Start on the north end, at Washington and Broadway, and head south. In this first block, you will discover Davey’s Delicious Bagels, a great place to start with a coffee and freshly-steamed bagel, and Sassie Cakes. Although Sassie Cakes is known for exquisite custom orders, they are also open to walk-ins Tuesday through Saturday, where customers will find cookies, cookie shot cups, macaroons, and Dump Cups - just like cake in a jar only better!
Next door is one of Fort Wayne's most unique local studios, the HEDGE. Julie Wall is the artist and maker behind the HEDGE, with a background in printmaking and metals. She designs, creates, and assembles uniquely personal pieces, from statement jewelry to stationary, crafting meaningful designs for everyday life. Julie is continually inspired by insects, the environment, pattern, texture, and women. Her work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Forbes, Wedding Day Magazine, and Travel Awaits, just to name a few.
Studios and Galleries
Many of Fort Wayne's finest artists call Broadway home. Here's a list of art studios and galleries located in the Broadway district:
Boutique Shops
Broadway boasts a handful of expertly-curated boutique and vintage shops. Check them out:
Sharon's Victorian House of Gifts
Restaurants
Mexican mom-and-pops, craft beer, custom cakes, a state-of-the-art food hall...Broadway has it all:
Taqueria Salsa Grille (in George’s International Grocery)
Union Street Market (at Electric Works)
Public Art and Murals
From Jerrod Tobias’s mural on the side of the Brass Rail, to all the public art lining the walls and tunnels of the Electric Works campus, scope out some of the city’s most iconic installations on Broadway,
Music
The Brass Rail has long been a popular spot to hear local bands, national acts, and everything in between. One-part dive bar, one-part music venue, and 100% sure to deliver a memorable experience.
Events
Electric Works and Union Street Market (the food hall and public market located on Electric Works’ campus) regularly host live music, farmers markets, and pop-up events.
One of the biggest events on Broadway each year is the annual Art on Broadway—a local art and gallery crawl spanning across multiple businesses on Broadway. During Art on Broadway, the district’s neighboring businesses work together to host special pop-up art exhibitions, artist showcases, live music, and special experiences.
Another major event on Broadway is the annual Broadway Street Stroll, designed to showcase the art, cuisine, breweries, shops, and venues along Broadway. The Street Stroll is family-friendly, with hands-on activities, art demonstrations, and live music.
Both Art on Broadway and the Broadway Street Stroll offer excellent opportunities to immerse yourself in the Broadway district experience. Three new businesses are opening on Broadway as part of this event: Gallery 02, Astra Lounge, and the second location for Kreative Framing. The other businesses participating are: Ratliff Gallery, Ruth Koomler Art Gallery, Aaron's Find Rug Gallery, Tammy Silowsky's String Shop, The Hedge, Fancy & Staple, and Lupkin Designs Inc.
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