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A monthly downtown art experience
connecting local artists, businesses,
makers and community.
Join us in Downtown Hammond for the Hammond Art Walk, a Third Thursday experience featuring local artists, creative pop-ups, live demonstrations, downtown business stops, market vendors, food, music, and community connection.
The Art Walk is part of Hammond Farmed & Forged and is designed to bring more foot traffic downtown, highlight regional creatives, and give residents a fun, walkable way to experience local art and small businesses.
Transform the sidewalks of Hammond into an outdoor gallery
Watch downtown Hammond come alive as artists create original sidewalk chalk murals during the Hammond Art Walk. Whether you're an experienced chalk artist or simply enjoy creating, this People's Choice Chalk Art Competition is your chance to showcase your talent, connect with the community, and compete for cash prizes.
Artists will create live throughout the evening while visitors explore local businesses, shop the Farmed & Forged Market, and vote for their favorite artwork.
COMPETITION DETAILS:
📅 Thursday, August 20
📍 Dan Rabin Plaza, Downtown Hammond
🕞 Check-In Begins: 1:30 PM at the Art Walk Information Booth
🎨 Competition: 1:30–5:00 PM
🗳️ People's Choice Voting: 5:00–6:00 PM
🏆 Winners Announced: 6:30 PM, with cash prizes awarded immediately following the announcement.
CHALK ART COMPETITION
ART DAY IN HAMMOND
A DOWNTOWN ART EXPERIENCE BUILT AROUND COMMUNITY
WHAT TO EXPECT
Browse featured artists showcasing their work throughout the Farmed & Forged Market while enjoying local vendors, food, live music, and community activities.
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Meet featured artists displaying their work at the market and inside participating businesses.
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Watch live cooking and art demonstrations
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Enjoy food, music, and community programming
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Discover new artists, businesses, and organizations in the city
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Whether you come for the art, the food, the market, or the community, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
NEXT ART WALK
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DATE: Thursday, August 20th
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TIME: 3:30 - 7:00 PM CST
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LOCATION: Downtown Hammond / Dan Rabin Plaza
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THEME: Featuring Local Artists at the Market
This month's Art Walk celebrates creativity, community, and family fun with featured artists, market vendors, participating businesses, sidewalk chalk art, hands-on activities, and experiences designed for visitors of all ages.
MEET OUR FEATURED ARTISTS
Explore the artists participating in this month’s Hammond Art Walk. Each featured artist brings their own style, story, and creative perspective to the evening.
SAFETYPIN Art Studio
An art gallery dedicated to artistic expression and education.
Location: Farmed & Forged Market
Donovan Lambert
Medium: Illustration
Location: Farmed & Forged Market
Pink Moon Studio
Medium: Painting & Mixed Media
Location: Farmed & Forged Market
Dorothy Graden
Medium: Painting & Jewelry
Location: EAT
Kim Hommes
Medium: Jewelry
Location: EAT
PARTICIPATING
BUSINESS STOPS
Explore the downtown businesses participating in this month's Art Walk. Each stop offers a unique experience, from hosting local artists and displaying artwork to offering specials, demonstrations, and interactive activities.
Local businesses are helping bring the Art Walk to life by hosting artists, displaying artwork, offering specials, creating interactive experiences, and welcoming visitors throughout the evening.
BECOME A FEATURED ARTIST
Interested in being featured? Sign up today!
Artists, makers, and creatives are invited to apply to participate in the Hammond Art Walk.
Artists may be placed in the market area, paired with a downtown business, or participate through a live demonstration, pop-up display, or featured stop.
Featured Artist Fee: $25
This discounted rate is made possible through support from the Legacy Foundation.
Artists may apply to:
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Set up in the Hammond Farmed & Forged market area
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Be paired with a downtown business host
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Display work inside a participating business
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Offer a live demonstration
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Participate in future Third Thursday Art Walks
THIS MONTHS FEATURED STOPS
FULL ART WALK LINEUP
Don't miss any of our featured businesses, artists or events. Stops may be added or updated leading up to the event. Check back before you arrive for the most current Art Walk Lineup!
Farmed & Forged Market
425 Sibley Street, Hammond, Indiana
Stop by the market for vendors, food, music, booths, and more!
Featured Artists:-
Donovan Lambert
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Safetypin Gallery & Guests
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Pink Moon Studio
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The Art Table
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Paul Henry's Art Gallery
416 Sibley St, Hammond, IN
Paul Henry's Art Gallery will be featuring a variety of in-house artists including Chris Tedin, John Colson, Rick Therrio, Carla Winterbottom, and Joseph Crossetto.
EAT: An American Bistro
5201 Hohman Ave
Stop by EAT to look at amazing work from Dorothy Graden and Kim Hommes!
Explore Past Art Walks
A look back at the artists, businesses, and community connections that brought Downtown Hammond to life.
From featured artists and live demonstrations to downtown business experiences and community celebrations, the Hammond Art Walk brings people together through art and local culture. Take a look at some of our favorite moments from previous Art Walk events.
JOIN AS AN ARTIST
Interested in Being Featured?
Artists, makers, and creatives are invited to apply to participate in the Hammond Art
Walk. Artists may be placed in the market area, paired with a downtown business, or participate through a live demonstration, pop-up display, or featured stop.
Featured Artist Fee: FREE
Artist participation fees are sponsored by Mark Fesenmyer and Scott Saporiti
Artists may apply to:
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Set up in the Hammond Farmed & Forged market area
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Be paired with a downtown business host
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Display work inside a participating business
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Offer a live demonstration
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Participate in future Third Thursday Art Walks
BUSINESS PARTICIPATION
Want to Host an Artist?
Downtown Hammond businesses are invited to participate as Art Walk stops.
Businesses may host an artist, feature existing artwork, offer a promotion, provide refreshments, host a live demonstration, or create an interactive experience for visitors.
Participation helps drive foot traffic, promote downtown businesses, and create a stronger connected experience throughout the Art Walk.
Introductory discount may be available for early Art Walk dates.
Businesses may participate by:
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Hosting a featured artist
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Requesting to be paired with an artist
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Featuring artwork already displayed in the business
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Offering a special promotion or giveaway
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Hosting a live demo, activity, or experience
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Becoming a Featured Business Stop
GET EXTRA VISIBILITY
Want to stand out? Sign up with the Featured Business Stop Upgrade!
Businesses that upgrade to a Featured Business Stop receive additional promotional visibility before and during the Art Walk.
Gain additional exposure through featured placement across event maps, marketing materials, social media, and the Art Walk website. Drive more foot traffic, attract new customers, and maximize your participation in the Hammond Art Walk.
Featured Business Stop Upgrade: $100
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Highlighted placement on the Art Walk map
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Featured listing on the landing page
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Social media mention
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Newsletter inclusion
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Priority visibility in printed or digital promotional materials
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Optional promotion of an in-store offer, activity, or featured artist
MARKET, FOOD, MUSIC & MORE
Make an Evening of It!
The Hammond Art Walk takes place alongside Hammond Farmed & Forged, bringing local food, fresh produce, handmade goods, music, and community programming together in one walkable downtown experience.
Visitors can shop the market, grab dinner, meet artists, visit downtown businesses, and enjoy a Thursday evening built around creativity and connection.
Hammond Farmed & Forged Market
Thursdays, 3:30–7:00 PM
Dan Rabin Plaza, Downtown Hammond
Open Mic Night
Thursdays, 7:00 pm CST
Paul Henry's
Live Cooking Demo
The Whisk & the Flame
Hammond Market
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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