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
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Three new artists and catering by Happy Eats Pasta.
205 E Moreno Ave
Auric Gallery is proud to present the work of 4 local artists: Chris Alvarez, Lisa Deen, William Weiss and Meghan Wilbar
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Chris Alvarez – Unicorn Princess; William Weiss – Moonrise Over Kindergarten Rock; Meghan Wilbar – Held in Gray; Lisa Deen – Ascent
125 E Boulder St.
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.
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Juan Morales for Poetry 719 – Word Salad
427 E Colorado Ave.
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
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Web by Annalee Davis
30 W Dale St.
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
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.
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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
Dual Horizons brings together the breathtaking landscape and vibrant cityscape paintings of two Master Artists, Chuck Mardosz and Richard Dahlquist. Through contrasting brushes, this exhibition explores the quiet majesty of untouched nature alongside the rhythmic energy of modern urban life. Experience a captivating visual dialogue between the earth’s natural wonders and humanity’s architectural triumphs.
Artists: Richard Dahlquist and Chuck Mardosz
109 S Corona St.
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.
Mary Gorman will be painting on-site!
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Painting on silk by Mary Gorman
109 N Tejon St.
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
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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.
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.
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.
