Posted 8/3/13 – The second Sierra Madre Art Walk (SMArt Walk) took place last night, and it sure seemed like there were more people downtown than usual. Lots of merchants stayed open late, offered refreshments, displayed art by local artists, and allowed local artists to display/sell their work out on the sidewalk in front of their shops. Creative Arts Group opened their gallery late, and their drum class, which was in session last night, formed a drum circle in their driveway which added to the party atmosphere downtown. There were other musical artists performing downtown, too, with a live band performing on the deck at the Prudential Building (see video). There was even a “pop-up” gallery, with the former “Once Upon A Time” store location opening up for the night and displaying work by several local artists. Enjoy the video and the photo gallery.
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- Parking laws are apparently for everyone else…
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- Live music from the Prudential Building
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- There was art/merchandise from SM artists on display and for sale at Renaissance Plaza
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- Savor the Flavor’s nook was put into use
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- Live music up in front of Belle’s Nest
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- East Montecito had several shops open
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- including Shabby Dog
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- and AKA Fotographix
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- Gallery 39
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- even Ixora Floral Studios was open on a Friday night, and yes, that’s the Mayor showing her support for the Art Walk
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- Creative Arts Group had a good crowd most of the night
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- Classes were in session
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- The gallery had slowed down by the time I got there.
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- Belle’s Nest was busy
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- There was a pop-up studio at the former Once Upon A Time
