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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 
We have live music from the "Big Thompson" Band, rodeo inspired crafts, and featuring new creations by Artist Julie Rae.
FF! 5:00-7:00 

2 - Art Center of Estes Park 517 Big Thompson Ave - 970-586-5882
Featuring member art and new shows each month​.
Current Show - Hand to Heart Textures featuring fiber art from Pauline Bustamante & Michelle Ridley. ~Texture “Art”: The tactile quality of the surface of a work of art. The quality created by the combination of the different elements in a work.~ Plus, enjoy the FACE of Fiber in the Rockies
Through July 13. 
FF! 5:00-7:00 pm

3 - The Studio Fine Art & Framing - 343 S St Vrain Ave - hannah shook (abstract expressionism) will be doing a demo. GM says~ hannah shook is perhaps the finest abstract expressionist painter ive seen . . . she works in oils and her subject matter is southwest imagery - from landscapes to tractors to people - and all are deliciously laid down with copious mounds of paint, spread onto her canvases using only her fingers~; marcus james playing his soulful tunes; smoked salmon and refreshments.
FF! 5:00-7:30

4 - Driftwood Tattoo Studio
343 S St Vrain Ave, Suite 1 - (970) 473-2202
This month at Driftwood Tattoo Studio we will be releasing some custom tie-dye shirts and tanks made by our staff. We will also be doing live art, and welcoming our new resident tattoo artist Stevie Brinlee, who will be around for meet and greet, and consultations. Please feel free to stop by to check out our space and meet our artists!
FF! 5:00 - 8:00 pm

5 - Earthwood Artisans 360 E. Elkhorn Ave - 970-586-2151
Summer has brought great bounty, and the gallery is full of wonderful new 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.​​
FF! 5:00 - 8:00 pm

6 - Aspen and Evergreen Gallery
356 E. Elkhorn Ave - 970-586-4355
Life in the Woods - is our new theme wall displaying work from many of our 85 local artists. Come enjoy connection with local artists, listen to the exquisite one-man band, Jason Lenz, and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and Snowy Peaks Wine. And there will be a free raffle for a handmade piece of art!
FF! 5:00 - 7:00pm

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, and a chance to win a $50 gift card to Fun City! We'll draw one lucky winner at the end of the night. 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.
Regular Gallery Hours 10pm - 5pm

10 - Earthwood Collections 141 E. Elkhorn Ave - 970-577-8100Artist meet & greets
Artist meet & greet with Vicki Russell
Be the first to enjoy and see her newest original alcohol ink paintings.  These vibrant works are amazing.  She has lived in the mountains of Colorado for years (now residing in Loveland, Colorado) and her subject matter is wonderful nature, and she loves to use her great imagination in creating such cool work!
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 4:30-6:30 in the Backyard - 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! EP Bros Food Truck

- Avant Garde Aleworks-920 Dunraven St 
FF! Good Eatin' Food Truck

- Elkins Tasting Room-137 E Elkhorn Ave

- Lumpy Ridge Brewery-531 S St Vrain Ave