Upcoming Festivals

Jazz Friday - Art Gallery Walk

Friday, July 9, 2010

Start time: 6:00 PM

End time: 9:00 PM

Location: Various Downtown Fort Collins Art Galleries

SPECIAL JAZZ FRIDAY

First Friday Gallery Walk

Come in and see the beatuiful art and displays to experience the Fort Collins Jazz Experience in a different way!

Enjoy the Art tonight! Printable map here

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SPECIAL SHOW: Come see the original painting used in this year’s Fort Collins Jazz Experience poster! “Saxman” and other pieces of artwork by Daryl Price will be on display at Old Town Art and Framery. Stop by and meet Daryl and see some more jazz inspired artwork.

The paintings will also be gallery’s featured display for Jazz Friday on July 9 in Downtown Fort Collins, where you can enjoy more artwork and a lively Downtown Jazz atmosphere. Daryl Price will be in the gallery to visit with people from 5-9:00pm. Stop by and see him!

“The image is a perfect example of how jazz can transcend music and blossom into many art forms, making jazz a subculture and way of thought. It perfectly embodies the Fort Collins Jazz Experience’s mission and emphasis.” ~Peggy Lyle, Downtown Business Association.

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Old Town Art & Framery has an array of art including originals and giclees by local artists, photographers, potters and jewelers. A variety of art is on display from many genres including, nostalgia, landscapes, abstracts and realism. Old Town Art & Framery offers friendly professional framing consultation and design and has a "Picture it First" program that allows you to visualise your framing before it is completed.

Old Town Art & Framery

173 N. College Ave.

Fort Collins, CO 80524

970/221-5105

Store Hours: T-F 10-6 Sat 11-5

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OTHER SPECIAL JAZZ FRIDAY SHOWS

Aaron’s Art Lab 2010
Technology recycled and recrafted into sculpture
Friday, July 9th 6 to 9pm
Saturday, July 10th, Noon to 6pm

Admission is FREE and...

includes live jazz music by Alea Trio, featuring Matt Kelly on saxophone

Aaron Ristau's whimsical mechanisms and functional lighting assemblages are the perfect pairing for a jazzy weekend in Old Town. Aaron creates sculptures using reclaimed components he discovers at yard sales, attics, garages and auctions. More than 25 light and kinetic sculptures will be featured including a remote controlled spacecraft light sculpture, retro punk-style accessories, mobiles, floor lamps, chandeliers wall sculptures and more.

The Fine Art and Framing Company (Former Indigo Gallery)

Jazz Friday Art Walk they will be drawing names for art giveaways (10 pieces to give away) as well as giveaways each night from July 8-10 to celebrate the Jazzfest and the Sidewalk Sales! The pieces are a variety of prints, etchings, lithographs and fine art. No purchase necessary to win, guests can just walk in and drop their name/contact info off if they wish. Also, no need to be present to win either.

Wadoo Fine Art Furniture

Cajun appetizers and hosting a fund-raiser for the Gulf Oil Spill Relief Fund and the Tri-State Bird Agency. Ten percent of all sales that night will go to whichever fund the buyer prefers: the first will provide immediate relief to fishermen in the Gulf who can't fish right now, and the latter will help pay to rescue and clean birds from the oil. I will also be open until 9 on Saturday, July 10th, and the fund-raiser will continue with ten percent of the sales going to either of those two agencies. In addition, Alexandra Cousteau, the granddaughter of Jacques Cousteau, will host a fund-raiser in the adjoining Armory Event Hall.

Thanks for including these in your calendar of events!
Wadoo Furniture and Gifts
314 E. Mountain Ave. - Fort Collins, CO 80524
970-223-4012
Store hours: 11 to 5 Tuesday; 11 to 6 Wed., Thu., Fri.; 11 to 5 Sat.
Www.WadooFurniture.com

Participating JAZZ FRIDAY Galleries include:

Art Lab

Indigo Gallery & Fine Art and Framing Company

Our Global Village Museum

Trimble Court Artisans

Wadoo Fine Art Furniture

Gallery Walk is normally held the first Friday of every month from 6-9:00pm. Old Town Fort Collins galleries remain open for this self-guided tour, refreshments are served, many offer changing exhibits so there is always something new to see each month. For additional information please see www.FortCollinsGalleryWalk.com

This year-round ongoing event is hosted by each gallery and sponsored by:

Cache Bank & Trust, KUNC 91.5 Public Radio, Beet Street and The Downtown Business Association,

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