Exploring Walkabout Tremont: A Guide to Cleveland’s Creative Hub
Discover Your Artistic Weekend Escape
Looking to find an artistic community in Cleveland? Check out Walkabout Tremont! This family-friendly event happens every second Friday of the month, and the whole neighborhood puts on engaging entertainment. Enjoy amazing food from local restaurants or find great deals as shops and galleries extend their hours. Learn more about this Cleveland tradition below and don’t forget to put it on your calendar!
About Walkabout Tremont
Walkabout Tremont encourages individuals to experience the best of Tremont’s creative, walkabout neighborhood during the second Friday of each month. You can explore galleries, boutiques, bars, and restaurants and mingle with other creative types while you do so!
At each Walkabout Tremont event, you can find visual artists, photographers, sculptors, jewelers, fiber artists, mixed media artists, artisans, small nonprofits, and craftspeople of all kinds. In the summer months, you can also find musical acts, street entertainment, and pop-up tents featuring art and artists from within and outside Tremont. Here are a few common stops you can look forward to:
Doubting Thomas — This art gallery features paint, collage, resin, sculpture, photography, poetry, performance, music, and experimentation pieces.
Tremont Public Works — This gallery, cafe, and special event space celebrates local culinary talent, art, and commerce.
Paul Duda Gallery — The Paul Duda Gallery features fine art and photography, picture framing, digital photo restoration, and more.
This event honors the creative legacy of Tremont, dating all the way back to the late 1980s. At that time, artists flocked to Tremont as property was cheaper and the area was considered “edgy.” In 1993, a group of artists started collaborating and hosting events, known as the “ArtWalk.”
In 2016, the ArtWalk began to feel its age. Tremont was no longer as edgy or cheap as it used to be, but art was still a huge part of the neighborhood. A group of volunteers came together to breathe new life into the event, rebranding it as Walkabout Tremont.
Now, this event features monthly themes all year round. The second half of 2024 features themes like:
June — Walkabout on the Wild Side
July — American Classics
August — Let’s Luau
September — Fall for Walkabout
October — Trick or Treat; Arts & Eats
November — Light Up Your Holidays
December — Light Up Your Holidays
Find Your Creative Space, Just 10 Minutes from Walkabout Tremont
Are you a creative type looking for your own space? Located just 10 minutes from Walkabout Tremont, the Twist Drill building has everything you need. This historic and iconic former industrial complex now houses nearly 400,000 square feet of creative commercial space for artists, designers, and other businesses. Featuring high ceilings, incredible views, and easy access from all over the region, Twist Drill is a place where anyone can thrive. Dancers, painters, and photographers coexist with modern furniture production, stagecraft, and even a wedding and events center.
The Twist Drill building has everything from studios to large commercial spaces, allowing you to get your own creative getaway for the right price. Located at the intersection of E. 49th and Lakeside Ave., the building offers a prime location with easy access to free parking.
Studios — Our small studios provide an intimate and affordable environment, perfect for individual artists or small creative teams. These cozy spaces feature ample natural light and a flexible, customizable layout.
Large/Commercial Spaces — Need something bigger? We offer commercial spaces that can accommodate a variety of ventures. From galleries to design and photography studios, these spaces are the perfect solution.
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