The Arts District serves as the premier creative frontier of Downtown Los Angeles. Originally an industrial warehouse hub, the neighborhood was revitalized by a pioneer artist community in the 1970s and has since evolved into a global destination for contemporary art and Michelin-starred gastronomy. The district is characterized by a sophisticated blend of grit and refinement, where historic brick facades now house world-renowned galleries such as Hauser & Wirth and creative headquarters for the city’s leading designers.
The Arts District has successfully navigated the jump from a gritty warehouse zone to a global destination for food and fashion. The primary event that defines this neighborhood is Smorgasburg LA, the Sunday food market at ROW DTLA that acts as a weekly pilgrimage for the city’s creative class.
The Arts District Los Angeles BID is led by Executive Director Miguel Vargas and is located at 1801 E. 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021. You can reach the office at (213) 236-0907 or use their 24/7 safety hotline at (213) 327-0979.
