• Su Kaiden Cho: Being…with
  • investigates the subtle interplay between presence and absence, connection and isolation, and the quiet spaces where meaning is both formed and undone.
• April Lavely-Robinson: Fix for the Broken: A Collaboration with Shadows
  • This exhibition is a collaboration with my shadow. Because if I am to be whole I must invite all the parts of me to the table.
• Clark Valentine: Geometric Movements: New Works on Paper
  • My work explores the phenomenological experience of mark making. In my drawings, each mark becomes a unique repetition of the mark before it
• Karen Mosbacher: The Art of the Dress: Defining Women for Centuries
  • Putting on a well-designed and well-fitted dress can evoke confident emotion, increase self-esteem, and reduce stress levels.
• Pam Holnback: Above and Beyond
  • Light and color are the focus of what I capture in my oil paintings of the sky.
• Wendy Mike: Sculptures: The Art of the Dress

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• “Ofrendas” – a solo exhibition for the month of November featuring works by Juan D. Morales.
  • • Juan de Dios Morales was born and raised in the South Valley of Albuquerque, NM. His journey as an artist is as vibrant and dynamic as the landscapes that surround his hometown. A self- taught artist and painter, Juan’s foundation is built on graffiti and an extensive background in automotive prep and paint. His unique experiences have shaped a distinctive artistic style, one that infuses bold colors, intricate details, and a touch of urban flair.
• Two floors of open studios and galleries
• Beer, wine, and specialty cocktail by donation

• Artist: Robert Lococo (Pop-up art gallery 5:00pm – 9:00pm) https://www.robertlococo.com/
• Musician: Sapphires Garden (7:00pm – 9:00pm)
• $2 Kinship Lagers

• Join True North for a lively First Friday from 5:00p – 9:00p
• Group Portrait Show: Portrait inspired art from our 17 local member artists
• Light refreshments
• Beer and wine by donation

• Featured artists: Christopher Hureau and Sue Tormoen
• Live music by The Cleveland Experiment Duo
• First Friday Happy Hour 4-6 p.m.

• 21+ Date Night: Lovers Moon
• Two people working together to create a two-canvas masterpiece. This painting can also be done on one canvas for singles (or those who don’t like to share 🙂
  Our awesome artist-entertainers will guide you step-by-step through the process. Stencils, chalk for drawing and customization are always available to help ease the process if needed.
• Cost: $35-$59 per person
• 8:30pm – 10:30pm
• Register here: https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/colorado-springs-downtown/event/3823004/
• Get creative yourself this First Friday!

• Times: 5:00p – 8:00p
• “Breathe”: Realistic landscapes are the keystone of every artistic display, and this exhibit will surely leave you breathless.
• Work by artists Richard Dahlquist and Chuck Mardosz
• Light refreshments provided.

• Featuring new marbled pieces by Laurel Bahe and Lorraine Danzo
• Paintings, Cairns, Rocks, Cards, Prints, DIY Necklaces, Tote Bags, Marbled Art, CHOCOLATE
• Laurel and Lorraine will NOT be there. They are both at Rocky Mountain National Park YMCA as the Artist in Residence for October!

• As autumn deepens in Colorado, we follow its changes in the colors of the landscape as it is transformed into the signature yellows, reds, and oranges. Oil painter Kathy Parks-Jackson captures the spirit of these changes in her Colorado landscape paintings. The same spirit is inherent in Al Bach’s turned wood creations as he transforms a common piece of tree into a magical work of art. Come celebrate our two local artists at the First Friday Art Walk and meet our other 15 local artists.
• Complimentary wine, chocolate, and non alcoholic beverages provided

• Featured artist: local nature photographer Jeff Mallo (4:30-8 p.m.)
• Jeff captures the beauty of the natural world, from underwater scenes to wildlife and landscapes.
• Enjoy Jeff’s extraordinary photos and unique kava drinks in Ohana Kava Bar’s island-inspired atmosphere.
• Don’t miss this chance to reconnect with nature through Jeff’s lens.
• Kava and other non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase
• Live music featuring Bryce Taylor 8-10 p.m.

• Join us to explore our newest artists’ displays and grab a free gift just for stopping by! Plus, you’ll have a chance to win a piece of art donated by VIP Real Estate. Don’t miss out!
• Complimentary drinks and appetizers

• Featured artist Robert Gray and Guest Artist Aleah Farrell
• Robert Gray is an Air Force Veteran that brings a mixed background in Engineering, Business, and Art. He was the prior President of The Pikes Peak Art Council, and is now the CEO and Executive Artistic Director of Gray Matter Resiliency, a non profit that focuses on helping people work through their past traumas through the creation of tableaux.
  • • Guest Artist Aleah Farrell is a mixed media artist whose work centers on exploring cultural identity, heritage, and personal history. Through layered storytelling and symbolic imagery, she reflects on the complexities of navigating between different cultural and societal norms and family values with broader themes of belonging and resilience.
• Featuring live music with Curtis Boucher
• Light snacks and refreshments; wine and beer by donation

• Volta is a Miami-based painter, whose work tickles the edges of magical realism and anthropomorphic spiritualism.
• Her exhibition “ReWild” is a collection of paintings and drawings created over the last year exploring our collective disconnection with the natural world.

• An exhibit of works by Charlie Knoecel and Donovan Dickey-Banmally.
• The Bridge Gallery and Commons Gallery shows for October feature the black and white work of 2 local photographers who have created very different imagery. In the Bridge Galley is “Visions of Invisible Light”. Charlie Knoeckel shows infrared photos, which are formed by light beyond the range of human vision. In the Commons Gallery is “Form and Void”. This exhibit by Donovan Dickey-Banmally are images that portray the feeling of love and loss of family.
• Show will be on display through October.