Education - History - Visual Art: Fine Craft - Visual Art: Galleries
Website: https://www.pikespeakartist.com/
(717) 875-5200
2708 C West Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Three districts, one destination. First Friday Art Walks take place throughout the Pikes Peak region on the first Friday of each month from 5-8 p.m. (ish). The Avenue Creative Circuit partners (Downtown Colorado Springs, Old Colorado City, and Manitou Springs) showcase dozens of galleries, artists, musicians, and more. It’s a great opportunity to have an evening out and support local creative small businesses!
PLEASE NOTE: Not all venues participate on every First Friday. Cross-reference with the resources below to see what spaces will be open.
Free and open to the public, First Friday Downtown features new art, live music, and special events on the first Friday of every month from 5-9 p.m. at dozens of galleries, retailers, and nonprofits throughout Downtown Colorado Springs.
Galleries offer in-person First Friday experiences compliant with current public health guidelines. Click the button below for a comprehensive of participating venues, updated monthly.
Try the new Free Downtown Shuttle to see more of Downtown! The shuttle operates from Cache La Poudre to Rio Grande streets along Tejon Street, seven days a week on 7-10 minute intervals.
Browse the local art galleries, open artist studios, boutiques and eateries with this self-guided tour in Old Colorado City every First Friday evening.
Meet the artists during this free event. Enjoy special offers, complimentary refreshments, live artist demonstrations and more. Best of all, the beautiful art pieces are available for purchase! Make it a night out in Old Colorado City.
Explore art and live music experiences as you visit local galleries throughout Manitou Springs on the First Friday of each month.
Wear comfortable shoes
Explore new galleries
Mingle with the artists
Bring friends and family along
Research whose art is being featured beforehand
Stop for a bite to eat
Park in a convenient location
Our Response to COVID-19 :
PPAC is currently open and operating under the guidelines recommended by CDC.
Due to the Covid Pandemic we are following the Center for Disease Control guidelines and Colorado state recommendations. We are operating with small class sizes, 6 foot spacing, mask requirement, and continuous cleaning. For children's art classes students are required to have a temperature check and hands sanitized upon entry.
