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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September Events & Specials
Second Floor Studio Artists
2418 W. Colorado Ave. - Second Floor
5:00-8:00pm | FACEBOOK PAGE
Tour the art studios of 20 working artists located on the 2nd floor of the Michael Garman Building. Featuring:
Julia Evans Fine Art in Studio A
Terri Sanchez, Studio V
Neil Talbott, Studio Q
And many more amazing artists
The Michael Garman Museum & Gallery
2418 W. Colorado Ave.
5:00-8:00pm
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
Velez Galleries
2506 W. Colorado Ave.
5:00-8:00pm
Velez Galleries will be celebrating 35 years this First Friday
Velez Galleries is one of the oldest Indigenous Art and Jewelry Galleries in Colorado Springs, representing over 80 indigenous tribes from the Amazon to the Arctic, and across the Americas.
Sanctuary Inspired Goods & Henna
2506 West Colorado Ave, Suite B
Free mini art with $10 purchase.
Henna starts at $10.
Free complimentary Slice 420 pizza and strawberry lemonade.
Smooze with artists.
Hunter-Wolff Gallery
2510 W. Colorado Ave.
5:00-8:00pm
Meet award-winning Colorado artist Karen Storm and chat with her about an artist's life and her inspiration. New Collection on display for ArtWalk.
This event is open to everyone, free, and fun.
Laura Reilly Fine Art Gallery & Studio
2522-A W. Colorado Ave.
5:00-7:00pm
Join Laura Reilly for the opening of her new show "Summer Stories" during Old Colorado City's First Friday Art Walk.
Laura’s impressionist landscape paintings vibrate with the passion and colors of summer. On her canvases wildflowers dance at the base of Colorado’s mountain peaks and passes.
“Summer Stories” opens September 1st during First Friday Art Walk and hangs through the end of September.
45 Degree Gallery
2528 W Colorado Ave., Ste B
5:00-8:00pm
We will be featuring two local artists.
Sculptor Jim Bradshaw creates contemporary sculpture in wood.
Stephanie Moon is an expressionist painter that paints landscapes inspired by hiking the Colorado backcountry.
Both artists will present at the event and will have new collections to share with you.
Meraki Springs
2708 W. Colorado Ave., Suite B
5:00-8:00pm
(719) 424-7185 | website | facebook
Meraki Springs will feature the work of local artist, Kari Merritt. Kari paints a variety of images on vintage window frames.
Each piece is hand painted and one-of-a-kind!
Surface Gallery
2752 W. Colorado Ave.
5:00-9:00pm
Featuring a father and son art exhibition.
Daniel Romano: Combining painting and sculpture in unexpected materials and forms, Colorado artist Daniel Romano offers new dimensions of thought on the world today.
Foster Romano: My work is in calligraphy based art, spanning mediums of street art, paint, metal work, clothing and jewelry.
Elly Blue / The Spark / Stella & Beau
Elly Blue - 2605 W. Colorado Ave.
The Spark - 2603 W. Colorado Ave.
Stella & Beau - 2516 W. Colorado Ave.
Open til 7pm
Adult beverages and snacks will be served.
Squash Blossom
2531 W Colorado Ave.
5:00-7:00pm
The Squash Blossom will host Christopher Hureau, a local artist who captures the diverse landscape of the Colorado front range trails, fields and parks. "This is a collection I hope will be a lifetime undertaking." - Christopher Hureau
Colorado Creative Cooperative
2513 1/2 W. Colorado Ave.
(719) 822-1474 | website | facebook
Join us for Art Walk to see Tami Hill demonstrate her amazing paper flowers. You won’t believe they aren’t real!
We will have sweet treats, and you can get a 10% discount with code word “Sunny Days.
Valid from 5:00-8:00pm during ArtWalk.
Matchbox Candle Co.
2511 W. Colorado Ave.
We will also have Art Walk only in store specials!
Blue Pony Artists and Gallery
2501 W. Colorado Ave. #109
5:00-8:00pm
“Yellow, the Color Between Orange and Green”
Join us as we kick off our month long celebration of the color yellow.
“Yellow Trees” by Gene Sanchez
Arati Gallery Artists Pop-Up Gallery
at Colorado Peak Real Estate
2501 W. Colorado Ave. #110
5:00-8:00pm
Colorado Peak Real Estate is hosting Arati Gallery Artists for First Friday ArtWalk! Make sure to stop by and meet these incredible artists at this pop-up gallery.
Featuring:Jerry Thompson Guynn
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.
Everyday Girl Adventures
11 S. 25th Street
5:00-7:00pm
First Friday Fondue
Don’t miss this fusion of art, food and community.
Featuring the talented artist and jewelry designer: Zoe Brown Garcia
Indulge in scrumptious fondue delights
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