See you at FIRST FRIDAY: BICYCLE NIGHT 🚲🎨 September 6! The Salida Creative District & the downtown galleries and Creative Businesses welcome you for a fun and festive evening! Businesses stay open later so you can talk with an artist, see new work, watch a demo, and enjoy live music! 🚲 Decorate and ride your bike downtown & enjoy bike themed art and refreshments! Friday, Sept 6 5pm to close.
Join us at the host gallery for the night BrodeurArt with live music by Bill Hussey 🎶 Redeem your palette cards here!
Stop in at Arts Collective Salida, Sage Mountain Gallery, Leslie Jorgensen, Carl Bork and Karen Watkins Studio Gallery, Eye Candy ~ Art and Treasure, Mary Leslie Studio & Gallery, Museum of Authenticity Annex, The Michael Clark Gallery and Studio, Riveting Experience, The Maverick Potter Four Winds Gallery, Colorado Wool Company-Makers Market and Gift Shop, Joshua Been Studio/Gallery, Salida Ceramics – Community Clay Studio, @lilbuddesigns at Coffee by Topo; special cocktail at The Office Bar Salida, Tres Litros Beer Company presents The Robin Davis Duo!
Follow your hearts to Salida and join us in Colorado’s largest National historic district and one of the state’s first Creative Districts for an art filled weekend at the 31st annual Salida ArtWalk October 10-13 featuring numerous activities for art enthusiasts and collectors! The arts and artists have long been an integral part of Salida, and the downtown district features a highly concentrated number of artist-owned and operated galleries featuring regional, national, and award-winning fine artists showcasing paintings, photography, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, fiber art, metal and glass work, mosaics, printmaking, salvaged art and more! Many artists can be found in various pop-up venues throughout downtown as well as literary artists, creative industries, live music, and a fine art museum. In addition to being a beautiful Fall weekend to visit, Salida ArtWalk presents gallery receptions on Friday night and curated exhibits, performances, and specialty menu items at the many restaurants, distilleries, and breweries throughout the weekend. Join us for the Art on the Rocks Sip & Paint Kick Off event presented by High Country Bank; the Invitational Ceramics Show at the Maverick Potter featuring internationally acclaimed ceramic artists; a ribbon cutting for the 60’ long Salida Community Mosaic public art project; the exciting “Mini Masterpieces” exhibit and auction featuring over 70 miniature pieces by local artists presented by Salida Council for the Arts; as well as artist demos, pop-up venues, and hands on art activities for all ages. Then on Saturday evening October 12, join us as Salida’s performing artists throw a giant ArtWalk pARTy featuring a Parade of the Arts with giant puppets, strolling musicians, street performers, live music, and dancing in Riverside Park- a true celebration of the arts in Salida! Stay for the patron brunch Sunday morning at the Salida Steam Plant and revisit your favorite galleries and pop-up venues and find that perfect piece of art to take home from Salida ArtWalk 2024. See www.SalidaArtWalk.org or follow Salida Art Walk on social media for more information.
The Salida Creative District presents workshops during the Salida Theater Festival for actors, directors, and those interested in learning more about performing and developing your skills! This fun and inspiring series of classes taught by experienced theater artists provides essential skills you need as an actor including voice, movement of the body, acting, stage combat, and skills for trusting your instincts such as improvisation and clowning workshops. For ages teen to adult. All levels, beginners and especially actors and directors with experience are invited to come and learn! Participants will get up on their feet as you explore new skills so dress comfortably in clothes that allow for movement and bring a water bottle. Each workshop is an hour long with a short break in between, so you can plan to attend one or more! $5 suggested donation at the door. See individual links for each class below to reserve your spot for one or more workshops! Follow Salida Creative District on social media and the Salida Theater Festival website for more information and updates!
Friday, Sept 27 at the Salida Steam Plant Event Center
Voice for the Actor, led by Creede Repertory Theatre, Friday Sept 27 at 1:00pm- 2:00pm, Salida Steam Plant Event Center https://www.eventbrite.com/e/theater-workshop-voice-for-the-actor-tickets-1004076498837
Stage Combat- techniques and safety information for both actors and directors; Led by Tina Gramann, Friday, Sept 27 at 2:15-3:15pm. Salida Steam Plant Event Center https://www.eventbrite.com/e/theater-workshop-stage-combat-tickets-1004126337907
Viewpoints, an acting technique for actors and directors; Led by Liz Dunn, Friday, Sept 27 at 3:30pm-4:30pm, Salida Steam Plant Event Center https://www.eventbrite.com/e/theater-workshop-viewpoints-acting-techniques-tickets-1004138694867
Saturday, Sept 28 at the Salida Scout Hut
Clowning led by Jennifer Dempsey, Saturday, Sept 28,1- 2pm, Salida Scout Hut https://www.eventbrite.com/e/theater-workshop-clowning-tickets-1004475010797
Introduction to Improv Comedy, led by Garrison Garcia, Sat, Sept 28, 2:15-3:15pm, Salida Scout Hut https://www.eventbrite.com/e/theater-workshop-intro-to-improv-comedy-tickets-1004476324727
Introduction to Acting & Auditioning, led by Jan Justis, Sat, Sept 28, 3:30pm- 4:30pm, Salida Scout Hut https://www.eventbrite.com/e/theater-workshop-intro-to-acting-auditioning-tickets-1004477247487
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.
