Art Walks are a great way to spend a leisurely evening seeing several simultaneous openings of new art exhibits, meeting the artists, socializing with friends and enjoying refreshments provided at a variety of stops at the many establishments that specifically cater to the gallery crowd. Originally started by the Lower Downtown (LoDo) Arts District, art walks have sprung up in many neighborhoods, cities and towns throughout Colorado.

Cool Robots, Hot First Friday
Visit the Bolt Factory, Kalamath and 2nd Ave., and see what's been happeining with Basil, First Robot at Gamma Two Robotics.
Denver's Art District on Santa Fe and the Rackhouse Pub is sponsoring a free shuttle. The guided-shuttle coach runs a continuous loop between the Light Rail Station at Osage St. and 10th Ave., the galleries and other creative shops along Kalamath St., then on to W. Byers Ave., up Santa Fe Dr. to the parking lot at West High School at Galapago St., then to Santa Fe Dr. and 10th St., and back to the Osage Light Rail Station. The entire loop is expected to take 20 minutes.

First Friday evening of each month, 5–9pm
Central Denver Art Walk–Many galleries stay open late the first Friday of each month–generally from 5-8pm or later. Galleries with changing exhibits take this opportunity to introduce the general public to new shows. A host of surrounding businesses in the area accommodate the crowds–restaurants, bars, bookstores and so forth. Some free transportation is available for the self-guided tour. Participating districts include Lower Downtown (LoDo), River North Art District (RiNo), North Denver, Olde Town Santa Fe Drive, the Golden Triangle Museum District (GoTri), Tennyson Street, Cherry Creek North Art District, Navajo Street Art District and the Broadway Corridor.
Colorado Springs First Friday Art Walk–Downtown galleries and the Cottonwood Artists School and Pikes Peak Community College.
Ft. Collins First Friday Gallery Walk–Old Town Fort Collins galleries remain open from 6-9pm for this self-guided tour, refreshments are served, many offer changing exhibits so there is always something new to see each month. For additional information please contact Arts Alive Fort Collins at (970) 482-2232 or email www.arts2@artsalivefc.org
Grand Junction First Friday–The Art Center, 6:30pm with gallery talk 7-9pm. Reception free and open to the public cash bar and hors d'oeuvres. For more information go to gjartcenter.org or call (970) 243-7337.

Second Fridays
Downtown Littleton Art Walk–LiDo galleries host their own walk on the second Friday of March, June, September and December.
Historic Downtown Longmont–Have a night on the town every 2nd Friday in Longmont. Visit the Old Firehouse Art Center for more information.
Hotchkiss Creamery Arts Center–Support the Creamery shows, visit northforkarts.org for more information.

First Monday Art Talks
Free to the public and provides a look into the life of an artist or art group each month through a unique reproduction of their influences. The evening events will be followed by a Q&A with the audience, mediated by host Eric Matelski. The talks are held at Dazzle Jazz (9th & Lincoln, Denver) with no cover, drink specials and light menu complimentary of Dazzle.

First Tuesdays
Sangre de Cristo Art Center (Pueblo) Art Walk–Fun and informative journey through the Center's fine art exhibitions, call (719) 295-7200 for more information.

B+ (Very Good) Explanations of Contemporary Art
Museum of Contemporary Art–Each week a different leading curator or art dealer comes together with MCA Director & Chief Animator Adam Lerner to argue about why they are convinced – or not yet convinced – by the work of some of the world's most prominent (and sometimes difficult) contemporary artists. $10 members, $15 general public, $35 members season pass. Click here for more info.

First Thursdays
Golden Art Walk–The first Thursday of each month (from May through December) in Golden, Colorado.
Evergreen Art Walk–Every first Thursday from 5-9pm.
Colorado Springs FAC Modern Wine Tasting–Every first Thursday from 5-8pm.

Free First Saturdays
General museum admission is free for Colorado residents to the Denver Art Museum on the first Saturday of each month, (720) 865-5000.

Penny First Saturdays
Admission to the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver is only a penny on the first Saturday of every month, and this applies to all visitors. Also, the museum is open until 10pm every Friday, sells wine and beer in the café, and is a great stop for anyone doing a First Friday Art Walk, especially since they are located in between many of the other art districts.

Free Second Saturdays
Free admission and creative activities for children, teens and exhibit tours for adults. Sponsored by Target. Museo de las Americas.

Free Third Tuesdays
Free general admission to the galleries. Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center.

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