Visitors and local downtowners can often be found patronizing the outcropping of local shopping, dining and entertainment establishments that have created the thriving, vibrant communityk during the Artwalk.
Downtown Los Angeles starting in 2000 began a faze called centralization, meaning bringing people back from the suburbs to the city
Prior to 2000, DTLA was considered by many to be an unsafe, destitute, and a unknown place. That has changed.
With LA live, new lofts, cafes, bars etc., life in DTLA has begun to spring back to life.
Once a month, the second Thursday of the month, the ART WALK consists of Djs, live music, food trucks, vendors, flea markets, art galleries etc. — EM
The Art Walk is held in the Old Bank District on Spring street, between 3rd and 11th street.
Walking on Spring street you can enter every Art Gallery free of charge.
All you need to do is follow the crowd and stand in line at some galleries.
You can also dance at some locations for free and also listen to live bands ranging from rock and R&B for free.
The only thing you will need to pay for is the Food Trucks (Majority takes Visa and Master card.
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At the corner of 3rd and Spring, there is a parking structure for $10 and is in the heart of all the food trucks.
Some say that the Art Walk reminds of a combination of: 1)New York rush hour traffic and the Strip at night in Las Vegas.
On Spring street, traffic is like a parking lot.
There are police on every intersection to help with the pedestrian crossing because its so crowded.
Both ends of the sidewalk on Spring street is packed as if your at a club.
Music, shows and lights are all over the place.
The area is alive from 5pm to 12am!
Go early at 6pm to fight the traffic and get a good parking spot.
Try all of the food trucks first. Try the most popular ones because those lines get really long, such as the Lobster truck and the Grilled Cheese truck.
Bring lots of cash to buy pieces of Art, gifts, and other items at the flea market.
There are portable restrooms by the food trucks.
The Art Walk is definitively the new tourist attraction in southern California. Its a must see!
A new culture and identity has been created at the Old Bank District.
On the second Thursday of every month, something strange happens in Downtown LA.
It starts in the morning, when owners of LA art galleries begin to hustle around making last-minute preparations — adjusting lighting, getting a lineup of drinks ready, choosing music.
Come nightfall, the historic core of Downtown LA comes alive with remarkable energy.
For visitors who want a taste of where the locals go, the Downtown Art Walk, which takes place every second Thursday from Noon–9 p.m.
The Art Walk in Downtown is a perfect example of Los Angeles at its best.
The sheer electricity of the scene explodes from bass-pumping galleries, the eclectic crowd and the music groups that set up outside various galleries in Downtown LA.
One thing is for certain: art lovers think it’s one of the best shows in town.
When the first Downtown Art Walk started on Sept. 9, 2004, people were skeptical that a legitimate art community could rise out of its once-abandoned streets. Families are now coming back to Downtown.
Downtown has transformed into something hip and fresh.
Now it’s hard to believe the district could have been anything other than one of LA’s most vibrant areas for art and shopping.
Word has gotten out and the neighborhood has developed with restaurants and stores.
Like Los Angeles, the art represents a range of tastes, but much of it takes on the energy of the city and the emotions of life Downtown.
Urban counterculture expresses itself through graffiti-esque styles while artists tap into emotions ranging from inspiring to sexual to playful.
The crowd obviously responds to the spectrum galleries offer, but it’s the other aspects of the art walk that seem to give life to the event.
The art walk acts as a catalyst, and out of it comes art that doesn’t hang on walls.
Fashion shows, spoken word, live street music and random outbreaks of freestyle lyricism are byproducts of the galleries, giving testimony to the organic quality of the community here.
The variety is something that appeals to different groups, from hipsters to sophisticates to traveling businessmen.
Much akin to LA’s personality, it all seems to come together, and the variety only makes the scene stronger and more hip.
Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk
Second Thursday of every month, noon-9 p.m.
Downtown’s Financial District and Historic Core
This self-guided tour, which started in 2004 and has flourished as much of Downtown has cleaned up, encompasses more than 40 galleries and museums spread throughout Downtown’s many sub-districts, including Bunker Hill, Little Tokyo and Gallery Row on Main and Spring streets in the Historic Core.
About 10,000 visitors regularly take the tour.
Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk is on the second Thursday of every month in Downtown Los Angeles.
The free, self-guided, public art phenomenon known as The Downtown Art Walk brings together art lovers and community friends to the ever evolving downtown Los Angeles.
With exciting and unique offerings around every corner, downtown celebrates the arts each and every month on the 2nd Thursday.
Future Downtown Art Walk dates (the 2nd Thursday of every month) are: August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10 and December 8.
Many of The Downtown Art Walk activities take shape in and around the galleries predominantly on Spring and Main streets between 2nd and 9th streets.
There is a plethora of art related events and openings, activities, and special programming that take place all over Downtown.
For the true art buyers and fans, arriving early offers a more relaxing stroll through the different galleries and art exhibits.
As the evening progresses, more visitors descend on the area to meet up with friends and savor the local experience.
The Art Walk in Downtown Los Angeles is a great way for families to enjoy L.A. culture.
Enjoy Downtown every day when you live in an amazing loft. Call 1-877-4LA-LOFT or (213) 478-0499 ask for Corey
Visitors and local downtowners can often be found patronizing the outcropping of local shopping, dining and entertainment establishments that have created the thriving, vibrant community.Downtown Los Angeles starting in 2000 began a faze called centralization, meaning bringing people back from the suburbs to the cityPrior to 2000, DTLA was considered by many to be an unsafe, destitute, and a unknown place. That has changed.With LA live, new lofts, cafes, bars etc., life in DTLA has begun to spring back to life.Once a month, the second Thursday of the month, the ART WALK consists of Djs, live music, food trucks, vendors, flea markets, art galleries etc. — EMThe Art Walk is held in the Old Bank District on Spring street, between 3rd and 11th street.Walking on Spring street you can enter every Art Gallery free of charge.All you need to do is follow the crowd and stand in line at some galleries.You can also dance at some locations for free and also listen to live bands ranging from rock and R&B for free.The only thing you will need to pay for is the Food Trucks (Majority takes Visa and Master card.To see Downtown lofts, call Corey Chambers, REALTOR® (213) 478-0499. Corey Chambers is a Realtor® Downtown loft specialist with Keller Williams Double Platinum award-winning Downtown team with volume over $15 million in 2010. DRE#01889449 At the corner of 3rd and Spring, there is a parking structure for $10 and is in the heart of all the food trucks.Some say that the Art Walk reminds of a combination of: 1)New York rush hour traffic and the Strip at night in Las Vegas.On Spring street, traffic is like a parking lot.There are police on every intersection to help with the pedestrian crossing because its so crowded.Both ends of the sidewalk on Spring street is packed as if your at a club.Music, shows and lights are all over the place.The area is alive from 5pm to 12am!Go early at 6pm to fight the traffic and get a good parking spot.Try all of the food trucks first. Try the most popular ones because those lines get really long, such as the Lobster truck and the Grilled Cheese truck.Bring lots of cash to buy pieces of Art, gifts, and other items at the flea market.There are portable restrooms by the food trucks.The Art Walk is definitively the new tourist attraction in southern California. Its a must see!A new culture and identity has been created at the Old Bank District.On the second Thursday of every month, something strange happens in Downtown LA.It starts in the morning, when owners of LA art galleries begin to hustle around making last-minute preparations — adjusting lighting, getting a lineup of drinks ready, choosing music.Come nightfall, the historic core of Downtown LA comes alive with remarkable energy.For visitors who want a taste of where the locals go, the Downtown Art Walk, which takes place every second Thursday from Noon–9 p.m.The Art Walk in Downtown is a perfect example of Los Angeles at its best.The sheer electricity of the scene explodes from bass-pumping galleries, the eclectic crowd and the music groups that set up outside various galleries in Downtown LA.One thing is for certain: art lovers think it’s one of the best shows in town.When the first Downtown Art Walk started on Sept. 9, 2004, people were skeptical that a legitimate art community could rise out of its once-abandoned streets. Families are now coming back to Downtown.Downtown has transformed into something hip and fresh.Now it’s hard to believe the district could have been anything other than one of LA’s most vibrant areas for art and shopping.Word has gotten out and the neighborhood has developed with restaurants and stores.Like Los Angeles, the art represents a range of tastes, but much of it takes on the energy of the city and the emotions of life Downtown.Urban counterculture expresses itself through graffiti-esque styles while artists tap into emotions ranging from inspiring to sexual to playful.The crowd obviously responds to the spectrum galleries offer, but it’s the other aspects of the art walk that seem to give life to the event.The art walk acts as a catalyst, and out of it comes art that doesn’t hang on walls.Fashion shows, spoken word, live street music and random outbreaks of freestyle lyricism are byproducts of the galleries, giving testimony to the organic quality of the community here.The variety is something that appeals to different groups, from hipsters to sophisticates to traveling businessmen.Much akin to LA’s personality, it all seems to come together, and the variety only makes the scene stronger and more hip.Downtown Los Angeles Art WalkSecond Thursday of every month, noon-9 p.m.Downtown’s Financial District and Historic CoreThis self-guided tour, which started in 2004 and has flourished as much of Downtown has cleaned up, encompasses more than 40 galleries and museums spread throughout Downtown’s many sub-districts, including Bunker Hill, Little Tokyo and Gallery Row on Main and Spring streets in the Historic Core.About 10,000 visitors regularly take the tour.Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk is on the second Thursday of every month in Downtown Los Angeles.The free, self-guided, public art phenomenon known as The Downtown Art Walk brings together art lovers and community friends to the ever evolving downtown Los Angeles.With exciting and unique offerings around every corner, downtown celebrates the arts each and every month on the 2nd Thursday.Future Downtown Art Walk dates (the 2nd Thursday of every month) are: August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10 and December 8.Many of The Downtown Art Walk activities take shape in and around the galleries predominantly on Spring and Main streets between 2nd and 9th streets. There is a plethora of art related events and openings, activities, and special programming that take place all over Downtown.For the true art buyers and fans, arriving early offers a more relaxing stroll through the different galleries and art exhibits.As the evening progresses, more visitors descend on the area to meet up with friends and savor the local experience.The Art Walk in Downtown Los Angeles is a great way for families to enjoy L.A. culture. Enjoy Downtown every day when you live in an amazing loft. Call (213) 478-0499 ask for Corey
This is definately one of the places we visit each time we are in LA. We have always enjoyed our time there. My wife loves the art work and I love the food. As long as I let her look at the art displays I get to enjoy the food.