Tremont Art Walk

Friday, June 8, 2012

This event happens on the second Friday of every month.  The Tremont Art Walk is the same idea as any other art walk, but it’s set in the trendy Tremont neighborhood, which is especially known for its art galleries, unique boutiques and popular restaurants.  An art walk is an event where all the art galleries and retail shops in one area keep their doors open until late.  There is surprisingly solid turnout to this event.  Picture people milling about inside a cozy gallery, while they nibble on refreshments, and view some great pieces of art.  I remember buying a print from one of the galleries.  The owner was also the photographer of the print, and I ended up chatting with him about it for a while.  It’s those little moments that keep you coming back every month.

I usually make a night of the art walk by going out to eat somewhere for dinner on Professor Ave: Dante has become a favorite, although one time I grabbed a bite at a food truck that was parked nearby.  There are so many great art galleries packed into a few blocks that it makes the event quite enjoyable to just stroll up and down the street and pop into one shop or another.  The Banyan Tree is a must-see boutique, and you can’t pass up the opportunity to try one of the many flavors at Tremont Scoops.  With or without the Art Walk, Tremont remains a neighborhood with plenty to offer.

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