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First Friday Art Walk (6-9pm)

Experience the work of international, national and local artists in Denver's only multi-block art district, where viewers can easily walk to the galleries, restaurants and other creative businesses. Within the Art District you can enjoy over 60 participating galleries, artist studios and restaurants joining the First Friday Art Walk (6-9 pm) every first Friday of the month, all year round. Free guided shuttle coaches pick you up at the light rail station at 10th Avenue and Osage Street and ferry you around the Art District on First Fridays between 5:30 and 9:30PM.

First Friday History Tour (5:30 pm)

This walking tour is designed to highlight the history of one of Denver's oldest neighborhoods, and link these simple beginnings with the dynamic avenue of today. Start your walk at 7th and Santa Fe (at the Byers Branch Library) and amble north with an expert guide on this 1-hour tour, then enjoy the sights and sounds of the First Friday Art Walk. Learn about three different eras in the timeline of Santa Fe: 1887, 1927 and today. There's more than just paints and pastels to Santa Fe Drive; learn about the stories beneath the stucco. These tours are not offered in December, January and February. Tours given by Denver History Tours. For more information call 720-234-7929 or visit www.denverhistorytours.com. Please note that the price for this tour is $5, a rate offered in conjunction with Denver's ArtDistrict on Santa Fe. No advance reservations are necessary. Just show up! (Should you wish to take this tour a different day or on your own, the fee is $20 per person. Please contact Denver History tours to arrange this.)

Third Friday Collectors Night

A multi-gallery art preview with many of our galleries and other creative businesses open late in the Art District every Third Friday of the month. This is a more intimate version of First Friday with an opportunity for our patrons to see the art and meet the artists and owners without the large First Friday crowds."


ARTDISTRICT AND GOLDEN TRIANGLE NOW CONNECTED WITH SHUTTLE COACH

Friday, October 02 - Friday, January 07

Please take note of the new First Friday shuttle coach that will connect two of Denver's premiere art districts each and every First Friday Art Walk. The “Connect the Dots” to the Art Walks guided shuttle coach will run a continuous loop from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM on all First Fridays as follows: Osage Light Rail Station -> Santa Fe Drive at 10th Avenue -> West High School Parking Lot at 10th Avenue and Galapago Street-> 11th Avenue at Cherokee Street -> the Denver Art Museum Entrance at 12th

Artists:  All art patrons
Opening:  New Guided Luxury Shuttle Coach Connects Denver's Two Primiere Art Districts on First Fridays!
Gallery:  Habitat Gallery & Studio



Drink For the Art District

Thursday, June 03 - Tuesday, December 31

Every first the Rackhouse Pub donates 10% of bar sales to the Santa Fe Art District. Check out www.rackhousepub.com for a full line-up of live music, menus, specials and other info. 20 Colorado beers on tap and some of the best bar food in Denver. Independently owned, local ingredients and nothing fried.

Artists:  All
Opening:  Every first Friday you can help raise money for the Santa Fe Art District just by having a beer at the Rackhouse Pub
Gallery:  The Rackhouse Pub



Flood the Subconscious

Monday, June 21 - Monday, August 16

"Flood the Subconscious" A group of Davyd Whaley's abstract paintings are on display in the gallery from June 21st - August 16th. First Fridays are presented in the gallery as part of the Sante Fe Art Walk through downtown denver with an opportunity to meet with the artist August 6, 2010 at an open reception.

Artists:  Davyd Whaley
Opening:  August 6th, 2010 4pm-9pm
Gallery:  Studio 12 Gallery



CHALK MURAL

Thursday, July 01 - Saturday, July 31

WE ARE NOW OVER HALF WAY FINISHED WITH THE LARGEST CHALK MURAL IN CAOLORADO AND MAYBE ANYWHERE. COME DOWN DOWN AND SEE THE COMPLETION ON FIRST FRIDAY

Artists:  DAVID GARCIA AND THE ARTISTS OF SANTA GFE
Opening:  JULY 2ND
Gallery:  Artists on Santa Fe



Interior Markings

Thursday, July 01 - Saturday, August 07

a Reading Room Exhibition, is an invitational exhibition featuring artists’ books that have hand-drawn content as a primarily element in their production. Represented are artists from the United States and Italy. The exhibition includes both limited edition works alongside limited edition works.

Artists:  Alicia Bailey, Alicia Griswold, Andie Thrams, Annie Cicale, Carolyn Sheehan, Clarissa Jakobsons, Ellen Wiener, Jamie Runnells, Jan Owen, Lisa McGarry, Melissa Jay Craig, Merike van Zanten, Moe Snyder, Patricia Sahertian/Mary C. Leto, Suzanne Vilmain, Velma Bolyard
Opening:  July 16, 6-8pm
Gallery:  Abecedarian Gallery



Featured Artist Of The Month

Thursday, July 01 - Saturday, July 31

Carol Walker passion for photography started at an early age, animals were her favorite subjects. Carol started her business Living Images, specializing in photographing horses. Her images illuminate the relationship between horses and their people, as well as her stunning images of horses at liberty. Her book Wild Hoofbeats: America’s Vanishing Wild Horses is available at Grace Gallery and is currently in its second printing.

Artists:  Carol Walker
Opening:  
Gallery:  Grace Gallery Fine Art



Works from Wood

Friday, July 02 - Saturday, August 07

Works from Wood, featuring prints and artists’ books that include woodcuts, woodblock prints or woodengraving as a primary element will be on display at Abecedarian Gallery. The exhibition, curated by gallery director Alicia Bailey, includes artists from throughout the United States, England, Italy and Australia

Artists:  Alicia Bailey, Andrea Krupp, Anthony Lazorko, Carolyn Sheehan, David Mittelman, Earle D. Swope, Franz Baake, Joseph J Field, Johanna Mueller, Leon Loughridge , Lorelei Clark, Lynn Sures, Merrill Shatzman, Robert Walp, Rupert Deese, Theresa Haberkorn, Tom Virgin
Opening:  July 16, 6-8pm
Gallery:  Abecedarian Gallery



Secret Life of Trees

Friday, July 02 - Friday, July 30

The two-block outdoor installation communicates the struggle and adverse conditions of typical urban street tree planting and explores the benefit of long-lived street trees as a generative symbol of community and an artful green-infrastructure for the city of Denver in its quest to plant one-million trees by 2025. Poetry incorporated in the installation will reflect the four languages of Denver's Biennial of the Americas.

Artists:  Terra Lab 2010
Opening:  Friday July 9 6-8:30PM Reception at John Fielders Colorado, 833 Santa Fe Dr
Gallery:  Habitat Gallery & Studio



Orange, Blues and Booze!

Saturday, July 03 - Tuesday, August 03

Artwork Network is featuring photography by David Lisman, poppy paintings by Dean McCready and Chris Nuernberger's large paintings depicting various brands of alcohol. Each artist has their own unique style that is sure to capture the attention of viewers.

Artists:  David Lisman, Chris Nuernberger, Dean McCready, Terri Bell
Opening:  July 2nd, 2010
Gallery:  Artwork Network



Canada, Colorado

Saturday, July 03 - Saturday, July 31

Canadian multi-media Georgia Amar exhibits her Ontario, Canada landscapes and abstracts in oil, serigraph print and laminated stained glass. Pictured: "Port Hope", Georgia Amar, hand-pulled serigraph print.

Artists:  Georgia Amar
Opening:  Reception as part of the Art District's Denver Biennial Event "Passport to the Arts" July 16 @ 6:00PM
Gallery:  Habitat Gallery & Studio



"Future Junk", a Solo Show by Erik Isaac

Wednesday, July 07 - Friday, August 06

The public is encouraged to visit the gallery during the first 2 weeks to watch Erik assemble the installation, and to enjoy an Artist Reception on Third Friday July 16th from 5-9 pm. "Future Junk" will include three installations which will explore where we live, what we watch and how we talk about it, "American Home" "Instant Gratification" and "iPhone".

Artists:  Erik Isaac
Opening:  Artists Reception, July 16th, 5-9 pm
Gallery:  Niza Knoll Gallery



Biennial Exhibit "Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk"

Friday, July 09 - Saturday, August 07

Artistfrom Ecuador Patricia Tinajero explores the nature of things thru video and installation. Tinajero is interested in objects as the product of metamorphosis, in particular the recycing of object, and the capacity of those objects to survive cycles of production and consumption.The sculptural installation Do not cry over spilled dreams are a series of structures made out of milk cartons, newspaper, handmade cotton paper from recycled blue jeans, and linen.. They are inspired by quilting t

Artists:  Patricia Tinajero
Opening:  Friday July 9, 6 pm to 8 pm
Gallery:  Sandra Phillips Gallery



Ralh Wolfe Cowan: Selections From a Blue Chip Master Painter

Friday, July 23 - Friday, July 30

Artist Reception featuring Master Painter Ralph Wolfe Cowan in person Friday July 23 6-10pm. Cowan is well known for painting more reigning monarchs and world leaders than any other painter in history. A selection of his colorful and whimsical paintings at VERTIGO can make eyeballs pop. The Denver Daily News quotes "The paintings often bring to mind something Dali would have done when he was a little aroused and in a playful mood". RW will be a featured guest on the popular podcast www.untitl

Artists:  Ralph Wolfe Cowan
Opening:   July 23, 2010
Gallery:  VERTIGO



George, Montejo, and Ceas

Thursday, July 29 - Sunday, August 15

Main Gallery Gene Ray George: The (comic) Strip Show Dada-esque collages using comics as source material. Lola Montejo: La Costa Blanca Abstract paintings evoking the Eastern coast of Spain. CORE Annex Sandra Jean Ceas: STEADFAST Installations inspired by Scripture. Special Event for First Friday: Soup For Art The Art District on Santa Fe will be celebrating Andy Warhol’s birthday. CORE is hosting a canned soup drive for Food Bank of the Rockies. Bring a can of soup (or other

Artists:  George, Montejo, and Ceas
Opening:  Artists Reception: Friday, July 30th, 6 - 9 p.m.
Gallery:  Core New Art Space



Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead CALL FOR ENTRIES

Sunday, August 01 - Friday, September 24

Studio 12 Gallery will be holding their 2nd Annual Dia de Los Muertos show. The show will run from October 1st - November 5th, 2010 with Opening Receptions being October 1st and November 5th. All forms of artwork are welcomed, please visit www.studio12gallery.com to download the PDF application and additional information on the show including jury fees.

Artists:  
Opening:  
Gallery:  Studio 12 Gallery



First Friday August 6th and Third Friday August 20th

Friday, August 06 - Friday, August 20

Grace Gallery Fine Art will be featuring the art work of budding young artists from 16 years old and younger. Some of the art work will be for sale and some just for the young artists to show off their work. This will be the first time most of these young people will be showing and selling their work. Please stop by to show your support and help these young artists get their start. From 5:00 to 8:00 P.M.

Artists:  
Opening:  5:00 to 8:00 P.M
Gallery:  Grace Gallery Fine Art



Come Celebrate the 2nd year Anniversary!

Friday, August 06 - Friday, August 06

Come celebrate with us! The 2nd year anniversary of C.C Opiela Gallery 840 Santa Fe Drive Denver, Co 80204 FIRST FRIDAY August 6th 5:30-9:00

Artists:  
Opening:  5:30-7:30
Gallery:  C.C. Opiela Gallery



Outlaw Poet and open mic

Saturday, August 07 - Saturday, August 07

Poetry reading featuring award winning New Mexican poet John Macker and Janet Glovinsky both reading from their new books. An open mic will follow the break and the poets so far signed up are extraordinary! The event is free and seating limited; come and celebrate the art of poetry. Saturday Aug 7th at 7-9pm.

Artists:  John Macker and Janet Glovinsky
Opening:  Poetry Reading Featured and Open Mic
Gallery:  Glovinsky Gallery



In With The Old: Jim DeLutes

Friday, August 27 - Friday, September 24

Studio 12 Gallery is proud to feature Jim DeLutes August 17th - September 24th. This will be Jim DeLutes' first Denver gallery exhibit showcasing his new collection of photography. Jim DeLutes takes you on a photographic journey into the past with images of the Old Country, Italy and antique vehicles whose personalities are still visible after all these years. Jim combines his 20 plus years as a professional photography and his artistic eye to create images that draw you in and allow you to fee

Artists:  Jim DeLutes
Opening:  First Friday, September 3rd, 2010 4pm-9pm
Gallery:  Studio 12 Gallery



Fire & Ice II: Eyjafjallajökull Eruption, Photography by Evan Anderman

Friday, September 03 - Thursday, September 30

I spent five days in May in a bus with fourteen other crazy people bumping along the back, back roads of Iceland trying to get as close to the erupting volcano as possible and I absolutely loved it! This exhibit is a follow on to the highly successful one from last year.

Artists:  Evan Anderman
Opening:  Friday, September 3, 2010 6-9 pm
Gallery:  Evan Anderman Photography


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