ART BEAT
August 9, 2025
Jefferson Bridge and East Bank
11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Join us for the largest annual event in downtown South Bend, where the streets of downtown are filled with performing, visual, and culinary artists, for a day-long celebration of our local artists!
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2024 information appears below. 2025 information is coming soon.
About
Engage your senses in this day-long showcase of over 500 visual, performing, and culinary artists from the Michiana area.
Stroll the streets of downtown South Bend during this free, family-friendly event to see the hand-crafted work of local potters, photographers, painters, weavers, jewelers, sketchers, woodcarvers, crocheters, and filmmakers. You'll also hear the sound of acoustical melodies, African drumming, soulful Jazz, the power of rock, and more.
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You'll taste the flavors of the region, the fresh local produce, and the intricate creations of top chefs and touch the artistic instruments to create your own masterpiece in one of the many community art projects!
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If there is a strong chance of inclement weather in the forecast for the 10th, the event will be moved to the 11th, and that announcement will be made on the 9th on this page and on social media.
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Art Beat is happy to announce that Everwise will return as our presenting sponsor. Thank you Everwise for supporting this annual community event that showcases the incredible talent of our local artists!
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Art Beat Resources
KID BEAT!
The South Bend Museum of Art and DTSB are collaborating to create a special area of Art Beat with art by and for kids, located directly in the northeast corner of the Century Center parking lot.
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KID BEAT! will contain booths filled with youth art and activities for kids. There will also be face painters, hands-on activities, demonstrations, and more!
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The SBMA will also have their galleries will be open to the public.
POSTER DESIGN
Learn more about this year's artist and their design!
ZEN ZONE
Venture off the beaten path to experience the art of well-being at the Conscious Michiana Zen Zone.
Special Thanks to the Art Beat Committee
Community Art Project
Amy Roush
Kylie Carter
Danielle Wilborn
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Performing Arts
Jill Tulchinsky
Elizabeth Leachman
Nia Oreke
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Nonprofit
Linda Scopelitis
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Culinary Arts
Gwenn Mottl
Michelle Blandford
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Other
Sam Lima
Hannah Francis
Rachel Zeiger
Kathy Reddy White
Marcia Qualls
Melody Lutz
Denise Zigler
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Visual Arts Jury
Sarah Dolezal
Dennis Anderson
Danielle Wilborn
Linda Scopelitis
Sheila Reed
Via Largent
Kylie Carter
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Visual Arts Booth Placement
Sarah Dolezal
Dennis Anderson
Danielle Wilborn
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KID BEAT!
Kolton Sizer
Lisa Shaffer
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Super Volunteers
Amy Roush
Elizabeth Leachman
Linda Raven
Chris Carter