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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.
A DOWNTOWN ART EXPERIENCE BUILT AROUND COMMUNITY
WHAT TO EXPECT
Spend the evening exploring Downtown Hammond through a self-guided art walk featuring local artists, makers, business stops, and creative activations throughout the market area and surrounding downtown district.
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Meet featured artists while exploring downtown businesses hosting artwork or creative pop-ups
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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 downtown energy, the Hammond Art Walk is designed to be easy, welcoming, and fun to explore!
NEXT ART WALK
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DATE: Thursday, July 16th
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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: Juneteenth, Culture & Community
This month's art walk will celebrate creativity, culture, and community connection with featured artists, downtown business stops, market vendors, and programming that honors the spirit of Juneteenth through art, storytelling, food, music, and local connection.
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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.
JD Moffitt
Medium: Pencil drawing / watercolor
Location: Paul Henry's
Zaliqa The Artist
Medium: Mixed Media
Location: EAT: An American Bistro
SAFETYPIN Art Studio
SAFETYPIN Art Studio is an art gallery dedicated to artistic expression and education.
Location: TBD
Donovan Lambert
Medium: Illustration
Location: Farmed & Forged Market
Party with Nish
Medium: Balloon Decor
Location: The Reserve
Alicia Martin
Medium: Photography
Location: TBD
The Magic Art Cart by Gemma and Jazzlynn
Medium: Mixed Media
Location: Farmed & Forged Market
Painting4Real
Medium: Guided Painting Kits
Location: Farmed & Forged Market
Gemma & Jazzlynn
Medium: Acrylic & Recycled Items
Location: Farmed & Forged Market
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: The Art Table and Donovan LambertPaul Henry's Art Gallery
416 Sibley St, Hammond, IN
JD Moffitt and Pamela Schnoor, will be here to greet those who come through the gallery on the Art Walk!
EAT: An American Bistro
5201 Hohman Ave
EAT: An American Bistro will be hosting featured artists, live demos, music, and have refreshments and food!
Featured Artists: Zaliqa the Artist and Ryan Beal
The Reserve
5231 Hohman Ave
The Reserve at Banc Hammond Apartments will be hosting featured artists, interactive activities and coloring sheets for kids!
The Reserve a Grand Venue at the Banc building will be open to the public!
Featured Artists: Party with Nish and Jazzzy
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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