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Seeing is believing – Downtown LA Art Walk

Downtown L.A hasn’t always been a sprawling vibrant haven for fashion and art minded people to congregate. Just a few years ago Downtown L.A was seen as a place not to be caught after the streetlights came on. But now it’s quite a different story. LA has seen a boom in its downtown community thanks to the new art walk. Bringing an entirely new group of people, replacing loiters and vagrants on the sidewalks.

On the 2nd Thursday of every month the old eclectic buildings surrounding this aged metropolitan area host “LA Art walk” where local art students and up coming artists display their latest creations whether it be on canvas, metal, architecture, or in the vitual world of digital arts. The city almost has an alter ego during this time as it switches from the hustle and bustle of city life into a more laid back creative arena.

Real estate and businesses surrounding the area have opened up their doors to the artists. Allowing people from all walks of life to come in and appreciate the art while sipping on your choice of adult beverages. Downtown is a fusion of culture, art, and fashion which is unlike any other place in town.

I was able to check out what all the fuss was about and see some of the featured artists’ approach to this new craze. Rowan Loft building opened its doors to the art walk providing a mix of modern contemporary art and a mash-up of industrial street art. Blends, a local shoe store, in collaboration with Oakley sunglasses invited event participants to express their take on how sunglasses should look in the near future. Upper Playground a clothing store located off 5th and Spring St. saw some traffic in their store as people came to check out their urban graffiti street art display. Not to be name dropping but the likes of gallery owners and supporters of the arts: Julie Rico, Phyllis Stein, Todd Browning and Deborah Martin opened up their Art Galleries to host some great works of art.

Be sure to check out this free event open to the public as each LA Art Walk is different from the last, hosting a variety of artists, musicians, photographers and fashion. Besides all the wine and beer you can drink, “Please tip your bartender” as one kind security guard put it, is never a bad incentive. Check out Downtown L.A art walk website for further information.