Mission Fed ArtWalk – the largest and longest running fine art festival in Southern California – is back for its 39th year, celebrating both visual and performing arts in San Diego.
When: Saturday, April 29th from 11am-6pm | Sunday April 30th from 10am-5pm
Where: Little Italy along India Street
This multi-day event brings the community together with local artists, in a fun-interactive festival that includes live music, community art projects, and more. Attendees can view and purchase art in a variety of mediums by over 200 local artists.
Families will love KidsWalk at the Mission Fed ArtWalk!
KidsWalk is a hands-on art experience at the festival, featuring community mural projects, make & take art activities & more! This allows families to explore culture and creativity through art together!
Family Friendly Highlights
Make & Takes
KidsWalk is a hands-on art experience at the festival. Bring the family and participate in fun and creative art experiences provided by arts education groups throughout San Diego County, who believe that all children need art.
Saturday
Artist and Craftsman Supply will lead an activity where guests use transparent inks and plastic discs to make suncatchers.
Location: Corner of India and Date (near Caffe Italia)
Sunday
Blick Art Materials will be sponsoring a printmaking activity where attendees will participate in cyanotype printing by compiling found objects and transparencies onto sun-sensitive paper. Participants will also be able to try out gelli plate image transferring from maganize cutouts to create their own collage.
Location: Corner of India and Date (near Caffe Italia)
Community Projects
Attendees will add color to a mural depicting scenes of Italy using paint markers. The activity is part of Mission Fed’s activation in the Piazza Della Famiglia (India & Date St.). All ages are invited to participate in this fun event.
This year, Mission Fed ArtWalk presents a color-filled community art project led by local artist, Sarah Stieber. Attendees can help create a giant collaborative canvas utilizing the unique technique of “tape painting” inspired by Stieber’s vibrant tape paintings series. Art enthusiasts of all ages are invited to participate in this fun interactive project (in booth space #838) on India Street, just north of Fir Street. After joining in this activation, guests are invited to stop by Mee Shim Art Gallery in Little Italy to see Stieber’s Pop-up Art Gallery.
Take the Trolley for Free!
MTS is providing art-lovers free Trolley passes during the Mission Fed ArtWalk weekend, available to the first 3,000 that download a free pass. Sign up here!
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