LA Arts presents Art Walk LA from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, June 30. This free family-friendly event is open to the public.

Art Walk LA turns Lewiston’s downtown into a bustling arts district, converting outdoor plazas, sidewalks, and more than 30 businesses and storefronts into lively art galleries and performance spaces. This early evening event showcases the talent of artisans and musicians and brings people of all ages together for some summer fun. An Art Walk LA map of participating venues can be found at www.laarts.org/artwalk.

The June Art Walk LA will be anchored by an opening reception of new and recent works by Boston-based artist Michele Lauriat from 5-7 p.m. at the LA Arts Gallery in Lewiston. With a close personal connection to the Maine landscape, the exhibition will feature works inspired by the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in Wells.

Chicks with Sticks will perform and mini lessons will be offered with Aerial Jade.

Other events

· Gritty McDuff’s Windows, 68 Main Street (Auburn): Kristen Phillips Photography
· Wicked Illustrations, 140 Canal Street: Kim Valladares and Corrina Tancrede
· Trinity Church, 247 Bates Street: John Smedley
· Blue Jay Coffee, 189 Main Street, Lewiston: Alicia Phelps
· Maine MILL, 35 Canal Street: Zumba dance party with Susan Sinnet
· MEDco, 40 Lisbon Street: Krista Lord
· Bear Bones, 43 Lisbon Street: Bridget McAlonan
· The Vault, 84 Lisbon Street: Darcy Duda and enjoy Free Friday Wine Tasting
· Co-Lab Creates, 86 Lisbon Street: Larissa Davis
· Androscoggin Historical Society, 93 Lisbon Street: Period Doll Collection
· Obscura Café & Drinkery, 108 Lisbon Street: Jules Muzyka
· Caricature artist J. Anthony Fiori will be on the sidewalk outside of Obscura
· Quiet City Books, 124 Lisbon Street: Lynne Hazelton
· Downtown Handmade, 178 Lisbon Street, 2nd floor: Sheri Withers Hollenbeck
· Forage, 180 Lisbon Street: Deanna Ehrhardt
· Busking and Studio Tour, 191 Lisbon Street: Amy Stacey Curtis
· Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon Street: “I Wish My Teacher Knew”
· Munka Studio, 221 Lisbon Street: “Yellow” Exhibit
· Wicked Wing Alley (next to Mother India), 140 Canal Street: Wicked Wings Block Party and Art Van

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Artists, artisans, and performers are encouraged to participate in future Art Walks by registering at www.laarts.org/artwalk

Since 1973, LA Arts, the arts agency for the cities of Lewiston and Auburn Maine, has pursued a mission to engage and inspire a vibrant community through arts and culture. The agency works with governments, businesses, schools and local arts and cultural organizations to create opportunities for community members across the generations to experience, learn, and participate in the arts. LA Arts organizes arts programs and initiatives, supports the work of local artists and arts organizations, and highlights the essential role the arts play in shaping an economically vital, socially integrated, and forward-looking future for its community. Learn more at www.laarts.org.