Burlington Art Hop

urrealism is the theme of this year’s South End Art Hop. But the annual art extravaganza is always at least a little surreal, right? On Friday night, when Pine Street is closed to traffic, the neighborhood-wide revelry is a whirl of lights, music, and lots and lots of people. In the Saturday sunshine, the Kids Hop at the Burlington Farmers Market and the outdoor Artist Market at Howard and Pine streets highlight a more human side of the once-industrial thoroughfare. And on Sunday, visitors get a last chance to catch artist demos, have an unexpected conversation or impulse-buy an absurd sculpture.

The 32nd annual Hop runs Friday through Sunday, September 6 to 8, encompassing 100-plus sites, from downtown Burlington to Flynn Avenue, and more than 30 events. For all the sites, artists, events and more, check out the official program on the SEABA website or view the digital edition (pages 9-16).

Open studios are at the heart of Art Hop: More artists than you’d think are tucked amid the South End’s former factories, working on everything from installations to crafts, papier-mâché to electronics. We’ve profiled a handful of folks you might meet along your way.