Events are added as information is received
September 4, 2026 Featured events & shows
- 5-8 p.m.
- We asked artists: what can you say with fiber that you can't say with other mediums? This call for entries invited artists to submit works that feature textile techniques as an art medium.
- Two floors of open studios + galleries
- Beer, wine, and cocktail by donation.
- 5-10:30 pm
- True North Art Gallery is proud to present art by 20 fantastic local creatives. Explore all different mediums from painting to sculpture to printmaking and even lipstick!
- Wine and treats will be available in the gallery PLUS the doors are staying open late.
- 5-9 p.m.
- Katie Scruggs Galloway from Becoming // Poetry presents her new book, Still and Still Moving
- Live music courtesy of Jason Lee Band 7-9 p.m.
- $2 Kinship Lagers
- 5-9 p.m.
- Located inside Yobel
- Distortion is a new collection of large scale works by local artist Ben Bires.
- Beverages offered
- Music by DJ Rocky Ross
- 5-9:30 p.m.
- Artists in person doing demonstrations
- Sample delicious chocolate while you browse local art!
- 5-9 p.m.
- Atmospheres and Orbits, a playful new series of paintings done in oil and cold wax depicting an attitude of experimentation and play by Nancy Roach.
- Release of the Trammels, a new exhibit of works by Don Goede
- Shifting Reality, a collection of works by Lori Goede.
- Music by Dubfuscious
- 5-8 p.m.
- December at Gallery 113 features timeless and innovative art works by our seventeen local member artists.
- Wine and Chocolates
- 1-8 p.m.
- Christy Metz Design and Like Water Jewelry will both be in-store with new pieces just in time for Holiday Shopping!
- 5-8 p.m.
- Featured artists: Michelle Bracewell, Nicole Curtis, John Hagerty, Stephanie Lassen, Daniel Logan, Elizabeth Mackiewicz, Kristine Urban, Michael VanGalder, Frechelle Wilson
- Snacks will be served, wine and beer by donation
- 4-7:30 p.m.
- Featured artist Tim Bachman {Odd Dream Design)!
- Refreshments will be available.
- 6-9 p.m.
- Countywyde is a high-energy bluegrass band from Colorado Springs who loves making music
- Craft beer and NA options
- 5-8 p.m.
- We’ve invited some of our favorite artists to create smaller size works in clay, photography, painting, fiber, and mixed media.
- Great for holiday gifting!
- 5-8 p.m.
- A continuation of a series of places where the artist discovered a personal meaning and motivation to paint with an unshared intimacy.
- Featured artists Richard Dahlquist and Chuck Mardosz
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- 4 - 9 p.m.
Three new artists and catering by Happy Eats Pasta.
205 E Moreno Ave
- 3 - 8 p.m.
Auric Gallery is proud to present the work of 4 local artists: Chris Alvarez, Lisa Deen, William Weiss and Meghan Wilbar
Artist Image Info:
Chris Alvarez – Unicorn Princess; William Weiss – Moonrise Over Kindergarten Rock; Meghan Wilbar – Held in Gray; Lisa Deen – Ascent
125 E Boulder St.
- 5 -8 p.m.
Cottonwood Center for the Arts in partnership with the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPR) is thrilled to present a juried exhibition for the month of September: STRONGER TOGETHER. This installation features artworks created in response to an open call to the public celebrating the 20th anniversary of COPPR, underwritten by Herman Tiemens.
Artist Image Info:
Juan Morales for Poetry 719 – Word Salad
427 E Colorado Ave.
- 5 - 8 p.m.
Celebrate the start of the Fine Arts Center Museum’s fall exhibition season during First Friday with the opening of Annalee Davis: More Tender Geographies.
Explore the exhibition throughout the evening, enjoy live music, and hear from the artist and museum staff during a special gallery talk. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Admission is free, and RSVPs are encouraged
Artist Image Info:
Web by Annalee Davis
30 W Dale St.
- 5 - 9 p.m.
Artwork from over 30 local artists is displayed in the gallery and throughout 7 artist studios so guests can chat with artists, grab a drink from the bar and connect with a variety of styles of artwork.
DJ Astral Selector spins vinyl during the event.
517 S. Cascade Avenue, Suite E
- 5 - 8 p.m.
Artists April Stark and Pattie Bowler honor fall’s beauty in the Rockies with their most recent creations in the colors of autumn. Join Gallery 113 in the revealing of their new paintings on September 4th, from 5 to 8 pm, at 125 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs.
Artist Image Info:
Calm Water by April Stark
Abstract 2 by Pattie Bowler
Serenity by April Stark
Painting by Pattie Bowler
125 N. Tejon St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- 4:30 - 8 p.m. (with a 10:30 p.m. extension option)
No Grownups Allowed!
Kids ages 6–12 get 3.5 hours of creative fun while parents enjoy the First Friday art walk downtown, a relaxing dinner, or anything else they want to do kid-free!
Register here:
https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/colorado-springs-downtown/event/4091203/#/
115 N Tejon St.
- 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Mary Gorman will be painting on-site!
Artist image info:
Painting on silk by Mary Gorman
109 N Tejon St.
- 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Experience Sacred Strings: Threads of Remembrance at Ohana Kava Bar Downtown, featuring Colorado Springs artist Megan Parmelee of Sacred Strings™. Megan’s intricate string art uses wood, nails, and thread to reveal patterns inspired by sacred geometry, nature, resilience, and transformation. Meet the artist from 4:30–7 p.m., explore work created through hundreds of intentional connections, and enjoy an evening invitation to slow down, reflect, and follow the unseen threads that connect us all.
Meet the Artist from 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Laugh Luau Comedy Show from 8pm to 9pm, hosted by Leslie Fox with Headliner Joe Cruz and Featuring Ashton Wayne
Artist Image Info:
Megan Parmelee: strings 5 = Infinite Unfolding, strings 4 = Harmonic Convergence, strings 3 = Echoes of an Elephant, strings 2 = Radiant Threshold, strings 1 = Harmonic Bloom
112 E Boulder St.
- 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Welcome Abi The Nerdy Alchemist as our next First Friday Guest! Abi is a fantasy and manga artist who has become a fan favorite at local conventions and artist events. Stop by the shop Friday, September 4th after 5pm for original prints, stickers, keychains and more.
19 E Bijou St.
Getting around Downtown
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