March 7, 2025 Featured events & shows
Events are added as information is received
Cottonwood Center for the ArtsSew Subversive
- 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.
True North GalleryDecember After Dark with True North
- 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.
Kinship LandingKatie Scruggs Galloway
- 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
The Look Up GalleryDistortion
- 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
The Gallery at Cacao ChemistryArt by Laurel Bahe and Lorraine Danzo
- 5-9:30 p.m.
- Artists in person doing demonstrations
- Sample delicious chocolate while you browse local art!
Kreuser GalleryThree new exhibits for December!
- 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
Gallery 113In the Spirit of the Season
- 5-8 p.m.
- December at Gallery 113 features timeless and innovative art works by our seventeen local member artists.
- Wine and Chocolates
Colorado Co-opJewelry Trunk Show with Christy Metz Design and Like Water Jewelry
- 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!
Universal Education FoundationJust Art (and Gifts!)
- 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
Studio NoirFirst Friday at Studio Noir
- 4-7:30 p.m.
- Featured artist Tim Bachman {Odd Dream Design)!
- Refreshments will be available.
Mash MechanixCountywyde Bluegrass
- 6-9 p.m.
- Countywyde is a high-energy bluegrass band from Colorado Springs who loves making music
- Craft beer and NA options
The Bridge GallerySmall Works
- 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!
Anita Marie Fine ArtStoried Places 2
- 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
Fleming Gallery, Robson Arena
Calling in the World to Come
- 3:00p - 6:00p
- Calling in the World to Come is an exhibition of letterpress & risograph posters curated by The Press at Colorado College. The posters and prints featured in this show display a range of responses to the current state of our country, including both personal and political points of view. From the election of Trump for a second term, to support for Trans, immigrant, and other vulnerable communities, these artists from Colorado and around the U.S. use the medium of print to convey their thoughts and feelings about the world we live in and the world we are collectively building. Posters and prints are for sale on a 100% donation basis to organizations of the artists’ choice at the virtual exhibition, Calling in the World to Come.
Location:
Fleming Gallery, Robson Arena
849 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Red Gravy
Black Faces of Rock
- 3:00p - 6:00p
- Prepare to be mesmerized by Joe Zingler’s “Black Faces of Rock,” a unique exhibition showcasing the power and artistry of black rock and roll musicians. Zingler’s innovative technique blends the precision of pointillism with the richness of pencil and acrylic paint. Each portrait, meticulously crafted dot by dot, captures the spirit and energy of these iconic figures. Witness the intricate details that emerge from this distinctive style, bringing to life the legends and unsung heroes who shaped the sound of rock and roll. Join us in our Blue dining room for an evening celebrating music history and artistic innovation
- “Black Faces of Rock” was first exhibited in 2015 as 12 iconographic, pointillistic portraits of Black musicians who inspired generations of rock music. Each painting commemorates a Black artist of significant influence to the music genre. The series, now over 25 portraits, invites deserving recognition of these artists and emphasizes the cultural and historical importance of Black contributors to rock and roll. It also serves to encourage respectful dialogue regarding the true musical history of America.
- The series is accompanied by a list of notable omissions to which patrons can add the names of other Black artists who made their mark on the world of rock. The interactive list has grown to over 300 names as guests have weighed in at previous exhibits in Colorado, Nebraska, and California, and studio visits over the years.
- 1/2 Off wells, house wines, and draft beers
- *Drink specials in Blue dining only
Location:
Red Gravy
23 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Ephemera
All Night Happy Hour during Art Walk
- 5:00p - 10:00p
- Join Ephemera for an all night Happy Hour during Art Walk!
- Sip specialty wines and cocktails and check out art by Valentina Kai and Jesse Rozell. COATI features art by 6 other local creatives.
Location:
Ephemera
514 S. Tejon Street
ICONS
ICONS First Friday: The Kaberet with Kai Lee Mykels Drag Show
- 10:00 p.m.
- FIRST Friday: The Kaberet with Kai Lee Mykels Drag Show at 10:00pm
Location:
ICONS
Auric Gallery
Auric is proud to present 4 solo exhibits featuring Bobby Hughes, Greg Johnson, Chris Loud and Cymon Padilla
- 4 p.m - 8 p.m.
- Bobby Hughes: In my work I strive to chronicle the gamut of human emotions that connect us. Grief and loss are significant, unavoidable emotional threads that weave together to create the tapestry of human emotions. These intimate pieces serve to honor the emotions I have encountered over some of the more calamitous moments of my life. My goal with my work is to express these emotional states. The Wreckage.
- Greg Johnson has produced a wide body of work in commercial and residential interior design, lighting fixture design, furniture, illustration, and graphic design.
- Cymon Padilla was born and raised in Colorado Springs and has had a lifelong interest in drawing and painting. These interests crystallized in his first oil painting class at Pikes Peak Community College, where he received his Associate of Arts degree in 2012. He has since shown his art throughout Colorado via numerous solo and group shows. His work exploits traditional oil techniques to explore the worlds of art history and pop culture.
- Cash bar
Location:
Auric Gallery
125 E Boulder St.
Cottonwood Center for the Arts
Purple Colorado
- 5-8 p.m.
- Purple Colorado asked creatives for artwork exploring Colorado on a micro level – depicting flora and fauna that are native and unique to the Colorado Rocky Mountains as the primary subject matter. All 2-D & 3-D media were accepted for consideration, including painting, drawing, photography and multimedia. Artists were asked to use the color purple heavily in their palette to add a sense of cohesive unity to the installation.
- Multiple Artists
- Two floors of open studios and galleries
- Beer, wine, and specialty cocktail by donation
Location:
Cottonwood Center for the Arts
427 E Colorado Ave.
Kinship Landing
Spring Exhibitions Opening Celebration
- 5-9 p.m.
- Featured Artist: Kristin Robertson (photography)
- Pop-up gallery from 5:00pm – 9:00pm // Featured Musician: Jonathan Sherrill
- Live music from 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location:
Kinship Landing
415 S Nevada Ave.
The Vault at the Mining Exchange
Auric Gallery- Featured Artists Jes Moran & Pam Holnback
- 5-8 p.m.
- Tucked into the historic stairwells of the newly reimagined Mining Exchange Hotel, The Vault is an on-site art gallery that acts as a physical conduit of historic and modern connection, exhibiting the work of local artists curated by Auric Gallery.
- Meet and greet with featured artists: Jes Moran & Pam Holnback
- Passed champagne -Happy Hour at Golden Hour from 5-6 p.m.
Location:
The Vault at the Mining Exchange
8 S Nevada Ave.
True North Art Gallery
Featured Artist for March: Shannon Mello
- 5-8 p.m.
- Shannon Mello has been creating art her whole life. She is inspired by the natural world and works in oil, watercolor and Encaustic made from beeswax and tree resin. Her ethereal approach depicting abstracted landscapes in earth tones and vivid colors contrasted with bits of breaking light will draw you in and inspire you.
- Light refreshments
- Beer and wine by donation
Location:
True North Art Gallery
31 E Bijou St.
Rico’s Cafe & Wine Bar
Multiple artists + The Cleveland Experiment Duo
- 5 pm - 9 p.m.
- Featured artists: Marc A. Shereck and Kelli Kohn
- Live music by The Cleveland Experiment Duo
- First Friday Happy Hour 4-6 p.m.
Location:
Rico’s Cafe & Wine Bar
322 N Tejon St.
Anita Marie Fine Art
Evergreen Spring
- 5:00p - 8:00p
- Wonder at the brilliance of an evergreen spring with a new series of exquisite landscapes by TWO master artists, Chuck Mardosz and Richard Dahquist. Open House on Thursdays and Fridays 5-7p and Saturdays 2-5p, and anytime by appointment (303) 507-6740.
- Original representational art is experiencing a great resurgence in popularity and value over computer-generated media.
- Light refreshments provided.
- Thur & Fri 5-7p, 5p -8p First Friday, and Sat 2-5p
- Free Parking
Location:
Anita Marie Fine Art
109 S Corona St.
The Gallery at Cacao Chemistry
Art by Laurel Bahe and Lorraine Danzo
- 11:00am - 9:30 p.m.
- Featuring Artists: Laurel Bahe and Lorraine Danzo
- Lorraine Danzo demonstrating watercolor collage montage technique.
Location:
The Gallery at Cacao Chemistry
109 N Tejon St.
Gallery 113
The Joy of Art
- 5-8 p.m.
- Gallery 113’s featured artists for March celebrate the joy of diversity in their works. Gayle Gross paints in a style called “Third Relief”, using bits of Colorado’s natural materials into her paintings. Carey Pelto expresses himself through oils, watercolor and pastels.
- Gallery 113 is showcasing the work of award-winning local artists in painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, jewelry and wood turning.
- Complimentary wine, chocolate, and non alcoholic beverages provided
Location:
Gallery 113
125 N. Tejon
Ohana Kava Bar
Kava and Kanvas: Rite of Passage
- 4:30p - 10:00p
- A dynamic art exhibition by Ernesto Garcia Rodriguez, celebrated traditional artist inspired by his Puerto Rican and African roots. Explore mixed media works that challenge perception and invite introspection. Enjoy a hilarious comedy show from 7–8 PM, followed by live music from 8–10 PM to complete an eclectic celebration of art, culture, and community. Experience creativity, laughter, and rhythm all evening long.🎟 FREE ADMISSION – See you there!
- Enjoy unique kava drinks in Ohana Kava Bar’s island-inspired atmosphere.
- Kava and other non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase
Location:
Ohana Kava Bar
112 E Boulder St.
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
Spring Exhibitions Opening Celebration
- 5-8 p.m.
- Enjoy art, insightful discussions with artist Alisa Banks and curator Jillian Sico on the exhibition Unerased, and artist Margarita Cabrera’s talk on Space in Between + CARE. Experience live classical music by Annie Zagorski in a stunning, historic venue. Complimentary appetizers, drinks for purchase, and a free event open to the public (RSVPs requested). Don’t miss this evening of contemporary art and music!
- About the musician: Annie Zagorski is a versatile musician with 27 years and counting of classical training. She earned a Masters Degree in Music Performance from Chicago College of Performing Arts, and her Bachelors Degrees in music and psychology from Wheaton College, both of which she attended on scholarship. She has 20+ years of experience performing for weddings, cocktail hours, orchestras, chamber ensembles, solo recitals, and various other types of events on both viola and harp. She has performed concerts in 10 countries as both an orchestral musician and a soloist. She is Principal Viola of the Denver Philharmonic, and frequently performs on harp for all kinds of events around Colorado, including venues such as The Broadmoor, River Bend, the Denver Performing Arts Center, and One River North. She especially loves themed or other unique events. She is currently located in Monument, Colorado.
- Free museum admission
- Drinks and snacks available for purchase
- Art for sale by local and regional artists in Deco Lounge
Location:
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
30 W Dale St.
Citizens Art Project at City Hall
Featured Artist: Dan Sampson
- 5-8 p.m.
- Dan Sampson is a Colorado Springs based artist working primarily in acrylic, occasionally venturing into watercolor to bring his vivid imagination to life. His work might characterized by the use of bold primary colors that infuse his creations with an illustrative feel.
- Enter City Hall through the Southeast Kiowa entrance. The entrance off Nevada up the main steps is not open at this time. The Art Gallery is located on the second floor in the Northwest corner of the building.
Location:
Citizens Art Project at City Hall
107 N Nevada Ave.
The Bridge Gallery
"Landscape"
- 5-8 p.m.
- “Landscape” is an exhibit of paintings, photography, and mixed media work by Deena Bennett, Peter Marchand, Dave Armstrong, Andres Gonzalez, John Lawson, Cyndi Deswik, Betty Atherton, Michael Cellan.
- Show runs through Saturday, March 29th.
Location:
The Bridge Gallery
218 W Colorado Ave.
Novis Mortem Collective
Novis Mortem Collective welcomes Ramon Aguirre
- 11:00a - 6:00p
- Novis Mortem Collective welcomes Ramon Aguirre as our featured artist for March’s First Friday Art Walk. Aguirre has loved art from a young age, finding his inspiration from baroque and surrealist paintings hiding in the works of his mother’s bookshelf. Equipped with brushes and oils, Aguirre captures both the beauty and darkness of life. Themes of decay, mystery ,and melancholy permeate each piece, inviting the viewer to give in to the allure of the macabre.
Location:
Novis Mortem Collective
22 E Bijou St.
Getting around Downtown
Hop on a PikeRide electric bike and use coupon code FF25FEB for 30 minutes of ride time for only $5! Take one 30-minute trip or split up your rides with two 15-minute trips and explore art, live music, and special events on First Friday.
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.
