The DTLB Art + Design Walk: Celebrate Downtown Edition returns on Saturday, April 5, from 2 to 7 PM! Explore Downtown Long Beach as local artists and designers showcase their work in galleries, studios, shops, and pop-up spaces throughout the area. It’s a great chance to discover new talent, connect with the creative community, and experience the city in a whole new way. Check out all the stops and activations at dtlb.org/art-walk.
240 Long Beach Blvd. will be the main Art + Design Walk: Celebrate Downtown Hub, hosting a village of artists, an assortment of pop-ups by accomplished creatives, as well as the official Spirit of Downtown Awards presentation from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. There are MANY artists displaying their work, so make the Celebrate Downtown Hub a must-visit. You’ll be serenaded by DJ Jasper X, who gets active on the turntables while playing a well-curated classic hip-hop playlist.
DJ JasperX at the Feb. 8 DTLB Art + Design Walk
The DTLB Design District will also be presenting a dynamic lineup of activations during the event. Highlights include “What Do You Make In Long Beach?” on the Mosaic Promenade, which will transform the area into a vibrant, interactive showcase of Long Beach’s talented designers, makers, and innovators.
Another activation under the DTLB Design District umbrella is “Music To My Eyes” at the Edison Theatre, 213 E Broadway, curated by Creative Class Collective. It’s a multi-disciplinary exhibition involving music, painting, and photography contributed by 26 Long Beach Unified School District students. Recordings of music and speeches by such influential figures as Miles Davis, Mozart, and Martin Luther King Jr. served as catalysts for their artistic creations.
1st Street between Elm and Linden avenues becomes the East Village Art Block. You’ll see artworks from such creatives as freelance painter/illustrator Natalie Moyado, hear the sweet sounds of Kim the Singing Harpist, and catch the irresistible aroma of wood-fired pizza from Miller Butler. Follow the East Village Arts District on Instagram @eastvillageartsdistrict for details and updates!
Brown The CousCous performing at the Feb. 8 East Village Art Block
“Interwoven: Finding Self” is a group exhibition at 345 The Promenade N. which highlights eight Long Beach artists who celebrate cultural perspectives and lived experiences. The works include interactive and experimental contemporary installations featuring digital and analog photography, mixed media, screen printing, sculpture, and video. The art will reflect issues intertwined with the Long Beach community.
Nearby at the Altar Society Brewing and Coffee Co. is “Art on Tap,” a dynamic art experience that brings together local artists, craft beer enthusiasts, and the vibrant creative community of Long Beach. This unique showcase is a collaboration between Altar Society Brewing & Coffee Co., the DTLB Alliance, and Secret Service LBC, celebrating the intersection of art, culture, and community.
Attendees at the Feb. 8 DTLB Art + Design Walk
At 356 E 3rd St., the LBMA Downtown will be hosting the opening reception for Shaping the Collection: Recent Acquisitions 2022-2024. During that interval, LBMA has been honored to receive over 250 donated artworks, enriching its permanent collection. This exhibition offers a glimpse into the collection’s growth in recent years, furthering the museum’s 75-year legacy of collecting. Many of these donated works are being displayed for the first time!
This is a small sampling of the creative riches on display during the DTLB Art + Design Walk. To get the full effect, you simply have to be there! Use the map/guide at dtlb.org/art-walk to prepare for a day in Downtown that is guaranteed to inspire.