On August 24^th a special limited edition of 30 fine art prints (15" x 30") will be available for a purchase price of $400 during this year’s Art Walk. The prints are high-quality reproductions of his painting, “Ultramarine,” which depicts the iconic Urho Saari Swim Stadium, affectionately called “The Plunge.”  A portion of the proceeds will go towards the capital campaign supporting the upcoming renovations at The Plunge.

• Date: Saturday, August 24^th
• Time: 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• Location: El Segundo Public Library

Click here for more information about Curtis Green's exhibit and fine art pieces.

Songwriters in the Round: The Art of the Song returns to the El Segundo Public Library on Thursday, August 22^nd, beginning at 6:00 p.m.  This FREE event is in collaboration with the El Segundo Arts & Culture Advisory Committee and is presented as an Art Walk kickoff event.

  Singer/Songwriters Rob Bonfiglio, Paula Fong, Sean Lane and Evie Sands will perform and share their collected adventures in composing music.  Special guest Carianne Marshall, Co-Chair and Chief Operating Officer of Warner Chappell Music, will be on hand to discuss her role in signing songwriters and placing their works in film, television and other media.

For more information, click here or contact the library's Reference Desk at 310-524-2728.

Hop aboard an open-air tour bus and explore a curated selection of public art installations, murals, and sculptures by local and renowned artists. As you journey through El Segundo, our guide will offer fascinating insights into how these public art pieces came to be, the inspirations behind them, and their cultural significance to the community.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, August 24^th, 2024
• Time: 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm
• Starting Point: Bus pick-up on Holly Ave next to El Segundo City Hall (350 Main Street, El Segundo, CA, 90245)
• Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
• Cost: Free
• RSVP: El Segundo - Guided Public Art Tours! (August 24th) Tickets, Sat, Aug 24, 2024 at 3:00 PM | Eventbrite

Bring your friends and family and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of public art at the El Segundo Art Walk! Light refreshments and an El Segundo swag bag will be provided to all attendees. Click here for full event details. For more information and to RSVP, click here.

Hey kids! Come hang out at the Kids Activation Area at the Art Walk, hosted by the Recreation, Parks, and Library Department. There are four super rad instructor-led art projects that are great for kids of different ages.

Sign up on the day of the event at the Recreation, Parks and Library tent located along Richmond Street and Grand Avenue near The Slice & Pint. Come ready for some fun, all classes are free!

Class Schedule

• 3:15-3:45 p.m. - Sunshine Watercolor (Ages: 3+)       
• 4:00-4:30 p.m. - Mixed Media Hot Air Balloon (Ages: 5+)
• 4:45-5:15 p.m. - Woven Fish (Ages: 5+)
• 5:30-6:00 p.m. - Masking Tape Abstract Art (Ages: 8+)

Portals to Memory Mural by Nanibah Chacon: Located in the Sue Carter Community Room, Diné and Chicana artist Nanibah Chacon's mural, "Portals to Memory," was created as a part of the library's Book to Action program in May 2019. The piece incorporates various landscapes present in Tongva territories, while celebrating the beauty of wonder and our innate need to create objects that are reflective of what we see in nature. 

As part of the 2024 Art Walk, Portals to Memory now features an augmented reality animation!

Painting & Field Guide by Linsay Carron: Located above the elevator in the lower level of the El Segundo Public Library, artist Lindsay Carron’s painting “California Native Species Garden” invites a deeper dive into the native plant species in the garden, and their importance to the ecosystem that depend on them. Accompanying Carron’s painting is the “Field Guide to El Segundo Native Species,” featuring original sketches, facts and activities based on native species to El Segundo. This field guide is available for FREE at the library!