APRIL 5 DTLB ART + DESIGN WALK: CELEBRATE DOWNTOWN EDITION
WELCOME + INTERACTIVE MAP
The DTLB Art + Design Walk: Celebrate Downtown Edition is happening Saturday, April 5 from 2–7 PM! Explore local art, live music, pop-ups, and creative energy all throughout Downtown Long Beach. This special edition also features the Spirit of Downtown Awards, honoring the people shaping our city’s future through art, culture, and community. Use the map below to find venues and performances. Filter by category, and click the square icon to view full screen. Let’s celebrate Downtown!
EXHIBITS AND ACTIVATIONS
See below for the comprehensive list of activities, art experiences and more! Please see the above interactive map for exact locations overlayed on a map of DTLB. Enjoy!
FEATURED GALLERIES & EXPERIENCES
Celebrate Downtown Hub (
240 Long Beach Blvd.)
Join us at the DTLB Art + Design Walk: Celebrate Downtown Hub from 2 to 7 PM
Celebrate our Spirit of Downtown Award and Downtown Don Award winners during the official presentation from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. and peruse the 15-plus artist pop-ups throughout the venue while vibing to classic Hip Hop by DJ JasperX!
Purchase Taste Tickets* and use them to enjoy food and beverages from some of Downtown’s hottest bars and restaurants:
• Midnight Oil: cocktails• Altar Society Brewing & Coffee Co: pizza• Broken Spirits: beer and smash burgers• Ladie Kakes: delicious desserts
Artist & Organization Lineup• Arts Council for Long Beach: @artslb• Alepsis Hernandez: @alepsishernandez• Liquid Burnz: @Liquidburnz_beauty• Holly Milstead: @art_barge• Jocelyn Howard: @howardcoachingandconsulting• Jeff Lee: @artbyjefflee• Marwin’s Art: @marwzrd• Marian Paronyan: @treasure_of_andes• Regine Rae Bell: @raesrays• Stan the Man Paints: @stanthemanpaints• Stephanie E’amato: @stephanie.eamoto• Tori Kanhayuwa: @toridrewit• Weldon Spurling: @weldonspurlingphoto
A huge thank you to our sponsors and event partners for making DTLB Art + Design Walk possible!• Air Products• The Port of Long Beach• Janice Hahn• Studio One Eleven• DreamKreator Studio• Mosaic• DTLB Design District• Time & Space• Midnight Oil• Altar Society Brewing & Coffee Co.• Broken Spirits
*Use your leftover Taste Tickets for our 2025 Taste of Downtown series!• Sip, Shop & Stroll: May 3• Pine & Promenade: June 11, 12• Bevs, Bites & Beats: Aug. 16
East Village Arts District 1st Street Art Block (E 1st St. Between Linden Ave. & Elm Ave.)
1st Street Art Block Activations:• Woodfired Artisan Pizza from @millerbutler_sp• Music from @kim.harpist• Duo Ceramics show opening reception at @cone11studio from @mackkaso & @microcosm.autumn• Art show and pop-ups curated by @artcloutlb• Art from @personatalieart• Art from @whatisupnick
Be sure to follow @eastvillageartsdistrict for more details!
Altar Society Brewing and Coffee Co. (230 Pine Ave.)
Art on Tap presented by Secret Service LBC
Art on Tap is a dynamic art experience that brings together local artists, craft beer enthusiasts, and the vibrant creative community of Long Beach. Launched in February 2025, 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.
Set in the heart of Downtown Long Beach, Art on Tap transforms Altar Society Brewing into a living gallery, featuring a curated selection of emerging and established artists from diverse backgrounds. From immersive installations to eclectic exhibitions and interactive showcases, the event is designed to engage, inspire, and foster connections.
Studio One Eleven Art & Design Hub (245 E 3rd St.)
Shifting Tides: Evolution of Long Beach’s Waterfront
Hosted at Studio One Eleven, with concept and production design by Nathan Amondson, visitors can dive into Long Beach’s unique relationship with its waterfront through this compelling exhibition. Shifting Tides explores the city’s historical, current, and future connections to its coastline, offering visitors an immersive visual and narrative journey.
Art + Design Walk Photography Exhibit
This year, Studio One Eleven is celebrating over a year of active participation in the DTLB Art + Design Walk by showcasing a captivating collection of photographs from past events — a visual reflection of the vibrant creative energy that defines our community, by photographer Monica Nouwens.
Nouwens, whose work has been exhibited at LACMA and the Stedelijk Museum, captures the pulse of Downtown Long Beach—its people, architecture, and artistic expressions—through her evocative lens.
Muse Apothecary
Experience Community—a multi-sensory exhibition featuring a bespoke scent inspired by Downtown Long Beach, crafted by Muse Apothecary.
Join us to explore the intersection of scent, photography, and urban life, and celebrate the creative spirit of DTLB.
Experience Muse Apothecary’s lineup of scents, inspired by the essence of Long Beach, crafted by Muse Apothecary with scent design by Kristin Flores.
DTLB Design District Presents, “What Do You Make Long Beach?” (4th St. & The Promenade N.)
This DTLB Design District pop-up will bring artists’ creativity out of the studios and onto the streets, where artists and creators will share their work with the community through displays, hands-on activities, and immersive experiences. While not a marketplace, it offers a unique opportunity to see local talent in action.
Music to My Eyes – Creative Class Collective (The Edison Theatre 213 E Broadway)
Visit the historic Edison Theatre and take in the visuals presented by Creative Class Collective.
A multi-disciplinary art initiative involving music, painting, and photography, 26 LBUSD students, inspired by pre-selected music tracks and speeches, serve as catalysts for their artistic creations. The tracks include diverse genres and influential speeches such as those by Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Mozart, and Martin Luther King Jr., exposing students to a broad spectrum of cultural and historical influences.
Students interpret their selected music tracks, which aim to evoke a personal emotional response, resulting in a variety of artistic expressions. The creative process will be documented in black-and-white photographs, capturing the visual narrative of the students’ artistic journey.
HISTORIC EAST VILLAGE ARTS DISTRICT
Record Box (324 Elm Ave.)
Stop by Record Box to peruse the shop and check out apparel by clothing designer, Tommy Keo, who uses upcycled textiles.
The Elemental Shop (312 Elm Ave.)
Visit The Elemental Shop and check out the works of Que Sera Designs, Emily Carrillo and Chris Thompkins!
Que Sera Designs will showcase artisan, handcrafted jewelry, in various designs and styles, usually featuring natural gemstones and mixed metals. Also multimedia and assemblage art of various 3D types.
Emily Carrillo is a Mexican-American graphic designer and artist focusing on culture and the environment.
chris thompkins creates giclee on canvas prints by blending abstract and minimalist aesthetics. This work showcases a seamless fusion of traditional and contemporary art forms, offering a visually striking and emotionally resonant experience. Overall, it brings out feelings of tranquility and thoughtful reflection.
LBMA Downtown (356 E 3rd St.)
The Long Beach Museum of Art is pleased to announce Shaping the Collection: Recent Acquisitions 2022-2024
Please join us for an opening reception on Saturday, April 5, at LBMA Downtown.
- LBMA Member Happy Hour: 2:00-4:00 PM*
- Public Opening: 2:00 – 7:00 PM
*Members will receive two drink tickets upon check-in.
RSVP to the Public Opening Reception here.
About the exhibit: From 2022 to 2024, the Long Beach Museum of Art 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. The museum is proud to showcase a selection of these donated works, many of which are being displayed for the first time.
At the heart of this collection are the collectors who have supported these artists by acquiring their works and believing in their unique visions. Their personal investments allow artists to push the boundaries of their ideas and voices, enabling them to fully realize their creative aspirations. As the world evolves, so too does the voice of the artist. With education at the core of our mission, it is essential that our collection reflects the diverse narratives that speak to both our present moment and our history.
Learn more at www.lbma.org/lbmadowntown/
J Graphix Studio & Long Beach Collection (404 E 3rd St.)
Stop by J graphix studio and Long Beach Collection and check out this DTLB Art + Design Walk hotspot, featuring works by local artists including clothing, music, photography, and graffiti art.
Team Discotheque’s DJ Aphro-Di
Future Funk is a vibrant genre that fuses classic funk, disco, and soul samples from the 70s and 80s with the energy of modern EDM. It takes the warm, nostalgic grooves of the past and reinvents them with crisp beats, dynamic synths, and infectious rhythms. The result is a sound that’s both retro and fresh—music that makes you want to dance while also stirring memories of a bygone era.
Selling original digital artwork, as well as stickers, keychains and art prints, plus items from the clothing brand “Latina Enough”.
Stephanie Gonzalez’ artwork varies from digital, acrylic, gouache and ink. She will have prints of each style as well as tote bags and hats with her design screen prints and/or embroidered pieces.
Foot Work Records (400 E 3rd St.)
Check out Foot Work Records, peruse their selection of House music and check out the artists showing on the block, including Jeremiah Rosborough, founder of Rosborough Klothing and Artworks. The brand merges cultural heritage with modern design to create impactful, wearable art that celebrates diversity and empowers communities.
Also check out Dlovin’ Designs, wire wrapped crystal wands, wire wrapped gemstone jewelry, wire wrapped gemstone car hangers, and more.
Fitness Identity Training (256 Elm Ave.)
Check out the artworks of three different artists, Rene Puente, Richard Allen H, and Mavi, and try a sweet treat from @sweetindulgencelb, who makes gorgeous floral cupcakes and other delectable confections.
Rene Puente, a self described outlaw artist, focuses on works that primarily involves acrylic on wood paintings.
Richard Allen H creates abstract art in mixed media using acrylic, tempera, spray paint and gesso along with some stencils. Richard creates designs that move and have depth and life.
Mavi has a love for nature and spiritual beauty. As an object from the inside becomes possible and tangible from the outside and becomes a mythical being, reflecting all the essence and beauty of nature and life.
The Mom-Up Shop & Project WomanGood (240 Long Beach Blvd.)
Peruse The Mom-Up Shop at Project WomanGood‘s vintage retail pop-up at the former Acres of Books building and support a good cause and check out the impasto mixed media of artist Khamia Powell. The Mom-Up Shop will also be offering a 25% discount on all items throughout the night.
Brushstrokes + Beverages (501 E Broadway Unit C)
Stop by the Brushstrokes + Beverages painting studio and check out the artworks of Joanna Branch Art, who works in mixed digital media, using photography and digital art to create images of abstract or expressionist in nature.
Sushi Mafia (649 E Broadway)
ADEWALE AGBOKE JR is a character design artist. They have their own original characters which are part of a comic book series.
King Kelp Art paints nautical, ocean, and fish art in watercolor designs and acrylic paintings.
Roscoe’s Jazz Lounge (730 E Broadway)
Check out Frankenstein and the Anthropologist at Roscoe’s Jazz Lounge from 5 to 7 PM.
Nehal Shahin (“The Anthropologist”) is an Afro-Egyptian singer of songs from the heart of humanity. She performs as a duet with guitarist and accompanist “Frankenstein”.
While you’re there, peruse the following artists’ works:
- Archaic Style creates upcycled vintage leatherworks with a vintage summer vibe.
- Jane Johnson creates African American-themed acrylic, oil, ink, pencil, fabric paintings.
Hellada Gallery (117 Linden Ave.)
Check out paintings and drawings of local Long Beach artists at Hellada Gallery during the 9th annual LONG BEACH OPEN art exhibit 2 to 9 PM. Long Beach Open 2025 is a non-juried graphic art exhibition reflecting the most current state of artistic expression in Long Beach.
The exhibition offers a survey of what is new and what is important in the Long Beach art world today. As the name indicates, the exhibition is open to all artists and all subject matter, providing a forum to share true creativity and self-expression. Long Beach Open 2025 provides and opportunity for artists to comment, and for the public to engage in visual illustration of the challenging realities of today.
Plus, hear live music by Brown The CousCous – Wayne Ulanski
Maral Designs (105 Linden Ave.)
DJ Cali Rhythm‘s artwork is particularly summery; the local DJ & audio engineer performs often in SoCal.
Truessence is a Long Beach makeup artist. Their artistry is glam to avant garde.
Modica’s Restaurant & Deli (455 E Ocean Blvd.)
Artist Nia Simone sells prints of her original artworks that are perfect for decor ranging in sizes 11×14 in and 12×12 in. Each piece is saturated with beautiful colors and detailed backgrounds. Nia also has hoodies and tees with her original designs to help encourage unity, compassion and love through creativity and comfort.
Bill Grisolía Band has won several awards, including Entertainer of the Year, Living Legend (2X), Top 100 Bands USA (2X), and Male Vocalist of the Year.
Joanna Diaz creates unique stained glass pieces that focus on nature and cultural identity. They especially love incorporating found and upcycled materials into their work.
ANNEISE (440 E 1st St.)
Visit ANNEISE to shop women’s clothing, apparel & accessories in chic, minimalist styles and hear live music by Kim Nguyen, a singing harpist, and check out the pop-up by @personatalieart!
BYO Long Beach (431 E 1st St.)
Stop by BYO Long Beach to check out sustainable goods, as well the work of artist Hiba Charek-Brewster, who creates laser cut designed crafts from upcycled materials promoting sustainability by reducing waste.
Burke Mercantile (435 E 1st St.)
Join us and our neighbors in the East Village Arts District in Downtown during the next DTLB Art + Design Walk on Saturday, April 5! From 5 to 7 PM in partnership with Long Beach City Lifestyle Magazine, we will be hosting an Opening Reception for our Art Residency with Nick Zegel here at the shop. The April issue of LB City Lifestyle Magazine, which includes a feature on Burke, and cover art of Nick’s artwork, will be available along with some complimentary bites and beverages. We hope to see you there!
Art Clout on First (425 E 1st St.)
Art Clout Collective has curated an eclectic mix of artists on 1st Street between Elm and Linden avenues, including a pop-up gallery in the heart of the East Village Arts District.
The Dark Art Emporium (427 E 1st St.)
Stop by and get a grotesque caricature painted by Scum Choir!
Clay on First (406 E 1st St., Ste. B)
This should go swimmingly… Come catch a great ceramics show from @mackkaso & @microcosm.autumn aka ”Mack Dolan” this Saturday in the @eastvillageartsdistrict during the Second Saturday @dtlballiance Art & Design Walk!
Cone 11 Studio (408 E 1st St. #101)
Duo Ceramics show opening from @mackkaso & @microcosm.autumn!
PROMENADE
ISM Brewing & Kitchen (210 E 3rd St. Unit A)
Visit ISM Brewing along the Promenade and check out the artworks of Yas Joyner.
The Raven and The Wolves (212 The Promenade N.)
Visit the Raven & the Wolves, a gallery and tattoo space that features fine art from artists around the globe. Swing by the gallery to check out the latest arrivals and enjoy the open, welcoming space.
The Ordinarie Tavern (210 The Promenade N.)
Visit The Ordinaire Tavern for live music, visual art, and more! Check out the pop-ups below:
Bread & Butter – Paul Munoz will be performing this band, Bread & Butter, which specializes in the genre made famous by Nat king Cole, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Sarah Vaughn and Billie Holiday. 1930-1940 Jazz Standards.
Vanndearlyn – As a daughter of Cambodian genocide survivors, Vanndearlyn’s practice intentionally revives traditional Khmer ceramics to preserve culture and is a form of resistance to genocide.
Interwoven: Finding Self (345 The Promenade N.)
A Collaborative Showcase of Student Artists from Long Beach City College
Highlighting 8 Long Beach artists: Archie Anderson, Gialise Salisbury, Krystiann Syre, Melissa Stottlemyer, Michol Loeffler, Nuvia Forkan, Rachael Adams, and Vanessa Sequerth.
Mosaic on the Promenade N (The Promenade N. between 3rd and 4th St.)
Check out multiple types of art, design and music at Mosaic on the Promenade N between 3rd and 4th streets, presented by Studio One Eleven:
- Furniture and décor (aka “sculpture for the home”) by local designer Eric Trine @erictrine.
- Stop by the KLBP booth to check out local DJs and musical talent.
- What Do You Make in LB? – A Creative Pop-Up by the DTLB Design District: The What Do You Make in LB? pop-up returns to the DTLB Art + Design Walk, bringing even more energy and creativity to the Mosaic Promenade. Building on the success of our Park(ing) Day-style activation, this dynamic showcase highlights Long Beach’s artists, designers, makers, and innovators, transforming the space into an interactive, immersive experience.
Loiter Galleries (425 The Promenade N.)
“A Photographer and a Painter Walk into a Bar” is an exciting new exhibition that merges the distinct yet complementary works of Stacey Crockett and Denise Skeeter. The exhibit playfully explores the intersection of two artistic mediums as Crockett photographs her travels around the globe and painter Skeeter interprets those photographs in her paintings.
The exhibit runs through April 25, and will be open during DTLB Art + Design Walk on April 5 from 3 to 7 PM.
Skateboarding for Autism CA ( The Promenade N. between 4th & 5th St.)
Skateboarding for Autism California is a nonprofit organization providing pop-up skate parks for children with autism. Founded in 2022 by Lion Ed Solis, they also provide one-to-one skateboard instruction for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
CSULB Immersive Design Research Lab ( 200 N. Waite Ct.)
As an experimental testing phase for the upcoming CSULB Immersive Design Research Lab (IDRL), this pop-up exhibit at Mosaic serves as a dynamic preview of the lab’s future explorations.
Stop by between 3 and 6 PM to check out cutting-edge Creative Immersive Technology Experience (CITE) projects from IDRL researchers and CSULB graduate design students, the space will function as a living laboratory—inviting visitors to engage with interactive, forward-thinking solutions that reimagine the intersection of technology, people, and their environments.
This pre-launch activation offers a rare opportunity to test, refine, and iterate immersive design concepts in real-time, fostering dialogue between researchers, creators, and the public before the full lab launch.
PINE + MORE
Long Beach Vintage Etc ( 737 Pine Ave.)
Precious loves creating black art in different styles very unique to the eye type of paintings.
DJ Hyphen Select is a sonic alchemist with over 30 years of experience curating transformative musical journeys. Known for his ability to seamlessly blend genres, he crafts sets that transcend the ordinary, weaving deep bass, global rhythms, and ethereal melodies into immersive, multidimensional soundscapes.
Matthew Brooks creates stylized portrait art featuring striking faces and surreal elements as both pencil drawings and digital paintings. Brooks is a character designer as well and draws a lot of original fantastical characters that comic book fans would enjoy.
Brooks will have have original comic book and manga pages that I sell as art prints as well as complete 12- to 24-page stories. Brooks also designs shirts and other apparel applying their artwork to them to create artwear and streetwear.
Autumn creates abstract paintings.
Shannon’s Corner ( 209 Pine Ave.)
Long Beach Creative Group showcases artwork that reflects their mission to support and elevate local artists while fostering a vibrant creative community. Their exhibitions highlight diverse perspectives, innovative techniques, and meaningful storytelling across various mediums. We prioritize artistic excellence, inclusivity, and cultural relevance, providing a platform for both emerging and established artists to share their work and engage audiences in thought-provoking visual experiences.
Akira Usagi has lived in Long Beach for 8 years which has been a crucial influence in shaping his art. He will be offering original artwork, prints, postcards, patches, pins at his booth.
Mooney will perform original multi-genre music.
Adam & Eve ( 213 Pine Ave.)
Visit Adam & Eve and check out the artwork of Liz Cervantes, a Latina, LGBTQ+ artist who paints watercolors that glow with black light.
Altar Society Brewing and Coffee Co. ( 230 Pine Ave.)
Art on Tap presented by Secret Service LBC – Starting at 7 PM, Art on Tap is a dynamic art experience that brings together local artists, craft beer enthusiasts, and the vibrant creative community of Long Beach. Launched in February 2025, 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.
BO-beau kitchen + roof tap ( 144 Pine Ave.)
Tender Dysphoria creates handmade ceramics, jewelry, and prints, all of which celebrate bodies, mutation, queerness, self-love, sustainability, and growth.
Procraftination Studio creates acrylic paintings on canvases of all kinds, mostly nature/still life themed. They will also have some stickers and prints.
B-Tip Live! Artist | Filmmaker | DJ
Cafe Sevilla ( 140 Pine Ave. #2)
Visit Cafe Sevilla for dynamic live music with Los Pinguos performing from 8 to 11 PM.
CALB Window Gallery ( 1st St. Between Pacific Ave. & Pine Ave.)
Stop by this window micro-gallery to see visual art displayed by the Cultural Alliance of Long Beach.
Beachwood Blendery ( 247 Long Beach Blvd.)
Courtney Paz Gale, aka @oakenwell, is a woodturner who creates hand turned wood goods for the home from local and reclaimed woods.
Lorena Etchebarne‘s abstract paintings are a part of the Color Theory Collection, which bursts with energy and dynamism.
Library of Technics ( 205 Long Beach Blvd.)
Visit Library of Technics, and shop vintage apparel and more, while checking out the art of Charlyne Prator, who designs handmade beaded bracelets and necklaces.
Plus, see the art of Steve Cheng, aka @artspetizer, who paints bears in different shapes, makes prints, stickers, patches, customized hats and handmade jewelry. Plus, art by Charlyne Prator.
Long Beach Plant Fest ( Museum of Latin American Art 628 Alamitos Ave.)
Visit MOLAA to view their current exhibitions, including Ironías del Sur: Neo-Figuration from the Collection.
Long Beach Plant Fest
The Long Beach Plant Fest is BACK! 🌿✨ Hella Plants and Plantiitas are bringing the first Plant Fest of 2025 to MOLAA on April 5 from 11 AM to 5 PM! Get ready for a full day of plants, community, and good vibes.
🎟️ Tickets are ON SALE NOW, and so are our workshops—but space is limited, so be sure to sign up early!