2025 Block Party
Join us on July 11th, 2025 for Emerge's biggest event of the year: our 12th annual Block Party!
This massive exhibition features work from over 150 artists each year; from film and performance to painters and sculptors, we'll have it all. We'll have activities, music, food, and drinks outside on Lakeside between 1st and 2nd street and inside of Emerge's Gallery!
This event is completely FREE and open to the public. There will be a ticketed pre-party and artists meet-and-greet on Thursday, July 10th, tickets coming soon!
More info on performances, community projects, and artists coming soon!
Due to the construction on our block, the exact location in relation to our building (2nd street vs. lakeside) will be subject to change as we finalize our event plans with the city!
Interested in participating?
- Musicians and Performance Artists, APPLY HERE | Deadline to apply is April 16th
- Visual Artists, APPLY HERE | Deadline to apply is June 2nd
- Volunteer sign up coming soon!
If you have a BIG idea about a more large-scale installation or performance that you think our event should include, please email programming@emergecda.com.
Emerge is committed to keeping our events as accessible as possible. Some of the art in this event is on display in the basement of Emerge's building. If you would like to purchase one of these works of art, but have a disability or condition that limits your ability to go up or down our staircase, please reach out to programming@emergecda.com to discuss how you can still view and/or purchase this art.