Venice Public Art Walls are concrete walls for legal spray painting on Ocean Front Walk in Los Angeles, just south of the skate park. Artists with permits use the walls as a public canvas, so the colors and images change as new work covers older pieces. Stop to watch artists paint, look closely at the layers, or take photos beside the artwork. The space is small, and a fresh piece can be painted over soon after it is finished, so photograph it while it is there.
A changing public canvas
The concrete walls are a designated place for legal spray painting in Venice. Artists with permits can paint there, and the work changes as new pieces cover existing ones. That turnover is part of what makes the walls different from a fixed mural: a photograph records one moment in a space that keeps changing.
The walls are remnants of the former Venice Pavilion, which stood on the site from 1961 to 1999. During those years, the walls were often covered with graffiti-style murals. The art-wall project began in 1997, and the surfaces were improved in 2016.
What to look for
Walk along the concrete and take in the different colors, styles and layers. If artists are painting, you can watch the work develop. The walls are a small area, so a short stop is enough to see them, though you may want more time for photos or to observe the painting process.
Artwork can be covered soon after it is completed. If you want to remember a particular piece, take a photo before moving on. The walls are beside the bike and walking path on Ocean Front Walk, just south of the skate park.
Perguntas frequentes
Where are the Venice Public Art Walls?
They are on Ocean Front Walk in Venice, Los Angeles, just south of the skate park and beside the bike and walking path.
Can visitors paint on the walls?
Artists with permits can paint there legally. The available information does not establish that visitors can paint without a permit.
How often does the artwork change?
New work can cover existing pieces, sometimes soon after they are finished. The walls look different from one visit to another.
When is a good time to visit?
Weekdays or early mornings are suggested for fewer people and better photo opportunities.
