WE definitely created a fun, exciting, and INSPIRING day full of heART, passion, and celebrating the community! I’ve never seen so many people on the sidewalks of EP!
An immense THANK YOU and CONGRATULATIONS to each and every one of you. The art walk would not have been possible without YOU. No matter how big or small your “part” was, it was a gracious contribution to the whole community.
Stay tuned for photos to come!
Download a printable map here (2.2MB PDF)
Lace up those tennis shoes!
On a sidewalk stretch of about 1.8 miles, the Echo Park PDA (Public Displays of Art) Art Walk is a great way to EXERCISE so you don’t have to feel bad about opting out of the gym or Saturday’s run to hit the pavement and check out creative local arts and activities all while celebrating with the community!
Sponsors:
The Eastsider LA (http://www.theeastsiderla.com/) for Promoting and getting the word out in the hood
Echo Park Patch (http://echopark.patch.com/) for Donating & Sponsoring the Sidewalk Chalk Art Supplies
Big Sunday (http://www.bigsunday.org/) for Promoting, Participating, and Sponsoring Volunteers
Yelp (http://www.yelp.com/events/los-angeles-echo-park-art-walk-3) for Promoting the PDA art walk on yelp’s event page
Feeding Birds(http://www.feedingbirdsboutique.com/Feeding_Birds/Home.html) for Promoting & Printing Fliers & Maps
Art Needs Freedom (http://artneedsfreedom.com) creator and organizer of the Echo Park PDA Art Walk
Special Thanks:
Charissa Santos (http://www.facebook.com/charisnix?sk=info) for designing the event map for May 14th
Dale Dreiling (http://daledreiling.blogspot.com/) for designing the original art walk flier, now Echo Park PDA’s logo
Cameron Jordan (http://www.cameronjordan.net/) for Promoting and Organizing support
Kacy Franzen (http://www.veganimperfect.com/) for being Big Sunday Volunteer Capitan #2!
All of the Artists/Musicians/Performers and 40 Participating Venues, Residents, and Businesses for creating something special for the day
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A BIG THANK YOU to the whole community of Echo Park for believing in the power of community, the celebration of the arts, and making this event happen!
Traveling by Bus? The #2 bus goes all the way through (east and west) Sunset every 20-30 mins. Take the #2 to Echo Park. Fare is $1.25.
The DASH goes from Echo Park/Sunset all the way up Echo Park Ave. Fare is $0.25.
Parking: There is only street parking for this event (residential and metered) Please DO NOT block driveways of resident’s homes and businesses. There is also metered parking below Sunset behind the businesses (Echo Park Ave to Lemoyne St).
Please be respectful of other people’s property.
1- Public Displays of Art Chalk: Featured Chalk Artists, Cody Lusby, Matthew Hodges, Josh Grelock, Roger Baird, Ramon Vargas, Miguel Toxtle, and Kilby Rodell throughout the sidewalks of Echo Park (Sponsored by Echo Park Patch)
2- The Living Garage: Live art installation & happenings in an interactive garage
1589 Curran St & Echo Park Ave
3- Maja Fine Art Exhibit: An original collection of magical realism oil paintings, drawings, watercolors, giclees, and postcards of Los Angeles landscapes
3- Maja Fine Art Exhibit: An original collection of magical realism oil paintings, drawings, watercolors, giclees, and postcards of Los Angeles landscapes
2174 Echo Park Ave
4- FIX Coffee: Photography by local teen Zane Guterierrez (Winner of the National, Award, the Gold Key, and Silver Key from Alliance for Young Artists and Writers); Paintings by Erik Houg; Acoustic Jazz by the Max Wrightson Trio; ”Pop-up” food vendor, Anca’s Romanian, serving Plachintas (stuffed romanian flat bread with dips!); and Slake Magazine selling their most recent Issue, as well as prints and t-shirts
2100 Echo Park Ave
5- Beiriger Photography: The Photo works of landscapes, architecture, and Echo Park by Mike Beiriger
1508 Baxter St
6- Elysian Heights Elementary: Chain link fence gallery of kids art works
Baxter St & Echo Park Ave
Baxter St & Echo Park Ave
7- Echo Market: Sidewalk Chalk Art Site by Kilby Rodell and friends
1940 Echo Park Ave
8- Hotel de Ville Lifestyle: Unique Furniture & Custom Designed Framing Studio
Corner of Duane St & Echo Park
Corner of Duane St & Echo Park
1932 Echo Park Ave
9- Echo Country Outpost: Collective work by The Rainbow Project displaying an array of rainbow images uploaded from around the world along with donations to create hope and provide relief to Japanese Earthquake victims. Plus Live Music TBA
1930 Echo Park Ave
10- Mi Alma “Echo Gardens”: The studio’s Grand Opening with Live Painting in the garden, Hand crafted lighting made of silk and other organic materials, oil paintings and much more! Art works by: Crystal Hardisson, Eros, Charles Marder, & Gorden Schroder
1901 Echo Park Ave
11- Echo X Park Artist Studio: Ceramics & Sculpture workshop of Peter Shire
1850 Echo Park Ave
1850 Echo Park Ave
12- Bianca Pulitzer Ceramics Studio: Functional Tableware Ceramic Art work on Display as well as Film Screenings and Live Wheel Throwing Demonstrations
1848 Echo Park Ave
1848 Echo Park Ave
13- Yogala: OM on by Echo Park’s brand new yoga studio and add what you are grateful for on the “Gratitude Tree”; Feather Hair Extensions by Cameron Jordan and Jessica Zoob 3-5pm.
1840 Echo Park Ave
1840 Echo Park Ave
14- Echo Park Youth Empowerment: Long time resident and believer in the arts, Luiza Padilla-Mavropoulos, will host a Children’s Toy Painting Work Shop in the driveway of her home
1856 Preston Ave (Enter on Armitage St)
15- Evil Monito: Sidewalk Chalk Art site by Kilby Rodell and friends and great Evil Monito gear
1830 Echo Park Ave
16- Handcrafted Jewelry & Art Works: by local resident, Jay Torres, Yadira Monterrosa, Abel Charrow, Hayley Taylor, and a “pop up” stand, YO Heart Coffee LA, doing a demo of their iced coffee drink- Cafe de Olla- a traditional Latin American recipe.
1827 Echo Park Ave
17- Chahin Travel: Take an Adventure into the Photography from the travels of Jonathan Enriquez while enjoying tasty Travel Themed Cookies (while supplies last) and the Calbi Food truck!
1825 Echo Park Ave
1825 Echo Park Ave
Art Needs Freedom’s Launch Party: Creator of the Echo Park PDA art walk will be giving away FREE handcrafted accessories to the first 20 people who comment on Art Needs Freedom’s facebook page and stop by the launch party at Feeding Birds 3-4pm!
18- Feeding Birds Boutique: In collaboration with The Eastsider LA, will be hosting BYOS (bring your own shirt) Screen Printing of Feeding Birds “Echo Park” logo or “The Eastsider LA” logo print ($5.00/shirt printed, light colored shirts work best) Showcasing photography from local photographer Nate Nickels as well as displaying a collection of vintage art while jamming to the Live tunes performed by Mo Bel at 12:30pm, Hayley Taylor at 1:20pm, SoundMasons at 2pm, Tinylittle at 3:30, and LA Font at 4:45pm; Costumer, Amy Elise Roberts hosting a kids craft station 2:30-6pm. Free snacks & drinks, 15% off all vintage art inside the store. Sidewalk Chalk Art Site.
1825 “A” Echo Park Ave
19- Delilah Bakery: Delectable Sweets & Cafe
1665 Echo Park Ave
1665 Echo Park Ave
20- Chango Coffee & Cafe & Big Sunday Volunteer Hub: Art Show Opening of the works of Mark Quiles and Live Music by Stars into the Night; Meeting place of the Big Sunday Volunteers! Sidewalk Chalk Art Site by Kilby & Friends.
1559 Echo Park Ave
21- Flounce Vintage Boutique: Great Vintage Finds for 10% off!
1555 Echo Park Ave
22- Cookbook: Letter Cut Out Art work by Jason Bacasa
1549 Echo Park Ave
1549 Echo Park Ave
23- Mishka Clothing: Photography by Nick Walker, credited shooting clothing line campaigns, album packaging, magazine editorials, fine art, music videos and short films. His client list boasts the likes of Interscope Records, Elle Magazine & Elkin, a women’s fashion line. Enjoy 30% discounts on apparel (including: hats, denim, pants, shorts, t-shirts, flannel shirts, button downs, crewneck sweaters, zip-up hoodies, jackets, windbreakers, cardigans, polo t-shirts, fitted New Era caps, snapback hats, beanies, belts, backpacks, messenger bags and wallets) Also, hosting a pop up shop for Ladiess, a vintage & reworked women’s clothing company.
1547 Echo Park Ave
24- Tavin Boutique: On site machine knitting with colorful organic yarns by Kerry Regan and Spinning wheel with alpaca wool by Anne Schwartz, Live piano music by Nathan Stein. Enjoy 10% off Tavin goods!
1543 Echo Park Ave
1543 Echo Park Ave
25- Lucas Salon: Art Exhibition of Joe Hoyt
1541 Echo Park Ave
Echo Park Patch: News and goodies from the hood @ Blue Collar Working Dog Shop
26- Blue Collar Working Dog Shop: Adoption event in collaboration with Westside German Shepherd Rescue! Come play, be inspired, and connect with community and possibly go home with a new best friend. Also, displaying Pet Portraits by photographer Danya Morrison.
1533 Echo Park Ave
27- Kien Giang Bakery: Specializing in creative Wedding & Birthday Cakes! The Bakery will be showcasing an array of live art works, as well as a Sidewalk Chalk Art Site by Kilby Rodell and friends. Enjoy free samples of delectable baked goods!
1471 Echo Park Ave
28- Logan Elementary & Big Sunday: Echo Park PDA Sponsor; Creating and Painting a Mural by Itaru De La Vega (with some help from Big Sunday volunteers) for Logan Elementary School as part of Big Sunday’s school beautification project. A DJ will be playing some dancing tunes and quench your thirst at the Lemon-Aid Stand, all donations going to aid a charity in need.
1711 W. Montana St (b/t Lemoyne & Logan St)
1711 W. Montana St (b/t Lemoyne & Logan St)
29- Sancho Gallery: In collaboration with The Echo Park Community Art Project (EPCAP) experience art exhibitions by a diversity of Echo Park artists and free workshops by Echo Park Film Center (Animation workshops) at 2-5pm and Negative Space Curation (Interactive Exhibition Tours) at 1-4pm; 100% of proceeds from work sold in the exhibition will fund EPCAP’s Art Survival Kits: Hand-printed tote bags filled with art supplies and educational materials, given away (while supplies last) to anyone who comes to the exhibition who would benefit from their contents. Come get your kit, or go home with an artwork and support a good cause!
1549 W Sunset Blvd
30- El Clasico Tattoo and Art Studio: Tattoo inspired Watercolor & Acrylic Paintings by artists Salvador Preciado, Adam Padilla, Michael “Pogo” Kortez, Jacob Ramirez, Bernie Herrera, and Andres Saucedo.
1610 W Sunset Blvd
1610 W Sunset Blvd
31- Sage Restaurant: KindKreme Ice Cream & Vegan Delectable Eats; Showcasing Art Works and Feather Hair Extensions by Cameron Jordan Artistry and Jessica Zoob
12-2pm
1700 W Sunset Blvd
Yelp: Decorate a Yelp tote bag and receive promotional give aways.
W Sunset Blvd
W Sunset Blvd
32- 826LA (and The Echo Park Time Travel Mart): Get all of your Time Traveling supplies here! Revealing its newest display in the Pastport Art Space at 12pm and at 4pm enjoy a reading by David Barnes from the band Of Montreal who will be reading from his new book, What’s Weird? Enjoy 10% off discount on merchandise!
1714 W Sunset Blvd
1714 W Sunset Blvd
33- Echo Park Independent Co-op (E.P.I.C): Sculpture Art Works Exhibit by Michelle Durand and Mixed Media artist Chris O’hurleyand; 15% off regular priced Fashion by Local Designers
1712 W Sunset Blvd
34- Stories Books & Cafe: Exhibition opening with photos works of Noah Jashinski taken throughout Los Angeles with real film. Real people. Real images.
1716 W Sunset Blvd
1716 W Sunset Blvd
35- Backside Clothing: Cool urban threads and TBA art exhibit
1814 W Sunset Blvd
36- Origami Vinyl: Photography by Patrick O’Dell, known for his photos and video for musicians like Panda Bear, Morrissey, Wavves, Cat Power, and Jenny Lewis, as well as his various photo work for magazines like Vice, Thrasher, Nylon, Tokion, and V Magazine. Special live performance at 7pm by Evil Maria to carry on into the night. Sidewalk Chalk Art Site.
1816 W Sunset Blvd
1816 W Sunset Blvd
37- Xoia Vietnamese Restaurant: Displaying Fine Art Works. Enjoy 10% discount on food at Xoia Vietnamese Eats.
1801 W Sunset Blvd
1801 W Sunset Blvd
38- Anejo Duddery Vintage Duds: Featuring Live Music by Dirty Bandits (Genre: Indie Rock,Pop, Alternative) True Set (Genre: Alternative Rock) Minions (Genre: Folk, Pop) Cool Moms (All girl Band, Riot Olympia Style). Enjoy 10% off all purchases over $10.00.
1832 W Sunset Blvd
39- REWIND The Recycled Electronics Store: Refreshments, Live Music, Door Prizes, and discounted merchandise all with a neighborhood vibe! Exhibiting Original Paintings by Gerry Bonilla; CamNok Fashion showcasing unique LP handbags and cassette wallets made with recycled materials; 4-5pm Foxes Cosmetics will be showcasing a wonderful assortment of Glam Rock Glitter! Live Music 1-2pm Timo Standing Buffalo Cano Musician; 4-5pm Julian De La Celle performs Rock ‘n Roll & Blues tunes!
1041 N. Alvarado St
40- The Fretted Frog Acoustic Guitar Store: Featuring Acoustic sets with Local bands and Songwriters
1200 N. Alvarado St
Hello Artists, Friends, Neighbors, and Venues!!!
We are creating another PDA ART WALK the 2nd Saturday in MAY for another community day adventure! It will be a one day event from 12-6pm!
More updates to come!
Please join our facebook: http://www.facebook.com/EchoParkPDA
If you or know someone who would like to be a participating venue please submit at:
Peace, grace, and ADVENTURE,
Heather
Stay tuned for another one in 2011!
- Featuring: Sidewalk chalk art designs by Kilby and friends to guide you along the sidewalk adventure. Also, there will be store coupons and candy hidden inside Easter eggs at participating stores to hunt for!
- FIX: Featuring 20(+) Artists from around the globe presented by Phone Booth Gallery. In conjunction with the PDA art walk, this new opening will carry into the night with the ComfortTruck food truck (7-10pm)
- ECHO PARK CYCLES
- ECHO COUNTRY OUTPOST: Hosting three bands/musicians beginning at 1pm–Paul McMahon, The Black Apples and Verb The Adjective Noun, along with a group photo show from the Echo Country Family Album. Refreshments and hopefully the Don Chow Taco Truck back again.
- BIANCA PULITZER@ FRIENDLY WORKSHOP: Ceramic art on display
- PETER SHIRE GALLERY: Ceramics, sculpture, and various art on display
- EVIL MONITO
- FEEDING BIRDS: Live Music by Miles Moore (1-3pm), Sons of August (4pm), & Smokey Miles (5pm). Sidewalk print sale (1-5pm) with Feeding Birds & Dan Schmidt from Evil Monito. Workshop: Bring a light colored t-shirt for $1.00 printing/ stenciling a Feedings Birds Design.
- CHAHIN TRAVEL: Collage art by Amy Elise Roberts and showcasing Echo Park photography by Nate Nickels. Also enjoy delicious fusion food by the Calbi truck.
- DELILAH’S Bakery: Delectable Sweets & Cafe
- MAGIC GAS STATION
- CHANGO: Showcased art by Dale Dreiling and a preview April’s showcased art by Kilby. Live performance by Natalie Lander at 3pm.
- FLOUNCE: Featured handcrafted goods
- MISHKA
- SILVERWOOD PROPERTIES: Live drawings by Cartoonist Mike Jasorka
- TAVIN
- BLUE COLLAR: Pit Bull Rescue Adoption
- EL CLASICO TATTOO & ART: Featured Art & Paintings, cookies & candy and continuing till 10pm.
- MISS SCARLET IN THE PARLOR: Featured Art