Every first Friday of the month, Arts Council of Kern hosts ArtWalk in Downtown Bakersfield. Artists and artisans line the streets from the hub at 18th and N Streets, showcasing and vending their original works. Downtown shops, restaurants, and live music make for a festive event.
2023 Fall Dates:
october 6th
Lots of tents are set up with Bakersfield locals selling their products. Most of the products sold are art pieces and handmade items.
Local Restaurant; Zepeda’s Stone Fire Pizza
enjoyed First Friday by peeking at what all the vendors had to sell. Every tent had something different; you could talk to the vendor more about their product.
Local artists and artisans interested in participating can contact the council at [email protected] or call the office at
661-324-9000.
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The Bakersfield ArtWalk
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Volunteers & Art Instructors
The Arts Council of Kern is looking for volunteers and instructors of all art forms for our events and art programs!
For volunteering opportunities contact Sam Sharp [email protected]
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