A tide of athletic, kinetic energy has swept into Downtown, and the summer edition of the DTLB Art + Design Walk aims to capture that spirit. “The Art of Movement: Where sport, design and creativity intersect” is the theme of the July 11 event, organized by the DTLB Alliance in collaboration with DTLB Design District, Studio One Eleven, and the Arts Council for Long Beach (ArtsLB).
This summer, the streets of Downtown have been filled with soccer fans and World Cup watch parties, while preparations continue for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, when DTLB will host multiple competitions. The July Art + Design Walk builds on this moment, inviting artists, designers, galleries, businesses, and cultural organizations to explore how movement—physical, creative, and cultural—shapes the places and communities around us.
This event, which runs from 2 to 7 PM (some activation times may vary), spans walkable Downtown neighborhoods, including Pine & Promenade, North Pine, and the East Village Arts District. To make your Art + Design Walk exploration even easier, three complimentary DRIVER shuttles will be available all day.
Spend an afternoon moving around, celebrating how movement inspired by athletics fosters creativity, collaboration, and cultural exchange! Check out these event highlights:
FIFA World Cup Quarterfinal Watch Parties
View the FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals at Downtown restaurants, bars, and breweries throughout the Art + Design Walk footprint.
Art + Design Village | Mosaic Promenade | between 3rd and 4th streets
Explore a marketplace featuring local artists, makers, designers, community organizations, handcrafted goods, live demonstrations, and hands-on creative experiences.
Studio One Eleven & Urban Design Residency | 245 E. 3rd St.
Meet resident artists and designers, including jewelry designer Tanya Crane, alongside Studio One Eleven’s Urban Design interns.
CSULB Immersive Design Research Lab | 290 E 4th St.
Experience an interactive installation exploring movement, human experience, and the built environment through participatory design.
Long Beach Walls Guided Tours | Edison Theatre | 213 E Broadway
Join Creative Class Collective for guided tours of Downtown’s newest Long Beach Walls murals at 3, 4 and 5 PM.
Pieces of Japan Pop-Up | Intertrend | 228 E Broadway
Intertrend brings its popular Pieces of Japan experience to the Psychic Temple, celebrating Japanese craftsmanship, culture, and design.
Artsy Bus Pop-Up | Lincoln Park | 101 Pacific Ave.
Enjoy free, family-friendly art activities aboard ArtsLB’s Artsy Bus.
Business Anniversary Celebrations
Celebrate Downtown businesses including Long Beach Vintage’s carnival-themed anniversary, Laurie’s Pie Bar festivities, J Graphix Studio’s celebration, and Wildflower Beauty + Brows’ anniversary with live art, music, food, and interactive experiences.
Live Music, Galleries & Creative Activations
Discover gallery exhibitions, live painting, flash tattoos, local DJs, performances, artist receptions, and creative collaborations throughout the East Village Arts District, Pine Avenue, the Promenade, and Downtown businesses, including Loiter Galleries, SOLO Arts, ISM Brewing, The Raven & The Wolves, and more.
For more details, visit dtlb.org/art-walk or follow @dtlb.arts and @dtlballiance on Instagram.