The next First Friday event, “heARTS & chocolate” is on tap from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 2 in downtown Salida’s Creative District.
Participating galleries at February First Friday event
February’s First Friday features an art and chocolate theme. Art patrons and fun-lovers can enjoy a festive evening downtown talking with artists while sampling a sweet treat. With a variety of price ranges, something is cure to catch the eye — an impulse purchase of a piece of art makes a unique, hand-crafted gift for Valentines Day.
Visitors can also pick up a blank palette card at any of the galleries. Like a passport book, it’s fun to collect a stamp at each gallery you visit. When adults (18+) return a completed card, they can pick out an art mini, while supplies last. The galleries are planning demos, live music, and chocolate.
From painting to sculpture, ceramics, photography, plein air, jewelry, fiber arts, and more, Salida’s many artist-owned and operated galleries and creative businesses hope you’ll interact with the artist, ask questions, watch a demo and build a unique collection.
Selected Venues
Salida’s Creative District covers many blocks centered around First Street and F Street (from Third Street all the way North to the river, but that’s not all! Visit an area gallery and pick up a listing/map of all that the district has to offer. Here’s just a few to get you started:
Arts Collective hosts grand opening
Logo courtesy Arts Collective gallery 124 F Street, Salida
The new Arts Collective Salida gallery, featuring 30 artists will celebrate with a Grand Opening during the “heARTS & chocolate” event on February 2. Arts Collective is located at 124 F Street.
Four Winds Gallery
Four Winds Gallery, 118 F Street, is now featuring paintings inspired by a trip to Canyon de Chelly by owner, Linda Frances. She has completed over 20 paintings in this series in acrylic or oil. There are landscapes, inspired landscapes and abstract landscapes.
Maverick Potter and music
Singer, songwriter Briony Hunn creates a blend of folk, pop, and blues. Courtesy photo
Across the street at 119 F, you can check out the functional and decorative ceramic work by Mark Rittman on display at Maverick Potter and catch acoustic singer songwriter Briony Hunn.
Howl Mercantile
Head to the traffic lights and turn west to 130 West First Street. Stop in at Howl Mercantile & Coffee to talk with the artist Brinkley Nelson Messick and have some hot cocoa! Afterwards, wander both sides of First Street from F Street to G Street; there’s art, libations and music all around.
Sage Mountain Gallery
Now head East to 114 East First Street for Sage Mountain, another newer, curated, commission-based gallery, with local artists, including pottery, jewelry, sculpture, and woodwork.
Brodeur Art
Paintings of Amour, collection by Paulette Brodeur. Courtesy of the artist
Since 1994, artist Paulette Brodeur at 133 East Second Street has operated one of the longest running galleries in Salida. Make plans to view her currently exhibited collection PAINTINGS OF AMOUR. Oil and mixed media on paper.
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