Hosted by Local First, Durango Creative District, and The ArtRoom Collective
Many thanks to Alpine Bank, our Presenting Sponsor for 2024
Celebrate Durango’s creative side! Every month local businesses, galleries, and the spaces in between host artists of all kinds. Find live music, original performances, featured artist showcases, and artisan pop-up markets downtown and across town. Check out the monthly list of venues below!
Be a part of the fun! Showcase and support our community’s local art and creative scene by listing your Durango First Friday event.
List of Events
October 4 | 7-10pm
Grab a bit to eat or drink while listening to live music.
October 4
Animas Artist Collective: 4 of Durango’s most celebrated artists are showing at the ACC Cafe.
742 Main Ave
Jam out to some groovy tunes while shopping our wide variety of free-flowing apparel & accessories, witty gifts & goods, and so much more!
We are open daily, 9am – 9pm for all kind souls and free spirits.
October 4 | 5-7pm
Smiley Building
1309 E 3rd Ave
Meet the Artists of the 2024 Tour, see a sample of their work, and plan your art-filled weekend.
Blue Rain Gallery
934 Main Avenue
Join us for the artist reception of KATHRYN STEDHAM, Western Horizons. Experience an exhibition featuring the works of Kathryn Stedham, where you can view her stunning Western landscapes firsthand. In addition, Kathryn will also be hosting an in-house live painting demo.
October 4 | 6-8:30pm
Live local music with The Western Wallflowers.
558 Main Ave
EsoTerra will transform its Main Ave patio into an Artist’s oasis featuring different artists each First Friday.
Art Mart Soiree – A Community Art Market
Interactive Painting on the Community Art Wall *For Everyone and Everyone** Live Music – Teak Biaggi Artisan Vendors – Dominique Giglio w/ Domino’s Glass Artistry, Niel Carson w/ MSOW Blacksmith, Olivia Trim w/ Moonbeam Art & Design, Tara Hagman w/ Hello Luna Creative, Celine Donnelly w/ Durango Love.
October 4 | 4-6pm
Authors in the Parklet is our seasonal feature of local authors. From fiction to memoirs to children’s storybooks and more, our talented local authors write a wide variety of books they’re eager to share with you!
Authors in the Parklet is an opportunity to meet & talk with writers while enjoying our beautiful Parklet.
This coming weekend Friday October 4 – Sunday October 6 our schedule features delightful donkey tales and middle-grade books for horse lovers.
On Friday, meet Jim Duke & a special four-legged guest! Journey through the dusty plains of Texas and the rugged mountains of Colorado in author Jim Duke’s debut, DANCES WITH DONKEYS: The Memoir Of A Half-Assed Cowboy—the often hilarious, occasionally poignant, sometimes hair-raising, and always entertaining tales of a man who dropped out of high school and took off for Texas to become a cowboy.
First Friday sale with 50% off clothing, complimentary pumpkin enzyme hand masks, and chair massages from Pure Skin Organic Day Spa.
1259 Main Ave
Durango, CO 81301
Sustainable Goods is thrilled to feature artists, makers, and musicians in our shop on the patio. Join us for mocktails and art!
Sun Sapphires Glassroom
640 Main Ave #201
Durango, CO 81301
Have A Glass, Make Some Glass! By the end of the evening, your decorated piece will be ready for firing and done 3-12 days later for pickup! MUST BE 21 or OLDER.
$105 per ticket: https://www.sunsapphires.com/event-details/have-a-glass-make-some-glass-28
Participate as a Business or Artist
Any and all stores are welcome to participate in Durango First Friday from the north side of town to the south. Thanks to the generosity of the city of Durango, there will be free bus and trolly services every First Friday to accommodate ease of getting from one end of town to the other easily and safely.
Visit the links below to register your First Friday event, add your name to list of interested artists, and download First Friday promo material.
Looking to host an artist, musician, or preformer?
Looking to connect with an interested business to host your art?
Visit the links below to view a spreadsheet of local creatives as well as First Friday hosts interested in parterning for a Durango First Friday event. We also have provided installation and waiver guides to assist both artists and businesses in best practices for art installations.
Durango First Friday Updates
