BECOME A PART OF THE PULSE

The Riverside Artswalk is a monthly community event that celebrates the diversity of arts and culture in Riverside and the Inland Empire. Visitors can visit over 22 downtown locations, including museums, galleries, and studios, which present an eclectic mix of visual and performing arts. Either before or after the event, they can enjoy the many entertainment, dining, and shopping experiences that downtown Riverside has to offer.

Become a part of the pulse at Riverside Artswalk every First Thursday from 6-9 p.m. Riverside Artswalk First Thursdays is hosted by the Riverside Arts Council and sponsored by the City of Riverside and Riverside Downtown Partnership.

Artists On Main, located between 5th and 10th streets, is coordinated by the Riverside Arts Council. For more information on participating as an artist vendor, please visit the Vendor Info page.

MERRY ARTSWALK!

About the Merry Artswalk

Get ready for TWO special holiday editions of Riverside Artswalk! We’re inviting artists, makers, and organizations to join us for Merry Artswalk on December 4th and 18th, 2025, to showcase and sell their handmade original artworks or share information about their group during the iconic Festival of Lights!

This year brings a few exciting updates: New layout — Artists will be featured along streets closed for the Festival of Lights, creating a vibrant pedestrian experience.

Extended hours — The event will now run from 5 PM to 10 PM to accommodate more evening visitors!

Updated vendor fee — $35 per event or $70 for both dates.

New process — Sign up, registration, check-in, and setup will differ from our monthly Artswalk—a white 10x10 canopy is required for all vendor booths.

Deadlines:
• Dec 18th event → apply by Dec 7th

• Non-profit arts and culture organizations can set up for free*

Bring your art, your holiday spirit, and your creativity to the heart of the Festival of Lights!

SIGN UP FORMS

Artist Vendor Sign Up Form

This is the Sign-Up form for our Merry Artswalk on December 4th and 18th, 2025. This is NOT the sign-up form for our regular monthly Artswalk event, which is hosted on the first Thursday of every month. Merry Artswalk will be a different process of registration, check-in, and setup for artist vendors from our monthly Artswalk

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Organization Sign Up Form

The Merry Artswalk will replace our regular monthly Artswalk for December. These special events will have a different registration, check-in, and setup process for organizations compared to our usual Artswalk. We would love for your organization to join us by hosting an informational booth to share your mission, showcase your work in the community, and engage with festivalgoers.

Sign-up here

ARTISTS ON MAIN

Bring your creativity to the streets and reach a new level of exposure with Artists on Main - the vending opportunity that empowers artists to take control of their artistic destiny.

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BECOME A VENDOR

ARTISTS ON MAIN

Ready to take the first step in becoming an Artists on Main vendor? Sign up now and start your journey toward artistic success!

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VENDOR'S FAQ

ARTISTS ON MAIN

VENDOR'S FAQ

Do you have questions about vending your artwork with Artists on Main? Our FAQ page has all the answers you need!

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Every 1st Thursday from 6-9 p.m. in Downtown Riverside

An annual Riverside Artswalk First Thursdays was launched in 2002 and is a yearly event that takes place on the first Thursday of each month to celebrate the diversity of arts and culture in the Inland Empire. The founders of this community event are two well-known local artists: Cosme Cordova, director of Division 9 Gallery, and Mark Schooley, director of Riverside Community Arts Association. Currently, over 20 venues, including art galleries, studios, museums, and the library, participate each month. Riverside Artswalk is hosted by the Riverside Arts Council and sponsored by the City of Riverside and Riverside Downtown Partnership.