ArtWalk Livermore 2009

Join us at the 8th Annual ArtWalk Livermore 2009 on October 10, 2009, 11am to 5pm in award-winning downtown Livermore. A popular event, ArtWalk draws thousands out to stroll and enjoy a day of art, music, and shopping. Over 150 artists will set up exhibits displaying their work in boutique shops, wine bars, restaurants, sidewalks and parks throughout the heart of this wine country town. You'll find artwork from contemporary to traditional, pottery to textile art, paintings, photography, handmade jewelry and more, from artists who are just beginning to award-winning professionals that display in museums and galleries across the country.

Just as ArtWalk winds down, come join our hour-long end-of-the-event celebration at the Livermore Valley Plaza in front of the Bankhead Theater, with live music and the closing of our art banner silent auction.

ArtWalk Livermore isn't another booth-upon-booth arts festival. We leave most streets open and encourage people to stroll up and down the sidewalks and into shops, wine bars and restaurants to view exhibits, creating an interesting cross between a celebration of arts and a festival, in a format that allows you to explore and experience our downtown community in an atmosphere infused with art.

Pick up a free tour map at our information booths or in participating downtown businesses prior to ArtWalk; check back here to download a copy closer to ArtWalk time.

To make the most of your day, browse our website and our art gallery to get a feel for the event and the artists you won't want to miss.

• Arts Activities on J Street, between First & Second (especially fun for kids)
• Get an up-close view of the Art Banners for the first time - and make a bid!
• Food Samplings at several exhibiting restaurants, including The Carvery at Harry's Hofbrau and El Charro Taqueria
• Explore new businesses downtown - Eddie Papa's, a fun new American Cuisine restaurant; 6TwentyOne Skateshop; Sapphire Restaurant & Lounge; and Savvy Seconds. And check out the soon-to-open new digs of First Street Alehouse (yes, they are still open in their old digs next door!)
• Visit working artist studios in the Historic Old Firehouse
• Browse several downtown gallery displays including art!space gallery and custom framing, the Wild Vine, Panama Red, and the "Soon-to-Be-a-Gallery" soft opening downstairs from It's All About Dancing
• Enjoy exceptional live music throughout the day
• View group exhibits from the Stained Glass Shop, area high schools, Las Positas Community College, the Disabled Veteran's Painting Group, and the award-winning Pathways to Picasso group
• Try some local wine tasting at several downtown wine bars including the Wild Vine, First Street Wine Company, Big White House Winery, John Evan Cellars, John Christopher Cellars and Thomas Coyne at Blacksmith Square
• Head to the Livermore Valley Plaza in front of the Bankhead at the end of the day, and celebrate the close of the event with live music and the closing of the art banner silent auction

How to Help

• Spread the word!
  Word-of-Mouth is the best form of advertising any event can get. You can download a pdf of our flyer and post it at work, send a link to this website to your e-mail list, or post the event on your blog, facebook, Myspace, Twitter, website or your internal work newsletter
  
  
• Volunteer!
  ArtWalk, and the Bothwell Arts Center, depend heavily on volunteers. If you’re interested in helping, please e-mail Kimberly Moore.
  
  We can utilize a variety of skills and availability.
  
  
• Donations to ArtWalk can be made at any time, made payable to LVPAC at 2400 First Street, Livermore, CA 94550. Donations are tax-deductible.
  
  
• Become a sponsor!

• Come back soon for an ArtWalk map!

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