Featured at the Art Walk is the kinetic art installation, STRAWS, a colorful structure that stands at an impressive 15-feet tall and made up of a staggering 12,000 plastic straws. The materials include integrated metal and plastic straws, which were all recovered from local Los Angeles beaches by volunteers from Surfrider and Shark Allies. The interactive installation was created by renowned artist James Peterson. The unique piece represents local efforts around Los Angeles to ban the single use of plastic straws. Carmen Zella, director of Now Art, facilitated and initiated the idea for this installation. STRAWS will be on display at the ESAW headquarters at 314 Main Street in El Segundo.

“The El Segundo Art Walk is a unique opportunity to highlight the city’s distinct neighborhoods, such as Smoky Hollow, along with local artistic talent and our diverse businesses. The Art Walk is a memorable experience for both locals and visitors,” said Barbara Voss, El Segundo Deputy City Manager. The free, self-guided art walk is presented and sponsored by the City of El Segundo.

“The Art Walk is an adventure with different experiences each time; be it discovering new amazing businesses in town, relishing artistic creations or connecting with new and old friends,” shared El Segundo Mayor Drew Boyles.

Additional highlights of this year’s El Segundo Art Walk will feature:

• Pop-surrealistic artist Damian Fulton painting live at El Segundo Brewing Company to celebrate the release of its new beer.

• Live music from Dane Drewis, Zeal Levin, and local DJ Tony Gadachy at El Segundo Art Walk headquarters, located at Main Street and Grand Avenue.

• Uniquely curated exhibitions featuring local artists, sample beer from Golden Road and El Segundo Brewing Company.


• Interactive art activities for both kids and adults: Kids will be able to paint a miniature playhouse, and parents can check their strollers into a valet, free of charge.
  

About the El Segundo Art Walk (ESAW)

The El Segundo Art Walk is an organization that supports local community economic development through a variety of programs, which includes the self-guided art walk on the third Thursday of June, July and August. Their mission is to improve the local community, to inspire culture and to create economic opportunities for artists, galleries, small businesses, and youth through local programs in the historic and charming coastal community of El Segundo.

About El Segundo

El Segundo is a coastal community in the south bay region of Los Angeles County. Recognized as the aerospace capital of the world, it is renowned for maintaining a quaint, small town atmosphere, as well as, a thriving business environment that caters to some of the world’s most prestigious corporations. El Segundo is home to the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Kings, Los Angeles Air Force Base and the award-winning Los Angeles Times.