The Art Walk will feature artists showcasing their work, live music performances, interactive art workshops for children and a VIP wine garden
Montana Avenue will transform into a pedestrian-friendly arts destination on Saturday, September 27, as the Montana Avenue Art Walk returns for its annual celebration of visual art, music, and community. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., spanning ten blocks between 7th and 17th Streets.
The Art Walk will feature more than 150 visual artists showcasing their work along the avenue’s sidewalks, alongside live music performances, interactive art workshops for children, and a VIP wine garden experience hosted by Bottled Poetry.
The Montana Avenue Merchants Association, which organizes the event, says the festival has grown into a major cultural draw for the region. “In recent years, we’ve watched Art Walk grow into a notable regional event—on par with long-standing shows like the Beverly Hills Art Show,” said Jenny Rice, the event producer. “Artists are coming from across the region, and thousands of residents and art enthusiasts are filling the street. It’s a powerful testament to how much this community supports Open Streets festivals and how deeply Santa Monica values the arts.”
Among the highlights is the Bottled Poetry Wine Garden, a $20 ticketed area featuring curated wine tastings, a pop-up art display, and a live DJ set by DJ MOZO. Live music, presented by Pence Hathorn Silver – Luxury Property Group, will be performed throughout the day along the avenue, including jazz, Latin, and cover bands at multiple locations.
For families, Paint+Lab will offer a variety of free, all-ages workshops, including acrylic painting lessons, abstract painting stations, and speed portrait drawing. A guided step-by-step painting class featuring a lifeguard tower will also be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Art Walk is supported in part by the City of Santa Monica’s Cultural Affairs Department through its Art of Recovery initiative. Additional sponsors include the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, Santa Monica Travel & Tourism, Tide Cleaners, and the city’s Office of Sustainability and the Environment.
