We were staying across the street while visiting from out of town and we stumbled upon this gallery…read moreand bar. We decided to sit down and get a drink, the lady at the bar was nice and offered to make me her red white & blue drink (it's the Fourth of July) and I went for it! It's delicious and tastes like a bomb pop. We hung out and listened to good music and were surrounded by cool art.

it often has cutting edge contemporary art and local artists and they are happy to talk about art…read morewith you

Fantastic summer programming for older kids. My 12 year old enjoyed the one week afternoon art…read moreclass/camp more than either she or I expected. The instruction was top notch and the projects were diverse and engaging. Overall we love pARTiculars for all their community art and jewelry. It's a go-to for gifts over the holidays. The fact that it's also a community hub is icing on the cake. We're lucky to have this gem in Lafayette!

Great assortment of art at decent prices. The shop is set up really well and there is a lot to see…read more There's something for everyone - from postcards to jewelry to large oil paintings. I love to support local art, and it's great when I'd also love to have that art in my home!

One of the best progressive art galleries if you like real art created by passionate artists.read more

There is a funky little group of contemporary galleries stuck in the heart of the old Italian…read moreneighborhood in Denver. The area is called Highland and where Next Gallery is the whole place is pretty ethnic. Signs are usually in Spanish and low riders are everywhere. So, seemingly out of no where come these four galleries. Next is the newest. It's a co-op (the space is rented by multiple artists) so the quality of the work changes with every show. The space is beautiful with big windows facing the street and perfectly creaky wood floors. It's a good atmosphere for checking out some of Denver's developed talent and newbie stuff. It's a great place to see some artwork that hasn't jumped onto the minimalist band wagon. Open Fridays 6 to 10pm, Saturdays and Sundays 12-5pm.

This is nothing fancy, a typical gallery, but it has rotating exhibits and has a section where they…read moreoften display the art of the students at the nearby college/art program. They had three different types of exhibits when I visited, all modern/contemporary. It's free to enter, but I gave a donation. The staff was really kind and professional. This gallery is in the heart of the Santa Fe art district (reviewed separately). They offer a map that shows you all the nearby galleries, frame shops, vintage shops, etc. You could make a day of it.

I love going to the lectures and workshops that support the exhibitions in the main gallery. CVA is…read morealways focused on showing a new perspective and providing an amazing resource for MSU Denver students and the community. CVA is worth checking out on First Friday.

This expansive gallery is run by the talented Nicole Korbe who still finds time to do her own…read morebeautiful encaustic pieces in addition to running this complex operation. The gallery is one component of EASEL (Englewood Art Studios, Events, Lessons) which is housed on the second floor of an historic building in downtown Englewood. The only downside is that access is a bit difficult. There's a steep staircase of 20 steps in front and an even steeper fire escape off the exterior balcony in the rear. There are three large exhibition spaces. One houses continuing exhibits by the 18 member artists, the other two rotating shows of various types. Nicole focuses on Colorado artists. She has an excellent eye and the work shown continues to be of high quality. There are usually a variety of media including painting (particularly encaustic), printmaking, clay, wood, metal, jewelry, and decorative items. Pricing is in the lower midrange for original work. This is an excellent spot to start or to enhance a collection of quality local art. Nicole is charming, knowledgeable, and helpful. Don't miss this spot if you're visiting Englewood. It's even worth a special trip.

Incredibly warm and welcoming environment and artists! We enjoyed viewing the creative work and…read morechatting with the kind artists.

Formally known as Limited Addiction Gallery, this contemporary art magnet is still super fantastic…read more My favorite on the Santa Fe Art Walk, they bring in some big names and never disappoint. The press release states, "Limited Addiction will remain as the publishing division of the Gallery, featuring limited edition prints and monographs."

This gallery is your source for progressive art from across the nation. I have lots of Favorites in…read moretown for local art. But it would be hard to beat The David B. Smith gallery for National and International artists. Examples include Josh Keyes, Bruno Novelli, Emil Alzamora, Bua and so many more. They have moved to 1543 A Wazee Street Denver, CO 80202. So go check out the art and there new space.

This was an awesome gallery! I went here last Friday for the opening of a friend of a friend…read more(Daniel Gonzalez) solo art show. Not only was his work AMAZING (seriously, go check it out next week at First Friday!) but the whole building was really cool. It was a smaller studio, but it was beautiful with half of the walls having exposed bricks. I looked through the other sections and all of the other artists that were featured had very amazing pieces of work. Everything was vibrant, funky, original, eccentric, and beautiful. I've been through a lot of the galleries in the area before, but this is definitely my favorite!

Sync gallery moved to a new location last summer (931 Santa Fe). I think their space is nicer now…read more They've had some REALLY GREAT exhibits lately that are worth checking out. The best evening to go is on 3rd Fridays - the gallery is open late and the crowds are nothing like crazy 1st Fridays! The artists in the gallery are up-and-coming, so the art is exceptional and it's affordable!

D'art, I think, is the newest co-op art gallery in town and it is one of my favorites. It is just…read morecelebrating its seventh anniversary (opened August 1, 2019). The members have been carefully selected and are all accomplished artists in mid to late career. The work shown is always of extemely high quality. The facility was created for previous gallery/studio owners and D'art has made the most of it. The main gallery at the east side of the complex shows work from the 27 member artists plus the occasional outside show. The separate space in the far east corner is the East Gallery which is available for 4-week rentals and shows a variety of work. The other large gallery at the west side is the home of D'art 360, what I would call the associate members. Again, this is used for rotating shows of work by those 30 artists. The adjacent North Gallery has been used lately as a permanent display space with a sample of work by each associate artist. But wait, there's more! Go through a hallway north of the main (east) gallery, past the (nice) restrooms, and you'll find five studio spaces plus the D'art Collection, a curated, permanent gallery of the main co-op members' work. The members of this gallery are serious artists and the work shown is always original and interesting. The prices are reasonable for original work. Their openings are always worth a visit.

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.