ArtWalk is a cultural event series in Longmont for arts lovers and future arts lovers. We connect arts, business, nonprofit, and education to celebrate local creativity.
ArtWalk is the Firehouse Art Center’s twice yearly Community Festival that brings together local artists, businesses and nonprofits. It is an event that highlights art, economy and creating positive change in our communities. Due to the pandemic May’s ArtWalk was cancelled, but to support art, music, creativity and community this Summer, we created Summer on the Streets…
ArtWalk Summer on the Streets, spread out over 8 weeks, is our Saturday mini festival of pop up live music and art markets in the breezeways and alleys occuring each Saturday from July 3-August 21. With the smaller size, we can safely limit the amount of people gathered at once, while still offering an opportunity for artists to share their art and music, all the while supporting our local economy. Visit the Summer on the Streets page to see the weekly line up of artists and musicians and to learn more about CHALKMONT, our community chalk festival on August 21st!
September ArtWalk returns!
Then on September 11th, ArtWalk on Main returns! We are SO EXCITED to share that 2021’s Fall ArtWalk on Main will also be Longmont’s 150th Birthday Celebration. We will be partnering with the City of Longmont and Longmont’s Creative District to celebrate 150 years of what makes Longmont Strongmont!
Things to look foward to…
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Music Performances by Mojomama and Antonio Lopez (entertainment provided by the LDDA) on the big stage
and local musicians and performers throughout Downtown -
Artist Booths and art activities throughout Downtown
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Nonprofit and Business booths highlighting the best of what Longmont has to offer
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Opening of the Longmont Time Capsule with Erik Mason, Curator of History at the Longmont Museum
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Community Art Creation and live creation of the new time capsule with Art in Public Places
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Meditative space at Elevated Yoga for those wanting a quiet moment of reflection
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Activities with Bicycle Longmont and Junkyard Social
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SVVSD performances- Band, Choir, Theater, Symphony and more
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The Dance Dimensions Stage, featuring Dance performances from Longmont’s premier dance companies
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Moments in Longmont’s history with Niwot Chiefs Cool Car Club and the Legendary Ladies
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Food trucks and Brewery Booths throughout Downtown
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and so much more!
July 3 • July 10 • July 17 • July 24 • July 31 • August 7 • August 14 • August 21
Current safety regulations will be followed throughout all events.
Live Art Markets
Enjoy a diversity of artists who both exhibit and sell their creations on the street. Experience live demonstrations by visiting one of our Artists-in-Action.
STUZE, our Hand Sanitizer sponsor, will have sanitizer at each activity booth to keep germs at bay. We will also have hand washing stations provided by the City of Longmont for the 150th Birthday celebration!
Apply!
Musicians and Performers
For Summer on the Streets and ArtWalk on Main we will have musicians throughout Downtown Longmont. Take a moment to appreciate a talented busker or enjoy the talents of street performers! For ArtWalk on Main, visit the Main Stage Entertainment, Antoio Lopez and MOJOMAMA, provided by the LDDA, as well as musicians at Jensen’s Guitar, Callahan House and various locations Downtown (see the map).
VOLUNTEER!
We need you to make ArtWalk a reality!
Volunteer for Summer on the Streets
Volunteer for Sept. ArtWalk
Arts Activities
Summer on the Streets- Art Activities can be found at the Firehouse Art Center and St. Stephens Plaza (provided by the Well). If you would prefer an art kit to go instead of in person art activities, please inquire at the Firehouse Art Center.
ArtWalk on Main- Art Activities will be available at artist and businesses booths throughout downtown. We will also have a large community art project for everyone to participate in. “Make your Mark” is a handprint canvas that will be placed in the new time capsule, that will be created at ArtWalk 2021. We invite all community members to add their handprint and make their mark on Longmont’s history.
Other activities to be provided by Bicycle Longmont, Junkyard Social, Art Jam, and the Times Collective.
Sharing your mission and who you are…
Are you a non-profit or business that wants to share information about who you are to the community?
Sign up to have a BUSINESS or NONPROFIT booth at our September 150th Birthday ArtWalk!
ArtWalk’s foundation is the collaboration of business, non-profits and the creative community working together to make Longmont a better and more creative place. We hope you will be a part of that mission!
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
ArtWalk Summer on the Streets Sponsorship Levels
Title Sponsor – $3,500 (1 available)
THANK YOU TO PREMIER MEMBERS CREDIT UNION FOR SUPPORTING THE FIREHOUSE ART CENTER!
Signage at Firehouse Art Center/ArtWalk Summer on the Streets booth (8 events)
- Ability to pass out approved materials at the Firehouse Art Center/ArtWalk Summer on the Streets booth (8 events- please arrange drop off to the Firehouse before 5/15)
- Booth at Longmont’s 150th Birthday Event (1 event)
- Logo and Link on ArtWalk Website
- Logo on ArtWalk Summer on the Streets Map (8 events)
- Logo on Map/Poster/Ads for 150th Birthday Event (1 event)
- Logo on Kids Take Home Art Kit (3 events)
- Mentioned in social media leading up to, during, and immediately after the event (4 posts)
- Banner space and signage on stage (provided by business)
Champion Sponsor – $1,000 (3 available)
- Signage at Firehouse Art Center/ArtWalk Summer on the Streets booth (8 events)
- Ability to pass out approved materials at the Firehouse Art Center/ArtWalk Summer on the Streets booth (8 events- please arrange drop off to the Firehouse before 5/15)
- Booth at Longmont’s 150th Birthday Event (1 event)
- Logo and Link on ArtWalk Website
- Logo on ArtWalk Summer on the Streets Map (8 events)
- Logo on Map/Poster for 150th Birthday Event (1 event)
- Logo on Kids Take Home Art Kit (3 events)
- Mentioned in social media leading up to, during, and immediately after the event (4 posts)
- Banner space and signage on main stage (provided by business)
Stage Sponsor – $750 (3 available)
- Banner at Stage named after your business during ArtWalk Summer on the Streets (8 events- please arrange Banner drop off to the Firehouse before 5/15)
- Ability to pass out approved materials at the Firehouse Art Center/ArtWalk Summer on the Streets booth (8 events- please arrange drop off to the Firehouse before 5/15)
- Booth at Longmont’s 150th Birthday Event (1 event)
- Logo and Link on ArtWalk Website
- Logo on ArtWalk Summer on the Streets Map (8 events)
- Logo on Map for 150th Birthday Event (1 event)
- Mentioned in social media leading up to, during, and immediately after the event (3 posts)
Activity and Kit Sponsor – $500 (3 available)
- Banner at Activity Table during ArtWalk Summer on the Streets (8 events- please arrange drop off to the Firehouse before 5/15)
- Booth at Longmont’s 150th Birthday Event (1 event)
- Logo and Link on ArtWalk Website
- Logo on ArtWalk Summer on the Streets Map (8 events)
- Logo on Kids Take Home Art Kit (3 events)
- Logo on Map for 150th Birthday Event (1 event)
- Mentioned in social media leading up to, during, and immediately after the event (2 posts)
Performer Sponsor – $250 (6 available)
- Logo at ArtWalk Summer on the Streets Sponsored Stage (8 events)
- Booth at Longmont’s 150th Birthday Event (1 event)
- Logo and Link on ArtWalk Website
- Logo on ArtWalk Summer on the Streets Map at (8 events)
- Mentioned in social media leading up to, during, and immediately after the event (2 posts)
Chalkmont Sponsor – $100 (10 available)
- Booth at Chalkmont Event near sponsored artist
- Logo and Link on ArtWalk Website
- Logo on Chalkmont Map at (1 event)
- Mentioned in social media leading up to, during, and immediately after the event (3 posts)
- 50% discount on Booth at Longmont’s 150th Birthday Event (1 event)
More ways to support
- In Kind Donation- Estimated monetary value applies to sponsorship
- Chalkmont Prize Donation- Recognition on event website and discount on 150th Birthday booth cost (TBD)
For more information contact info@firehouseart.org
Application and Event Procedures:
Applications should be filled out by June 15 in order to be on all promotional materials.
ArtWalk Summer on the Streets will occur on weekends between July 3 – August 21.
Acoustic musicians will be placed throughout Downtown Longmont.
Maintaining a street presence outside your venue is open to all ArtWalk sponsors, free of charge, but we would love your support as we are a non-profit!
Do Not schedule the performance of musicians in the street, unless arranged with ArtWalk music coordinator at info@firehouseart.org; controlled placement for outdoor performances helps ensure that everyone’s experience of the event is the best that it can be.
ArtWalk promotes through print ads in press releases and posters distributed in Longmont and neighboring towns, Facebook event page and social media paid promotion as well as through the website
