Art on the Streets Scavenger Hunt June 2, 5-8 p.m.
Get to know the new Art on the Streets public art exhibit through a passport-guided scavenger hunt featuring art, trivia, an activity, or treats at 12 different sculpture and mural locations around the Downtown Creative District. Guests MUST pre-register to receive their scavenger hunt map and passport. Event is free, with a $10 per person donation requested. Supplies are limited; Pre-registration is REQUIRED for all participants ages 5+. Register HERE.
HOOFIN’ IT WITH THE PIGS FIRST FRIDAY TOUR
It’s a fact, pigs love art. And our friends at Neon Pig are professional First Friday-ers. They’ve created a curated tour for the first 15 to register. Before the tour, the group will meet at Neon Pig and then you’re off to paint the (down)town pink and visit all of the new Art on the Streets pieces! Preregistration required: register HERE.
June 2, 2023 Featured events & shows
Cottonwood Center for the ArtsPantone Color of the Year
- 5-8 p.m.
- Juried exhibition of artists from the Pikes Peak region and beyond
- Every year Pantone selects a ‘color of the year’ that is intended to express the spirit of current world culture. 2023’s Color is Viva Magenta, which artists were asked to incorporate into their submissions.
- Enjoy two floors of open studios + galleries
- Beer, wine, and specialty cocktail by donation
The Philanthropy CollectiveBi-annual local artist showcase
- 5-7 p.m.
- 315 E Pikes Peak Ave., next door to The Well
- Artist talk with painter Sarah Wright, complimentary refreshments, and self-guided tours of the building and the art collection curated by Pikes Peak Community Foundation and Bee Vradenburg Foundation in partnership with Curate Your Space.
- Enjoy work by over a dozen local artists including Lelia Davis, Cymon Padilla, Lorelei Beckstrom and Kevin Johnson.
Money MuseumThe Medal in America
- 5-7 p.m.
- FREE admission from 4-7 p.m.
- Live Mini Mint demonstrations
- Browse "The Medal in America" and "History of Money" exhibits
Universal Education FoundationFirst Friday First Timers!
- 5-8 p.m.
- Visit the historic building built in the late 1800s, located at 301 E Platte Ave., at the corner of Platte & Weber
- Exhibit curated by Reserve Our Gallery owner Gayle Gross
- Featured artists include Jerry Edwards, Andrew Ellingson, Dawn Healy, Amanda Hurley, Ania Milo, and Amy Spring
- Refreshments provided
Kinship LandingConnect to Culture
- 5-10 p.m.
- $2 Kinship Lager all night
- Featured local artist Tyler Dixon
- Live music 7-9 p.m. with Strouds Run band
Mountainside SkateshopRecycled Skateboard Art
- 5-9 p.m.
- Located in the COA.T.I alley, 7 E Cimarron St.
- First Friday First Timers!
- Featured artist Dale Bonnell shows off a variety of goods made from recycled skateboards
- Serving Dynamo Coffee
G44 GalleryTwo new artists for June
- 5-9 p.m.
- Featured artists Brenda Stumpf - "Around Us Swirls Dust" and Becca Day - "Sites of Transformation"
- Stumpf's mixed-media works are archetypal and symbolic
- Day's collection of new work is a meditation on transformation
- Cash bar
The Bridge GalleryAssemblage/Found Art
- 5-8 p.m.
- June's exhibition invited artists to create 2D or 3D art from everyday objects and materials not normally used for art.
- Artists included in the show are Chris Alvarez, Dave Armstrong, Betty Atherton, Michael Bailey, Ron Burnham, Alan Burton, Nancy Burton, Jana Bussanich, Michael Cellan, John Lawson, Bob LeDonne, Marc Shereck, and Phil Vallejo
Anita Marie Fine ArtAtmospheric
- 5-7 p.m.
- Surround yourself with an atmosphere that inspires and new visions will come forth
- Featured artists Chuck Mardosz and Richard Dahlquist
- Refreshments provided
Kreuser GalleryThree new artists for June
- 5-9 p.m.
- Three new exhibits for June!
- Anchors That Weigh, a collection of works by Kearston Corey
- Ghosts in the Blood, an exhibit featuring works by Chelsea Bouchere
- Altoids, a collaborative exhibit featuring 2 works, one created in an Altoid container and one 10”x10” by 12 Local Artists: Chris Alvarez, Deb Bartos, Lupita Carrasco, Pam Holnback, Julie Kirkland, Deb Komitor, Joanne Lavender, Lisa Lister, Ed McKay, Rita Salazar Dickerson and Terri Sanchez.
- Live music by Curtis Boucher
The Look Up GalleryNew artist in June!
- 5-9 p.m.
- Inside of Yobel
- Featured artist Steve Morrell, oil and mixed media works
- Live music by DJ Rocky Ross
- Refreshments offered
Rico's Cafe & Wine BarKaren Standridge- The Happy Painter
- 5-9 p.m.
- Happy hour specials 4-6 p.m.
- Come early for happy hour specials and to get a good seat!
- Live music by Levi Maez
The Mining ExchangeLive music in the courtyard
- 5-9 p.m.
- Live music by Rob Landreth Jazz Quartet 6-9 p.m.
- Enjoy the elegant courtyard and happy hour specials
The Gallery at Cacao ChemistryChocolate + Art
- 5-9:30 p.m.
- Featured artists Laurel Bahe and Lorraine Danzo
- Live artist demonstration
- Sample chocolate and view new artworks
True North Art Gallery14 member artists & rotating community exhibition
- 5-9 p.m.
- New art gallery & artist collective!
- Located at 31 E Bijou St.
- True North is proud to present a wide array of fine artworks from encaustics and mixed-media to abstract paintings and even lipstick art.
- Wine and canned beverage for suggested donation
Mash Mechanix BrewingLive Music- Countywyde
- 6-9 p.m.
- Live bluegrass music by Countywyde
- Enjoy 15 taps & a hard seltzer bar
Novis Mortem CollectiveFirst Friday at Novis Mortem
- 5-7 p.m.
- Ethical/sustainable sourced Butterflies Specimen, Taxidermy, Bones, Fine Art, Entomological Taxidermy, Jewelry, Art, Unique Gifts.
Gallery 113Earth to Art
- 5-8 p.m.
- Featured artists Suzy Gardner and Wendy Iaconis
- Although their talents lie in different mediums, Suzy as a jeweler and sculptor, Wendy as a functional and horse hair potter, both draw their energy from the earth using minerals, stones and the earth itself in creating one of a kind works of art.
- Wine and chocolate provided
Red Swing BrewhousePhotography Exhibit & $5 Pints
- 5-10 p.m.
- Featured photographer Lynne Boutte will awake your senses with extraordinary imagery of local geographic wonders
- Enjoy $5 pints, 5-8pm
Escape Velocity ComicsComic books are art!
- 5-7 p.m.
- Located at 19 E Bijou St.
- Browse a selection of free comic books
- 25% off select graphic novels
InherentBehind the scenes at Inherent
- 5-7 p.m.
- Come in for a tour of the space and collections of INHERENT, a brand that is changing the way society approaches men’s mental wellness.
- Refreshments provided
Citizens Art Gallery at City HallWildlife Photography Exhibit
- 5-8 p.m.
- 107 N Nevada Ave, second floor (enter through the ADA entrance on the SE corner of the building)
- Featured wildlife photographer Jeff Mallo hopes to restore the intimate connection with nature through photography
Events are added as information is received
Getting around downtown
Try the new Free Downtown Shuttle to see more of Downtown! The new 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.
First Friday Rides! Use promo code ARTHUNT for a 24 hour pass for only $10 on a PikeRide electric bike
