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Become a First Friday! Art Groove Stop

FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove is an event on the first Friday of every month promoted by the Estes Arts District in order to get people engaged with local fine art galleries and artisan work. Please read the following criteria and requirements before filling out the application.  Thank you!

  • Must offer displays of local art such as, but not limited to: Visual Arts, Creative Arts, Sculpture, Culinary, Performing
  • Must participate in 5 out of 7 months between May thru November.  Must participate in 3 out of 5 between December through April.
  • Must offer light refreshments and snacks, ie. finger food, sweet treats, mixed nuts, cheese crackers, dips, etc. Other entertainment is encouraged, but optional (hint: music piped or live get the most participants - we can help you get contact info for these performers)
  • Must remain open during the full scheduled Art Groove time (Dec - April until 7pm)
  • Must have a social media or web page where this event information may be shared and posted
  • Must actively promote the FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove event on your social media the week of the event.
  • Non galleries wanting to participate must have Art displayed for sale.
  • All applications will be juried for participation.

    Tell us about your gallery or creative business

    How do you interpret your business as beneficial to perpetuating local art and culture in Estes Park?
    Which digital media will you be promoting and sharing the First Friday! Art Groove event on, i.e. Facebook/Instagram and/other social media outlets as well as your website information.
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