Art Beat is a free, downtown South Bend evening stroll along the sidewalks featuring the work of local visual, performing, and culinary artists. The event showcases South Bend and the surrounding community’s artists and creates awareness of the role that downtown organizations and businesses play in the artisans’ promotion and success.
How It All Started...
A group of like-minded individuals came together in 2003 with a common idea — to showcase the work of local visual, performing, and culinary artists in the heart of South Bend. Art Beat was born and has over the past several years become a downtown South Bend signature art and cultural event.
2008 Commemorative Poster
“My philosophy behind this design was to let the creative juices flow, illustrating how Art Beat encourages a large variety of art: music, visual arts and culinary art. I wanted to stay away from literal translations for “art” and aim for a more universal concept of color and life.”
— Ruth Moorman
To purchase an Art Beat commemorative print, visit our information booth by Michigan & Jefferson on September 4th or call DTSB at 574.282.1110.
