First Friday Art Walk
A self-guided tour for the art lover in everyone!
Every first Friday of the month from 6 - 9 pm
The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) presents Downtown Fort Collins First Friday Art Walk™, a community fave of its series of signature business promotions. This monthly self-guided walking tour celebrates creativity, culture, and community in the heart of the city. From fine art to funky and eclectic styles, Art Walk showcases a diverse range of artistic expressions designed to entertain and engage art lovers and casual participants of all ages 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
January Art Walk
Date: First Friday
Time: 6 – 9 pm
Location: Downtown Fort Collins, CO
Cost: Free!
Bas Bleu
Featuring Doug Russell
Visit Bas Bleu Theatre this First Friday to see the featured artwork by exhibiting artist Doug Russell (@dougrussellart) that was paired with the recent production, "Dinner with Friends" written by Donald Margulies. Russell's artwork will be on display in Bas Bleu through early February.
Doug Russell is a visual artist who lives and works in Laramie, Wyoming. He currently holds the position of Professor of Art at the University of Wyoming where he is coordinator of the Drawing program and Head of the Department of Visual Arts.
You can explore more of Russell's work and CV at russellfineart.com.
We hope to see you on First Friday or during open box office hours at Gallery Bleu!
Select pieces are available for purchase. Please contact the box office with inquiries.
Bas Bleu Theatre Company
401 Pine Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Big Al's
Featuring
Big Al's Burgers & Dogs
140 W Mountain Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Bookstore on the Square
Featuring
Bookstore On The Square
113 Linden Street
Fort Collins, CO 80254
CC's Flowers
Featuring
CC's Flowers
153 N College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Center for Creativity
Featuring
Center for Creativity
200 Mathews Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Crystal Joys
Featuring
Crystal Joys
123 N College Avenue
Suite 150
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Dandelions & Rust
Featuring
Dandelions & Rust
119 W Oak Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Doozie Jewelry
Featuring
Doozie Bespoke Jewelry Experience
200 A Linden St
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Edge Optics
Featuring
Edge Optics
121 Laporte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Ent Credit Union
Featuring
Ent Credit Union
243 N College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
EsScentuals
Featuring
EsScentuals
142 S College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Gilded Goat Brewing
Featuring
Gilded Goat Brewing Company
132 W Mountain Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures
Featuring Clay Metamorphosis, plus live music from Theresa Brodzinsky, Peter Hale, and Kelly Gray
Join us for First Friday at the Global Village Museum, featuring live acoustic music alongside art and culture. Visitors are invited to explore four museum galleries, including our featured exhibition Clay Metamorphosis: From Mud to Modern, closing soon.
The evening includes three 45-minute acoustic sets by local musicians:
6:00 PM – Theresa Brodzinski (@tbrodzinski) of Lois and the Lantern
7:00 PM – Peter Hale of Delilah West (@delilahwest.band), with friends
8:00 PM – Kelly Gray (@kelly4jelly)
Experience a unique First Friday blending global perspectives, and intimate live music at the Global Village Museum.
Global Village Museum of Arts & Cultures
200 W Mountain Avenue
Suite C
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Hutch Home Co.
Featuring
Hutch Home Co.
144 N College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
La Boutique
Featuring
LA BOUTIQUE
216 Pine Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Locust Cider
Featuring
Locust Cider
200 Walnut Street
Suite A
Fort Collins, CO 80524
MorningStar at Old Town
Featuring
MorningStar at Old Town
360 Tenney Court
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Mountain Standard Company
Featuring
Mountain Standard Co. Jewelry & Watches
157 N College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Museum of Art
Featuring
Museum of Art | Fort Collins
201 S College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Otter Shop
Featuring
Otter Shop
151 W Mountain Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Petrichor Collective Studios
Featuring
Petrichor Collective Studios
131 E Lincoln Avenue
Suite C
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Sheri Lauren, Art
Featuring
Sheri Lauren, Art
201 S College Ave
Suite 211
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Smokestack Pottery
Featuring
Smokestack Pottery
119 E Lincoln Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Tellus
Featuring
Tellus
401 Linden Street
Suite 101
Fort Collins, CO 80524
The Crooked Cup
Featuring
The Crooked Cup
147 W Oak Street
Suite 101
Fort Collins, CO 80524
The Emporium: An American Brasserie
Featuring
The Emporium: An American Brasserie
378 Walnut Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
The Masonic Event Center
Featuring Logan Tompkins, Mogan Conrad, & Chad Shyrock, with music by DJ Shirty
The Masonic is ringing in the new year with a versatile selection of artists, vendors, makers, and musicians! We'll have 3 featured artists representing a variety of disciplines and styles:
- Logan Tompkins (@young_chikken)
- Morgan Conrad (@kneatfreak7)
- Chad Shyrock (@porkpiephotography)
Find out what the year ahead will bring you by consulting with Silver Lady Tarot who will be offering tarot readings to those bold enough to learn their fate. Make New Year memories and take home a free memento from Picture This photo booth. And of course, you can come dance the night away to the bumpin' beats of DJ Shirty.
Don't miss out on an historic First Friday Art Walk at The Masonic Event Center!
The Masonic Event Center
225 W Oak Street
Fort Collins, CO 80521
The Welsh Rabbit Cheese Shop
Featuring
The Welsh Rabbit Cheese Shop
200 Walnut Street
Suite B
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Trimble Court
Featuring
Trimble Court Artisans
118 Trimble Court
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Up'n Smoke
Featuring Ira Minnix & Shanice
Join us for an art walk showcasing original paintings by Ira (@avantdisregard) and a mix of paintings and handmade crochet pieces by Shanice (@cozycottage_art). Explore unique, creative works and support local artists in a relaxed, inspiring atmosphere.
Up'n Smoke
514 S College Avenue
Suite B
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Visit Fort Collins
Featuring
Visit Fort Collins
7 Old Town Square
Suite 100
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Walnut Creek
Featuring
Walnut Creek
222 Walnut Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Wayward
Featuring
Wayward
256 Linden Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
West + Main Homes; Colin Glover and Anna Goldetsky
Featuring
West + Main Homes
1 Old Town Square
Suite 103
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Wolverine Farm
Featuring
Wolverine Farm Letterpress & Publick House
316 Willow Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524