Tremont ArtWalk History

Co-founded by Sandy Rutkowski (then bar manager of Edison’s Pub) and Jean Brandt, the first Tremont ArtWalk occurred on February 12, 1993. Seven businesses combined energy and resource to begin this second Friday promotion that continues to this day.

Over the past 14 years more than 100 Tremont businesses have participated showing more than 1000 different artists’ work. In cooperation with Tremont West Development Corporation (the local community development organization) what began as a seven business venture has grown to more than 20 locations participating monthly.

Tremont has thrived and grown through the years. Today the neighborhood has many more attractions to bring new visitors and residents, with many new galleries and retail stores, as well as fine restaurants and new pubs.

The new businesses and residents have also brought their own energy and spin to neighborhood promotion. Today Tremont has the August Arts in the Park, featuring free ballet performance, the Tremont Arts and Cultural Festival which occurs every September and July’s Taste of Tremont, to name a few.

Tremont continues to be one of Cleveland’s most popular neighborhoods, with its rich past and exciting future.

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