Taste of Soul Art Pavilion to Return October 17
The 21st annual festival in Los Angeles will showcase eight artists and two art houses on Crenshaw Boulevard.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in African-American
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The Taste of Soul Art Pavilion returns to Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, for the 21st annual festival. The event will take place on Crenshaw Boulevard near the Los Angeles Sentinel at Coliseum Street.
Why it matters
The pavilion serves as a vital platform for artists to exhibit their work and preserve cultural history while strengthening economic opportunities for local creators.
The 2026 exhibition features eight artists and two art houses on Crenshaw Boulevard. Featured participants include David G. Brown, Shaylen Nelson, Shelton Gillis, Mohammed Mubarak, Mike Norice, Aziz Gallerie, Aziz Diagne, LaSasha Delashay, The BAAP Boutique, and Jason Sims.
The players
Los Angeles Sentinel
This is a historic African American newspaper based in Los Angeles that serves as the anchor location for the annual festival pavilion.
Taste of Soul
This is a large-scale family festival held annually in Los Angeles that celebrates community culture and economic growth.
The details
The Art Walk will display a diverse range of media including portraiture, photography, sculpture, and political illustration. Artists will be available on-site to meet customers directly and facilitate sales of their work.
Timeline
The 21st Annual Taste of Soul Art Pavilion occurs on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
Previous exhibitions featured themes like civil rights and Black love in 2024.
The 2025 iteration showcased artwork and books from artists including Nelson, Gillis, and Brown.
The 2022 Art Walk included works from Ramsess, Buena Johnson, and Fulton Washington.
Culture Shift
The pavilion represents a shift toward centering local artists within major community festivals to preserve cultural history. It builds on the long-standing mission of the Taste of Soul festival to boost economic opportunities in the Crenshaw community.
Attendees can engage directly with artists to purchase works, supporting the local economy while discovering new portraiture and photography. Visitors should plan to visit the Art Walk located in front of the Los Angeles Sentinel near Coliseum Street.
The takeaway
This event provides a direct bridge between artists and potential buyers to foster sustainable creative careers. Residents can support local history and cultural expression by participating in the interactive Art Walk experience.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Los Angeles Sentinel.
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