Critical Reviews

Although many entries were earnest, I have to say the ones that worked best for me were the incidental, quasi-hidden speakers on sidewalks such as those placed strategically... losanjealous.com

...historically SoundWalk attracts an extremely diverse set of sound work, from unobtrusive low-tech installations in the trees to the immensely complex electronic sculptures... Chris Ziegler, OC Weekly

...SoundWalk continues to engage and amaze artists and audiences alike. It is, in my opinion, the best art event in Long Beach, and I heartily encourage you to go. Sander Wolff, Long Beach Post

Little did I know was just how involving this whole thing is. The sheer volume of involved locals and visitors alike was a testament to the creative spirit, with many families involved as well as the atypical arsty/hipster crowd one would generally imagine. This was no stuffy free art exhibition, this was something altogether different. From the relaxed leaving of props, sculptures, installations and gear, this was a noise making free-for-all where the visitor was every bit as much of a participant as they were sightseeing. Michael Olivarez, From the Cortex