Merti Kali Code traditional art based-movement around the Code River in Brontokusuman area of Yogyakarta is a cultural product as well as an inspiration to preserve the river clean and beneficial to the surrounding area. In fact, it acknowledges the importance and value of water for human life. However, within this practice, there are also intriguing political and social facets. An examination of cultural reproduction practiced there, helps in understanding the art arena as a struggle between agents for position and legitimacy, each varying in capital accumulation and habitus. This study examines these complexities.The study employed an exploratory qualitative technique using a single case study to critically examine the actors behind the Merti Kali Code art. These included the Government of Kelurahan Brontokusuman, Dewa Bronto Tourism-Consious Group artists, visitors, and supporting community. It employed observation, indepth interview, and documentation as techniques of collecting data It reveals that Merti Kali Code art is being reproduced culturally in Brontokusuman to promote the village identity as Dewa Bronto Tourist Village. Merti Tumpeng Robyong, Kirab Budaya, and Kenduri Agung art forms all exhibit cultural reproduction. Cultural reproduction manifests itself through art alteration and evolution as part of cultural attraction presentation. Kelurahan Brontokusuman government, Dewa Bronto tourism-conscious organization, artists, visitors, and citizens all participate in the cultural reproduction of Merti Kali Code art in Brontokusuman as actors. Habitus provides players with symbolic, cultural knowledge of potential as well as social, and economic capital.