Rat City Artwalk

Come and see local artists & vendors in a community made event right in White Center! Completely FREE to vend & attend.
About this Event

Event Details
When: Thursday, August 18th
Time: 5 PM – 8 PM (hours vary by location)
Where: White Center Business Core (along 16th Ave SW)

Cost: FREE to attend + FREE to participate

FULL GUIDE HERE: https://www.ratcityartwalk.org/

Join us Thursday August 20th from 5 to 8 PM for another fun Rat City Art Walk, featuring 80+ local artists and an evening full of art, music, food, and community fun. Finish the scavenger hunt and get a limited edition Rat City Scarf.This month we are collaborating with The Cutie Foundation! The Rat City Art Walk and Cutie Foundation share the same belief art markets should be free and accessible for both artists and the community.Held every third Thursday from April through September, this free event invites everyone to explore White Center while supporting local artists and small businesses.Wander through the neighborhood and discover artists, pop ups, and special experiences hosted inside local businesses. Keep an eye out for the signature inflatable rat outside participating locations to help guide your way.Not ready for the night to end?
When Art Walk wraps at 8 PM, head over to 2 Fingers Social for Night Walk, a late night gathering for artists and night owls featuring live art, vendors, a live DJ, plus food and drink specials.
Come hang out, support local businesses and artists, and experience what makes White Center special.Featuring:
80+ Local Artists & Vendors
Arts & Crafts
Music
Interactive Activities
Delicious Food
Multiple local businesses
+MORE

Art Scavenger Hunt
Visit all four participating locations, find the inflatable rat and collect a sticker at each stop.
Participating Locations:
Future Primitive
Patrick's Bakery & Café
Salvadorean Bakery
Terraplanted

Collect all four stickers, then visit Puffy Pandy to claim your prize: a limited-edition Rat City Soccer Scarf (while supplies last).Participating businesses:
2 Fingers Social (nightwalk only)
Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery
Nacho Mama's Frybread
Cartwheel Vintage Consign
Mr. B’s Mead
Misfit Strength Studio
Terraplanted
Salvadorean Bakery
Boombox Bar (21+)
Proletariat Pizza
Rat City Bikes
Wolf Pack Cellars
Lumberyard Bar (21+)
Buho
Big Mario’s Pizza
Seapines PT
Tim’s Tavern
Zeek’s Pizza
Tomo
Cher Baby Vintage
Lariat Bar (21+)
Puffy Pandy
Tomb Of Treasure
Patrick's Cafe
Future Primitive
+ MORE

Many other businesses will also have artists set up outside, so there’s plenty to enjoy at every stop!Look for the inflatable rats outside each location to guide your way through the Art WalkGet Involved
Sign up to be an artist/vendor - No matter if you're just starting out or have been creating for years, we’d love to see your creations in White Center! This is your chance to share your work, meet other artists, and be part of a growing, creative community. Come show off what you’ve got and get your art out there! It’s also a great opportunity to network with other local creatives, small business owners, and community supporters.Host or sponsor a fun art & craft activity at the ART WALK! Whether you're leading a workshop, setting up a creative station, or sharing supplies, it's a great way to connect, spark creativity, and make art accessible to everyone.
Spread the word: Share the event through your networks and social media so we can reach more folks! Come down and experience some fun shopping!