LA Arts will be presenting the third of its five Art Walk LA events on Friday, July 26, from 5:00-8:00pm in downtown Lewiston. The public is invited to attend this free event that celebrates the arts in our community and supports local businesses.

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

Must-See Art Walk Activities
To complement the rich array of fun activities that characterize every Art Walk, enjoy live arts experiences in these select locations:

• LA Arts Gallery, 168 Lisbon Street: Opening reception of “Eclectic Thoughts,” an art exhibit featuring the work Lewiston resident Robert J. Russell.
• Maine People’s Alliance (Hartley Block), 155 Lisbon Street: Bates Dance Festival performance featuring Gesel Mason’s “Work in Progress”
• Downtown Handmade, an artisan shop and gallery, 178 Lisbon Street, 2nd floor: Works by artist Melanie Therrien.
• Quiet City Books, downstairs at 124 Lisbon Street: “Summer Light: Monhegan,” photography by Courtney Schlachter.
• The Vault, 84 Lisbon Street: Free wine tasting.
• Dufresne Plaza, 72 Lisbon Street: Tinpanic Steel Band.
• Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon Street: “I Wish My Teacher Knew” exhibit.
• Munka Studio, 221 Lisbon Street: Pop-up Ukrainian Coffee Shop and Art Fair with Solodko Bakery and Kavak Coffee.
• The Studio, 291 Lisbon Street: Works by Grayling Cunningham and local artists.
• Wicked Illustrations, 140 Canal Street: “Monhegan Retrospective,” painting and photography by Courtney Schlachter, Sheri Withers-Hollenbeck, Kate Cargile, and Melanie Therrien.

Art Market Street Vendors:
• Art Van: mobile art therapy.
• Brittany Longsdorf & Larissa Davis: Live painting.
• Edna Sebastião: “Kindumba Kyawaba” (Beautiful Hair) books and Angolan clothing and jewelry.

Art Walk LA Details
• Location: Lewiston Downtown Arts District
• Time: 5:00-8:00 pm
• FMI: www.laarts.org/artwalk
• Share your favorite Art Walk LA experiences: #finalfridayla
• Free and open to the public; kid-friendly

Call for Artists: Artists, musicians, craftspeople, 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 share their work, connect with new audiences and be a part of a thriving and supportive arts community.