Events are added as information is received
November 6, 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
- 4 - 8 p.m.
Auric Gallery is proud to present the work of artists Lupita Carrasco, Sara DeRose, Susan Quinn Horsfall and Melissa Porter.
Artist Image Info:
Lupita Carrasco – Bottom’s Up
Sara DeRose – Apology Tour
Susan Quinn Horsfall – Kaleidoscope
Melissa Porter – I’s, My’s & Me’s
125 E Boulder St.
- 5 -8 p.m.
Tenebrism is a term used to define a rich and even shocking contrast of bold lighting against heavy saturated shadows, with many compositions being dominated by the negative space of darkness surrounding the subject matter.
For this call we asked artists to challenge themselves by illuminating their subject with a single candle, either metaphorically or literally. How much of your image can you swallow in shadow to express the import of what remains?
Cottonwood Center for the Arts is pleased to announce a solo exhibition for the month of November featuring works by Kimberly Sewell: HOME IS…
Artist Image Info:
Kimberly Sewell
Aaron Graves – Temptation
427 E Colorado Ave.
- 5 - 9 p.m.
Join over 30 local artists and enjoy their new work for November’s First Friday at The Look Up Gallery!
We have great tunes from DJ Astral Selector spinning vinyl – so grab a drink at the bar and experience fine art in the form of abstract, impressionistic, photography and street art throughout the gallery and studio spaces.
517 S. Cascade Avenue, Suite E
- 12-8 p.m.
Come visit Colorado Spring’s Artist-Run Gallery.
Featured artist: Carol Turner
31 E Bijou St.
- 5 - 8 p.m.
Journeys pairs ceramics inspired by Wendy Iaconis’s recent travels in Japan with Suzy Gardner’s jewelry and sculpture exploring personal paths, transformation, and self-expression. Pottery, jewelry and sculpture invite us to pause and consider the journeys that shape us and those we have yet to travel.
Artist Image Info:
Boat Dish by Wendy Iaconis
Beauty from Chaos w Peruvian Opal by Suzy Gardner
Ikebana by Wendy Iaconis
Moss Agate West Java Indonesia by Suzy Gardner
Crystal Sake Cup by Wendy Iaconis
Self Portrait by Suzy Gardner
125 N. Tejon St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Watercolor painting demonstration by Laurel Bahe and Mary Gorman along with CHOCOLATE!
Artist image info:
New work by Mary Gorman
109 N Tejon St.
- 5-10 p.m.
Join us for First Friday Art Market at COATI Uprise on November 6th from 5–10 PM! Discover a vibrant collection of local artists, makers, and creatives showcasing their unique, handmade creations. Enjoy delicious food from locally owned eateries, connect with our creative community, and get a head start on your holiday shopping by shopping small and supporting local businesses. Come celebrate art, creativity, and community with us for an unforgettable evening downtown!
514 S. Tejon Street
- 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
The Co-op turns 30 in November and we are kicking off our birthday month with a “Patina” Trunk Show. Christy Metz will be in-store with her collections of thoughtfully selected and curated timeless vintage silver jewelry. Come look and find a treasure!
315 N. Tejon
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- 11 a.m.- 12 midnight
Explore Luminous Creatures, an exhibition of eleven works by Colorado artist Destany Romero at Ohana Kava Bar Downtown. From a gold-leafed rhino to a neon frog, her paintings and mixed-media pieces explore change, memory, and finding beauty along the way. Drink kava, explore the artwork, and spend time with a colorful collection inspired by resilience, curiosity, and hope. Admission is free; all are welcome.
Meet the Artist from 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Laugh Luau Comedy Show at 8pm with headliner Christie Buchele and feature Joe Bruno.
Artist Image Info:
Destany Romero: Electric Armor, Shadow Crown, Fly on the Wall, Wild Heart, Golden Resolve
112 E Boulder St.
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