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“I think you are all doing a great job getting music and art out there and also stirring up the exposure for all the entertainment makes us feel we finally have some friends with the city. I say thanks to all the volunteers we’ve met – keep on keeping on.”

— Tim, Minor Dischord

2nd Fridays

Art Walk, sports, and other Stockton activities

Downtown Stockton is the destination of choice when you want to celebrate life, art, food, music, sports, theatre and recreation. What do you want to celebrate today?

Everyday Art in Downtown Stockton

Celebrate Art & History -
a self-guided tour

2nd fridays art walk OVERVIEW

Art Walk 2012 is coming back in summer. The events will feature art exhibits and artist receptions at the Kress Law Library, Tidewater Art Gallery, and Mexican Heritage Center and Gallery. Friends of the Fox presents a Classic Movie might at the Bob Hope Theatre

Jagged Lines of Imagination Academy will host their annual Art Battle at the DeCarli Square, across the street from Janet Leigh Plaza.

EVERYDAY ART IN DOWNTOWN STOCKTON

Downtown Stockton is filled with signature historic architecture that will take you back to the times when Stockton was called “the brick city.” Many of the oldest civic and commercial buildings are still in use and feature the original ornate facades and classic interiors.

Public Art is present downtown wherever you go: on sidewalks, inside buildings, in the squares and plazas. From brass inlays in the sidewalks, to ornate tree grates and murals on buildings, the downtown features a wide variety of styles and artistic vision.

	Take a self-guided tour of downtown's art and history. Downtown is filled with signature historic architecture that will take you back to the times when Stockton was called "the brick city." Public art is present downtown wherever you go: on sidewalks, inside buildings, in the squares and plazas.
	The Tidewater Art Center and Gallery hosts interesting art exhibits all year long, in the San Joaquin County Administration Building. Visitors may also enjoy an opportunity to meet an exhibiting artist during the Meet-the-Artist receptions.
	Mexican Heritage Center and Gallery showcases a variety of local art exhibits from ancient history to Dia de los Muertos to community chefs, and original paintings and sculpture. Live presentations and music concerts are frequently items on their event calendar. This is a perfect place to shop for art and unusual gifts.
	Downtown maintenance hole covers, designed by Stockton artist Molly Toberer, carry unique aesthetic legacy of the American 1930’s style. There are 20 units spread from Martin Luther King Plaza to Main St. and from Weber Point to San Joaquin St. 17 unique designs are represented, such as Work, Taste, Grow, Invent, Sister Cities and others. Click here to download a brochure with map.
	Downtown Stockton Marina and Joan Darrah Promenade feature a variety of public art projects. Sit under kinetic sculptures at the Morelli Park or on the North Shore behind the Ballpark; explore sidewalk insets depicting local history; notice intricate metal railings and lamp-post decorations. More about the Marina at www.marinadowntownstockton.com.

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