, wellness and botanical products behind the brand. Founder and CEO Kristen Marie Flores is a Long Beach native, who started Muse and is inspired by the healing beauty found in nature and our daily self-care rituals.

Dreamkreator Studio & Mosaic present DTLB Art + Design Walk Artist Village
3^rd Street & The Promenade N

Discover the vibrant spirit of local artistry at the Artist Village, where creativity thrives! This lively event brings together a diverse array of talented local vendors, makers, and creatives, showcasing everything from handmade crafts and unique artworks to one-of-a-kind fashion and jewelry. Whether you’re looking for original pieces to decorate your home, locally sourced products, or gifts with a personal touch, the Artist Village is the perfect place to support artists and connect with the community.

The Dark Art Emporium presents “Nocturnal Dysphoria”
427 E. 1^st St.
Dark Art Emporium and guest curator Cristina Rodriguez will be hosting a group exhibition titled Nocturnal Dysphoria on Oct. 12! For this show, artists explore eerie experiences with the night; with an emphasis on what happens when our unconscious minds slip into another realm of reality we don’t quite understand. Visit during the opening reception from 5 to 9 PM.

Long Beach Open Studio Tour: Downtown
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In celebration of Long Beach Arts Month as well as the National Arts and Humanities Month, local artists open their studios to visitors for the Long Beach Open Studio Tour (LBOST) during 4 weekends in October. Visit the studios of more than 10 local artists in DTLB Oct. 12 and 13 from 1 to 5 PM. Come see your local artists in their working environments that are not usually open to the public. The LBOST is a free, self-guided, at your own pace event.  There is no ticket to buy.  All you need is the tour map. Follow along on Instagram @lbopenstudiotour.

MUSEUMS

LBMA Downtown & Renaissance High School for the Arts
356 E. 3^rd St.
Organized by RHSA Parents for the Arts, stop by the LBMA Downtown parking lot on the corner of Elm Ave. and 3^rd St. to see a stellar show by RHSA students and alumni, featuring an RHSA-student rock band, a DJ performance, and plenty of art on display. Learn more on Instagram at @thatartschoolinthelbc and @rhsalongbeach.

The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) presents “Arteônica: Art, Science and Technology in Latin America Today”
628 Alamitos Ave.
“Arteônica” highlights the groundbreaking work of Brazilian electronic art pioneer Waldemar Cordeiro, one of South America’s first computer artists, who saw computers as tools for democratizing art and culture. Inspired by Cordeiro’s 1971 exhibition, this exploration of the last 60 years of electronic and cybernetic art features Latin American artists blending art, science, and technology. They continue to push boundaries with discussions on social engagement, Indigenous knowledge, memory, and global solidarity, shaping new and critical perspectives in the art world.

Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum (PIEAM) presents “Carried in Grace & Space”
695 Alamitos Ave.
JP (Jason Pereira), a descendant of Amerika Samoa and raised in Carson, CA on unceded Tongva land, presents “Carried in Grace & Space,” an exhibit sharing 18 months of stories from his fellowship with the Center for Cultural Power. JP’s art, supported by the Constellations Culture Change Fund, reflects his role as a cultural bearer, grounded in service, love, respect, and non-judgment. Visit PIEAM on Oct. 12 from 11 AM to 4 PM to see the show, which will be up through November 2024.

PIEAM’s mission is to amplify the collective wisdom of the Pacific Islands people of Oceania (Micronesia, Melanesia, Polynesia) through rotating installations and lived experiences. Our purpose is to connect the community to resources and foster intercultural exchanges with appreciation and respect. We recognize the unique kinship that exist between ancestor pieces, people and their histories and the obligation that comes with this recognition.

EAST VILLAGE ARTS DISTRICT

Hellada Gallery presents Abbas Nabegh, Joe Fleming
117 Linden Ave.
Visit Hellada Gallery and Art Center to view the works of artists Abbas Nabegh and Joe Fleming.

MAKE Collectives & DJ HoneyMee
430 E. 1st St.
Vibe to the music of Tiffany N. Rivera-DeGuzman, fondly known as @djhoneymee, outside of MAKE COLLECTIVES, a one-stop shop for vinyl, vintage, jewelry, crystals, plants and more!

Record Box presents “Fresh”
324 Elm Ave.
Pop by Record Box for “Fresh Art!” featuring bold, new works from local graffiti artist @fresh_derek. Experience the vibrant creativity and street art energy that only Fresh can bring!

Envy Beauty Studio & Silent Moon Art
314 Elm Ave.
Visit Envy Beauty Studio from 12 to 6 PM and enjoy the shop’s Halloween decorations while checking out the cute, spooky and mystical artwork of @_silentmoon_art, including stickers, handmade bags, key chains, paintings and prints.

District Wine & Que Sera Designs
144 Linden Ave.
Visit District Wine for bevs and bites and check out the artisan jewelry and mixed media art of @queseradesigns.

Cone 11 Studio & Clay on First Pottery Market
408 E 1^st St. #101 & Ste. B
Visit @cone11studio and @clayonfirst where local artisans will showcase their one-of-a-kind pottery, from beautifully crafted pieces to functional ceramics, from the perfect mug to your next dining table vase.

Foot Work Records & Rene Puentes
400 E. 3^rd St.
Stop by Downtown’s newest record shop and listen to some curate house music while viewing the acrylic works of Rene Puentes (@s_h_o_t_g_u_n._a_r_t).

Fitness Identity Training presents “FORM-ality”
256 Elm Ave.
Stop by Fitness Identity Training between 1 to 6 PM to experience “FORM-ality” and Geodes for Fitness with local artists Michael Biagotti (@oilbeach) and Michelle Rene (@michelereneart).

Ethikli & Good Vibes Only, plus music by Alyssandra Nighswonger
352 E. 4^th St.

Jocelyn Howard of DTLB-based Howard Coaching & Consulting, aka Good Vibes Only, creates hand-poured scented candles in artfully designed containers, some infused with healing crystals and herbs. Howard also grows succulents and houseplants in handmade pottery. After a year of honing her craft, she’s expanded into creating unique pottery and resin art containers for candles.

Veteran DTLB performer, Alyssandra Nighswonger, is working on an album of her original songs. Hear the musician’s work during DTLB Art + Design Walk while browsing sustainable goods at Ethikli and shopping candles by artist Good Vibes Only.

BYO Long Beach & Pop Eco Marketplace, Algalita, Worn by Gaia
431 E. 1^st St.
In partnership with Pop Eco Marketplace (@popecomarketplace) and Algalita (@algalita), BYO Long Beach is hosting a free clothing swap to include Halloween costumes & pet clothing, while Worn By Gaia (@wornbygaia) will be leading a natural dye workshop.

Burke Mercantile presents “HOPE”
435 E. 1^st St.
Visit Burke Mercantile to see its residency rotating art exhibit, “HOPE – A Group Art Show” currently on view through Oct. 31 featuring artists Ash Pangelinan Norman @allseeinghuman, Crystal Lee Early @crystalleeearly, Fernanda Martinez @tinta_art, K’era Morgan @k_apostrophe , Luis Zavala Tapia @luiszavalatapia, Molly Sydnor @mollymargaretdesigner, Monica Laudiano @purong.puso, Neha Panicker @nehapanix.art, Olivia Sawai @sawai.co, and Yue Zhou @genrelessceramics.

Anneise & Hello Pull House
440 E. 1^st St.
Vsit local apparel outfit, Anneise, and check out the @hellopullhouse micro bookshop, art, and found objects by Stephanie Saharopulos Garcia.

Modica’s Deli & Grace Buzzetta
455 E. Ocean Blvd.
Visit Modica’s, eat a delicious Italian dinner, and peruse the acrylic and watercolor paintings of artist Grace Buzzetta.

The Current & M. Cuadros
707 E. Ocean Blvd.
At The Current building, enjoy a pop-up featuring M. Cuadros’ captivating chalk art.

Sushi Mafia & Franky’s Handmade
649 E. Broadway
At Sushi Mafia, check out Franky’s Handmade (@frankyshandmade) pop-up, featuring unique art and accessories, including clay creations, crochet pieces, collectible miniatures, upcycled coffee sack totes, and more!

Roscoe’s Jazz Lounge and Bread & Butter
730 E. Broadway
Jazz band @breadnbutter_lbc specializes in Jazz Standards made famous by Nat king Cole, Tony Bennett, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughn and Frank Sinatra.

Brushstrokes + Beverages & Local Artists
501 E. Broadway, Unit C
Stop by the studio anytime between 4 and 9 PM on Saturday, Oct. 12 and browse the artwork from local artists! Artists Showing: Angie Fegley, Paula McColm, Ivan Zuno, Bryce Gier, Julia Stewart and Michael Mosselli.

J Graphix Studio presents Group Show
404 E. 3rd St.
Visit J Graphix Studio and check out the works of several local artists and vendors.

PINE & PROMENADE

Loiter Galleries presents “Lasting Impressions”
425 The Promenade N.
Loiter Galleries will host a new art exhibit featuring Long Beach muralist Lajon and San Francisco-born Tomas De Los Reyes, opening Saturday, Oct. 12, from 5-9 PM. This marks Lajon’s first and only gallery show in 2024 before a planned hiatus. Both artists bring a dynamic blend of vibrant colors and cultural influences, with Lajon drawing inspiration from cartoons and pop culture, and Tomas from graffiti art and music. The exhibit, coinciding with the Long Beach Open Studios Tour and DTLB Art Walk, runs through Nov. 16. Gallery hours are Thursday-Saturday, 5-8 PM, and Sunday, 1-4 PM.

The Raven & The Wolves
212 The Promenade N
A vibrant tattoo and fine art gallery showcasing stunning original artwork year-round, where creativity and artistry collide in every piece. Open during DTLB Art + Design Walk, don’t miss your chance to stop by, explore unique creations, and get inspired.

The Ordinarie Tavern & Alluring by Ella y El
210 The Promenade N.
Stop by The Ordinarie Tavern for a chance to view the art of Alluring by Ella y El, featuring handmade jewelry by Long Beach-based Mexican-American artists who love connecting with the community and seeing their unique creations worn by their amazing customers.

Broadstone Inkwell presents Lajon Miller, DJ Marlon X
201 The Promenade N
Discover the murals of Broadstone Inkwell’s apartment community, as well as some pieces directly from local artist LaJon Miller and groove to the sounds of DJ Marlon X aka @xnolram. LaJon will be live painting from 4 to 6 PM, so make sure to stop by to see the artist’s creative process!

ISM Brewing & Kitchen presents “Duality”
210 E. 3^rd St. Unit A
Visit ISM Brewing for a beer, and take in the art of local creatives Michael Biagotti (@oilbeach) and Michelle Rene (@michelereneart) while being serenaded with the music of Robert Brownwell of Quarter Panel Guitar Co.

Shannon’s Corner & Akira Usagi, Chadwick Bishop
209 Pine Ave.
At Shannon’s Corner, discover @akirausagiart’s original art, prints, and postcards, along with live music from singer/guitarist @mrchadwickb. A perfect blend of art and music!

Scholars Collective & ARTEKA
236 E. 3rd St., Ste. 100C
Stop by Scholars Collective and check out the graphic tees and children’s books by artist ARTEKA, aka @liquidburnz_beauty.

PanIQ Room presents Jenna Browning
327 Pine Ave.
Visit PanIQ Room and check out Jenna Browning’s acrylic paintings and various items.

Café Sevilla Spanish Restaurant & Tapas Bar, Tian Musica
140 Pine Ave.
Experience the music of Tian Musica and alternating DJs from 8 PM -1:30AM at Pine Ave dance club staple, Café Sevilla.

Bo-beau kitchen + rooftap & Sabrina Rios
144 Pine Ave.
Check out the hand painted plant pots, mirrors, and more by local artist and muralist @artbybean.

Beachwood Blendery & Lisa Hirata
247 Long Beach Blvd.
Local pastel artist @thecheekyasian draws inspiration from fantastical beings such as mermaids and goddesses. Hirata will be selling/displaying original art and merch made from her art such as prints, stickers, and pins.

Adam & Eve and Brian Van Camerik for Homosocial
213 Pine Ave. Suite B
@homosocialcollection collects vintage photographs of homosocial couples from decades past and enshrines them in religious/Christian objects, namely reliquaries, icons and altar pieces.

WILLMORE

La Traviata & Stan the Man Paints
301 N. Cedar Ave.
@stanthemanpaints captures the beauty of the world through impressionism, watercolor, and acrylic. His work reflects serene nature views, vibrant landscapes from his travels, and evocative portrayals of people. With a passion for translating the essence of nature and places he’s visited, each piece invites the viewer into a moment of reflection and connection with the world around them.

NEAR OCEAN BLVD.

Outer Limits Tattoo & Museum
22 S. Chestnut Pl
Visit the longest-running tattoo shop in continuous operation in the country (Outer Limits opened in 1927!) check out some tattoo history and acquaint yourselves with some of the talented artists of Outer Limits Tattoo & Museum.

Buono’s Pizzeria & Elena Tomska
250 W. Ocean Blvd. A
Visit Buono’s, grab a slice, and check out the limited edition linocut prints of artist Elena Tomska, who’s work is centered around capturing the essence of Southern California living, native flora, and architecture.