Free and open to the public, First Friday Downtown features new art, live music and special events on the first Friday of every month from 5 to 9 p.m. at dozens of galleries, retailers and nonprofits throughout Downtown Colorado Springs.
Galleries offer in-person First Friday experiences compliant with current public health guidelines. Scroll down for a comprehensive of participating venues, updated monthly.
Events are added as information is received
Auric Gallery is proud to present the work of 4 artists this month.
Image Info: Annaliese Allen – Offcuts; Ramon Aguierre – Wither; Kevin Johnson – Rebirth; Nate Travis – Left to Write
125 E Boulder St.
Cottonwood Center for the Arts is pleased to announce a solo exhibition for the month of July featuring works by Daniel Logan: REWILDING and Jacqueline Viola Moulton
From the Artist Daniel Logan: This exhibition represents nature taking back its rightful place. By doing so we all coexist in a world where you don’t have to prove your value. Instead you’re born with it. If your life feels like it’s entailed with toxic air then let your surroundings clean your pallet with deep breaths of positivity and hope for the future.
From Jacqueline Viola Moulton:
Margins of Mercy
—bestiaries, petrified blessings, abandoned archives,
mourning feasts, and ordinary alters
I’ve come from the mountaintop, wounded, to tell the truth
427 E Colorado Ave.
Over 30 local artists are featured at The Look Up Gallery between the gallery and artists studios. Several will be painting live in the alley and all will have new works to debut. As always, enjoy a drink at the bar and the live DJ.
517 S. Cascade Avenue, Suite E
Gallery 113 celebrates the art of two artists for July. Mary Sexton’s pastel paintings invite the viewer to rest in that peace her paintings pose. John McClusky photographs Colorado’s magnificence begging the viewer to enter these iconic wonders. Both artists will be on hand to discuss their work at the First Friday Art Walk on July 3 at 125 N. Tejon. Join us for complementary wine and chocolate from 5-8 pm.
Image Info: Westcliffe Tree, Pastel by Mary Sexton
125 N. Tejon St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
In celebration of our nation’s 250 birthday and Colorado’s 150th, Mary Gorman will demonstrate painting views of Pikes Peak, “America’s Mountain”.
Look for flag tags for special birthday pricing on paintings around the store!
Artist image info: Peak View by Mary Gorman
109 N Tejon St.
Rico’s Cafe at Poor Richards Downtown is pleased to present original works by Al B. Johnson, fine artist based out of Colorado Springs. “This show is designed to demonstrate some new directions I’ve taken over the past few years. Like many, of my shows, it’s colorful with a lot of texture and interesting features to ponder. All in all, it’s my latest contribution to contemporary abstract expressionism. Enjoy…”
Music with The Cleveland Experiment 6 – 9 p.m.
324 1/2 Tejon St.
Store open late, discounts on selected vendors
502 S. Tejon St.
Welcome Ben Harel as our next First Friday Guest! Ben is a local creator who has just debuted ‘Hotel Limbo’; a fan-favorite webcomic turned graphic novel featuring Ben as writer with 28 artists from around the globe. Stop by the shop Friday, July 3rd after 5pm to meet the creator and get a signed copy of Hotel Limbo.
19 E Bijou St.
Try the Free Downtown Shuttle to see more of Downtown! The shuttle operates from Cache La Poudre to Rio Grande streets, seven days a week on 7-10 minute intervals. Click to learn about the free Downtown Shuttle.
