People in attendance at one of the galleries during the Feb. 2025 edition of Art + Design Walk
Long Beach’s vibrant art, music, and design scene takes center stage for one dynamic afternoon
Long Beach, CA (March 31, 2025) — Downtown Long Beach is set to come alive on Saturday, April 5 from 2 to 7 PM with the return of the DTLB Art + Design Walk: Celebrate Downtown Edition—a free, walkable showcase of local art, design, music, and culture. This spring edition features immersive installations, live performances, artist pop-ups, and the Spirit of Downtown Awards, honoring individuals making a lasting impact on the city’s creative and cultural life.
“This event is about celebrating Long Beach’s creative pulse,” said Austin Metoyer, President & CEO of the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance). “We’ve got everything from immersive tech and waterfront-inspired exhibitions to hip-hop DJs and visual art pop-ups. It’s a perfect day to experience the soul of our city and support the people who shape it.”
The Art + Design Walk is organized by the DTLB Alliance, and our partners at Studio One Eleven, the DTLB Design District, Time and Space, DreamKreator Studio, and Mosaic. There are nearly 50 activations throughout the downtown, with dozens of small businesses also participating. Here is a highlight of the main hubs during the program:
- Celebrate Downtown Hub
📍 240 Long Beach Blvd.
🕑 2–7 PM | Spirit of Downtown Awards Presentation: 5:30–6:30 PM
This is the heart of the Art + Design Walk, featuring over 15 artist pop-ups, live music by DJ JasperX, and the official Spirit of Downtown & Downtown Don Awards. Purchase Taste Tickets to sample cocktails, craft beer, smash burgers, and desserts from top local spots like Midnight Oil, Broken Spirits, and Ladie Kakes. - East Village Arts District – 1st Street Art Block
📍 E 1st St. between Linden Ave. & Elm Ave.
🕑 2–7 PM
This creative corridor comes alive with live harp music, artisan woodfired pizza, and a mix of curated exhibitions and pop-ups. Check out Duo Ceramics’ show at Cone 11 Studio and work from artists like @personatalieart and @whatisupnick, curated by Art Clout LB. - CSULB Immersive Design Research Lab – Pre-Launch Exhibit
📍 Former Gold’s Gym, Mosaic Promenade, 200 N. Waite Ct.
🕒 3–6 PM
Step into the future of immersive design with this hands-on preview from CSULB graduate researchers. Visitors can explore experimental, interactive design technology that reimagines how people interact with space, storytelling, and each other. - Altar Society Brewing & Coffee Co. – Art on Tap
📍 230 Pine Ave.
🕑 7 PM
This immersive art experience transforms a local brewery into a living gallery, with exhibitions and installations from emerging Long Beach artists. Presented by Secret Service LBC, Art on Tap blends visual art, craft beer, and community vibes in one vibrant venue.
- Studio One Eleven – Shifting Tides & Photography Exhibit
📍 245 E 3rd St.
🕑 2–7 PM
Explore Long Beach’s evolving relationship with its waterfront in “Shifting Tides,” a narrative-driven exhibition by Nathan Amondson. Then take a visual journey through the Art + Design Walk’s history via Monica Nouwens’ evocative photography, capturing the people and pulse of Downtown. - LBMA Downtown – Shaping the Collection: Recent Acquisitions 2022-2024
📍 356 E 3rd St.
🕑 2–7 PM
From 2022 to 2024, the Long Beach Museum of Art received over 250 donated artworks, enriching its permanent collection. This exhibition highlights the museum’s recent growth and 75-year legacy, showcasing many works on view for the first time.
The Art + Design Walk is sponsored in part by Supervisor Janice Hahn’s office, the Port of Long Beach, Air Products, DreamKreator Studio, Mosaic and a myriad of downtown partners.
With dozens of additional activations, pop-ups, performances, and local vendors throughout Downtown, there’s something for everyone at the DTLB Art + Design Walk. View the full map and event details at dtlb.org/art-walk.
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About: The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) is a nonprofit, community-based organization whose mission is to cultivate, preserve and promote a healthy, safe, and prosperous Downtown. The DTLB Alliance is recognized as the voice of Downtown Long Beach by the City of Long Beach and the State of California. By balancing the interests of the residents, as well as businesses, the organization creates tangible progress by way of vested interest and solidified partnerships across local, municipal, and commercial lines. For additional information, visit www.downtownlongbeach.org and follow on Facebook @downtownlongbeach, on “X” (formerly Twitter) @dtlballiance and Instagram @dtlballiance.