FIRST FRIDAY Join us for First Friday Luau Night May 3 from 5pm to 7:30pm in the Salida Creative District! Galleries and creative businesses in downtown Salida’s historic downtown stay open late every first Friday of the month. From painting to sculpture, ceramics, photography, plein air, jewelry, and more, drop into one of Salida’s twenty+ art galleries and creative businesses where you can interact with the artist, ask questions, watch a demo and build your unique collection. Enjoy live music by Dave Tipton, themed refreshments, and a festive evening. Dress the theme if you like! Pick up a palette card at any participating gallery. Like a passport book, receive a stamp at each gallery you visit. Redeem your palette card for an art mini! See individual galleries and businesses for their schedule of events. See you at First Friday!
Colorado TINTS is proud to present
“Chasing Grace ” A Women’s Day Celebration for Girls With Books
7pm Doors open at 6:30pm
Please join us March 30th at the Steam Plant as we celebrate International Women’s Month in an evening of music, art, comedy, circus and poetry. More than 20 local women and men will join artistic forces to support Girls With Books, a Colorado based non-profit that creates educational opportunities for girls in South Sudan. Featuring Lawton Eddy, Andrea Early Cohen, Jennifer Dempsey, Destiny Meseke, Gayle Ann Dudley, Tina Gramann, Amber Cano, Sierra Lamb, Cassi Mason, Joan Lobeck, Lexi Lobeck, Lynette Clemons, Liz Dunn, Addison Lewis, Eunice Collette, Salida Ukes and River Tribe Dance and Drum.
Tickets to Chasing Grace are a suggested donation of $20 with an option to pay what you can. All proceeds will go to Girls With Books. ColoradoTints@gmail.com or 719-239-4500
About the Salida Chalk Festival. Produced by the Salida Creative District and Salida Arts and Culture in partnership with the Salida Public Arts Commission, the inaugural Salida Chalk Festival will take place on Saturday, June 29 9am-6pm at E. Sackett & Riverside Park. The Salida Chalk Festival will transform downtown Salida into a giant outdoor gallery of colorful murals as artists create 5’ x 5’ temporary art works of chalk and pastel. Like the historical tradition of Madonnari street artists of Italy, artists will create temporary works of chalk art in real time during the festival. Admission is Free!
This year’s theme is SWEET HOME SALIDA. View colorful works of chalk that celebrate our unique Salida surroundings and community. Over 25 professional, emerging, and award- winning regional and local artists from across Colorado will gather in downtown Salida to create giant art works of chalk and pastel. The Selected Artists deadline is May 10. Enjoy A colorful outdoor gallery on the street!
Registration open to Public for Community Chalk section until full. Starting May 17, the public can also register to reserve a square and create a chalk mural using the theme SWEET HOME SALIDA. Adult ($30) or youth ($15) categories. Register at www.SalidaSteamPlant.com. Limited space available. A free Kiddie Zone for 5 and under will also be featured.
Plus enjoy live music at Riverside Park by The Sad Hands at 2pm, Chris Nasca & John Stenger on piano at 4pm, Smoothies & Organic Eats by the RideOn mobile bike trailer, and a cash bar. Stay for an Awards Ceremony recognizing community participants such as Judges Choice and People’s Choice at 5:30pm. Admission to the Salida Chalk Fest is Free!
The Salida Creative District, local galleries, artists and creative businesses present 2024 First Fridays!
Mark your calendars to visit Salida, Colorado, the state’s first designated Creative District, during FIRST FRIDAYS held every month of the year! Galleries and creative businesses in downtown Salida’s Creative District will stay open late every first Friday of the month. From painting to sculpture, ceramics, photography, plein air, jewelry, fiber arts, and more, drop into one of Salida’s twenty+ art galleries and creative businesses where you can interact with the artist, ask questions, watch a demo and build your unique collection. Enjoy live music, refreshments, and a festive evening. See individual galleries and businesses for their schedule of events including demos, lectures, live music, and more.
