More than 200 artists, dozens of venues, top local performers, poets and filmmakers will participate in ArtWalk Ventura, the area’s largest arts festival, Sept. 27-28.
This free, family-friendly event will feature the work of regional artists and musicians in local galleries, businesses and restaurants Downtown and on Ventura’s west side, a large fine arts fair on the grounds of Mission Park, and artists in pop-up spots along Main Street. The route starts on upper Main Street Downtown and goes up Ventura Avenue, encompassing the new Vita Arts complex at Garden & Main, Working Artists Ventura and the Bell Arts Factory. Maps and signage will guide visitors.
Two stages, one at the Albinger Archeological Museum across from Mission Park, and another at California and Main streets, will feature popular bands, theater and dance. A cinema festival and poetry readings will be held in the Knights of Columbus Hall.
Street painting, a children’s area, aerialists, Aztec dancers, performers from Santa Barbara’s Solstice Parade, live painting and pottery demonstrations will also be featured.
The hours are 10 am – 5 pm Saturday, Sept. 27 and 11 am – 4 pm Sunday, Sept. 28. The music will go until 7 pm in the Albinger on Saturday. A large public street painting project in front of the San Buenaventura Mission kicks off the weekend at 10 am Friday, Sept. 26.
CineFest, presented by the Jack Oakie and Victoria Horne Oakie Charitable Foundation, takes place on Sept. 27-28 from 1-6 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 36 Figueroa St., Ventura. The cinema festival will feature films from top filmmakers with prizes and awards. Poetry will precede the two days of films.
This huge event unites Ventura’s neighborhoods, businesses and arts community in a two-day celebration of the creative spirit. The event is run by an enthusiastic all-volunteer team. www.artwalkventura.org.
