Community - Cultural Heritage - History - Non-Profit: Arts & Culture
Website: https://iotaphitheta.org/
(719) 476-0996
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
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 :
Five Star Vaccine Impact Program for Vulnerable Populations - This program is supported with funding from the Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, under the National Council on Aging’s (NCOA) Vaccine Uptake Initiative. Through this targeted program for older adults and people with disabilities, Iotas will continue working to address Covid-19 and flu vaccine access and awareness for these vulnerable populations.
