I am a regular visitor of the art district on Santa Fe and enjoy going to the art walks on 1t…read moreFridays. Niza Knoll's gallery sticks out as one of the best ones with its consistent high quality. The place looks often entirely different ever 4 weeks. The one constant is the friendly and knowledgeable owner. The themes can be very original. I remember a circus exhibition in 2011 that was really impressive. I feel this place is enhancing the Denver art scene and I am looking forward to many more exhibitions showing items or styles that I haven't seen before but which I will remember for a long time :)

Niza Knoll has lived a cosmopolitan life, ranging from Israel to Vienna, Paris, Montreal, and New…read moreYork, before moving to Denver. She is an accomplished, multidisciplinary artist, fluent in sculpture, painting, photography, printmaking, and graphic design. She has been a graphic designer, art teacher, full-time artist, docent at the Denver Art Museum, and now, gallerist. This space sat vacant for some time, across the street from her studio in the 910 Arts building. She peeked in the window and envisioned a gallery which she opened in 2008, inspired by her training as a teacher and docent. Niza knew nothing about running a business, but has managed to figure it out as one of the now oldest galleries in the Art District on Santa Fe. Niza's focus has always been on education and on creating a comfortable space for anyone to learn about art. Most shows have a conceptual basis, usually thought-provoking and entertaining. She shows a wide variety of work in many forms and with many subjects. The Mix is a cooperative section in the rear of the gallery, featuring a permanent display of the co-op members' work. Current members as of October 2026 are: Nancy Enyart, Victoria Eubanks, Mark Friday, Pat Lickly, Kristy Melodia, Aliki McCain, Paula Romero Schmitt, and Jerry Scezney. The gallery maintains a busy schedule of guest speakers, concerts, salons, collaborative projects, and unusual pairings to maintain interest. There's always something happening to attract the interest of a diverse audience.

Very impressed! We visited this gallery on a First Friday, and the group was mesmerized by the far…read moreout surreal art on display by an artist GILLES! Really trippy Man Ray meets Dali meets Disney/Pixar. Loved it! The art gave our group tons of discussion fodder. The quality of the art was some of the best I have found in Denver, and the proprietor was incredibly knowledgeable and took time to educate us and show us additional work that was not on display. I will be making a point to return to this studio for every show. What a gem!

I love this small, contemporary gallery. Robin Rule has an interesting point of view, and really…read moreknows her stuff. The gallery has the clean, modern interior required to display contemporary pieces so they capture all the viewer's attention. But it's a friendly place, not cold or uninviting -- you'll be greeted by one or more friendly dogs when you walk in the door.

There's an incredible selection of local art of all types here! It is less expensive than…read moretraditional gallery settings, and is a local art market that changes selections often. You will not regret going here. There are quite a few artists, dozens actually. The service makes you feel at home, and it is a welcoming and relaxed environment to browse, located in a cozy location. They are now across the street from their original building, and are on the north side of Hygiene Rd., just east of the fire house, in a quaint yet large old home with plenty of space for parking while shopping. They are at 7527 Hygiene Rd., in a green and brick house. When coming from Longmont, 17th St. turns into Hygiene Rd. driving west. They are before you get to the three way main intersection, and on your right side, when driving from Longmont. Come and visit them!! Recommended!!

Awesome store that has quite a few unique and distinctive items…read more From what I've seen is that there are some talented artists in the area, and this store does and excellent job of displaying their talents. The lady that runs the store is very pleasant and helpful. Definitely will be back for the prices are very reasonable and with great quality to boot.

Another free gallery in the Santa Fe Arts District. They had a couple different artists on when I…read morevisited. Some very intriguing, modern, realistic art. Unlike some of the other galleries in this area, this is set up like a traditional gallery--paintings spaced out and well presented. Easy to view everything. Not set up like some type of variety or art shop. As I've said in other similar reviews, near a few other galleries in this fading arts district, so you can visit a few different types of art. No real restaurants nearby. But worth a stop.

Bitfactory Gallery fronts the Bitfactory Studios complex which contains 15 art studios on two…read morelevels plus an additional rental exhibition space (the Garage) in the rear. The gallery is owned and managed by Bill Thomason. He curates cutting edge work from local, national, and international creators. Bill consistently puts together challenging group shows and finds remarkable exhibits from individual contributors. The gallery consists of a front and back room offering a good amount of exhibition space. Bill does a good job of hanging and displaying the work so that it's easy to evaluate. The art studio building is accessible from a side door of the gallery. Many of the studio artists open their spaces for visits from the public on First Fridays. This is definitely one of the most consistently interesting galleries on Santa Fe Drive. You should certainly check it out during any visit to the Art District.

My girlfriend and I were particularly touched by the current exhibit in the D'art main gallery…read more "Pressure: What Holds under Stress" combines Douglas Long's tortured ceramics with Scott Wilson's passionate photojournalism. Long's unusual ceramic pieces, featuring fractures, chains, bent rods, and collapsing forms, highlight the pressures of modern life, but show that we are still standing. Wilson has spent the past five years passionately documenting the BLM's war on Colorado's wild horses. His extraordinary photographs bring the chaos and pain of this situation up close. This show is shocking, upsetting, and deeply moving. It should be a must see for everyone.

I have a long history with this space. My first time showing my work on First Friday at the Santa…read moreFe Arts District was here, in 2010. For that moment in my personal history, I always take the opportunity to swing through whenever I find myself down that direction for any reason. The gallery that was has long since changed hands a couple of times, yet always attracts some good shows. Over the last several months, I have found myself back at this place twice now as a destination. I haven't done that once for this gallery space in over a decade. Artist-owned and operated as a co-op in this iteration, it seems someone was taking notes. The main showroom is still in the front, with the full windows facing the intersection. There are still private, working studio spaces in the back, but the layout has been shuffled a bit. From the outside, the changes are subtle. They have fixed, open hours from Thursday through Sunday, which is a standout in comparison to other galleries in the area. What was the backdoor entrance and an empty corridor is now utilized as functional space for a satellite gallery. The main gallery and this secondary gallery have representation from co-op members. The range of work offers a wide variety of media and artistic voices. There's a smaller "featured" type gallery off the main gallery, which rotates solo shows. All in all, they've really gotten all they can out of the space, tastefully. So, if you're looking for a place that's not the cramped and crazy of First Friday, get on their mailing list or check their calendar when you're planning a night out. After all, this is the place D'ART.

Mainly, madelife is an event venue.. Finally tonight after hearing about it for months I got to go…read moreto an event there. I love the black box room, a state of the art performance venue with an excellent sound system and great acoustics. Those who utilize this space for their events can bring their own refreshments potluck style.. I could only be there for less than an hour and definitely look forward to going to another event at madelife.

This space filled with various local artists. From jewelry to hanging art to furniture, you're…read morelikely to find a piece to fall in love with. Open and enormous windows give lots of natural light on this clean and modern space which made it easy to spend close to a half an hour oo'ing and aww'ing at the unique finds. We were greeted by the nice dude who was working and felt welcome.Shipping prices on some art pieces were a little steep - next time I'm in Boulder with a car, I'll go to town!

This beautifully restored, landmark fire station in downtown Longmont has been run by the…read morenonprofit, The Arts Studio, since 1987 with a major renovation to the building in 1999. Programs include twelve art exhibits annually plus two resident artist studios, a ceramics studio, and a classroom. Admission to the galleries is always free and The Arts Studio provides extensive outreach to the community plus a regular program of classes for children and adults. Exhibitions mix solo and group shows including local, regional, and national artists. I've been visiting the Center for many years. I've found the exhibits to be of mixed quality, but that's inevitable given the mission of the organization. Today's visit involved some sort of used clothing sale which was a little confusing and made it difficult to see the current art exhibit. The Art Center is a great community resource and a terrific asset to Longmont.

Ample street parking is available for this quiet, little gallery close to downtown. The service is…read moreexcellent. We were greeted upon arrival and provided with a gallery brochure about the current exhibit. The Cyanotype exhibit was outstanding! There are some objects to purchase and some really cool cards. Best value is FREE!

The NoBo (North Broadway) Art District is Boulder's only official arts district. It dates back to a…read more2009 revival of the First Fridays arts open house tradition and now encompasses more than 350 professional artists and creative businesses--mostly in the North Broadway and Lee Hill corridors. Administrative offices are at the NoBo on the Corner location which also includes work, meeting, and exhibition space. The Bus Stop gallery is a formal exhibition location while the NoBo Art Center is a more casual work, meeting, and exhibition spot. A group of 20 to 30 studios, galleries, and related businesses is open from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the first Friday of every month. There are regular exhibits at the three NoBo gallery spaces (Art Center, Bus Stop, and On the Corner) plus the independent East Window gallery. The Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art is planning to construct a large new building plus related facilities at Broadway and Violet Avenue which will be the North Boulder Creative Campus. Construction is estimated to start in late 2027 with completion by late 2029. The Art District is actively working on the streetscape with sculptures, murals, lighting, and other installations in progress. NoBo also curates members' art in local businesses. There's a monthly podcast, a newsletter, a book with member profiles and NoBo information, a calendar of events, and a comprehensive Web site. North Broadway was an underutilized part of town only a few years ago, but is becoming a vibrant area filled with modern housing, new businesses, and a rising arts scene. It should really be impressive over the next few years.

What a fascinating conglomeration of artists of all types. There is something for every type of…read moreartistic taste and pieces at very reasonable prices. Come by for an adventure!