THANK YOU for a wonderful 2023 Art Walk Season! See you in 2024 (no Art Walk in January; first Art Walk will be February 2, 2024!)
FRIDAY, DEC 1, 2023 | 5-9 PM
It’s December and we have a night of celebration and holiday shopping!
Start your night early at 4pm with the Highlandtown Holiday Night Market at Creative Alliance featuring 20+ artists and makers!
Enjoy family fun from 4:30-6:30pm outside the Southeast Anchor Library with FREE photos with Santa, tunes by DJ Eddible, performances by Jovenes en Accion, hula hoop fun with Mystic HouseFlows, FREE cocoa from High Ground Cafe, FREE snacks from HOHM Apartments and the annual tree lighting (approx 5:45pm)! Plus, the Train Garden is open, too!
Holiday shopping & fun continues with openings and artist & makers markets including:
-Annual Holiday Round Up at Snake Hill
-Holigays Market at Dreamers & Make-Believers Books
-Holiday Market at The Hub @3522
-Opening at Highlandtown Gallery
…and more!
And for adults…don’t miss the FINAL Vintage Smut Reading outside of Rust-N-Shine during an Art Walk at 7pm (don’t worry…they’ll be back annually for their stage show at Creative Alliance!)
There’s no better way to start December than with friends, family & neighbors during a full night of fun and festivities in Highlandtown!
**The Highlandtown Art Walk is a self-guided tour. Please note, some venues are open earlier than 5pm and some stay open past 8pm. Please check individual listings.**
Visit the Highlandtown Arts & Entertainment District Facebook page for more event updates!
For ART WALK MAP with all venues, addresses and descriptions, CLICK HERE!
Art Walk FAQ
When is the event?
This event takes place from 5-9pm on the first Friday of each month – a list of dates is below. Hours vary by location, be sure to check the map for details!
Is it free?
The Art Walk is FREE to attend, with drink and food specials at restaurants and bars like Snake Hill, Sally O’s, Mystic Burrito, and Filippo’s Restaurant (and more!). The Art Walk is self-guided–be sure to check the map for venue details.
It’s my first time attending, where should I start?
You can start at any participating venue and create your own route. We suggest first-time visitors start at either Creative Alliance (3134 Eastern Ave) or Highlandtown Gallery (248 S. Conkling St), which is near several venues and has free street parking, too.
In December, there are family-friendly festivities from 4:30-6:30pm at the Southeast Anchor Library (3601 Eastern Ave, Baltimore MD 21224).
How do I get there and where do I park?
Free street-parking is available throughout the neighborhood. Metered parking is available on Eastern Ave and Conkling Street (and is free after 6pm). City buses #21, #22, Navy, Blue bring you to the district.
Where should I eat?
There are many restaurants including carry-out, fast-casual and sit-down. We recommend you decide where to eat early in the night, as popular spots like Snake Hill and Sally O’s get crowded. (Please note, Sally O’s takes reservations).
Is there a bathroom at the event?
Bathrooms are available at most venues and restaurants. Just ask at the venue and they’ll direct you to the nearest facility.
I’m an artist, performer or vendor! How do I participate?!
Artists, performers and vendors can join our “Art Walk Vendor List” by completing this online form. We share this with our venues and they’ll reach out if interested.
You’re also welcome to attend an Art Walk, meet our venues and make a match directly!
If you’ve got an Art Walk question email johanna@southeastcdc.org
2023 Art Walk dates
- February 3
- March 3
- April 7
- May 5
- June 2
- July 7 (Art Walk “light”…some venues may close for holiday)
- August 4
- September 1
- October 6
- November 3
- December 1