The 3rd Thursday Gallery Hop & Art Walk officially starts at 6:00 p.m. at CityArts Factory. On a typical Hop, a series of galleries and nontraditional venues (think restaurants, boutiques, and photography studios) spotlight the best of established and emerging Orlando-based artists, as well as the works of the nationally and internationally acclaimed.

The Dia de los Muertos & Monster Factory block party will feature live music provided by Tacatantán Records, Macabre Cirque performance by Phantasmagoria, high energy art performance by Salvador Live, giant Mojiganga puppet procession, Dia de los Muertos Ofrendas, live dance performance by ME Dance, art and food vendors, photo booth and a kids craft area.  The cost will be a $5 donation at the entrance. 

The walk begins at CityArts Factory {Beverages sponsored by City Beverages}, where participants can learn about the various exhibits: 

• Barnie's CoffeeKitchen – Artist Steven Mikel
• Envi by Design
• Gallery 29 – “Just One More…” exhibit by Parker Sketch and Shannon Holt
• Kiene/Quigley Gallery – Dia de los Muertos & Monster Factory and three murals
• "O" Gallery  – Nestor Charneco, Donna Dowless, Jennie Sweo, Pam Louden, Bernie Martin, Alan Pepin, Dlynn Roll, Vickie Wilson & Doug Powell
• Orlando Magic Gallery –  Dia de los Muertos & Monster Factory
• Orlando Film Festival - Spooky movies, http://orlandofilmfest.com/
• Redefine Gallery – DEATH to DAYDREAM! by Boy Kong
• Star Gallery –  Dia de los Muertos & Monster Factory with two Ofrendas & giant Mojiganga puppets
• Young Artists Gallery - Art from the Young Artists workshop led by Peterson

Other participating venues/exhibits:

• Avenue Gastrobar - (ask about drink specials) 

• Art for All Spaces & Church Street District - Art Bazaar with local artists on Church St., Urban Flats and Rusty Spoon near 55 West

• Donnelly Galleries (Church St. Exchange) - Artist, Luke Andrews www.LukeAndrewsArt.com
• Elevate Orlando - Art lounge on the 16th floor in the Plaza (North tower)
• Gallery at Avalon Island –  "Art by Designers" exhibit and live music

• Grand Bohemian Gallery – Experience in Art and Music

• JAI Gallery - Moved to Robinson Street (call for appt.)

• Loft 55 Gallery & Boutique – The Re-Code Project, a Danny Rock series

• NV Art Bar – Natasha Radovicz Schaidt's first solo show," N Squared!"

• The Courtesy Bar - Artist, Danielle Hein Art 
• UCF MFA Open Studio Tour - 6-9 pm at 500 W Livingston Street

Parking: Plaza garage - visit CityArts Factory to validate your parking at a flat rate of $4!