First Friday Downtown

Gain new insight into Downtown Colorado Springs’ arts scene! Explore new shows at up to 42 galleries, retailers, and venues in the heart of the city.

Use the GPS-based tool at downtowncs.com/firstfriday for up-to-date listings and navigation, or hear from exhibiting artists on the 6 p.m. Curator/Artist-Led First Friday Downtown walking tour. The free one-hour tour will visit a selection of Downtown galleries, featuring a different local artist/curator tour guide each month.

Downtown Colorado Springs is designated by the State of Colorado’s Colorado Creative Industries as a Certified Creative District. Included in the district are cultural landmarks, award-winning outdoor sculpture, independent galleries, and other one-of-a-kind cultural and entertainment opportunities. First Friday Downtown is supported in part by Colorado Creative Industries, the Boettcher Foundation, and National Endowment for the Arts.