For 15 years, First Friday ArtWalk has brought the party to the streets and businesses in Downtown Corpus Christi every first Friday of the month! Each month hosts 250+ pop-up vendors & food trucks, and 20+ businesses events. ArtWalk Block Parties and Downtown Businesses host a variety of activities for all ages including: art exhibitions, live music and painting, pop-up bars, ArtWalk specials and sales, and more all within a 10-block footprint.
Programming & Activations
Block & Park Parties
There's something happening on every corner of Downtown Corpus Christi. Find your favorite vendors and food trucks throughout the ArtWalk footprint, with each block having its own vibe and party.
Business Pop-Ups
ArtWalk was started by Downtown Corpus Christi businesses. Participating businesses have music, vendors, and much more available to keep your night lively and fun.
Andrew's Distributing Stages
Corpus Christi was designated as the 40th Music Friendly City in Texas in 2023. In partnership with Andrew's Distributing, we're proud to host several stages throughout the ArtWalk footprint, bringing you the best live musical acts Corpus Christi has to offer.
Tent Vendors
Curated vintage clothing.
Vintage t-shirt, shorts, pants Women’s dresses, skirts, and tops Men’s button ups Hats
Birdy Girl Art creates abstract bird paintings (and nature) that are whimsical and fun. Acrylic paint on a variety of canvas sizes.
Blind Books and bookish items
The Museum engages and educates the public in science and history through exhibits and programming to inspire curiosity, understanding, and an enduring thirst for knowledge.
Engraved travel trackers and cutting boards, funny kitchen towels, personalized necklaces, hand painted earrings
100% Soy, home-made candles, phthalate/paraffin free, no endocrine disruptors, 8oz. Variety of scents will be provided.
Gourmet Kettle Corn and flavored popcorn
Breads, mini pies, brownies, gluten free options, and jams
Vintage clothing! https://www.instagram.com/missjulyfindz?igsh=MTdxZGZ2Z3U1ZmJ5YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
crochet and paracord items jewelery (rings), pre packaged treats, zen licks, homemade car freshies, magnets, baby blankets, homemade resin art,canvas paintings, homemade stockings, cat & dog toys
Hand-crafted jewelry specializing in pearls, sterling silver jewelry, permanent jewelry. www.pearls-haven.com
Homemade fruit pies handmade in Corpus Christi through Cottage Law Baking. We sell 9” pies and 6” hand pies!
handcrafted lotions, lip balm, shower steamers, disinfectant cleaner, insect repellant, soaps, bath bombs, candles, air fresheners,
Sell beverages and snacks
3D Prints and Handmade Gifts 3D Printed gifts, including but not limited to flowers, vases, pen holders, keychains, 3D printed art prints, fidget toys, earrings, figures. Custom orders available.
Pop culture and pop art canvases framed on handmade frames.
Men and women’s vintage/modern clothing
Selling secondhand clothes.
Acrylic Keychains, Glitter Stickers, Prints, and other miscellaneous items are drawn and designed by me and a few friends of mine! I usually vend at art markets or Artist Alley at anime conventions.
Food Vendors
Lonches Mini tacos Floutas Quesadillas
New Orleans Cajun and Seafood with a Culinary Twist
Street tacos Asada fries Corn cups Churros Quesadillas
Potatoes on stick, chili cheese fries, corn dogs
Mini Tacos, Walking Taco Bag, Funnel Cakes, Fried Oreos, Chicharrónes, Quesadillas, soft drinks, Freshly squeezed Lemonade
Hot Cheetos and cheese Shaved ice, snow cones Corn cups Dubai cups Fruit cups Fruit drink drinks Water soda Topo Chico drink Russo drink Nachos Frito pie Pickle treats Cucumbers
Authentic filipino dish
Brisket Fries, Nacho & Chips, Cups, Potatoes, sandwiches & Tacos, Sausage wraps, plates along with other BBQ Meats. We also do funnel cakes and fried Oreos. Also can drinks.
Photos From Past Art Walks
Sponsors & Partners
Thank you to our amazing sponsors and partners who make First Friday ArtWalk possible.
