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First Friday Art Walk

  • Old Colorado City 1700-3100 West Colorado Avenue Colorado Springs, CO, 80904 United States (map)

First Friday ArtWalk

Browse the local art galleries, open artist studios, shops and eateries with this free self-guided tour in Old Colorado City. Meet local artists. Enjoy live demonstrations! Best of all, the beautiful art pieces are available for purchase! Make it a night out in Old Colorado City.

  • Date: First Friday of every month

  • Time: 5:00-8:00 p.m. (see participating galleries)

  • Location: West Colorado Avenue between 17th Street and 31th Street

  • Cost: FREE

  • Live artist demonstrations

  • Meet local artists and artisans

  • View original works of art by local artists

  • Special offers throughout Old Colorado City

  • Enjoy complimentary refreshments at several shops and galleries

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April Events & Specials


Second Floor Studio Artists

2418 W. Colorado Ave. - Second Floor

5:00-7:00pm

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The Michael Garman Museum & Gallery

2418 W. Colorado Ave.

5:00-8:00pm

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Enjoy throwback Museum/Magic Town pricing, $5 for ages 13 and older with 12 and under free, as well as 15% off any full priced sculptures.


Sanctuary Inspired Goods & Henna

2506 West Colorado Ave, Suite B

(719) 694-9501 | website

Come by for some yummy Slice 420 pizza. Pick up a gift during our great sales. Meet our new and old Colorado Springs artists. Grab a beautiful henna. Get a free piece of mini-art with $10 purchase. Try one of our three treasure hunts. Get a prize at our Art-O-Magic vending machine. Snap a selfie by our Wing Wall. We have all the things and we are family friendly.


Hunter-Wolff Gallery

2510 W. Colorado Ave.

(719) 520-9494 | website | facebook

5:00-8:00pm

Join Hunter-Wolff Gallery for First Friday ArtWalk to meet our newest artist Lisa Hewett. Learn why she is driven to create hyper-realistic paintings.

Hunter-Wolff Gallery represents 40 professional artists and invites you to this monthly fine art event in Old Colorado City. Free and family friendly and always fun!


Laura Reilly Fine Art Gallery & Studio

2522-A W. Colorado Ave.

5:00-7:00pm

WEBSITE | FACEBOOK EVENT

April First Friday Art Walk with Laura Reilly

Start your April 1st Friday Art Walk in Old Colorado City at Laura Reilly Fine Art Gallery and Studio with her April show "True Colors", a celebration of large and small postmodern impressionist Colorado Landscapes.


Lucky Pig Studio and Gallery

2524 1/2 W. Colorado Ave.

WEBSITE

The newest gallery in Old Colorado City featuring fine art, exquisite jewelry, and one-of-a-kind artifacts.

April First Friday will feature some things I recently discovered in Oaxaca, Mexico.


45 Degree Gallery

2528 W Colorado Ave., Ste B

5:00-8:00pm

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45° will be featuring mixed media painting by Amelia Furman and handmade jewelry by Suzy Hunt Gardner. Both artists will be creating throughout the event and will have new collections to share with you. 

The fun continues Saturday with demonstrations by both artists from 11am – 2pm.


Meraki Springs

2708 W. Colorado Ave., Suite B

5:00-8:00pm

WEBSITE | FACEBOOK PAGE

Our featured artist for April is Wild Soul Photography. Eileen skillfully captures the beauty, spirit and sacred lands of southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico. Her latest series displays the beauty and serenity of Yellowstone

Stop by and meet Eileen during First Friday on April 7th 5-8pm @ Meraki Springs


Surface Gallery

2752 W. Colorado Ave.

5:00-9:00pm

WEBSITE | FACEBOOK EVENTS

Please join Surface Gallery for :

  • Sleight of Hand: new work by Carol Dickerson

  • Waters: sculptural work by Clay Enoch

  • mini works by Tara-Kelley Cruz

All exhibits will be on display through April 28th. And artist talks will be on April 17th at 5:30pm.

SURFACE is an art gallery and retail store that highlights original artwork, celebrates the creative mind, and showcases well designed goods.


Salt Vault Wellness Center

2611 W Colorado Ave. Studio B Upstairs

5:00-8:00pm

WEBSITE | FACEBOOK PAGE


Squash Blossom

2531 W Colorado Ave.

5:00-8:00pm

WEBSITE | FACEBOOK PAGE

We're Spring Cleaning! 

Come see our private collection of vintage art and jewelry, and enjoy 20% off EVERYTHING, storewide! 


Hapke’s Hortum

2521 W. Colorado Ave Suite 102

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Old Flame Candle-Making Workshop

$50.00

Friday, April 7th rom 6-8pm. Back by popular demand!

This is an intro candle-making class, best for beginners. Erica from WayWay Co specializes in vintage curation and the reuse of unique pieces from the past.  Learn the ins and outs of poured candle-making, creating your own clean-burning candles incorporating cotton wicks and natural fragrances. Wayway Co will provide vintage vessels for you to choose from and all candle-making supplies!


Colorado Creative Cooperative

2513 1/2 W. Colorado Ave.

(719) 822-1474 | website | facebook

Easter Egg Basket Bonanza! Everybody wins! All of our eggs are worth 10-25% off of your entire purchase during Art Walk.

Join the fun and check out our eggstrodinary selection of local art!


Matchbox Candle Co.

2511 W. Colorado Ave.

(719) 285-7548 | website

Welcome to our shop with friendly and knowledgeable staff who love candles just as much as you!


Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

2431 W. Colorado Ave.

5:00-7:00pm

$2 OFF CARAMEL APPLES

Be sure to stop into Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory for $2 OFF any flavor Caramel Apple to enjoy while strolling the Avenue on Art Walk Friday.


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