Artwalk 2011 will take place Friday, September 9 from 5-10 pm and Saturday, September 10 from noon-6 p.m. in Birmingham’s historic loft district on Morris, 1st and 2nd Avenues North between 22nd and 25th Streets.

Be sure you don’t miss out on the Artwalk After Party on Saturday from 7-11 p.m. at Sloss Furnaces, open to the public for the first time to celebrate 10 years of art and entertainment in downtown Birmingham. Here is a quick guide for enjoying one of the best weekends Birmingham has to offer.

Put on your walking shoes and be prepared to experience a transformed downtown. Ten years ago, a small group of artists, residents and businesses in the Historic Loft District came together with a good idea – to showcase local art in a way that encouraged people to experience downtown Birmingham in a new and exciting way.

With the support of a few visionary investors, Artwalk was born. The first year featured less than 60 artists in a handful of locations. A decade later, Artwalk has grown into a popular destination street festival showcasing more than 120 artists throughout a vibrant neighborhood of residential, retail and entertainment establishments.

More than 125 local and regional artists in all mediums will move in to more than 40 businesses and lofts for Friday and Saturday. Paintings, ceramics, photographs, sculpture, jewelry and more will all be for sale. Several outdoor areas on Morris and 2nd Avenues will also feature artists.

Be sure to visit some of our veteran artists that have exhibited for seven or more years: Su Abbott, Rebecca Bach, Liesa Cole & Tony Rodio, Lane Finch, Jeanne Flint, Philip Griffith, Jill Marlar, David Self, Veronique Vanblaere, and Paul Cordes Wilm. Plus you’ll see more than 40 artists that will be showing with us for the first time!

Walk along Morris Avenue, 1st Avenue North, and 2nd Avenue North between 22nd and 25th Streets to see 45 artist hosts, galleries, restaurants, and bars to visit.

This show could not happen without the support of ALL of our hosts. Check out the Artwalk 2011 Map to get acquainted with the festival footprint. Several locations have been a mainstay in the neighborhood for the past several years, including Lindsey Office Furnishings, Das Haus, Space One Eleven, Omni Studio, Metro Bar, Philip Griffith Photography Studio, Wooster Lofts, William Dawson, Atty, Liberty House Lofts, The Literacy Council, Bancography, WS Mercantile Condos and Erdreich Architecture.

In the ten years since Artwalk began we have seen tremendous growth of businesses including both retail and residential including What’s on 2nd?, AC Legg Lofts, The Avenues, Black & White, Rogue Tavern, Urban Standard, 2nd Row Studio, Pale Eddies Pour House, The Wine Loft, Matthew’s Bar & Grill, The M Lounge, Sidewalk Film Festival Office, Charm, Freshwater Land Trust, Faith Skate Supply, and Weld for Birmingham.

New to Artwalk this year is a pedestrian only area on Morris Avenue between 22nd and 23rd Streets. See more than 20 artists, as well as two entertainment stages. Enjoy food from Cantina and Fatstuffs vendors as well as Good People beer and wine from Grassroots Distributors!

Artwalk’s must see exhibits are showcased next door to each other in our two permanent art galleries. Space One Eleven, located at 2409 2nd Avenue N, will host “Space One Eleven Sampler” by various artists. Our newest gallery edition, Beta Pictoris Gallery, at 2411 2nd Avenue N will be showing “It’s not my first time” solo show by Joes Ross including new works on paper and photographs.

Continuing our tradition of showcasing local musicians and performance artists, 2011 will bring a wide variety of talent, and we’re sure there is something on the line-up that will amaze you! Plus we have two NEW entertainment venues on Morris and 1st Avenue!

Morris Avenue — Main Stage
FRIDAY PERFORMANCES 5:30 PM Electric Violin 6:45 PM Two Bit Hoodlums 8:00 PM Four 9:15 PM Allen Tolbert Unit	SATURDAY PERFORMANCES 12:00 PM Robert Huffman 1:15 PM Neo Jazz Collective 2:30 PM Some Dark Holler 3:15 PM Joel Madison Blount
Morris Avenue / 22nd Street Viaduct
FRIDAY PERFORMANCES 5:30 PM The Dirty Lungs 6:30 PM Ken Webb Urban Fabric 7:30 PM New Erynias Tribe 8:00 PM  Grenadines 9:00 PM Erynias Tribe 9:15 PM Celeste Laborde	SATURDAY PERFORMANCES ARTWALK KIDZONE
Omni Accoustic Stage (2309 1st Avenue N)
FRIDAY PERFORMANCES 7:15 PM Steve and Terje 8:15 PM Jon Vogel 9:15 PM Robert Huffman	SATURDAY PERFORMANCES 1:00 PM Darby Jack Gustafson 2:00 PM Sam Pointer 3:00 PM Jon Vogel 4:00 PM Justin Jones
Street Performers – Various Times & Locations
Carrie Hill & Her Accoridan The Happy Hooper Tragic City Roller Derby Henna Artist (Morris Avenue) Tarot Reader (Morris & 22nd St Viaduct) Andy Spain

Check out our NEW LOCATION, under the viaduct on Morris Avenue at 22nd Street. The 2011 Artwalk KidZone will take place on Saturday ONLY between noon and 6 p.m. Join us as we explore the urban jungle. Come paint in the Amazon River, take a trip through tangles and vines with your very own hand dyed safari scarf. Exotic insects and butterflies, colorful snakes, monkey masks, wild flowers and chalk graffiti await you. Under this jungle canopy anything is possible! All kids and adults welcome. 

In celebration of ten years, we are inviting Birmingham to join us at our Artwalk After Party on Saturday, September 10 from 7-11 p.m.at Sloss Furnaces. For a $5 dollar donation, you will enjoy an amazing performance by DJ Coco, DJ Stevo, The Married Couple. Your $5 donation will benefit both Birmingham Artwalk and Sloss Furnaces! Purchases tickets at any of the info tents at Artwalk, or pay at the door. Food and beverages will be availalbe for purchase.

Would you like to have VIP access to this exclusive party? It's as easy as giving 4-5 hours of your time! Our VIPs include our artists, sponsors, hosts and volunteers who have put in so much time and effort in making this Artwalk happen. VIP access includes complimentary buffet provided by Rojo between 7 and 9 p.m., as well as wine from Grassroots Wine Distributor and yummy local brew from Good People!

Support Artwalk with the purchase of the Artwalk 2011 tshirt for $15, available at all three of our info booths on site during the event. Be sure to check early to get the size you want! Special thanks to Birmingham artist Scott Thigpen for this year’s design!

Artwalk 2011 will have several food & options on the street, and we hope you will visit the many restaurants, bars and entertainment venues throughout the district and nearby. We encourage you to visit them through the course of the weekend and often throughout the year! Check websites or call for dinner hours. Check local listings for AFTER ARTWALK bands and other festivities.

• Rogue Tavern 2312 2nd Ave N - Express Food to Go, plus full menu and bar
• Metro Bar—2125 2nd Ave N: Full bar and music
• Das Haus—2318 2nd Ave N: Full bar, authentic German food, and music
• Urban Standard – 2320 2nd Ave N: specialty coffee, food & desserts
• Matthew’s Bar & Grill—2308 Morris Ave: Full bar and restaurant, music
• The M LOUNGE  - 2209 1st Avenue N: Full bar, food and music
• John’s City Diner—112 21st St N: Full bar and restaurant
• The Wine Loft —2201 1st Ave N: Full bar, appetizer menu
• Steel Urban Lounge - 2300 1st Ave N: Full bar, appetizer menu, music
• Pale Eddie’s Pour House – 2308 2nd Ave N: Acoustic Music
• Trattoria Centrale – 207  20th St N, Italian fare
• Brick & Tin – 214 20th St N, Gourmet Sandwiches
• Café Dupont – 113 20th St N, Fine dining
• Speakeasy – 1920 3rd Ave N, full bar & music
• Above the Redmont – 2101 5th Ave N – full bar

• Parking is free on the street after 6:00 p.m. and all weekend, if you can find a spot. The best bet for ample parking is the public lot behind Morris Avenue (enter through 23rd Street).
• ATM machines are available at Mamanoes Grocery at 2301 2nd Avenue North and Rogue Tavern at 2312 2nd Aveneue N.
• Portolets are available at 2nd Avenue North & 23rd Street, and on Morris Avenue and 22nd Street.

We hope you will support all of the businesses and individuals who have helped produce this annual event, including our artists, neighborhood hosts, volunteers and sponsors: