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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.

Art Center of Estes Park
517 Big Thompson Ave - 970-586-5882 
Current Show - Wildlands and Wildlife Paintings by Mary Benke & Jennifer Shoemaker
Mary and Jennifer use watercolor, oil, and pastel to capture the natural beauty of the Colorado and Western landscape and the wildlife that inhabits it. This show combines their artistic vision resulting in captivating impressionistic and realistic paintings that celebrate nature. Nov. 15 - Dec. 23
Gallery Hours 11am - 5:00pm Friday through Monday

Driftwood Tattoo Studio
343 S St Vrain Ave, Suite 1 - (970) 473-2202
It's Open Art Night at the studio an anyone is welcome to join with any medium. We will have warm drinks and snacks and have a variety of supplies if you don’t have your own. We will also be working on our iPads, so if you would like to learn more about digital drawing, we would love to teach you some tricks! We welcome our newest artist to join our crew, Annie Spada, and she will be with us making art and available for consultations.
FF! 5-8pm

Earthwood Artisans
360 E. Elkhorn Ave - 970-586-2151
It's a perfect time to do your holiday shopping. Great handcrafted gifts are available for every budget at Earthwood Artisans. During the FRIST FRIDAY! Art Groove, enjoy live music, beautiful artwork and meeting new people. ​
Live music with Chris Theunissen
FF! 5-7pm

Aspen and Evergreen Gallery
356 E. Elkhorn Ave - 970-586-4355
Let it Snow - Our new theme wall adorned by some of our 75 local artists. Come enjoy talking with our artists and listen to local musicians Nielson & Nicholson, all while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and wine! Plus, there will be a free raffle for a winter-themed handmade art piece!
FF! 5-7pm 

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. If you miss the November 30 deadline for new orders, we have limited pre-made stock available in the gallery, and of course carry Erik's books, calendars, and note cards. Gallery Hours 12pm - 5pm

Earthwood Collections
141 E. Elkhorn Ave - 970-577-8100
Meet Colorado-based Painter Brooke Connor at Earthwood Collections.  Brooke paints using drawing and copic (looks like watercolor) markers to create wonderfully colorful animal images. Stop in and experience her and her newest works during the show LIVE JAZZ with Max Wagner (sax) and Stu MacAskie (piano)
FF! 5:00 - 7:00pm

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 - T 11am - 5pm, Closed 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