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FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove
Self guided walking Tour -

Hours of operation vary by business. Please check their individual sites for details.​

Tour Map

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

If you can't make it out on a FIRST FRIDAY!, we encourage you to explore and do business with all of the galleries and breweries on the art walk on any day.


​1 - The Studio Fine Art & Framing
343 S St Vrain Ave - 303-815-2757

~If you haven't had a chance... Across the street, check out the Estes Arts District Community Mural progress on the back wall of Napa Auto Parts just South of The Studio at 351 S St Vrain Ave and East from Avant Garde Aleworks
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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 Show - "Estes Valley Plein Air Exhibition & Sale" Estes Valley Plein Air artists paint on location within a 50-mile radius of Estes Park, including Rocky Mountain National Park. See the plein air pieces these 30 juried artists have created this past week, in addition to minis and nocturnes.
FF! 5-7pm ​
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​ 5 - Earthwood Artisans
360 E. Elkhorn Ave - 970-586-2151
Meet fine artist (painting and wood carvings of wildlife) artist Betsy Popp and be the first in the nation to see her newest works.  Her amazing work is widely collected throughout the world.  Betsy will also be hosting a wood carving demonstration on Saturday and Sunday - for a Special Pop-Up Art Show. We Love art! And we love to share it with you. 
Live music with Chris Theunissen
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FF! 5:00 - 8:00 pm
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6 - Aspen and Evergreen Gallery
356 E. Elkhorn Ave - 970-586-4355
Autumn Brilliance! is soon arriving outdoors, and onto our walls. Come check out the colorful fall themed art from some of our 90 local artists. Sip on local wine and cocktails, enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, and connect with community members and artists. You can create your own clay mushrooms with ceramic artist Julie Neri, listen to the musical stylings of local duo Random and True, and enter a free raffle for a handmade piece of art! 
​FF! 5:00 - 7:30pm
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​7 - Images of RMNP
203 Park Lane - 970-586-4352
Photography by Erik Stensland

We are having a book launch party for Erik's most recent book - Wild Light (second edition).
Live music, food and book signing.

FF! 6pm - 8pm
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​10 - Earthwood Collections
141 E. Elkhorn Ave - 970-577-8100
Meet Estes Park-based fine artist Margaret Jensen and be the first to see and experience an array of her newest oil paintings.  Margaret is painting many new works specifically for this show.  Her beautiful and highly detailed paintings are widely sought after.  The show will feature studio and plein-air works of Colorado landscapes.  
Meet Fort Collins-based fine glass artist Kathi Dougherty and be the first to see and experience an array of her newest fused glass originals. Her vibrant glass is widely collected.
Live Music with Max Wagner and Stu McAskie
​FF! 5:00 - 8:00pm
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11 - Inspired Artisan Market & Studio
138 Moraine Avenue - 970-685-8818
(Open at New Location just east of Park Theatre entrance) Support Colorado Artists! Demos and classes available. It's tie-Die FRIDAY!
Regular gallery hours
Th - M 11am - 5pm, Closed T - W
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12 - Rocky Mountain Majesty
215 W Elkhorn Avenue - 303-916-8510
Discover a majestic display of gourmet Colorado foods and gifts. Taste test some wild sauces and s
nack on some gourmet treats while you enjoy exploring the local handcraft on display.
Regular Gallery Hours
10am - 5pm Sn - Th, 10am - 7pm F - St
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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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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 11a-10p every day with landscape photography by 
Julian Garrett of Mountain Vibes Media
FF! 12 - 7 Food Truck 
Mangia Mangia Pizzeria


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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 by Restless Spirit
​-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
Friday is Teacher Appreciation Day
FF! 12pm - 9pm 


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Lumpy Ridge Brewing Co - Good & Hoppy
531 S St Vrain Ave
Small Taproom, Up to 16 Taps, Funky Fresh, Killer Views
Open Daily. Local artwork displayed​


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





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