The Brewery Art Walk, then and now (2015-2025)
THEN, in 2015
The Brewery Art Walk takes place twice a year, in the Spring and Fall (beginning of October)
https://breweryartwalk.com/visit
The Brewery is located at 1920 North Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90031, we are off the I-5 Freeway at Main Street. admissions free
The Brewery was named after former Pabst Blue Ribbon Brewery. It has started to welcome artist studios in 1982. The Brewery Art Walk is a unique charming old place where over 100 participating resident Artists open their studio to the public. It’s certainly a do not miss if you like contemporary art.
An Art Walk/art Show/Open Studios in Los Angeles is always an interesting time to discover new artists, astonishing art and make friends, all together.
At the Brewery Art Enthusiasts come with their children, grab a beer and go from one studio to another sneaking around to find the next Ed Ruscha. The artists clean their studio to show their work for sale, hide the unfinished one and get ready to talk. It’s a unique occasion for them to hear from an unknown about their work. They can understand how much ready they are to explain clearly what they do.
For the visitor, it’s a unique opportunity to chat with the artists about their work process and eventually buy one piece. It’s the best way to test your eye because the best and the worst is on display right in front of you and you need to sort it. It is the right place and the right moment to exercise ask yourself why you like or dislike the piece in front of you. It’s an excellent exercise for the art collector your going to be.
Now, in 2025
Ten years after the writing of this post above the Brewery still continues to be a place for artists’ studios. More organized, more sanitized and… more expensive too 3,500 sqft for $5,250/month… but still existing. https://www.breweryartistlofts.com/
The Brewery Artwalk Association, (BAA) is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 O¤rganization: Their mission is to produce, organize and facilitate the recurring biannual event known as the Brewery Artwalk. The Brewery Artwalk is a free, educational, public arts event, designed to create an alternative venue for art exposure. It also allows artists at the Brewery the opportunity to open their studios and connect with the general public, the art industry, other working artists and the community. Families, children, students and individuals are encouraged to view the artists’ work, meet with the artists in person and engage in dialogue about the art. The event is a unique community service open and free to all.“
The art walk is definitely way more organized. It has now an App to guide you, food trucks and so on.
Take a look at their website on the artist’s page, you’ll find some gems like below
