ArtWalk
See works from local artists at ArtWalk
10,000 people enjoyed ArtWalk 2007
ArtWalk is fun for the whole family
Price:
Free
Address:
Little Italy
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone Numbers
(619)615-1090
4/25/09 – 4/26/09
Taking place April 25-26, Mission Federal ArtWalk is San Diego’s largest and best-known art festival featuring some of the finest painting, sculpture, glasswork, photography, music, dance and entertainment from Southern California, Arizona and Mexico-based artists. Celebrating 25 years in San Diego, the festival was founded by a network of artists and art lovers to bring together all facets of the arts in San Diego and to promote the idea of owning original artwork.
Mission Federal ArtWalk has partnered with organizations including the Little Italy Association, the City of San Diego, the San Diego International Airport, the County of San Diego, CCDC, San Diego Museum of Art, the Mingei Museum, the San Diego Children’s Museum and the San Diego Visual Arts Network to create a spectacular event that attracts more than 100,000 attendees each year and contributes more than $1,000,000 annually to the local San Diego arts economy. The open-air art festival is free to the public and takes place in downtown San Diego’s hip and historic Little Italy neighborhood.
Mission Federal ArtWalk will feature original fine art from more than 300 California, Arizona and Mexico-based artists including painting, sculpture, glasswork and photography. In honor of its 25th year, the festival will be offering a variety of new opportunities for individuals and their families to observe, interact, create and purchase art including:
Mexican Art Work ExhibitionFor the 25th anniversary, the event will highlight the group “Artes de Mexico” recognizing several artists from throughout the country of Mexico as 2009 Featured Artists. The Consulado General de Mexico/Mexican Cultural Institute, located in the Consulado building at India and Cedar Streets, celebrates artistic excellence from Mexican artists by bringing more than 25 artists from all over Mexico to ArtWalk. Some of the artists participating are: Cecilia Garcia Amaro, Hugo Heredia Barrera, Vivian Carrasco, Hector Juarez, Alenjandro Martinez-Peña, Alejandra Phelts, Julio Rodriguez, Maria Evangelina Rodriguez, Jacqueline Shaw, David Silva, Martin Tellez, Gilberto Valadez and Claudia Zamudio.
ArtReach Silent Auction: The Art of the KiteParticipating Mission Federal ArtWalk artists will create their artistic interpretation of a kite in support of ArtReach, a local nonprofit art education program. These art kites will be on display in a variety of venues including Mission Federal Credit Union Branches throughout San Diego County prior to the festival and in a designated area at the event where attendees will have the opportunity to bid on them.
KidsWalkLocated at Amici Park, KidsWalk gives children and families an opportunity to find their inner artists and come and enjoy visual and performing art in a fun and creative way. Different organizations inspire kids through hands-on interactive activities such as Shoes of Hope, Ocean Art, Face Painting and Animal Masks, Mini Kite Making, art projects made from recycled and reclaimed items, and interactive music performances.
The Business of Art Scholarship Mission Federal ArtWalk and 2009 Corporate Sponsor, The Frame Maker, have joined together to create The Business of Art Scholarship Program for Young Artists. Designed specifically for young artists emerging from the SDSU arts programs, the scholarship guides one visual art student through the experience of exhibiting and marketing their work at Mission Federal ArtWalk this year.
Music and MoreThe festival will feature more than 28 musical performing groups and live performances on 7 stages this year. For the first time, gospel groups will perform at the opening of the event on both Saturday and Sunday.
How to Get Here:Mission Federal ArtWalk is located near the well-known San Diego Gaslamp District and conveniently within walking distance from the train and trolley stations. The festival covers more than 16 city blocks – from Beech to Fir Street, with India and Kettner Blvd as the main thoroughfares.
