
First Friday Art WalkTM
A self-guided tour for the art lover in everyone!
Every first Friday of the month from 6 - 9 pm
Downtown Fort Collins First Friday Art Walk™ is a monthly self-guided walking tour that celebrates creativity, culture, and community in Downtown Fort Collins! From fine to funky, Art Walk showcases a spectrum of artistic styles to entertain and engage amateurs and art aficionados of all ages, interests, and backgrounds.
Are you an artist? Are you interested in displaying your work for Downtown Fort Collins First Friday Art Walk™?
Please fill out this form to be added to the list of artists we share with Art Walk businesses.
*Please note: Artist selection is at the discretion of individual participating businesses.
Participating Locations
July Art Walk
Date: First Friday
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Location: Downtown Fort Collins, CO
Cost: Free!
Join us for the kick-off of Art Week at First Friday Art Walk! This Friday only, from 6 - 8 pm, explore downtown and stop by to take part in the interactive art stations. Learn to swing dance with NOCO Swing Dance at the south end of Old Town Square at Mountain Ave., get a professional photo taken by the Visit Fort Collins Welcome Center by Jenna Luna Photography, make a collage next to Edge Optics by Tenney Court North Alley with Angela Heckart, get a caricature on South College Ave. at the old Julian's, or make a button with Jen Hanna in the River District near Tellus.
Bas Bleu
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Bas Bleu Theatre Company
401 Pine Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Big Al's
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Big Al's Burgers & Dogs
140 W Mountain Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Bookstore on the Square
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Bookstore On The Square
113 Linden Street
Fort Collins, CO 80254
CC's Flowers
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CC's Flowers will be closed for the July 4 Art Walk.
CC's Flowers
153 N College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Center for Creativity
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Center for Creativity will be closed for the July 4 Art Walk.
Center for Creativity
200 Mathews Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Crystal Joys
Featuring Silver Lady Tarot
Seeking clarity, connection, or guidance? Silver Lady Tarot weaves 40+ years of tarot and healing wisdom into grounded, soulful readings for individuals, couples, groups, or events. Join us during July’s First Friday Art Walk to experience her insightful readings in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere- perfect for a night of art, intuition, and community connection!
Readings available from 4 PM to 8 PM at Crystal Joys
Crystal Joys
123 N College Avenue
Suite 150
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Dandelions & Rust
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Dandelions & Rust
119 W Oak Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Doozie Jewelry
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Doozie Bespoke Jewelry Experience
200 A Linden St
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Edge Optics
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Edge Optics will be closed for the July 4 Art Walk.
Edge Optics
121 Laporte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
EsScentuals
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EsScentuals will be closed for the July 4 Art Walk.
EsScentuals
142 S College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Gilded Goat Brewing
Featuring The J. Taylor Collection
The Gilded Goat Gallery proudly presents a unique collection curated by John and Saskia Taylor. The J. Taylor Collection offers a captivating glimpse into the past, inviting visitors to experience a world as it once was. Explore our eclectic mix of art, vintage advertisements, antiques, maps, books, and collectibles—all available for purchase at reasonable prices. Whether you’re searching for a distinctive gift, a personal memento from Fort Collins, or simply taking a nostalgic stroll, our Downtown location is the perfect destination to discover the ever-evolving catalog curated by John and Saskia Taylor.
Gilded Goat Brewing Company
132 W Mountain Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures
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We’re open 9am to 2pm with free admission to our galleries (as a part of First Friday). Right outside the Museum, you’ll find our booth buzzing with Museum Shop items, 4th of July swag, and face painting for little ones! Parade-goers can also cool off in our air-conditioned program room with some ice-cold refreshments.
Global Village Museum of Arts & Cultures
200 W Mountain Avenue
Suite C
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Hutch Home Co.
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Hutch Home Co. will be closed for the July 4 Art Walk.
Hutch Home Co.
144 N College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
La Boutique
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LA BOUTIQUE
216 Pine Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Locust Cider
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Locust Cider
200 Walnut Street
Suite A
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Mountain Standard Company
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Mountain Standard Co. Jewelry & Watches
157 N College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Mugs Old Town
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Mugs Old Town will be closed for the July 4 Art Walk.
Mugs Old Town
261 S College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Museum of Art | Fort Collins
201 S College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Otter Shop
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Otter Shop will be closed for the July 4 Art Walk.
Otter Shop
151 W Mountain Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Peacock’s Perch
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Peacock's Perch
162 S College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Petrichor Collective Studios
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Petrichor Collective Studios
131 E Lincoln Avenue
Suite C
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Tellus
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Tellus
401 Linden Street
Suite 101
Fort Collins, CO 80524
The Masonic Event Center
Featuring Marsha Krygier, Charming Quail Jewelry Design, Chelsey Greenwood, Henry Groenewald, Christine Hogg, Kelly Sabota
This 4th of July, The Masonic Event Center is celebrating with an old fashioned barbecue and artist/vendor market! We're excited to host 6 featured artists offering a diverse selection across multiple mediums.
- Marsha Krygier's watercolors will be on display in her honor. Don't miss out on this unique and beautiful showcase presented by her daughter.
- Charming Quail Jewelry Design will have elegant wearable works of art to admire and purchase if you're looking for that one of a kind piece of jewelry make a statement.
- Chelsey Greenwood is showing off handmade mementos and curiosities created through resin casting.
- Henry Groenewald is delivering the essence of nature with his landscapes and drawings that offer a snapshot of western life.
- Christine Hogg will be showing her studies in abstraction, featuring multiple series that explore the more sensitive matters of the mind and soul.
- Kelly Sabota is offering up a stellar experience, displaying a multitude of works ranging across a variety of mediums centered around a ceramic temple of time. Kelly is also offering free name-letter interpretations utilizing a unique set of custom A-Z cards.
As always, we will conclude the First Friday Art Walk with a tour of our 100 year old building. So come celebrate the USA's birthday with us and make this 4th of July historic at The Masonic Event Center!
The Masonic Event Center
225 W Oak Street
Fort Collins, CO 80521
The Welsh Rabbit Cheese Shop
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The Welsh Rabbit Cheese Shop
200 Walnut Street
Suite B
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Trimble Court
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Trimble Court Artisans
118 Trimble Court
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Up'n Smoke
514 S College Avenue
Suite B
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Visit Fort Collins
Featuring Blue Moose Art Gallery Artists: Lisa, Chris, Donna
Join us at the Fort Collins Welcome Center for Art Walk featuring three artists from Blue Moose Art Gallery. Lisa blends fiber arts, painting, photography, and pine needle basketry. Chris North’s work reflects the influence of the old masters and American Impressionism. Donna creates kaleidoscopic photo-mandalas inspired by psychology and spirituality.
Visit Fort Collins
7 Old Town Square
Suite 100
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Walnut Creek
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Walnut Creek will be closed for the July 4 Art Walk.
Walnut Creek
222 Walnut Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Wayward
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Wayward will be closed for the July 4 Art Walk.
Wayward
256 Linden Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
West + Main Homes
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West + Main Homes will be closed for the July 4 Art Walk.
West + Main Homes
1 Old Town Square
Suite 107
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Wolverine Farm
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Wolverine Farm will be closed for the July 4 Art Walk.
Wolverine Farm Letterpress & Publick House
316 Willow Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524