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IS GOING VIRTUAL!

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THE

FROGTOWN

ARTWALK

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JOIN US ONLINE

OCTOBER 16-18, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the biennial Frogtown Artwalk has gone virtual with "The Art of Frogtown." Join us for a 3-day online event featuring exhibits, workshops, music, artist talks, kid's activities and more!

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Preview the Virtual Artwalk..

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Become an Artist Member

Are you an artist interested in joining our community or participating in the virtual artwalk? Learn more about member benefits to become an EVAC Artist Member and start your Artist Profile.

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Artist Profiles

Discover the work of local artist's inside Frogtown, Los Angeles and beyond! Learn more about each artist by checking out their artist profile. This is a new feature being updated, so stay tuned for more.

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Sponsor the Artwalk

Is your organization interested in sponsoring the virtual artwalk? Learn more about sponsorships make the artwalk a reality and support educational activities throughout the year.

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TUNE IN

FOR ART AND MORE

The Frogtown Artwalk is our main fundraiser that allows us to provide low-cost or free art programs for the youth and community of Elysian Valley. Please join us online to view local art or tune in to watch our scheduled live-stream.

To contribute, you can show your art, sponsor the artwalk, or donate.

UPCOMING ARTWALK EVENTS
  • Frogtown Holiday Hop
    Frogtown Holiday Hop
    Sat, Dec 07
    Los Angeles
    Dec 07, 2024, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Los Angeles, 2479 Fletcher Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90039, USA
    Hop, bop and shop til you drop at the Frogtown Holiday Hop - a car-free, holiday-themed shopping, crafting and dining experience along the LA River.
  • Dia De Los Muertos Community Altar
    Dia De Los Muertos Community Altar
    Fri, Nov 01
    Los Angeles
    Nov 01, 2024, 11:00 AM
    Los Angeles, 2915 Knox Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039, USA
    Join the Elysian Valley Arts Collective in collaboration with Forager Crafts for a special Community Altar to celebrate Día de los Muertos in Elysian Valley/Frogtown on Nov. 1st & 2nd.
  • Frogtown First Fridays - All About Animals - Halloween Style! October 4th 4-9pm
    Frogtown First Fridays - All About Animals - Halloween Style! October 4th 4-9pm
    Fri, Oct 04
    Los Angeles
    Oct 04, 2024, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Los Angeles, 2902 Knox Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039, USA
    Join us for a car-free, fun, engaging evening in the Frogtown neighborhood. We're celebrating animals this month; both domesticated and our wildlife here on the LA River. This is a family-friendly event featuring over a dozen venues presenting art, food, music and a Halloween theme!
  • Frogtown First Fridays - All About the Animals - POSTPONED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT!
    Frogtown First Fridays - All About the Animals - POSTPONED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT!
    Fri, Sep 06
    Los Angeles
    Sep 06, 2024, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Los Angeles, 2902 Knox Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039, USA
    THIS EVENT WILLBE RESCHEDULED ON OCTOBER 4TH - Join us for a car-free, fun, engaging evening in the Frogtown neighborhood. Family-friendly event featuring over a dozen venues presenting art exhibits, free or low-cost art activities, giveaways, DJ's and live music FREE ENTRY!
  • Clay Exploration - Free Ceramics Classes for Youth Ages 10 -13
    Clay Exploration - Free Ceramics Classes for Youth Ages 10 -13
    Thu, Aug 08
    Sooki Studio
    Aug 08, 2024, 4:00 PM PDT – Sep 26, 2024, 5:30 PM PDT
    Sooki Studio, 2971 Allesandro St, Los Angeles, CA 90039, USA
    Introduction to Ceramics with artist and educator, Alyson Iwamoto. In this class, students will learn foundational techniques to handbuilding ceramics in an explorative, playful and creative learning environment.
  • Speaking in Clay: Introduction to Ceramics For Youth Ages 13-17
    Speaking in Clay: Introduction to Ceramics For Youth Ages 13-17
    Tue, Aug 06
    Sooki Studio
    Aug 06, 2024, 3:00 PM PDT – Sep 24, 2024, 4:30 PM PDT
    Sooki Studio, 2971 Allesandro St, Los Angeles, CA 90039, USA
    Join for an Introduction to Ceramics with artist and educator, Ako Castuera. In this class, students will learn foundational techniques to handbuilding ceramics in an explorative, playful and creative learning environment.
  • Totally Tubular 80's First Friday!
    Totally Tubular 80's First Friday!
    Fri, Aug 02
    Los Angeles
    Aug 02, 2024, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM PDT
    Los Angeles, 2902 Knox Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039, USA
    Join us for a car-free, fun, engaging evening in the Frogtown neighborhood as we go back to the 80's for a night. This is a family-friendly event featuring over 15 venues presenting art exhibits, free or low-cost art activities, giveaways, DJ's and live music
  • LA River Beach Party - Annual Fundraiser
    LA River Beach Party - Annual Fundraiser
    Sun, Jul 14
    Los Angeles
    Jul 14, 2024, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Los Angeles, 2929 Knox Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039, USA
    Join us for a fun, frolicking afternoon beach party by the LA River to raise funds for the 2024 Frogtown Artwalk and our ongoing youth art programs.
  • Frogtown First Fridays - Celebrate the July 4th Weekend and The Frogtown Community
    Frogtown First Fridays - Celebrate the July 4th Weekend and The Frogtown Community
    Fri, Jul 05
    Los Angeles
    Jul 05, 2024, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Los Angeles, 2902 Knox Ave Los Angeles CA 90039
    An evening of art, music, food and summer fun along the LA River in Frogtown. We'll be celebrating the July 4th holiday in over 15 venues presenting art exhibits, live music, DJ's, good food, pop ups, shopping experiences, free and low-cost arts & crafts activities for all.
  • Poetry Open Mic With A.K. Toney
    Poetry Open Mic With A.K. Toney
    Sun, Jun 09
    The Blake Lofts - EVAC Headquarters
    Jun 09, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    The Blake Lofts - EVAC Headquarters , 1901 Blake Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039, USA
    An early evening poetry open mic curated and hosted by poet and educator A.K. Toney. Enjoy poetry from our "Poetry Book Rhythms" class series students, featured poets and musicians at the Blake Lofts in Frogtown.
  • Art Along the River Free Film Screening
    Art Along the River Free Film Screening
    Fri, Jun 07
    The River LA
    Jun 07, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM PDT
    The River LA, 2929 Knox Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039, USA
    Join us for a screening of our original film "Art Along the River," where we talk to some of the artists and residents of Frogtown to find out "what is it about this place?"
  • Frogtown First Fridays - June 7th Pride Night
    Frogtown First Fridays - June 7th Pride Night
    Fri, Jun 07
    The Blake Lofts - EVAC Headquarters
    Jun 07, 2024, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM PDT
    The Blake Lofts - EVAC Headquarters , 1901 Blake Ave Los Angeles CA 90039
    Join us for an evening of art, music, food and fun along the LA River in Frogtown. We'll be celebrating our LGBTQ+ community in over 15 venues presenting art exhibits, live music, DJ's, good food, pop ups, shopping experiences, community booths, free and low-cost arts & crafts activities for all.
  • Poetry Book Rhythms: A Start to Finish Writing Art Performance Class Series
    Poetry Book Rhythms: A Start to Finish Writing Art Performance Class Series
    Sun, Apr 07
    Los Angeles
    Apr 07, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT
    Los Angeles, 1901 Blake Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039, USA
    Join poet, spoken word performer and educator A.K. Toney for a journey into learning poetry, creating your own poetry art book, making rhythms to accompany your poetry and performing at a spoken word show in the heart of Frogtown.
  • THIS EVENT IS FULL  - Girl Dinner - An Evening of Art, Music & Connection
    THIS EVENT IS FULL  - Girl Dinner - An Evening of Art, Music & Connection
    Sat, Mar 09
    Los Angeles
    Mar 09, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM PST
    Los Angeles, 1901 Blake Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039, USA
    Join EVAC and The Left Bank for an evening of art, music and connection celebrating International Women's Day and Women's History Month.
  • Learn the Art of Mosaic with Artist-in-Residence Katrina Alexy
    Learn the Art of Mosaic with Artist-in-Residence Katrina Alexy
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Dec 19
    Community Room - Blake Lofts
    Dec 19, 2023, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Community Room - Blake Lofts, 1901 Blake Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039, USA
    Are you a senior (55+) who would like to learn the Art of Mosaic and partake in a relaxing and creative weekly community workshop every Tuesday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm?
  • Holiday Open House at The Blake Lofts
    Holiday Open House at The Blake Lofts
    Sat, Dec 09
    Los Angeles
    Dec 09, 2023, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST
    Los Angeles, 1901 Blake Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039, USA
    Join us at our headquarters in Frogtown for a free holiday celebration featuring an art and craft sale by some of our artist members and local craftspersons, refreshments, live music, photo booth and more!
  • Start to Finish: a Creative Journey for Young Artists
    Start to Finish: a Creative Journey for Young Artists
    Thu, Nov 09
    Los Angeles
    Nov 09, 2023, 4:00 PM – Jan 18, 2024, 4:00 PM
    Los Angeles, 1901 Blake Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039, USA
    This class series is at capacity - no more sign ups will be accepted.
  • Elysian Valley Recreation Center Mural Workshop
    Elysian Valley Recreation Center Mural Workshop
    Sat, Nov 04
    Los Angeles
    Nov 04, 2023, 3:00 PM PDT – Nov 05, 2023, 6:00 PM PST
    Los Angeles, 1811 Ripple St, Los Angeles, CA 90039, USA
    Join us for a free community workshop to inform our muralist finalists about our community and what we would like for our mural on the recreation center building. Come meet the muralists, share stories and history of Elysian Valley/Frogtown.
FEATURED PROGRAM

OUR MISSION

The Elysian Valley Arts Collective (E.V.A.C.), a Frogtown based arts 501(c)3 non-profit, is dedicated to preserving and promoting an inclusive community along the Los Angeles River consisting of artisans, businesses, community organizations and local residents, in order to cultivate a sense of place, a vibrant local economy and arts education for youth.

Filmmaking (Ages 7-18)

Sounds of my Elysian Valley

Students from the EV neighborhood are paired up with film-makers, photographers and radio hosts to create photos and videos documenting their neighborhood and school.

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Our Goal: Catalyzing Community Through the Arts

Formed in 2008, the EVAC brings arts programming to Elysian Valley

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