First Thursday ArtWalk
For 25 years, San Pedro has featured a monthly First Thursday ArtWalk, one of the first areas in the region to have such an event. Locals and visitors from around the L.A. area show up every First Thursday of the month to tour art galleries, socialize and enjoy local restaurants.
OCTOBER ART WALK: Please plan to join us for the First Thursday ArtWalk on October 6th, 2022, 5:30-9pm. The Harbor Jazz Ensemble will be performing on the corner of 6th and Mesa and the Food Truck Alley will return to Mesa Street between 7th and 5th streets.
First Thursday ArtWalk October 6th, 2022, 5:30-9pm
The Guided ArtWalk Tour will gather in Sirens Java and Tea, 402 West 7th Street, at 5:30pm, the tour will start walking at 6pm. A limited number of free and donor tickets may be obtained here: https://tinyurl.com/5apkx4hvDonor
Tickets receive a special treat at Sirens by turning in your printed ticket to the event organizers.We are planning another intriguing tour of arts spaces in the Arts District, in a long walk around the arts district and perhaps a couple of surprises along the way.• 4th Street Lofts, 401 S Mesa St, (https://www.facebook.com/Loft401smesa/)• Pixels Creative Space, 439 W 6th St, (https://pixels.com/art/san+pedro)• Julie Bender Mural at Rainbow Services, 453 West 7th Street, (http://rainbowservicesdv.org/)For a map and parking details, click here: http://sanpedrowaterfrontartsdistrict.com/contact You can park at 6th andHarbor and take the red PBID trolley (https://sptrolley.com/) to the center of the ArtWalk!
To participate in First Thursday ArtWalk, organizations who plan to use the sidewalks must be invited by a property-owner or business owner. Sidewalks must not be blocked by vendors. Sidewalk vendors must have a City of LA vending permit. If the space outside of your building does not allow room for pedestrians to pass safely or you don’t-have a permit, please contact the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, 310 832 7272 to make arrangements for unassigned booth space.Inquiries regarding performing at the First Thursday stage should be directed to Melody Perez at (mperez@sanpedrobid.com) General questions or suggestions regarding First Thursday can be emailed to 1stthursdaysanpedro@gmail.com.
San Pedro's arts historic waterfront primarily helps drive the revitalization of the area and provides physical, social, cultural and economic benefits to strengthen and sustain the community. Over time, many artists and cultural organizations have found a home in San Pedro and have become vital to the local community. The Downtown District is home to over 30 studios and galleries, featuring both local and world renowned artists.
To learn more about the Arts District’s vision to leave a lasting legacy in the form of public art projects in San Pedro, visit their website today.
