Expanded event brings vibrant art, music, and community spirit to the heart of downtown June 13-14
ATASCADERO — Back by popular demand, the A-Town Art Hop returns with an expanded two-day celebration of art, music, and collective spirit in the heart of Downtown Atascadero. Mark your calendars for Friday, June 13 (6 to 9 p.m.),and Saturday, June 14 (12 to 5 p.m.), and get ready for a weekend that brings together artists, musicians, local businesses, and community.
Artist submissions are now open through May 5 at midnight at atownarthop.org
This is an open call for creatives of all disciplines to participate in the showcase. Submissions are welcome across all mediums, including 2D and 3D art, digital art, photography, illustration, sculpture, street art, poetry, and mixed media. You can submit your showcase at atownarthop.org
The Art Hop is also actively seeking participants for live demonstrations, performance art, mural and chalk work, musicians, and anything that engages the audience through hands-on activities or immersive installations.
Whether your work pushes boundaries, redefines the ordinary, or invites participation.
It’s time to celebrate. With construction complete and a new sense of vibrancy in the air, the 2025 A-Town Art Hop invites everyone to rediscover a revitalized Downtown Atascadero.
“That’s why this Art Hop is about more than just art. It’s about reintroducing our community to a revitalized downtown — getting people walking, gathering, exploring, and reconnecting with all the incredible spaces, shops, and restaurants that make Atascadero special,” the organizers said in a statement. They also extend heartfelt thanks to the City of Atascadero for its investment, care, and commitment to revitalizing downtown — laying the foundation for events like this to thrive.
Whether you’re an emerging or established artist, this is your chance to connect with a vibrant audience, exhibit in high-visibility spaces, and help shape Atascadero’s evolving cultural scene.
Learn more and apply at atownarthop.org
Feature Image: Cindy Albert (right) of Design De Cuisine 805 and Heidi Petersen of Heidi Petersen Ceramics, who makes handcrafted tableware, pose for a photo at the inaugural A-Town Art Hop on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. The next Art Hop is scheduled for June. File Photo by Rick Evans/ATN
