The 3rd Thursday Gallery Hop & Art Walk officially starts at 6:00 p.m. at CityArts Factory and runs to 9:00 p.m. 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. Sexy and sophisticated, visitors can expect the unexpected as each month is a unique experience in art and culture. 

Haiti Sister City Artists, The Solar Games & The Consulate of Haiti Orlando, host a Multimedia Art Show from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. at 1616 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32803.

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
• Gallery 29 – “Just One More…” exhibit by Parker Sketch and Shannon Holt
• Kiene/Quigley Gallery – “Morning, Noon and Night….Landscapes” submission art exhibit
• "O" Gallery  – Nestor Charneco, Donna Dowless, Jennie Sweo, Pam Louden, Bernie Martin, Eddie Myers, Dlynn Roll, Vickie Wilson & Doug Powell
• Orlando Magic Gallery – “Morning, Noon and Night….Landscapes” submission art exhibit
• Redefine Gallery – Artist Nakanari
• Star Gallery –  “Imagining” : a submission show for young artists who share their inspirations and creativity
• Young Artists Gallery - Art from the Young Artists workshop led by Disney Imagineer, Doug Griffith

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

• Loft 55 Gallery & Boutique – Art by Krystiano Costa
• First United Methodist Church  – The Creator's Touch Art Exhibit
• Gallery at Avalon Island –  UCF MFA, Past and Present

• Grand Bohemian Gallery – Experience in Art and Music

• JAI Gallery - JAY MARK JOHNSON, No Such Place: Opening Reception and Book Signing

• Pine 22 Art Bar - Local artists exhibit and good food

• NV Art Bar – ReVisions Art Exhibit, 6 p.m. - 2 a.m.

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