FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove
Gallery Socials - Food, Fun, Fine Art & Drop Stops

Come out and do the Free tour from 5 - 8pm – see what’s happening in the Fine Art world here in Estes Park. Different locations will be serving food and refreshments, hosting artist meet & greets, show openings and hosting live music. It promises to be a fun evening!!

For a little added hospitality there are 'Drop Stops' along the FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove route. Along the way, stop in for a drop or a flight tasting from our local craft beverage establishments.
Chance to Win a Prize!
Participate in the FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove for a Chance to win.
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How to enter drawing
1. Pick up a Groovy Gallery travel card at a Gallery
2. Get a minimum of 4 different gallery marks
3. Add your contact information
​4. Turn in your signed travel card
(Pick up your travel card at any participating gallery.)

Sept  6th - FF! Participating Galleries

1 - The Studio Fine Art & Framing
541 Big Thompson Ave - 970-237-4300
(behind Theater/Stanley Village)
New works from artists Greg Miles and K.C. Benson.  Great art, hip music, fun food, delicious people. Be there. Aloha.
5pm - 8pm

2 - The Art Center of Estes Park
517 Big Thompson Ave - 970-586-5882 
“2nd Annual Estes Valley Plein Air Show” Every August, well-known artists from all over the country converge on Estes Park for Estes Valley Plein Air. These juried and invited artists have a limited amount of time to paint “en plein air,” a French term meaning “in the open air.” See the winning pieces and view art work fresh from competition. All artwork is for sale.  A door prize is available for visitors to sign up for and it is a print by Mary Benke, which will be warded at the end of the evening.  You do not have to be present to win. 
5pm - 8pm
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5 - Earthwood Artisans
360 E. Elkhorn Ave - 970-586-2151
Join the party - We are currently showing works from over 120 American Artists. Find that perfect piece of art that will truly add joy to your life. While there, check out the two seven foot tall glass and metal sculptures by artist Rollin Karg. Enjoy tasty snacks and beverages during this town wide FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove event.
5pm - 8pm

6 - Aspen and Evergreen Gallery
356 E. Elkhorn Ave - 970-586-4355  
We will be hosting local artist demos throughout the day.  Join us for food, fun, and great local art. 
5pm-8pm
7 - Images of RMNP
​203 Park Lane - 970-586-4352
Erik will be in the gallery to answer questions and sign books.  We will be offering 15% off of most purchases and all custom orders.  And we will be offering a popcorn bar and homemade lemonade!
5pm - 8pm
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9 - Alan Shadduck's Images of Estes Park
181(B) W Riverside Drive - 308-390-9496
Come celebrate with photographers Alan and Leanne Shadduck at their new gallery space. They offer unique local wildlife & landscapes on an assortment of print media. Complimentary snacks, and beverages. 
5pm - 8pm

10 - Earthwood Collections
141 E. Elkhorn Ave - 970-577-8100
Solo Show Opening with Abstract Painter Laura Brenton. "Painting allows me to focus and create. I’m inspired by nature, playing with vivid colors and a sense of wonder. Plus enjoy a free Live Jazz concert with Max Wagner (Sax) and Stu MacAskie (piano). Complimentary food and refreshments will be served. Bring a friend and have some fun. You never know what you might see during this Fun town-wide art event.
​5pm - 8pm

11 - Inspired Artisan Market & Studio
157 W Elkhorn Avenue Unit 8 - 970-685-8818
​(2nd Floor in the Old Church Shops)
Inspired Artisan Market is an art collaborative representing artists from across the state of Colorado. Bill Barker, will be doing a live demonstration of his oil painting techniques plus enjoy live harp music.
5pm - 8pm

Drop Stops

​Stop in for a Drop!
Enjoy a true taste of Colorado along the FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove route. Try a tasting or a flight at our recommended local Craft Beverage Establishments.
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Elkins Distillery Tasting Room & Merchantile
137 E Elkhorn Ave
Check out the new Elkins tasting room in down town Estes park!
With Colorado Style white corn whisky & Elkins Apple Spiced Liqueur options, they can blend a drink to suit your palate.
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Rock Cut Brewery - Groovy Specials
390 W Riverside Dr
Rock Cut has twelve taps that pour beers to fit all palates with a focus on high quality ingredients, authentic techniques and recipes, and innovative styles.
Art on display:  Landscape photography
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Lumpy Ridge Brewery - Good & Hoppy
531 S St Vrain Ave
Our mission is simple: brew, distribute and serve delicious beer in an inspired place where guests will want to return to again and again.
​​Art on display:  Featuring paintings by Jess Charles Sr.
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Snowy Peaks Winery - Fancy a Flight
292 Moraine Ave
Flight tastings plus add on some Colorado made cheese and crackers for a great stop to get your groove on.” Tasting room open until 7:30pm
Live music with Dahlby & Nadine 4:30-6:30
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Vino Giù - Wine, Water, Chocolate
207 Park Lane
We are here to help melt your troubles away! Enjoy a beautiful and relaxing time with Wine, Chocolate, Cheese, Charcuterie and VitaJuwel.
50% Lemosas all day!
 

a bit out of town - Groovy Galleries

Southwestern Aspen Gallery - 970-344-6249
9889 CO Highway 7 (Peak to Peak Highway)
Allenspark, CO
Exhibit artworks from local artists and the Hopi to inspire the community to protect and preserve our parks and public land.
The Old Gallery - 303-747-2906
14863 CO Highway 7
Allenspark, CO
​The Old Gallery is one of a kind center for community, arts and visitors information. There's always something going on here, including rotating art shows.
Eagle Plume's - 303-747-2861
9853 CO Highway 7
Allenspark, CO 80510
Real Indians. Real Indian Art. Established 1917. Come on in and let us show you around, tell you a story or two, see what it is that sets Eagle Plume’s apart...
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