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Are you an artist, an art lover, or just an dabbler? No matter. There's not a single city or place in California where art doesn't exist either in the mind or on canvas, glass, metal, film, paper-- you name it.

Among the popular types of art celebrations in California are art festivals, art & wine festivals, and art event such as art walks.

Here are some art resources for you to check out that we've uncovered:

California  Art Walks and Events



Pleasanton Art Walk


Monthly
The Third Thursdays Merchant Arts Walk or Pleasanton Art Walk is a collaborative event bringing
together local downtown merchants, arts groups and area artists in an effort to cont... more   merchantarts.com

Capitola

First Friday Art Tour in Capitola Village.  Visit various shops in Capitola Village for the First Friday Art Tour from 6–9 p.m.  Schedule and info at firstfridaysantacruz.com
 

Los Angeles

Monthly
Second and Last Saturday Pomona
Every month the Second and Last Saturday Art Walk brings big crowds to the streets. Over 25
galleries host exhibitions for their latest exhibits. Many shops, studios and rest... more
metropomona.com/artwalk.php

San Pedro

First Thursday San Pedro ARTWalk
Nearly 40 shops participate in First Thursday San Pedro ARTWalk, downtown San Pedro's monthly event.
Art galleries, shops and restaurants are open till 9:00pm. Some restaurants hav... more
1stthursday.com

Claremont

First Friday Artwalk Claremont Village
Claremont ArtWalk is the Village's own art and music festival. On the First Friday of every month,
the Claremont Village showcases the talent of local artists, artisans and music.
thevillageclaremont.com/vilcal.html

Downtown LA Art Walk
The Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk is a free event held every second Thursday afternoon and evening
in and around the Historic Core's Gallery Row neighborhood. For this one night ea... more
downtownartwalk.com

First Fridays Long Beach
The mission of First Fridays Long Beach is to promote and support local artists and musicians by
providing them with an outlet to showcase their work. Every first Friday night of t... more
firstfridayslongbeach.com

NELAart
NELAart Second Saturday Gallery Night is a free self-guided tour of the galleries, nonprofits and
artist-run project spaces located in Northeast Los Angeles (NELA). NELA has a trad... more
nelaart.com

Second Saturday Art Walk Long Beach
The Second Saturday Art Walk Long Beach takes place around the streets of Ocean Blvd., Linden Ave,
First Street, Broadway and Elm. Linden Avenue is closed to traffic and transforme... more
artwalklb.com

Miracle Mile Art Walk
More than 40 art galleries and art museums participate in Miracle Mile Art Walk held on the third
Saturday of each month in the Miracle Mile area of Los Angeles. Miracle Mile Art W... more
midcitywest.org

Bones and Blues
Bones and Blues is a monthly concert series featuring live blues and jazz music, domino tournaments,
and a hearty barbecue dinner.... more
wlcac.org/bonesandblues.html

Marin

Monthly
Second Friday Art Walk San Rafael
"Second Friday Art Walk" is an ongoing Art Walk for downtown San Rafael. Each month the galleries
and many retailers along Fourth Street will host artists and art work, featuring n... more
artworksdowntown.org/AWDEvents.html

Mill Valley Art Walk
The Mill Valley Art Commission invites you to join us at one of our premier events, the First
Tuesday Art Walk. On the first Tuesday of every month, between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m... more
http://millvalleylibrary.org/index.aspx?recordid=1665&page=759


Monterey

Monthly
Salinas First Fridays Art Walk
On the first Friday of every month, from 5-8pm, the artistic pulse of Monterey County is located in
Salinas. Around 50 galleries, shops, restaurants and other organizations in a th... more
artistasunidos.org

Grass Valley
Monthly
Second Saturday Art & Wine Walk
Enjoy the sights and sounds of historic downtown Grass Valley while sampling some of the best wines
the Sierra Foothills has to offer and seeing a variety of works by talented loca... more
downtowngrassvalley.com

 
Laguna Beach
Monthly
Laguna Beach First Thursdays Art Walk
Join member galleries throughout Laguna Beach for Laguna Beach First Thursdays Art Walk. This
festive cultural gathering takes place on the first Thursday of every month ... more
firstthursdaysartwalk.com

Santa Ana Artwalk
Orange County's hippest new neighborhood invites you to stroll down the four blocks of the 2nd
Street Promenade from Broadway Avenue to Spurgeon Street on the First Saturday of EVE... more
santaanaartwalk.com

Art Walk at the Santiago Art District
Every third Saturday of the month beginning at 7pm, residents of the Santiago Street Lofts host the
Santiago Art District - a community art walk event. Featured art regularly inclu... more
santiagoartdistrict.com

Huntington Beach
Pier Plaza Art Fair
The Art-A-Faire events are an arts and crafts event showcasing handmade original artwork every
Friday and select weekends throughout the year at Pier Plaza in Huntington Beach. The... more
hbartafaire.com

Placer

Monthly
Third Saturday Art Walk
During the third Saturday of every month, participating art venues keep their doors open from
6:00pm-9:00pm for visitors to enjoy an evening of fine art, music and refreshments.... more
3rdsatartwalk.com

Palm Springs
Monthly
El Paseo Artwalk
At the El Paseo Artwalk, art lovers can stroll and enjoy artist receptions, gallery hospitality, and
a festive atmosphere. Complimentary courtesy carts are available 
jwillott.com/el_paseo_artwalk.html

Palm Springs VillageFest
Join thousands of visitors and locals in beautiful downtown Palm Springs for the valley's finest
event. Every Thursday evening, Downtown Palm Springs transforms into a divers
villagefest.org


Sacramento

Monthly
Second Saturday Sacramento
Every month, art galleries in the Sacramento area keep their doors open late and invite the public
to participate in the Second Saturday Art Walk. Visitors can grab a bite to eat, ... more
2nd-sat.com


San Juan Bautista
Monthly
San Juan Bautista Second Saturday
San Juan Bautista Gallery Walk - Every Second Saturday, 1pm to 7pm. You will be greeted by artists
and enjoy refreshments, music and affordable art in the "City of History." Look f... more
san-juan-bautista.ca.us

San Diego

Monthly
Thursdays on the Coast
This event showcases artwork throughout Carlsbad Village and also presents live music entertainment.
"Thursdays on the Coast" is a monthly event that always falls on the last Thurs... more
shopcarlsbadvillage.org


Santa Barbara

Monthly
Santa Barbara Art Walk
First Thursday is an evening of art and culture in downtown Santa Barbara. On the first Thursday of
each month, participating galleries and art-related venues offer free access to ... more
santabarbaradowntown.com


Ventura

Monthly
First Fridays Ventura
Join us the first Friday of every month from 6-9pm for a self-guided tour of Ventura's fine art
venues. This collection of fine art spaces aims to create an art experience pr... more
redbrickart.com/firstfridays.html



Davis
Monthly
Davis Second Friday ArtAbout
Second Friday ArtAbout is an evening of open galleries and artists' receptions each month on second
Fridays at art locales throughout Davis. All events are free and open to the pub... more
davisdowntown.com/events/2nd-friday-artabout


Oxnard
Monthly

Oxnard Art Beat  Every 2nd Saturday 5th & B Streets
A monthly showcase of art, music, dancing & dining in Downtown Oxnard.

Starting at 5pm, and going to closing time, Art Beat presents interactive cultural and entertainment experiences within a self-guided walking tour throughout Downtown every second Saturday of the month. oxnardartbeat.org

SALINAS -  First Fridays Art Walk    Time: 5 - 8 p.m.  
Enjoy an evening in Oldtown with art, music and attractions!
The Art Walk is presented by Artistas Unidos-Artists United and operates the first Friday of every month from 5pm-8pm--rain or shine.
Pick up a map to preview all attractions at any location in Oldtown Salinas. Call (831) 758-9126.  artistasunidos.org

UKIAH - First Friday Art Walk N 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Enjoy local art through strolling from gallery to gallery in Downtown Ukiah. The list of art galleries open include: The Westside Renaissance Market and Gallery, Grace Hudson Museum & Sun House, Corner Gallery, Art Center Ukiah, Grace's on Main & Hoyman-Browe Gallery, Tribe 13 Art Gallery, The Beat Gallery, Nomad's World Gallery, Kit Elliott - Attorney at Law Photography. Ukiah is the home for so many creative and inspiring artists. You will find a wide variety of art; from photography to hand woven baskets, to ceramics and sculptures... art that you have to see it to believe. For more information about Art Walk Ukiah - First Fridays contact Art Center Ukiah at (707) 462.1400. Hope to see you there!   ukiahmainstreetprogram.org

UPLAND - Artists On 'A' Street Date: Ongoing When: Last Saturday of Every Month Location: Corner of 'A' Street and 3rd Avenue Over 20 different types of art will be on display for show and sale. ci.upland.ca.us


 

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