Signature Events
The Art District Board has developed a suite of entirely free creative and cultural programming in the neighborhood, making art accessible to all.
FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK
The Art District comes alive as thousands descend upon the Santa Fe Drive, rain or shine, for the First Friday Art Walks every month from 5:30-9:30 p.m.
View art from hundreds of artists at galleries, in studios, at co-ops, upstairs, downstairs, in alleys, on the street—everywhere! You'll often find food trucks on 7th and 9th Avenues.
third friday Collectors’ night
Our Third Friday Art Nights are designed for everyone from first time art buyers to long time collectors! Akin to the First Friday Art Walk, dozens of galleries keep their doors open late for this year-round event—where you'll often have the opportunity to meet the artists. Come down for opening receptions, artists talks, and, of course, lots of art—there's something for the collector in everyone!
Sundays on Santa Fe
Join us in the heart of Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe for a free gallery crawl happening on the last Sunday of each month, now taking place year-round! You can gallery hop, boutique shop and explore Santa Fe with the entire family! Sundays on Santa Fe happen from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
August first friday
Every First Friday in August, Santa Fe Drive is closed to traffic from 6th to 11th avenues for our biggest event of the year! You can view art from hundreds of artists in galleries, studios, co-ops, upstairs, downstairs, in alleys, on the street—everywhere! In addition to our member galleries, there are food trucks, live music, and more.
DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS / FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK
From costume contests and sugar skulls to local breweries and creative activities for the whole family, the annual Día de los Muertos procession and event represents 100% local Denver art and culture, uniting artists and residents alike in honor and celebration of our culture and creativity.