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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June Events & Specials
GALLERY GRAND OPENING
Blue Pony Artists and Gallery
2501 W. Colorado Ave. #109
Join four local artists as they embark on a new adventure in the heart of Old Colorado City!
Ed Penner, Gene Sanchez, Tammy Meeske and Katie Cassidy are joining talents in a unique gallery setting. Come join our grand opening celebration!
Second Floor Studio Artists
2418 W. Colorado Ave. - Second Floor
5:00-7:00pm
Tour the art studios of 20 working artists located on the 2nd floor of the Michael Garman Building.
Magic Town Tour
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
Squash Blossom
2531 W Colorado Ave.
5:00-8:00pm
Featuring local artist PHIL LEAR and his captivating
character vignettes.
Lear is inspired by stories, true ones especially, and you'll find his work speckled with historical figures; from gunslingers of the Wild West to silent film movie stars and local legends, Lear expertly captures the essence of what makes these characters unique.
Fantasy Night
Sanctuary Inspired Goods & Henna
2506 West Colorado Ave, Suite B
Wear your family friendly cosplay costume and get a free fantasy art button or sticker.
Complimentary Slice 420 pizza and strawberry lemonade.
Book signing by local fantasy author, Brad Heer.
Pick up a fantasy henna tat and get a free piece of mini-art.
Featured Artist - Kathy Beekman
Hunter-Wolff Gallery
2510 W. Colorado Ave.
(719) 520-9494 | website | facebook
Join Hunter-Wolff Gallery on First Friday ArtWalk to meet featured artist Kathy Beekman, peruse her new landscape collection of pastels, and engage with Kathy while she creates a pastel painting during ArtWalk. Hunter-Wolff Gallery is also introducing its newest member, Ed McKay, who is excited to share his painting collection during ArtWalk.
Celebrate Summer
Laura Reilly Fine Art Gallery & Studio
2522-A W. Colorado Ave.
5:00-7:00pm
Colorado's wildflowers cover the walls in June at Laura Reilly Fine Art Gallery and Studio in time to "Celebrate Summer". Colorado dresses up in sparkling colors on sunlit hillsides and shady waysides as, one by one, groups of iridescent reds, purple, blues and yellow peek out.
Boldly textured and lovingly painted, Laura captures her favorites as they just begin to appear, creating her own unique regional post-impressionist landscapes.
Lucky Pig Studio and Gallery
2524 1/2 W. Colorado Ave.
Lucky Pig Gallery offers contemporary, original art and vintage piece, combined with unique, interesting, authentic artifacts from our personal collection and from around the world.
Artist Demonstrations
45 Degree Gallery
2528 W Colorado Ave., Ste B
5:00-8:00pm
First Friday ArtWalk is June 2nd from 5pm to 8pm. We will be featuring pastel artist Patrick Kochanasz and potter Clyde Tullis. Both artists will be creating throughout the event and will have new collections to share with you.
Featured Artist - Andrew Ellingson
Meraki Springs
2708 W. Colorado Ave., Suite B
5:00-8:00pm
(719) 424-7185 | website | facebook
Join us for First Friday at Meraki Springs. We will debut our featured artist for June: Andrew Ellingson. He is an artist from Colorado that strives to bring moments to life on canvas. To imbue the flat surface with life and energy that can transport; making a positive impact and creating interesting new ways to look at the world.
Walking in Wonder
Surface Gallery
2752 W. Colorado Ave.
5:00-9:00pm
(719) 359-6966 | website | facebook event
Please join us for Walking in Wonder: featuring new work by Joseph Liberti and Tricia Soderberg.
Elly Blue / The Spark / Stella & Beau
Elly Blue - 2605 W. Colorado Ave.
The Spark - 2603 W. Colorado Ave.
Stella & Beau - 2516 W. Colorado Ave.
Join us for First Friday ArtWalk. We will be serving snacks and adult beverages.
We will be open until 8pm.
Glass Painting Demonstration
Colorado Creative Cooperative
2513 1/2 W. Colorado Ave.
(719) 822-1474 | website | facebook
Mimi Mendenhall will be demonstrating painting on glass.
All purchases will be 10% off and we will have fun treats.
Matchbox Candle Co.
2511 W. Colorado Ave.
We make all of our candles on site along with wax melts, hand soaps, laundry detergent, tea light candles and more!
We will also have Art Walk only in store specials!
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 St.
Come join the Adventure Squad for refreshments and fun in the studio! After that we'll be hitting the town as a group for a fun guided tour of the galleries and boutiques!
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