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Salida
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The Creative District Program is designed to assist certified districts in continuing to grow, expand, and support the arts and creative industries in their communities, in an effort to create economic sustainability
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Salida Creative District
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Salida Creative District is a state designation administered by Salida's Arts and Culture Department.
💝Join us for the FIRST FRIDAY February 6 ART & CHOCOLATE at 5pm in the Salida Creative District brought to you by Salida Arts & Culture and downtown businesses.![]()
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Galleries and businesses stay open later! Join us for a festive evening downtown with art, live music, chocolate, Valentine's activities, class sign -ups, refreshments and conversation.![]()
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The host gallery for February is Eye Candy Art & Treasure with live music by Todd Loubsky. Stop in at Sage Mountain Gallery, Arts Collective Salida, The Maverick Potter, Kaleidoscope Toys, HomeSmart Preferred Realty featuring Katwin Hinerman, Sandy Crawford photographer, and Gary Ginther sculptor. Nora Petran at Eyedia! Opal Boutique.Naters Art Artoon Workshop at Salida Regional Library. View the Banana Show by Katharine Nelson at Brinkley Nelson Messick studio. And Well Rooted with Bob Gulley Sr. Check out Salida Ceramics - Community Clay Studio Warehouse Studios with events and demos by Compact HQ, Wendy Mitchell Art, Patti Vincent Studio, and @_poortaste_ . Stay tuned for more First Friday announcements & events!
📷 TRAVELING LENS ARTIST RECEPTION a photography exhibit Jan 28- Feb 20 at the Salida SteamPlant Event Center. Artist Reception & Creative Mixer, February 12, 5PM-6:30PM![]()
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📷 Salida Arts & Culture presents TRAVELING LENS an exhibit of local Salida photographers showing images of elsewhere. From New Orleans to San Francisco, Ireland, Texas, Japan, the Balkans and more, view these artful impressions through the lenses of Greg Arguello, Cailey McDermott, Michael Frankenfield, and Mark Dean in the Paquette Gallery at the Salida SteamPlant from January 28 to February 20.![]()
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📷Join us for an Artist Reception and Creative Mixer with Salida Council for the Arts February 12 from 5-6:30pm. Talk with the photographers and stay for the Soapbox tradition- where artists and organizations can make announcements about upcoming events, shows, and programs. From visual art, dance, music, theatre, and more, discover ways to get involved in Salida's vibrant arts scene. Enjoy live music by Joan Lobeck and light refreshments. A cash bar is available. The Artist Reception & Mixer is free and open to the public.
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🎶JAZZ MUSICIANS WANTED, a new monthly open mic KICK OFF event!![]()
Wed., February 11 7:00pm-9:00pm![]()
Salida SteamPlant Event Center Paquette Gallery![]()
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🎹 Introducing "JAZZ MUSICIANS WANTED," a new monthly open mic series for jazz players and music lovers presented by Salida Arts & Culture! Join us for an intimate evening of jazz in the Paquette where musicians of all levels can take the stage with our house rhythm section and share their favorite tunes. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, bring your instrument and your passion—the stage is yours! ![]()
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🎶Throughout the night, you'll experience the magic of jazz as players sign up and rotate in and out, creating fresh combos and unexpected musical moments. Listeners are welcome, too! Settle in and soak up the improvisational energy and community spirit that makes live jazz so special. Everyone is welcome to this celebration of music, so come ready to listen, play, and simply enjoy the rhythm of a truly special evening! Jazz Musicians Wanted hosted by pianist Andrew Callaway.![]()
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Save the dates for 2026 Jazz Open Mics: Wednesdays Feb 11, March 11, April 15, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14, November 11, and December 9!![]()
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Free to attend. Cash bar available. Hope to see you at Jazz Musicians Wanted!
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🎶 Enjoy Todd Loubsky's "country blues with a lot of improvised journeys along the way" on lap steel guitar at Eye Candy Art & Treasure during First Friday Art & Chocolate February 6, 5pm to 7pm. Featured artists at Eye Candy are Laura Barton Artist and Dave Morgan. Enjoy an evening of local art at all of the participating First Friday Business. View new work, talk with artists, enjoy live music, and chocolate! Presented by Salida Arts & Culture Creative District and downtown businesses.
Grounded Dance Company performances!
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