ArtWALK Beijing.

As stolen from www.artwalkbeijing.com:

artWALK Beijing is a monthly gathering for the Beijing community to explore and engage in the city's vibrant contemporary art scene. The event is free and open to the public with specific aims to introduce Beijing’s art districts to a broader cross section of the local community and to provide a social platform on which to experience the explosion of creativity on display in these unique cultural venues.

Our inaugural event will be held in the 798 Dashanzi Art District and will provide special after hours access to selected galleries and art spaces along with a free reception with food, drink and live entertainment. Each artWALK provides a map and descriptions of the selected art venues for each viewer to independently explore on their own. Selected galleries will be located near each other in the art district to allow viewers an opportunity to more intimately explore these spaces. The receptions will have an evolving entertainment schedule with local and foreign artists and/or musicians performing and contributing to the dynamic atmosphere of artWALK.

artWALK is a community oriented event that hopes to foster a network of fun, creative, interested viewers living in Beijing today and channel that energy into the art scene. Our target audience is especially focused on encouraging a foundation for art appreciation. We hope to provide a neutral platform to contribute and participate in creative dialogues with all those involved in the arts industry, including artists, collectors, students, critics, and anyone interested in the art scene that is quickly gaining momentum both here and internationally.

We hope that this unique opportunity will make China's contemporary art scene and the 798 Art District more accessible to the Beijing community. No previous knowledge is necessary to appreciate art, just an open mind. Beijing is one of China's largest and most exciting art scenes. Come find out what the hype is all about!