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Art Walk @ Little Italy 4/24/2010 – 4/25/2010 Event Location: Little Italy Event Dates(s): 4/24/2010 – 4/25/2010 Event Time(s): 11 AM – 6PM Cost: Free Phone Number:619-615-1090 Website/Tickets: (Click Here!)

Known fondly as the largest fine art festival in southern California, Mission Federal ArtWalk is a two-day event held from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on April 24 and 25, 2010 celebrating original works of art. In its 26th year, the fine arts festival has been counted upon by artists and art lovers alike, to bring together all facets of the arts in San Diego and promote the joy and investment in owning original artwork.

The fine art festival features more than 300 artists from all over the United States, as well as Mexico, who display their original art for exhibit and sale. What makes Mission Federal ArtWalk unique is the opportunity to engage directly with fine artists who are respected in their field. A wide array of mediums will be on display, including paintings, sculpture, glasswork, photography, music, dance and entertainment. There is also a special area for kids and families known as KidsWalk, which provides free and interactive creative arts activities including painting, performing arts, music and more.

Mission Federal ArtWalk has partnered with organizations including the Little Italy Association, the City of San Diego, the San Diego International Airport, the County of San Diego, CCDC, San Diego Museum of Art, the Mingei Museum and the San Diego Visual Arts Network to create a spectacular event that attracts more than 120,000 attendees each year and contributes more than $750,000 annually to the local San Diego arts economy.

Mission Federal ArtWalk is an open-air fine art festival that is free to the public, taking place in San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood filling more than 16 city blocks with art and festivities.
(Courtesy of http://www.missionfederalartwalk.org/)