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Welcome to the 2nd Saturday Art WalkTMwebsite

an official website of the organizers of 2nd Saturday Art WalkTM artist's street festival,

2nd Saturday Art WalkTM Organization. 501(c)3 non-for-profit public charity.

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Since 1997

Experiencing art is our dedication

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.Buy American - buy Long Beach Art!

How to promote your business or organization during the Art Walks?

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More information

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Next Art Walk details

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Maps & directions

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Vendor's reservation chart

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Artist info card  (Jpeg file)

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Contact us

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Library

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Our Mission Statement

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Statistics

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PHOTO BY JESSICA WOOD  

 

 

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New at the Art Walk!

Fashion Show! 7:30-8:00pm

Local shops present Long Beach fashions

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Hot video: Slushbox live at the Art Walk!

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2nd Saturday Art Walk TM  is a monthly event.

It takes place in the East Village Arts District,

Downtown Long Beach

every second Saturday of each month.

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.Long Beach Masterpiece contest.

 At 5:00 pm during each event anyone can submit one original art work to our contest. Submissions have to be delivered to Hellada Gallery, 117 Linden Ave. The artist has to be present at the Art Walk to enter. Panel of judges will select the most creative work called Long Beach Masterpiece. The judges are consistent of well established artists. All media are welcome. The winner will be announced at 6:00 and will receive $75.00. Take a look at the winners from previous months:

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A.Diane Yglesias  B.Flog-Dog  C&D&I.Katie Monahan

E.Maynard Breese  F.Susan Heffernan  G.Michael Robin

H. Peter Rio Kitagawa  J & R John Barney  K. Talia Alexander

L. Michial Smith  O. Julian M.  P. Zafer Sari  S. Paul Alexander

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     The Art Walk takes place around the streets of Linden Ave, 1st Street, Broadway, 4th Street, and Elm. Local art galleries and retail businesses such as gift shops, boutiques, restaurants and coffee shops stay open until late evening. Linden Avenue is closed to the traffic and transformed into a street art fair by local artists. Two stages are dedicated to street performances and live music. Anyone is welcome.

  2nd Saturday Art Walks hours are from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Admission is free.

     Parking is available in nearby structures and parking lots for about $5.00/day or...  free by chance on nearby streets.
     The greatest attraction of this event is it's unique items and works of art in combination with paintings, sculpture, photography, crafts and hands-on workshops mixed with theatre and dance.
The 2nd Saturday Art Walk offers kids, as well as adults, entertainment, education and an opportunity to create their own art master-pieces. It gives a chance to be a critic as well as an artist. 2nd Saturday Art Walk is all yours to

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  Find Your Art

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     Come and stroll through the East Village galleries. Watch the art performances. Have a dinner with friends or simply enjoy a cup of coffee in an outdoor setting.
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Here are the dates of the next 2nd Saturday Art Walks:

May 12th, 

June 9th, July 14th...

For detailed information please call 562.682-9735
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Art Organizations and Artists!

Contact us to highlight your music performances,

theatrical performances, interactive art projects,

fashion shows. Create a new art project!

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How to become a participant?

Event is open to anyone who wants to present their own art works. Professionals, amateurs, art organizations and beginners

are welcome.
The participation donation is $40.00 for art vendor, $50.00 for craft vendor, $75.00 and up for commercial vendor per 10' x 10' outdoor space. Click here for definitions of different booth types.

For the artist's booths we accept donations anytime.

For the arts & craft vendors the first day to register is 7 days before the event at 12:00 o'clock by calling 562.682-9735.

After you receive the confirmation number, please fill out the artist info card and send it along with the payment to 2nd Saturday Art Walk, 117 Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802. You may also use our donate button on the top of this page to submit payment via PayPal.

Using PayPal does not require submitting the the artist info card. First come first serve rule is applied. Please make the checks payable to 2nd Saturday Art Walk. The donation is not refundable rains or shines. We supply electricity for simple lighting. Artists bring their own set-up and lights (one power strip, 20ft extension cord and fluoresced lights please). We encouraged vendors to create an unique and original station.

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Amplified sound and street performances have to be approved in advance. There is no fee for the performances. 

Sale or serving food requires special Health Department permit and additional fees. Call the Long Beach Health Dept.

at 562.570-4144 for more details.

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2ND SATURDAY ART WALKS ARE ORGANIZED BY LOCAL ARTISTS
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL GALLERIES, BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTS.


Financial sponsors:

City of Long Beach

 

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 Hellada Art Center

 

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Downs Properties

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Robert Garcia, Councilman District 1

Suja Lowenthal, Councilwoman District 2

CALB (Cultural Alliance Long Beach)

Arts Council for Long Beach

Downtown Long Beach Associates

ArtExchange

East Village Association

Appleby Brokerage

Village Treasures

ThePrimeSpot.com

Vayden Roi Galleries

Westin Hotel

Slushbox

Clay ceramic studio

LYONS art supplies

The Long Beach Depot for Creative Reuse

Al's Fingerprinting Photo Studio

Sidewalk Fashions

The Hallway Spectacle

Soggy Dog

Shortnin Bread Bakery

Downtown Darling

Primal Flowers

Durty Mick Records

Roach Society

Som Vannak Shop

Zephyr Cafe

Native Sol

Anneise

Bliss Restaurant

Coffee Art Cafe

Greenhouse Cafe & Restaurant 

Cafe Berlin

District Wine

Beauty Junky

ELEV8

Dixie Clothing

Brandon Designs

Creme de la Crepe Restaurant

Fingerprints

The Pepper Corner

Village Grind Cafe

House of Haden

Trophies Incorporated

WaWa Restaurant

Flowers by Vickie

Zepp Signs

Best Western

Lafayette Homeowners Association

Broadlind Apartments

The Basement Lounge

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Thank you!

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Friendly links

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Hellada Art Center

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CALB

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 ..ArtExchange Long Beach

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The Long Beach Depot

for Creative Reuse

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Long Beach Area Convention

& Visitors Bureau

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Society of Long Beach Artists

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Long Beach Arts Gallery

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Arts Council for Long Beach

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Museum of Latin American Art

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Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum 

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East Village Association

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Long Beach Museum of Art

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Long Beach Playhouse

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Alive Theatre

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The Found Theatre

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The Garage Theatre

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The Historical Society

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The International City Theatre

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Freestyle Photo Supplies

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Exposure Exhibition

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Tuttle Cameras

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Photography:

Hellada Photography Studio

Information gathered by Marek