Rubbie Chavez
Staff Writer
Pomona’s downtown arts district buzzed with creativity Sept. 13 as the Pomona Art Walk brought together different forms of art and visitors.
The Art Walk, held from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. the second Saturday of every month, offers a space for local artists to showcase their work for the community.
The art district was filled with local vendors, while sidewalks and alleyways were transformed into art galleries.
Friday’s art walk included works by students at the School of Arts and Enterprise.
Sofia Marie Vazquez was one of the artists featured in the high school’s exhibit, showing two of her pieces.
“This is my first art walk,” Vasquez said. “I’m really excited but also nervous about it.”
Local artist Arianna Arganda said she appreciates the opportunity to show her work.
“This is my fourth time at the Pomona Art Walk but my first time vending,” Arganda said. “Vending … helps me communicate what my art is about and show a bigger variety of my art.”
Local businesses in the art district also were open to the public during the art walk, including books stores, restaurants and more.
Tess Dipple, who runs the tattoo and piercing shop Ink’d Chronicles said the art walk is good for her business.
“We get a lot of exposure and newer faces each time,” Dipple said. “Now they are really pulling through involving more small businesses which are filling up the streets with more people.”
The next Pomona Art Walk, at 119 W. Second Street will be Oct. 11.
Rubbie Chavez can be reached at rubbie.chavez@laverne.edu.
Rubbie Chavez is a senior communications major with a concentration in public relations, and a staff writer for the Campus Times. She is also a dedicated photographer for La Verne Athletics, and her passion for storytelling and sports through dynamic visual content. Her work can also be found on Instagram or at gfxbyrubbie.myportfolio.com
Bajot Rathor is a senior organizational management major with a concentration in leadership and management, along with minors in photography and American law. She is a staff photographer for the Campus Times and La Verne Magazine.
