Sizzling Summer Sidewalk Soiree

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Our family-friendly Spring Art Festival will take place on Saturday. Harrison Street will be transformed with vendor art fair, children’s carnival, music stage, food, beer garden, makers booths and more! Artist and Vendor applications for the 2026 fair will open in January. Stay tuned for more details.

The East End Celebration

Join Fat Cat Art Gallery, Dye Hard Yarns, Whatever Comes to Mind Gallery in the new celebration of art in the east end of the district during the Sizzling Summer Sidewalk Soiree.

A woman on a small ladder drawing a colorful mural with black and white doodles on a wall, with some green and orange highlights.

Live Art Demonstrations

Two children engaged in a painting activity at a table covered with craft supplies including paint bottles, brushes, and paper. One child's hand is visible holding a paintbrush.

Collaborative Community Canvas

Collection of vibrant paintings displayed on the ground, depicting cityscapes, street scenes, portraits, and dancing women with colorful backgrounds and artistic styles.

Mystery Art Bags

Close-up of a person knitting or crocheting a purple textured item, sitting indoors with sunlight streaming in.

Learn to Knit & Crochet
with DyeHard Yarns

A young boy with painted face art of a ladybug is having his face painted by an artist. The artist's hand is visible holding a paintbrush near his forehead, and the boy is looking directly at the camera with a slight smile.

Face Painting for Kids

An artist sketching portraits of two young girls on a portable drawing board outdoors, using a smartphone to capture the process, with a blue umbrella overhead and greenery in the background.

Live Caricature Drawings by Steve Fisher

Participating Businesses

  • Line drawing of a bird perched on a branch, facing to the right.

    Dancing Krow Studio

    Join us at Dancing Krow gallery and studio to view and purchase a wide range of beautiful hand-crafted art pieces, including paintings, photography, video art, fiber art, mixed media collages, jewelry, soaps, and incense. We feature over 20 artists, many of whom will be here at the sidewalk sale!

     

  • A minimalist black line drawing of a geometric flower with the word 'SLOWFIRE' underneath.

    Slowfire Ceramics

    Drop in and paint your own piece of pottery plus view (and maybe even purchase) the incredible work of the advanced students at the Lombard St. location.

  • Logo of Elevate Creative with a black scissors icon above the text.

    Elevate Creative

    Bonus Beauty Bundles available to all shoppers

  • Black background with white text reading "Studio 144" and a tagline "A creative soul gallery boutique".

    Studio 144

    Christmas in July-Spend $50 and get a 5% discount, Spend $100 and get 10% discount

  • Colorful circular bead design next to the text 'bead IN HAND' in blue.

    Bead in Hand

    Cool beads for a hot summer’s day. Check out our summer specials.

  • Dye Hard Yarns

    Learn to knit and crochet plus other fun activities

  • Fat Cat Gallery

    Fat Cat is center of the party in the east end of the Arts District. Activities include live art demonstrations, collaborative community art making, mystery bags, face painting, and more

  • Purple Sun Arts

    featuring Leather Treasure with leathers, leather purses and other wearables. Stained glass by Therese Strew Driftwood decor and accessories and antique glass insulator creations by Ann.

  • Whatever Comes to Mind Gallery

    Join us in celebrating the other galleries on the east end of the district.

  • Fifty First Street Studio

    Find spectacular ceramics, prints, and classes and this Arts District gem.