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FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove

  • Estes Park, CO 80517
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  • Presented By: Estes Arts District
  • Recurrence: Recurring monthly on the 1st Friday
  • Location: Various Locations
  • Address: Estes Park, CO 80517
  • Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  • Price: Free
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The Estes Arts District presents the FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove.  Come out and do the tour. Come see what new in the local art world. Daily hours may vary.

1 - Bear & Bee | Makers' Studio & Boutique 541 Big Thompson Ave, Suite 201 - 970-988-5763 
Closed for Studio Remodel - New Projects Coming!

2 - Art Center of Estes Park 517 Big Thompson Ave - 970-586-5882
Current Show - Reflections 
Photography by Carol Gregory and Ceramics by Susan Anderson October 4 - November 11
This show, “Reflections,” is a composite of Carol Gregory and Susan Anderson's art as it reflects their journey through life. They each have had very separate journeys and very different forms of art, but it is this dedication to their art that brings them together in this show. Opening Reception Oct. 4
FF! 5:00 7:00pm

3 - The Studio Fine Art & Framing - 343 S St Vrain Ave ~ 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY of FIRST FRIDAY! ART GROOVE!
That’s right!  The FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove was born in October of 2014 at The Studio Fine Art & Framing (when they were in Stanley Village). Besides FF!, both The Studio Fine Art & Framing and Seed & Sage celebrate their respective birthdays as well!!!  
Seed & Sage celebrates their FIRST YEAR! in Estes; while The Studio Fine Art & Framing nods to 12 years - both working to support artists growth in Estes Park.  Good food & drink as well as live music from STEPMOTHER NATURE! plus LIVE ARTIST DEMOS! as well as fun creative play for anyone who desires!
FF! 5:00-7:30

4 - Driftwood Tattoo Studio
343 S St Vrain Ave, Suite 1 - (970) 473-2202 ~ Fall Holiday – See you for November FIRST FRIDAY!

5 - Earthwood Artisans 360 E. Elkhorn Ave - 970-586-2151
The gallery is full of wonderful artwork. Explore and treat yourself during the FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove. We Love art and we love to share it with you. Pottery, glass, wood, wall sculptures and jewelry are all ready to be explored.​​
Live music with Chris Theunissen
FF! 5:00 - 8:00 pm

6 - Aspen and Evergreen Gallery 356 E. Elkhorn Ave - 970-586-4355
Mischief in the  Mountains - is our theme wall. Come enjoy art from our 75 local artists, listen to one-man orchestra Jason Lenz, watch Jenifer Cline oil paint, all while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and wine! Plus, there will be a free raffle for a Dzwigalski-Long glass pumpkin
FF! 5:00 - 7:30pm

7 - Signature Home Team
Keller Willaims Office 
320 E. Elkhorn Ave - 970-586-8500
It's First Friday this week! Stop by our office on Elkhorn Ave this Friday from 5-7 PM. Enjoy art from Aspen and Evergreen Gallery, light snacks, refreshments. We hope to see you there!
FF! 5:00 - 7:00pm

8 - Images of RMNP
203 Park Lane - 970-586-4352
Photography by Erik Stensland
Check out this charming little gallery and pick up the latest book from Erik, Wild Light, 2nd Edition. Now on sale for $34.95, regularly $49.95.
Gallery Hours 10pm - 6pm

10 - Earthwood Collections 141 E. Elkhorn Ave - 970-577-8100
Meet Colorado-based fine artists Stanislav Sidorov (Oil Painting), Lena Sidorova (Silk Painting).  Be among the first to experience and view all the newest paintings. Stanislav paints a wide variety of Colorado scenes from landscapes to cityscapes.  Lena paints wonderfully colorful silk paintings.  Live Jazz Music with Max Wagner and Stu McAskie
FF! 5:00 - 8:00pm

11 - Inspired Artisan Market & Studio
138 Moraine Avenue - 970-685-8818
(Open of Historic Park Theatre) Support Colorado Artists! Demos and classes available. It's tie-Die FRIDAY!
Regular gallery hours
Th - M 11am - 5pm, Closed T - W

FF! Stop in for a Drop –
Enjoy a true taste of Colorado along the FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove route. Daily hours may vary.

- Snowy Peaks Winery-292 Moraine Ave -   Artwork by artist members of the Art Center of Estes Park.  FF! Live music 4:00-6:00 - call to reserve a table. 970-586-2099

- Rock Cut Brewery-390 W Riverside Dr - landscape photography by Julian Garrett of Mountain Vibes Media. FF! Food Truck

- Publick House -203 Cleave St 

- Avant Garde Aleworks-920 Dunraven St FF! Food Truck

- Elkins Tasting Room-137 E Elkhorn Ave

- Lumpy Ridge Brewery-531 S St Vrain Ave