Hundreds of residents in the San Fernando Valley enjoyed the 8th annual Reseda Rising Art Walk on Saturday evening, a popular outdoor event that is part of Los Angeles City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield’s effort known as “Reseda Rising” to make the community seen as a destination for entertainment.
Reseda is seen by many as the suburban backdrop in the 1980s film, “The Karate Kid,” or the inspiration behind lyrics in singer-songwriter Tom Petty’s San Fernando Valley song, “Free Fallin,” according to a statement from Blumenfield’s office. But few know about Reseda’s thriving art community or murals commissioned through a Reseda Rising initiative that updates buildings and shows the community’s diversity, the statement said.
Linn Dahlman paints an emoji on a section of a pro-immigrant public art piece created by Marlené nansi (CQ) Lopez at the Reseda Rising Art Walk event on Oct. 4, 2025. (Miguel Vasconcellos, Contributing Photographer)
Dancer Jochi Lopez performs during a competition at the Reseda Rising Art Walk event on Oct. 4, 2025. (Miguel Vasconcellos, Contributing Photographer)
Saysay (CQ) and Noel Cabalquinto play with an inflatable at the Reseda Rising Art Walk event on Oct. 4, 2025. (Miguel Vasconcellos, Contributing Photographer)
The Birria del Valle food truck draws a crowd at the Reseda Rising Art Walk event on Oct. 4, 2025. (Miguel Vasconcellos, Contributing Photographer)
Artist Made of Hagop (AKA Hagop Belian) wheat pastes his work to a mural during the Reseda Rising Art Walk event on Oct. 4, 2025. (Miguel Vasconcellos, Contributing Photographer)
Soo King gets a hug from LA Rams mascot Rampage during the Reseda Rising Art Walk on Oct. 4, 2025. (Miguel Vasconcellos, Contributing Photographer)
Artist Made of Hagop (AKA Hagop Belian) wheat pastes his work to a mural during the Reseda Rising Art Walk event on Oct. 4, 2025. (Miguel Vasconcellos, Contributing Photographer)
A piece for sale at artist Izuriel Marquez’s booth at the Reseda Rising Art Walk event on Oct. 4, 2025. (Miguel Vasconcellos, Contributing Photographer)
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Linn Dahlman paints an emoji on a section of a pro-immigrant public art piece created by Marlené nansi (CQ) Lopez at the Reseda Rising Art Walk event on Oct. 4, 2025. (Miguel Vasconcellos, Contributing Photographer)
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Blumenfield launched Reseda Rising to turn the area’s commercial corridor, Sherman Way, into a cultural hub. “The Reseda Rising Art Walk represents my vision for a transformed business and entertainment destination in the heart of the San Fernando Valley,” Blumenfield said in a prepared statement. “It’s exciting to see the projects and excitement for Sherman Way all come to fruition.”
