April 19 – 20, 2026

Schedule & Venues

Two days of art, workshops, demonstrations, and community. Plan your visit.

Full Schedule

What's happening.

All events are free and open to the public. Workshops are first-come, first-served unless noted.

Saturday, April 19

10:00 AM

Art Walk Opens

All Venues

Pick up your walk map at any venue and begin exploring. All six locations open simultaneously.

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Watercolor Workshop for Beginners

Riverside Arts Center

Learn the basics of watercolor painting with artist Maya Chen. All materials provided. Limited to 20 participants.

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Live Mural Painting

Town Square

Watch Leo Marchetti begin a new large-scale mural live. Visitors are welcome to observe, ask questions, and even help with select sections.

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Artist Talk: Art & Community

The Old Mill Gallery

A panel discussion with four local artists about the role of art in building community. Moderated by Arts Council director Sarah Whitfield.

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Raku Ceramics Demonstration

Central Park Pavilion

Nina Blackwood demonstrates the dramatic raku firing process, pulling glowing pottery from the kiln.

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Printmaking Workshop

The Foundry Studios

Try your hand at linocut printmaking. Create a small edition print to take home. All skill levels welcome.

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Evening Reception & Live Music

The Old Mill Gallery

Wind down the first day with light refreshments, local wine and craft beer, and acoustic performances by Central Reach musicians.

Sunday, April 20

10:00 AM

Art Walk Continues

All Venues

All venues reopen. New demonstrations and workshops throughout the day.

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Kids' Art Corner

Central Park Pavilion

Hands-on art activities for children ages 4-12. Painting, clay modeling, and collage. Parents and caregivers welcome to join in.

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Weaving Demonstration

Maple Street Studios

Ama Kwarteng demonstrates traditional and contemporary weaving techniques on her floor loom.

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Interactive Sound & Light Installation

The Old Mill Gallery

Experience Raj Patel's immersive digital installation that translates live river sounds into flowing light projections.

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Live Mural Completion

Town Square

Leo Marchetti completes the mural begun on Saturday. Photo opportunities with the finished work.

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Collector's Hour

All Venues

Final opportunity to purchase artwork directly from artists. Many offer art walk-exclusive pricing and accept commissions.

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Closing Ceremony & Awards

Central Park Pavilion

Thank-yous, community awards, and a preview of next year's art walk. Desserts and refreshments provided.

Venues

Six places, one walk.

All venues are within a comfortable half-mile walking loop. Maps available at each location.

01

The Old Mill Gallery

42 Mill Road

The heart of the art walk. A restored 19th-century mill housing paintings, sculptures, and the evening reception. Fully accessible.

02

Riverside Arts Center

15 River Street

Community arts space with bright, open galleries. Home to the watercolor workshop and rotating exhibitions year-round.

03

Central Park Pavilion

Central Park, Main Entrance

Outdoor covered pavilion surrounded by greenery. Ceramics demonstrations, kids' activities, and the closing ceremony.

04

Town Square

Main Street & Oak Avenue

Open-air exhibition space in the town center. Live mural painting, food trucks, and street performances all weekend.

05

The Foundry Studios

78 Industrial Lane

Working artist studios in a converted industrial building. Printmaking workshops and open studio tours.

06

Maple Street Studios

220 Maple Street

Shared creative space featuring textile arts, photography exhibitions, and intimate artist-led talks.

See you downtown.

April 19–20, 2026. No tickets needed — just show up and explore.

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