Art Walks
Denver Art Walks are a great way to spend a leisurely early 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 neighborhoods throughout the metro area.

First Tuesdays
Sangre de Cristo Art Center (Pueblo)-Fun and informative journey through the Center’s fine art exhibitions, every First Tuesday evening hosted by Rodney Wood, 719-295-7200.

First Thursdays
Evergreen-From 5pm to 9pm on the first Thursday of each month, the galleries of scenic Evergreen stay open and host new exhibits.

First Thursdays
Golden Art Walk-The first Thursday of each month (from May through December) in Golden, Colorado.

First Fridays
Denver Art Walks-Many galleries stay open late the first Friday of each month–generally from 5pm to 8pm or later. Galleries with changing exhibits take the opportunity to introduce the general public to new shows. A host of surrounding businesses in the area accommodates the crowds–restaurants, bars, bookstores and so forth. Free transportation is available for the self-guided tour in the Golden Triangle art district. Participating districts include Lower Downtown, North Denver, Olde Town Santa Fe Drive, the Golden Triangle and the Broadway Corridor.

Second Fridays
Downtown Littleton Art Walk-LiDo galleries host their own walk on the second Friday of March, June, September and December.

First Fridays KUVO Art Interview
With ArtScape consultant Hilary DePolo, a KUVO host and a featured guest. 4:30pm, KUVO Jazz 89.3 FM, Your Jazz Oasis in the City.

Every Friday
The Denver Post (in the Weekend Entertainment section) and the Denver Rocky Mountain News (in the Weekend Spotlight section) offer information on openings, ongoing exhibits and calls for entry throughout the area. The free weekly Westword, distributed on Wednesdays, does the same. Also–extended profiles and critical reviews of art shows. The Gazette (Colorado Springs) and the Pueblo Chieftain both publish art information in their Friday Lifestyle sections.

Free Saturdays
As if just living here weren’t reward enough, free admission to the Denver Art Museum for Denver residents, 720-865-5000.