Riverside Artswalk
First Thursdays in Downtown Riverside
Riverside Artswalk is a monthly arts celebration featuring galleries, museums, artists, vendors, performers, studios, and creative spaces throughout Downtown Riverside.
About Artswalk
A monthly celebration of Riverside’s creative community
Riverside Artswalk celebrates the diversity of arts and culture in Riverside and the Inland Empire. Each month, visitors can explore downtown locations presenting visual art, performance, music, vendors, exhibitions, and creative experiences.
Artswalk was launched in 2002 and continues to bring artists, cultural venues, businesses, residents, and visitors together through a free public arts experience.
Explore participating galleries, museums, studios, and downtown locations.
02 Become a VendorLearn how artists can participate in Artists on Main during Artswalk.
03 Vendor FAQReview common questions about vending, setup, eligibility, and participation.
04 Artist OpportunitiesFind calls, live art, performance, public art, and RAC participation opportunities.
For Visitors
Spend the evening with art, music, food, and downtown culture
Artswalk is a chance to explore Downtown Riverside through the arts. Visit galleries and museums, discover artists and vendors, enjoy performances, and experience the creative energy of the city.
Before or after Artswalk, visitors can enjoy nearby restaurants, shops, and downtown entertainment.
View Artswalk VenuesArtists on Main
Bring your work to the street
Artists on Main is part of the larger Riverside Artswalk experience, when Downtown Riverside galleries, museums, studios, and cultural venues stay open late and free of charge. More than 100 artists participate throughout the evening, sharing original work, connecting with visitors, and helping bring Main Street and the surrounding arts district to life.
What to Expect
An evening of creative discovery
Galleries & Museums
Explore exhibitions and cultural spaces throughout Downtown Riverside.
Artists & Vendors
Meet artists, shop original handmade work, and discover local creative voices.
Music & Performance
Experience live performances, music, and public-facing creative moments.
Community
Connect with neighbors, visitors, cultural partners, and Riverside’s creative community.
Participate
Artists, performers, venues, volunteers, and partners
Artswalk is strengthened by artists, venues, performers, downtown partners, volunteers, and community supporters. Whether you want to vend, perform, host, volunteer, sponsor, or connect with RAC, there are multiple ways to participate.