Music and performances as the highlight of the Art Walk L/A in August

LA Arts presents the fourth of this season’s five Art Walk LA events on Friday, August 30th from 5-8pm at various locations in downtown Lewiston. The public is invited to attend this free, family-friendly event that celebrates the arts in our community and supports local businesses.

Art Walk LA transforms downtown Lewiston into a bustling arts district on the last Friday of every month from May through September. Outdoor plazas, sidewalks, local businesses and storefronts are transformed into vibrant art galleries, creative exhibitions, reception venues and festive live performance spaces. Featuring both indoor and outdoor activities, the popular Art Walk LA summer series brings together artists, artisans, musicians, buskers, art dealers and other performers to showcase their talents in a safe, family-friendly environment.

Must-See Art Walk Activities

In addition to the extensive range of fun activities that characterize each Art Walk, visitors can enjoy live art experiences at these select locations:
LA Arts Gallery, 168 Lisbon Street: “Eclectic Thoughts,” an art exhibition featuring works by Lewiston resident Robert J. Russell. Russell will be working on a painting at the gallery.
Downtown Handmade, a craft store and gallery, 178 Lisbon Street, 2nd floor: New works by artist Kate Cargile.
Quiet City Books, downstairs at 124 Lisbon Street: “Summer Light: Monhegan,” photography by Courtney Schlachter.
Wing Alley (next to Mother India): Mr. Drew & His Animals Too.
The Vault, 84 Lisbon Street: Free wine tasting.
Dufresne Plaza, 72 Lisbon Street: Maine Taiko Drummers, Sun Journal Balloon Festival Photo Contest Exhibit, Aerial Jade and more!
Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon Street: Exhibit “I Wish My Teacher Knew.”
The Studio, 291 Lisbon Street: Works by Grayling Cunningham and local artists.
Wicked Illustrations, 140 Canal Street: Open house featuring work by resident and local artists.

Street vendors at the Art Walk include Caricatures by J. Fiori, Doris Veilleux, KT Sparks, Jason Alexander (Fog Breaker Studio), Strawberry Oddities, Yuliia Derkach, L/A Community Little Theatre, Cerberus Circus, Krista Lord, Adult and Teen Challenge, Brittany Longsdorf (live painting), Edna Sebastião, Clouds and Chains, Larissa Davis (live painting), Lynne Schmidt, Mey Hasbrook, Green Space Alchemy, Sandra Larue, and Scott Fyfe.

Artists, musicians, artisans and performers are encouraged to participate in future Art Walks by registering at www.laarts.org/artwalk. Art Walk LA is a great opportunity for artists to showcase their work, reach new audiences and be part of a thriving and supportive arts community.

Since 1973, LA Arts, the arts agency for the cities of Lewiston and Auburn, Maine, has pursued a mission to engage and inspire a vibrant community through arts and culture. The agency partners with governments, businesses, schools and local arts and cultural organizations to create opportunities for community members of all generations to experience, learn and participate in the arts. LA Arts organizes arts programs and initiatives, supports the work of local artists and arts organizations, and emphasizes the essential role of the arts in shaping an economically vital, socially integrated and forward-thinking future for its community. For more information, visit www.laarts.org.