Arts

A center for artists and art lovers

Old San Pedro's family-owned galleries, studios and shops line 6th Street, 7th Street and Pacific Avenue, a few blocks up from the waterfront. Most open their doors late on the first Thursday of the month.

Stages, makers and museums

Art venues & museums

Warner Grand Theatre
Reopening late 2026

Warner Grand Theatre

478 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA
310-548-2493

Art Deco movie palace opened in 1931 and hosts film series, musicals, plays and concerts. Closed for renovations and scheduled to reopen in late 2026.

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Art events

First Thursday Art Walk

On the first Thursday of every month except July, downtown galleries and shops stay open late, with free music, dancing, performances and food trucks.

Arts and entertainment calendar
Downtown arts district

Galleries & studios

Many studios keep their own hours or open by appointment, so call ahead.

Blue Water Clay
Central San Pedro

Blue Water Clay

803 S. Pacific Ave.
310-707-6492
Members Only

A membership ceramics studio

Membership clay studio
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Cherry Wood Studio
Downtown

Cherry Wood Studio

374 W. 7th St.
213-840-5717
By Appoinment

Cherry Wood (known for paintings, bull/toro artwork, graphic design, and political design poster displays)

Studio and gallery
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DeKor Gallery
Downtown

DeKor Gallery

445 W. 6th St.
310-831-1800
1st Thursdays

Open on 1st Thursdays this gallery is a rare mix of art and antiques worth a look.

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Eric Johnson Studio
Central San Pedro

Eric Johnson Studio

1924 S. Pacific Ave.
310-521-9592

Eric Johnson's work is a remarkable fusion of unconventional elements: automotive tools, techniques, and materials.

Sculptor
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Downtown

Gallery 381 & Annie Appel

381 W. 6th St.
310-809-5082
Photography studio
Downtown

Gallery 741

741 S. Pacific Ave.
310-351-0070
Vintage film and furnishings, with a downstairs cabaret
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Kípos Gallery & Studios
7th St

Kípos Gallery & Studios

1428b W 7th Street
310-832-1189
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am-2:00pm

Kípos, – meaning 'The Garden' in Greek – Christian artists to be able to bloom in their craft while being supported by the church and a community of artists.

Multi-Discipline Arts
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Downtown

Loft 2 Studio

401 S. Mesa St., 2nd Floor
Jayn Rosenquist, Meeson Pae Yang, Angelica Sotiriou
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Downtown

Loft 3 Studios

401 S. Mesa St.
Candice Gawne, Joy Gonzalez, Carol Hungerford, Moni Olguin, Jill Smith, Nancy Towne-Schultz, Adam Arno, Mickey Elliot
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7th St

Nancy Crawford

360 W. 7th St.
310-732-7922
Painting studio
Pacific Ave

Roam Studio & Gallery

731 S. Pacific Ave.
310-383-0429
Research, collaborations and design
7th St

Studio 343

343 W. 7th St.
310-600-8881
Painting by J.J. Geary
7th St

Studio 345

345 W. 7th St.
310-374-8055
Gloria Lee (water media) and Pat Woolley (watercolor, acrylics)
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Mesa St

The Loft Gallery

401 S. Mesa St., 3rd Floor
310-521-6373
The Winthrop Gallery of Art & Curiosities
7th St

The Winthrop Gallery of Art & Curiosities

339 W 7th St.
310-870-9405
Wednesday-Saturday 1p-7p Sunday 12-6p

The Winthrop Gallery of Art & Curiosities in downtown San Pedro combines eclectic finds with spiritual, handcrafted art. Lovingly called a "weird little store."

Art & Curiosities
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Pacific Ave

Three Sheets Art Space & Workshop

807 S. Pacific Ave.
310-406-9661
Art space and facilities for artists
Gallery Three Six One
7th St

Gallery Three Six One

361 W 7th St
Most Sundays 12-4p First Thursday 5:30-9:30p 2nd Saturdays 12-4p Or By Appointment

Photographer-owned gallery in San Pedro, showcasing photography, celebrating diverse artistic perspectives, and connecting photographers with the community.

Photography
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