Follow your nose & follow the perfume notes…against the backdrop of an illuminated streetscape down the marble steps into our 142bis gallerie. You’re invited to “Botanical Perfumery as Art” with Carole Addison, Botanical Perfumer and Founder of Nomad Botanicals, for a lively & informal introduction as she debuts PERLACIELO™ a Botanical Perfume Palette.

Crafted from the finest botanical materials, PERLACIELO™ is a collection of individual perfume essences each beautiful on its own & designed to be combined. More than a collection of perfumes, it offers a living vocabulary of scent for exploring the poetry of one’s emotional and creative life.

Then on Saturday, Nov 7, join Carole again by appointment, at no charge to you, for an intimate, guided exploration of “PERLACIELO tm”. Call or venture in to reserve your 25-minute appointment. Discover the distinctive character & expressive possibilities of each botanical essence & craft your signature scent for purchase.

Nomad Botanicals on Instagram

FoCo Café’s November Artist of the Month is Chris Greenhaw. Mr. Greenhaw’s talent is showcased through a variety of mediums, with the most prevalent being acrylic paintings on canvas. Chris has also recently taken on the hobby of sculpting, for which he has a natural talent. Mr. Greenhaw is a Fort Collins local and frequenter of FoCo Café, as well as a advocate for the homeless community and for addressing social imbalances.

Join us for First Friday Art Walk with free entry to experience our Main Gallery exhibition "Exposure" and our permanent collection galleries, alongside live music and visual artists from Petrichor Collective.

This month's musicians include:

6 PM - Greg White
7 PM - Anisha Zo
8 PM - Rachel Sisk

Hot Day Sugar Mouth is a local Fort Collins band formed in 2022. Anna (lead vocals and guitar) and Carson (guitar) are two members who will be sharing a variety of HDSM originals along with holiday music to celebrate the First Friday Art Walk.

Linden Street Tattoo Company is excited to showcase original artwork by Hawaii-based tattoo artist and painter Michael Russell!

Michael's artwork is heavily influenced by tattoo imagery and motifs, reflecting a career that has taken him around the world. Working primarily with liquid acrylics, he brings his distinctive artistic style to painting.

A selection of Michael's original paintings will be on display and available for purchase. Stop by, meet the artist, browse his work, and take home a one-of-a-kind piece!

Michael will also be joining us as a guest tattoo artist November 4–7!

ReaperInParadiseTattoo.com | @mistahrussell

Main Gallery

Free admission to our current exhibition, Art and Access: New Directions in Prints and Multiples. Spanning 1967 to 2026, this exhibition explores how artists around the world have worked to make their vital creations accessible to broader audiences. It features Banksy, Nick Cave, Judy Chicago, Mickalene Thomas, Rachel Whiteread, Kehinde Wiley, and many others. Curated by Dr. Lynn Boland and Katherine McQueen.

MoA for All Art Engagement Center (2nd Floor)

Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies and the Northern Colorado Bird Alliance in the Community Curated Gallery for fun, hands-on bird crafts for all ages! While you’re there, meet local artists set up throughout the space.

Come celebrate art, community, and more than three dozen local artists!

We invite you to come in to celebrate a youth photographer who had the courage to come in to OTAF over the summer to introduce himself. We are guiding him to becoming a true professional—you, too, can support the arts by stopping by to say hello! You may even find a photo you want to take home!

Cory Leventhal and friend(s) will be here to play some acoustic music for us, too. Come dance and mingle to some good tunes. Snacks and refreshments provided.

We also host 10-12 of our resident artists for meet-n-greets. Rozine or Chris can introduce you to them, if you'd like.

Our Frame Bar is fully stocked with high-quality, ready-made frames and kits include glass, backing and hanging supplies. Want us to frame your art for you? OTAF offers the largest selection of frame mouldings in Northern Colorado.

• Channing McLaren
• Rozine
• Andrew Meade
• Cat Brown
• Clint Eccher
• Shelly Hearne
• Roger + Teresa Funke
• Kate Dardine

At Big Al’s, supporting local goes beyond the food—we’re proud to showcase a rotating lineup of local artists right here in our space. Our walls feature a constantly changing collection of work from talented creatives in our community, giving guests something new to discover with every visit. Whether you’re stopping in for a burger or meeting up with friends, you’ll find original pieces that reflect the character, creativity, and spirit of Northern Colorado. It’s one more way we stay connected to the place we call home and the people who make it special.

• Paul Richardson
• Imani Samuel
• Patrick Caldwell
• PeaceRaven Painting
• Samantha Preston

This month, the Bookstore is featuring local author Charles Roamer with his memoir 83 Odyssey. Plus Boudicca’s Barkery (for dogs) and Basic White Witch Homebakery (for humans)!

Join us at CC’s Flowers in Old Town for our November First Friday Art Walk! We’re excited to feature local art, live music, and a festive holiday pop-up with our vintage VW flower truck. Stop by for a glass of wine, browse the art, shop for fresh flowers and unique gifts, and enjoy an evening celebrating our local creative community!

Friday, November 6 | 6 – 9 PM
Location: CC’s Flowers | 153 N. College Ave., Fort Collins
Featured Artist: Christy Bush – Colorado artist featuring botanical imagery and explorations of relationships and change.

Live Music: Elise Wunder – Colorado singer-songwriter performing from 7 – 9 PM.

Holiday Flower Truck Pop-Up: Our vintage VW flower truck will be decked out for the holidays!

This event is free and open to everyone.

Christy Bush | Email | Website | Instagram

Christy Bush is a mixed media artist whose work grows from close observation of the world around her. She draws inspiration from her immediate surroundings, personal experiences, and the people in her life, using fabric, thread, paper, photography, and found materials to explore connection, memory, change, and loss.

Her process often begins with something familiar: a person, a plant, a place, or an ordinary moment that catches her attention. Through layering, cutting, stitching, and reworking materials, she transforms these subjects into intimate, tactile works that invite the viewer to look more closely.

Based in Colorado, Bush works across a range of subjects and approaches, from botanical imagery to portraiture and more personal explorations of relationships and change.

Elise Wunder | Instagram | Website

Elise Wunder is a Colorado-born, Fort Collins-based singer-songwriter known for her soulful, powerful vocals and deeply personal songwriting. With a sound she calls “Indie Soul,” Elise blends folk, Americana, indie rock, and soul into music that is both timeless and uniquely her own. She has spent more than 15 years performing throughout Colorado and beyond, both as a solo artist and with her band, das Wunder, sharing stages with nationally recognized musicians. Her music explores love, loss, compassion, and the human experience, often finding light in life's darker moments. Following the loss of her brother and fellow musician Erik Wunder in 2025, Elise has dedicated her newest music to his memory, carrying forward their shared love of music and connection.

Exhibit Title: Phototropic
Location: Full Gallery
Dates: Nov. 4-8 | noon–6 p.m.
Reception: Friday, Nov. 6 | 6-9 p.m.
Description: "Phototropic: adj. Taking a particular direction under the influence of light.
Phototropic brings together artists Robert Klose, Annabel Reader, Michael Huling and Daniel Huling. These artists experiment with the pull of light and the ways it shapes our perception of the world. Through sculpture, mixed-media and three-dimensional works, the exhibition explores nature, transformation, craftsmanship and the relationship between light and shadow. Each artist approaches these ideas from a unique perspective, creating a diverse collection of work that invites curiosity and discovery. Together, the artists explore how light can reveal, transform and inspire the world around us."

• ColoradoShoeSchool.com
• Rob Klose
• Annabel Reader
• Michael Huling
• Daniel Huling

Benji (@benjibeekeeper) is a Colorado photographer and master beekeeper with over 22 years of experience working alongside nature. Having spent decades tending hives across the state—including right here in northern Colorado—they bring an intimate, insider's perspective to the intricate relationships between pollinators and flora.

Through vibrant macro photography captured along the way, Benji celebrates the hidden, fleeting beauty of insects and blossoms, inviting visitors at Copoco's Honey to slow down and appreciate the delicate ecosystems that make both great honey and great art possible.

Create Good Co. will be staying open late to enjoy the downtown lighting while bringing out all of our holiday products! This year we will have ornaments, stockings and pillows. Come join us in celebrating this next season.

Crystal Joys is proud to welcome John Stromberger of Longs Peak Lapidary & Silver for First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Fort Collins. Meet John, browse his handcrafted pieces, and hear a few stories behind the stones.

Longs Peak Lapidary & Silver: Website | Facebook | Instagram

John’s love of rocks started as a kid exploring his family’s farm in Eastern Colorado. That lifelong habit of picking up interesting stones and fossils eventually filled his shelves and windowsills—and inspired him to try cutting and polishing stones. From there, he took silversmithing classes to learn how to turn his finds into wearable art.

When he’s not conducting wheat breeding research at CSU, where he’s worked for 34 years, you’ll likely find him creating in his shop and studio. His pieces have been available at both Crystal Joys locations since April, and we’re excited to give you a chance to meet the artist behind them!

Stop in, say hello, and take a closer look at the natural beauty John brings out in every piece!

Come see the current exhibition All In with Deck of Art Fort Collins presented by Deck of Art and Cornerstone Gallery at The Masonic Event Center. All In is an exhibition highlighting works made by artists participating in the upcoming Deck of Art Fort Collins project.

Exhibition Dates: September 25 - December 12, 2026

All In brings together work by 30 of the 54 artists who made a card for Deck of Art Fort Collins (not the work used for the cards, which will be presented at Center for Creativity December 2–6, 2026). This exhibition is an opportunity to see the breadth of artwork being made and the astounding talent in Fort Collins right now. The exhibition includes paintings, photography, sculpture, mixed media, textiles, drawings, and digital artwork.

Deck of Art Fort Collins | Instagram

CJ Olson is the founder of Olson Designs, a designer and manufacturer of wooden artwork. He utilizes laser engraving and relief carving to create custom work based on the natural world. CJ is an award/trophy vendor for endurance sports, like marathons, ultramarathons, and biking events. His work has been embraced as a premier way to commemorate the experience for participants. Based out of Loveland, CJ enjoys life with his wife, Michelle, and daughter, Olivia.

November First Friday Art Walk at Petrichor Collective!
Friday, November 6, 2026 | 6:00–9:00 PM

Come explore Petrichor Collective for November's First Friday Art Walk!

We're opening our doors for an evening of original art, live music, and creative community. Explore our working studios, meet our resident artists, and see what they've been creating. We'll have two featured gallery artists and a bookstore fresh in the space!

Take a peek into our private and shared studios, check out some incredible local art, and enjoy snacks and live music while you're here.

✨ Featuring:

• Colby Beutel @pepperspraysworld
• Lorene Martinez @inceptionflow
• Jake Lyons of @Ruinsbooks
  

🎨 Resident Artist Open Studios:

• Riley Lovato @thelife0riley
• Lucas Archuleta @malarfif
• Dan Slutz @hypnagogist
• Rho Cardinal @pluralist.art
• Mark Brady @mnb_photographer

Free and open to everyone! Drop in anytime between 6:00 and 9:00 PM.

Pine & Co. is delighted to spotlight Taylor Tatum, founder and designer of Edge of Ether! Taylor designs exquisite, hand-beaded capes that bring a little magic to the everyday. Each design comes to life through collaboration with a talented team of artisans in India, whose incredible craftsmanship makes every piece truly special.

From Fort Collins to Miami, NYC, and Tulum, these wearable works of art have found homes across the country and beyond. Visit Pine & Co. to explore a stunning selection of capes, try on your favorites, and experience the magic for yourself. The entire collection is available for purchase, so you can find a piece that feels uniquely you. We can’t wait to share this special experience with you!

@edgeofether

We will be hosting Sarah Brice who will be showcasing her paintings!

Sarah Brice's Website | Facebook | Instagram

Sheri Lauren, Art will open her studio 116 in the America building at 155 N. College Ave. She will be joined by multiple Artist Open Studios and Demonstrations. Stay tuned, we have musical performances joining as well! Join the Facebook event page for the most up-to-date information.

The students at Smokestack Pottery will be having their annual Holiday Sale. Lots of beautiful pottery just in time for the holidays.

Deck the halls with handmade treasures! For November and December, our cooperative gallery is sparkling with a festive collection of locally handmade ornaments crafted by our talented member-artists. From whimsical and colorful to classic and charming, these little works of art come in a variety of mediums, with something special for every tree. You'll definitely find a one-of-a-kind treasure, discover a new favorite artist, and add a little handmade magic to your holidays. Stop by and let the ornament hunting begin!

Trimble Court Artisans

Helen Holmquist-Johnson: A lifelong Fort Collins resident and proud Colorado State alumna, Helen finds inspiration in the natural beauty of Colorado, its four seasons, animals, and the ordinary miracles of everyday life. After a career in academia, she followed her passion for creativity and began pursuing art full-time. She specializes in handmade paper art, creating one-of-a-kind greeting cards and intricate quilled artwork.

Each piece is thoughtfully designed and crafted by hand, celebrating the beauty and surprising possibilities of simple paper through color, texture, and detail. For Helen, creativity is a gift—and a way to connect with others and build community. She loves imagining the person who will receive a piece of her work and creating something that will make them feel seen, remembered, or simply bring a little joy to their day.

Her goal is to transform sustainable materials into meaningful art that adds beauty and connection to our corner of the world.

Join local artist Jill Farrington during the November Art Walk. Her colorful artwork is inspired by Northern Colorado, local landmarks, animals, and the simple moments that make life special.
Guinea pigs hold a special place in Jill's heart and often inspire her work. All proceeds from guinea pig-themed items sold during the Art Walk will be donated to Cavies and Canines Animal Rescue.

Browse original artwork, prints, magnets, the Pets of Old Town Calendar, seasonal gifts, and take-home paint kits. Visitors can also sign up for upcoming paint classes and add their own brushstroke to a community canvas.

Held the same evening as the annual Downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony, this festive event is the perfect way to celebrate the season, support local art, and help animals in need.

This month we will be featuring Kim Nigro, Scott Lenaway, and Linda Roth, our resident artists .

Johnny has been working with Petrichor Collective for years. They are undoubtedly responsible for a proper portion of the cheer and wholesome art that emanates around our neighborhood. We’re so glad to be able to showcase their hard work on a stage like First Friday at The Welsh Rabbit!

"Creative Follies was born on Leap Day 2020 by a guy who really, really needed something to distract him. (Hi, by the way – I’m John, the artist behind Creative Follies. Most of my friends and lovers call me Johnny.) In those trying early days of the pandemic, most of us were tempted by at least one form of escapism: alcohol, Netflix binging, conspiracy wormholes, drugs, or (worst of all in some ways) social media binging. I turned to a much darker obsession: drawing T. rexes riding on unicycles. Mua-ha-ha-ha!"

CreativeFollies.com | @creativefollies

"More Colorful Expressions of Deborah Lord Treiber" - Fiber Art Bas Bleu Theatre, Gallery Bleu, November 6th, 2026 through January 31st, 2027.

Lot's of color! Deborah Lord Treiber's quilts have been accepted into seven national quilt shows and her quilts have traveled with the international Hoffman Challenge during that time. Deborah goes back and forth from silks, to quilting, to painting, and painting on fabric, treating everyday as a new challenge. "It is so fun and freeing and so healing. I might never get it all out. I hope people will enjoy the color and motion and find their own freedom in what’s expressed."

Join us throughout November at Wolverine Farm Publick House for a special exhibition featuring artwork by past speakers of The Work Beneath in "The Foundation Beneath Our Connections" with Michael Barker spinning vinyl.

The Foundation Beneath Our Connections celebrates the creative journeys, evolving practices and diverse perspectives of the creatives who have helped shape our community. Through their work, we invite you to explore the stories, experiences and connections that continue to inspire creativity.

The Work Beneath Artist Talk Series on Instagram

William Pilch is a fine artist whose work blends traditional painting, digital experimentation, mixed media, and painterly collage. Beginning his artistic journey in elementary school, William developed a lifelong passion for image-making and creative expression, later earning a degree in Fine Art.

His distinctive style combines layered collage, found objects, acrylic sculptural elements, and abstraction to create richly textured, dimensional compositions. His artwork explores themes of life, memory, movement, and transformation, inviting viewers to discover new details and meaning with every closer look.

TreeGirl Creations is the work of local Fort Collins artist, Elaine Ryan. She transforms natural elements inspired by nature and creates one-of-a-kind pieces.

The Flourish Holiday Market is back!

Join us at the Opera Galleria on Friday, November 6th, 2026, during the Downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony, for the first of five markets to raise funds for Realities For Children.

Local artists, jewelers, retailers, face painting, and so many other fun shopping options to make this festive evening in Old Town even more memorable!

The next dates are:
Saturday, November 14, 4 - 8pm
Sunday, November 22, 12 - 5pm
Saturday, December 5, 4 - 8pm
Sunday, December 13, 12 - 5pm

Can't make it to the market but want to make a donation to Realities For Children? Make a donation here.

Experience the creativity of Downtown Fort Collins during Art Walk! The Emporium is proud to partner with Blue Moose Gallery to showcase the work of talented local and regional artists. Stop in, explore the featured artwork, and enjoy an evening celebrating art, community, and the vibrant culture of Old Town Fort Collins.

Alesa Locklear:

 Alesa has been on an art journey for many years. Based in Fort Collins, she is skilled in various mediums, but she recently found that mixed media allows her the most self-expression. Layers of texture and meaning communicate her passion for beauty and color, and this is the most personal art she’s ever created.

“With fewer rules and boundaries in mixed media, I feel the most connection to the creativity that comes through the art.” Her paintings reflect her relationship with nature and color, and she enjoys adding a touch of mystery to her work.

“I want to make art that touches people and reminds them of beautiful moments in their lives.”