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Stockton Arts Week
Stocked Full of Arts for 10 Days! October 12-21, 2018.
Celebrating the Arts and Culture in Stockton, California
Taking place in October, Stockton Arts Week (SAW) is the most exciting arts and culture event in Stockton, California. Established in 2016, it is a week-long celebration of the diversity and wealth of creative talent Stockton has to offer. This citywide event highlights the vibrant art and culture Stockton by planning creative arts related events, such as: art walks, exhibitions, paint nights, demonstrations, performances, workshops, and much more! Stockton Arts Week is not an organization; rather, it is a 10-day celebration created to promote the rich arts and culture in Stockton.
Who: Visit Stockton, local venues, artists and arts organizations throughout Stockton. There will be no charge to participate in Stockton Arts Week. Our goal is to integrate many disciplines and cultures, and encourage partnerships between groups.
What: Stockton Arts Week is a celebration of our community’s diverse arts and cultural offerings. This citywide event highlights the vibrant art and culture Stockton has to offer by planning creative arts related events, such as: art walks, exhibitions, paint nights, demonstrations, performances, workshops, and much more! Stockton Arts Week is not an organization; rather, it is a 10-day celebration created to promote the rich arts and culture in Stockton.
When: A 10-day (Friday through following Sunday – two weekends) event from October 12-21, 2018.
Why: To share with the Stockton residents the vast amount of working artists, arts organizations and arts venues in the city and to give our locals an opportunity to learn, participate and enjoy a variety of new arts experiences.
Are you an artist or venue interested in participating?
Everyone is welcome! It’s up to each individual and/or arts organization to schedule and produce their own event between October 12-21, 2018. Fill out one of the following forms and submit it today. We will list you on this website to promote your event and connect you to partners in the community.
Get a FREE Stockton unisex t-shirt when you register your event or venue by September 7th!
Download our official 2018 Stockton Arts Week Poster.
Start planning your Stockton Arts Week event for 2018 now! Questions? Contact Robyn F. Cheshire at robyn@visitstockton.org
Stockton Arts Week 2018 Events:
(updated as of 9/24/18)
Click on the dates listed below in chronological order or click on the business to discover Stockton Arts Week events happening in the area:
10/12 · 10/13 · 10/14 · 10/15 · 10/16 · 10/17 · 10/18 · 10/19 · 10/20 · 10/21
Art Expressions of San Joaquin
Saturday, October 20 at 1PM
- Music & Muse: Find your writing muse as you listen to the inspiring sounds of Loki Rhythm at the First Unitarian Universalist Church. Free event.
Arts Lab
Friday, October 12
- Paint-a-Pumpkin: Come join us on October 12 for a fun filled day of painting pumpkins at the Art Lab to celebrate Stockton Arts Week!
Saturday, October 13
- Children's Paint Party: Keep your kiddo’s creative juices flowing! Come join the fun on Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Art Lab for a Children’s Paint Party to celebrate Stockton Arts Week!
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Paint-a-Pumpkin: Come join us on October 13 for a fun filled day of painting pumpkins at the Art Lab to celebrate Stockton Arts Week!
Thursday, October 18
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Halloween Paint Party: Create special memories by participating in this fun Halloween Paint Party at Art Lab, celebrating Stockton Arts Week!
Friday, October 19
- Paint-a-Pumpkin: Come join us on October 19 for a fun filled day of painting pumpkins at the Art Lab to celebrate Stockton Arts Week!
Saturday, October 20
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Children's Paint Party: Keep your kiddo’s creative! Come join the fun on Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Art Lab for a Children’s Paint Party to celebrate Stockton Arts Week!
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Paint-a-Pumpkin: Come join us on October 20 for a fun filled day of painting pumpkins at the Art Lab to celebrate Stockton Arts Week!
ArtSplash
Friday, October 12 at 5PM
- ArtSplash: Celebrate the city’s artists, galleries, and arts venues, where they open their doors to Stockton's thriving art culture. This event is a free, self-guided tour that combines astounding visual & live art, engaging events and more.
Bob Hope Theatre
Sunday, October 14 at 1PM
- King Kong: Friends of the Fox present the classic film “King Kong” as a part of Stockton Arts Week! Showtime is 2pm, but arrive at the theatre an hour early for an hour of art, wine, snacks and music in celebration of the feature film!
BornCEO Dance Studio
Saturday, October 13 at 11:30AM
- Zumbini with Hannah: Celebrate Stockton Arts Week with the little ones to music, dance and educational tools for 45-minutes of can’t-stop, won’t-stop bonding and fun!
Saturday, October 20 at 11:30AM
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Zumbini with Hannah: Celebrate Stockton Arts Week with the little ones to music, dance and educational tools for 45-minutes of can’t-stop, won’t-stop bonding and fun!
Cast Iron Trading Co.
Wednesday, October 17 at 6PM
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The Unknowns: Celebrating Stockton Arts Week, The Unknowns spotlight local independent artists and musicians at Cast Iron Trading Co. in downtown Stockton.
Central United Methodist Church
Saturday, October 20 at 7PM
- Mountain Music Concert: The Stockton Chorale's 67th season opens on Saturday, October 20th to celebrate Stockton Arts Week with a performance of Carol Barnett's "The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass". Local Stockton favorites Snap Jackson & the Knock on Wood Players will provide the backing instrumentation, making this a concert you don't want to miss!
Cesar Chavez Central Library
Saturday, October 20 at 3PM
- In Conversation with Mick LaSalle: Join Mick LaSalle and the Director of Community Services, John Alita, as they have a conversation about movies, acting, and directing to celebrate Stockton Arts Week!
City of Stockton
Thursday, October 18 at 4PM
- Collide at Janet Leigh Plaza: Three days of art, placemaking and community at Janet Leigh Plaza, celebrating Stockton Arts Week. Participation is free & open to all ages.
Sunday, October 21 at 4PM
- Collide Finale at Weber Point: In collaboration with The City of Stockton and Goodstock Productions, this finale festival wraps up Stockton Arts Week with artist workshops, hands-on kids activities, food trucks, beer garden, and a live art competition at Weber Point Events Center. Be sure to stay of the Drone Light Show at dusk!
Define Barre & Fitness
Wednesday, October 17 at 7:30PM
- EE Art Exhibition: Rose, Earth, Tribe: See the works of art by Erin Elizabeth at Define Barre & Fitness to celebrate Stockton Arts Week. You will enjoy complimentary wine by Turkovich Family Wine, and live Peruvian drumming and performances by IntiQuilla.
Dr. Martin Luther King Plaza
Saturday, October 13 at 10AM
- The Stockmarket: Join us for the last STOCKMARKET in the MLK Plaza, celebrating Stockton Arts Week. Experience sketch portraits with Art Expressions of San Joaquin, kids coloring, and rap-rhyming.
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Stockton
Saturday, October 20 at 1PM
- Music & Muse: Find your writing muse as you listen to the inspiring sounds of Loki Rhythm at the First Unitarian Universalist Church. Free event.
Goodstock Productions
Friday, October 12 at 7PM
- Stereotypes: Celebrating Stockton Arts Week, Goodstock Productions, in collaboration with the Haggin Museum, is challenging stereotypes by bringing together music and art in new ways.
Saturday, October 13 at 10AM
- The Stockmarket: Join us for the last STOCKMARKET in the MLK Plaza, celebrating Stockton Arts Week. Experience sketch portraits with Art Expressions of San Joaquin, kids coloring, and rap-rhyming.
Thursday, October 18 at 4PM
- Collide at Janet Leigh Plaza: Three days of art, placemaking and community at Janet Leigh Plaza, celebrating Stockton Arts Week. Participation is free & open to all ages.
Sunday, October 21 at 4PM
- Collide Finale at Weber Point: In collaboration with The City of Stockton and Goodstock Productions, this finale festival wraps up Stockton Arts Week with artist workshops, hands-on kids activities, food trucks, beer garden, and a live art competition at Weber Point Events Center. Be sure to stay of the Drone Light Show at dusk!
Haggin Museum
Friday, October 12 at 7PM
- Stereotypes: Celebrating Stockton Arts Week, Goodstock Productions, in collaboration with the Haggin Museum, is challenging stereotypes by bringing together music and art in new ways.
Saturday, October 13 at 1:30PM
- Dig it!: Celebrating Stockton Arts Week at the Haggin Museum, this hands-on fun for junior archaeologists will explore how scientists study the past.
Thursday, October 18 at 7PM
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Museum Mysteries: Solve mysteries at the Haggin Museum to celebrate Stockton Arts Week!
J. Rusten Furniture Studio
Saturday, October 13 at 5PM
- Meet the Stockton Arts Commission: Meet the commission members with diverse backgrounds and strong links to Stockton's arts community on October 13 to celebrate Stockton Arts Week!
Janet Leigh Plaza
October 18 - October 20
- Collide at Janet Leigh Plaza: Three days of art, placemaking and community at Janet Leigh Plaza, as part of Stockton Arts Week. Participation is free & open to all!
Margaret K. Troke Branch Library
Wednesday, October 17 at 2PM
- Troke Knitters: The Margaret K. Troke Branch Library presents “Troke Knitters” celebrating Stockton Arts Week! All ages and genders are welcome. Participants need to provide their own needles and yarn during the event.
Mexican Heritage Center & Gallery
Friday, October 19 at 6PM
- Demystified Symposium & Mixer: The Mexican Heritage Center invite you to a symposium that focuses on the origins of Dia De Los Muertos, as part of Stockton Arts Week.
Placeholder Magazine
Saturday, October 13 at 2PM
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Stockton Zine Fest 2018: Placeholder Magazine and Tuleburg Press present Stockton Zine Fest to celebrate Stockton Arts Week. The free event will feature 15-20 participants, live music, and video projections.
San Joaquin Pride Center
Friday, October 12 at 6PM
- Masquerade Ball & Drag Show: Celebrate Stockton Arts Week to a Masquerade Ball & Drag Show at the San Joaquin Pride Center!
Showbiz Theatre Company
October 18 - 21, 2018
- The Rocky Horror Show: Celebrating Stockton Arts Week, the cult classic musical sensation returns to Showbiz Theatre Company! Audience participation during the play is highly encouraged and props will be available for sale.
Stockton Arts Commission
Saturday, October 13 at 5PM
- Meet the Stockton Arts Commission: Meet the commission members with diverse backgrounds and strong links to Stockton's arts community on October 13 to celebrate Stockton Arts Week!
Stockton Symphony
Sunday, October 14 at 2:30PM
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Blockbuster Broadway: Stockton Symphony's 2018/19 POPS Series kicks off with "Blockbuster Broadway" as part of Stockton Arts Week!
The Write Place
Wednesday, October 17 at 6PM
- La Moda De La Catrina: Create a fashionable hat at The Write Place that you can wear to the Dia de los Muertos Fiesta on October 27.
Saturday, October 20 at 9AM
- Maintenance-Hole Cover Printing: Please join us for Stockton Arts Week as we use artist Molly Tobber's uniquely crafted utility covers, to celebrate Stockton's history and diversity. The tour will start and end at the The Write Place in downtown Stockton.
Tuleburg Press
Saturday, October 13 at 2PM
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Stockton Zine Fest 2018: Placeholder Magazine and Tuleburg Press present Stockton Zine Fest to celebrate Stockton Arts Week. The free event will feature 15-20 participants, live music, and video projections.
Warren Atherton Auditorium
Sunday, October 14 at 2:30PM
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Blockbuster Broadway: Stockton Symphony's 2018/19 POPS Series kicks off with "Blockbuster Broadway" as part of Stockton Arts Week!
Weber Point Events Center
Sunday, October 21 at 4PM
- Collide Finale at Weber Point: In collaboration with The City of Stockton and Goodstock Productions, this finale festival wraps up Stockton Arts Week with artist workshops, hands-on kids activities, food trucks, beer garden, and a live art competition at Weber Point Events Center. Be sure to stay of the Drone Light Show at dusk!
Available Venue Space Opportunities
- Deliberation Room
- CONTACT: Jacob Bengurel
- CONTACT: Jacob Bengurel
- Vox Pop
- CONTACT: Mariah Looney
- CONTACT: Mariah Looney
- Mexican Heritage Center & Gallery
- CONTACT: Alicia van de Bor
- CONTACT: Alicia van de Bor
- Lincoln Center
- CONTACT: Katie Drebert
- CONTACT: Katie Drebert
- Sherwood Mall
- CONTACT: Kathryn Hystad
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BornCEO Dance Studio
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CONTACT: Hannah Bell
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Kress Building
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CONTACT: Joy Neas
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Video from 2017 Stockton Arts Week Events:
Goodstock's Collide at Dean Decarli Waterfront Square.
The 1850 Collective's Creepshow on BellaVista's Terrace.