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Downtown Fort Collins First Friday Art Walk™

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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Big Al's

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Bookstore on the Square

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CC's Flowers

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CC's Flowers will be closed for the July 4 Art Walk.

Center for Creativity

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Center for Creativity will be closed for the July 4 Art Walk.

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

Dandelions & Rust

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Doozie Jewelry

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Edge Optics

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Edge Optics will be closed for the July 4 Art Walk.

EsScentuals

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EsScentuals will be closed for the July 4 Art Walk.

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.

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.

Hutch Home Co.

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Hutch Home Co. will be closed for the July 4 Art Walk.

La Boutique

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Locust Cider

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Mountain Standard Company

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Mugs Old Town

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Mugs Old Town will be closed for the July 4 Art Walk.

Museum of Art

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Otter Shop

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Otter Shop will be closed for the July 4 Art Walk.

Peacock’s Perch

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Petrichor Collective Studios

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Tellus

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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 Welsh Rabbit Cheese Shop

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Trimble Court

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Up'n Smoke

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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.

Walnut Creek

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Walnut Creek will be closed for the July 4 Art Walk.

Wayward

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Wayward will be closed for the July 4 Art Walk.

West + Main Homes

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West + Main Homes will be closed for the July 4 Art Walk.

Wolverine Farm

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Wolverine Farm will be closed for the July 4 Art Walk.