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FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove
Self guided walking Tour -

FF! Gallery socials starting at 5pm.
~Gallery Hours of operation vary by business. Please check their individual sites for details.
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Tour Map

Enjoy the groovy gallery walk!  See what's new in the local art world.  

FIRST FRIDAY! we encourage you to explore and do business with all of the galleries and craft breweries on the art walk on any day they are open.

January 2nd Gallery Listing-


​1 - Bear & Bee | Makers' Studio & Boutique
541 Big Thompson Ave, Suite 201 - 970-988-5763

Family owned studio and maker space.
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2 - Art Center of Estes Park
517 Big Thompson Ave - 970-586-5882
Featuring member art and new shows each month​.

Current Shows - “MEET THE NEW ARTISTS” The first show of every year, the Art Center features the artist members who joined us the previous year. Janine Belletire – Pastel, Chris Crews – Photography, Kay Keyes Farrar – Oil, Stephen Goddard – Prints and Etchings, Mark Nelson Artisan Jewelry.
This exhibit will be on display January 9 through February 9.
Opening Reception Friday, January 9 5 – 7 with wine and refreshments provided. The Public is invited.
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​3 - The Studio Fine Art & Framing
343 S St Vrain Ave, Suite 4 - 303-815-2757
On the road, see you next month
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4 - Driftwood Tattoo Studio
343 S St Vrain Ave, Suite 1 - (970) 473-2202

​Under constructions - look for new things coming in soon!
You can always get more info at Driftwoodtattoostudio.com
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6 - Aspen and Evergreen Gallery
356 E. Elkhorn Ave - 970-586-4355
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Join us this Friday for an evening of live music from our local musician, Jason Lenz. Sip wine, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and visit with some of our 90 incredible artists (we have some new ones!) as you take in the creative energy of the gallery. Also, please enjoy 10% off during the event! Let’s celebrate art together!

Regular Gallery Hours 10-5pm
​​FF! 5-7pm Live music
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​​8 - Images of RMNP
203 Park Lane - 970-586-4352
Photography by Erik Stensland

This delightful little gallery is filled with stunning prints from Rocky Mountain National Park with sizes and formats to fit almost any space in your home or office. You'll also find a growing selection of books, note cards, calendars and more. Stop in and have a look. 
Gallery Hours 10-5
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10 - Earthwood Collections
141 E. Elkhorn Ave - 970-577-8100
Fine Art Painters of Earthwood ​Winter Show. Fine artists include, but are not limited to, Mitch Caster, Dave Landers, Coni Grant, Margaret Jensen, Dawn Normali, Stan Sidorov, Vicky Russell, Brooke Connor, Heather Coen, George Coll, Betty Horschler, Dawn Reinfeld, Lena Sidorova, Julianne Miller, Lyse Dzija, Maggie Renner Hellman and Lou Renner.
LIVE JAZZ with Max Wagner (sax) and Stu MacAskie (piano)
​​FF! 5 - 7pm
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11 - Inspired Artisan Market & Studio
138 Moraine Avenue - 970-685-8818
(Just east of Park Theatre entrance) Support Colorado Artists! Demos and classes available. 
Regular gallery hours 
Winter Friday - Monday 
11am - 5pm
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​H - Hogback Distillery 
253 W Elkhorn Ave - 
Tasting Room & Bottle Shop with Scottish and American Tradition in harmony. Stop in the tasting room for some Scotch style whisky and enjoy the black & white canvas photo art of panoramic landscapes and wildlife portraits by Graeme Wallace.
FF! Open Daily 11pm - 7pm
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Drop Stops

In case you get thirsty... Stop in for a Drop with OUTDOOR SEATING & TO GO options.
Enjoy a true taste of Colorado along the Gallery Walk route. Daily hours and options may vary.


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Snowy Peaks Winery - Fancy a Flight
292 Moraine Ave
Open daily 11:00-7:00 pm for wine tasting and bottle sales. We have 20+ locally crafted wines, plus Colorado-made meats, cheeses, and other goodies to enjoy. 
Artwork by artist members of the Art Center of Estes Park.
FF! Live music 4:30 - 6:30 Tristan Andersen
​-call to reserve a table. 970-586-2099


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Avant Garde Aleworks
920 Dunraven Street
Indoor and outdoor seating. 14 taps, from traditional European styles to hoppy IPAs & gluten-free hard seltzers.
Open Daily
12pm - 9pm
FF!


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Elkins Tasting Room
137 E Elkhorn Tasting Room & Mercantile
Open Daily




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Publick House - LRB
203 Cleave St
Providing an immersive atmosphere celebrating the art of brewing. Happy Hour 12-8pm
Open Daily. Artwork of Jason Lenz


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Rock Cut Brewery
390 W Riverside Dr
Indoor and outdoor seating available, along with to-go options. 
Try the featured flight or the top selling Galactic Portal!
Open 12pm-10pm every day with landscape photography by Julian Garrett of Mountain Vibes Media
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