September First Friday Festival

September’s First Friday brings another free evening to RiNo ArtPark, with the Welcome Back exhibition continuing across both the RiNo ArtPark Gallery & Welcome Center and Truss House. The 20th anniversary exhibition features more than 50 local artists and remains on view through September 12.


Outside, a new group of local artists and makers will fill the ArtPark with work to browse, shop, and take home. This month’s market includes:

• Athollos Jewelry — Handcrafted jewelry featuring genuine mushrooms foraged right here in Colorado

• Beijos Brasil — Handwoven jewelry, accessories, and home goods made from native Brazilian golden grass by fair-trade artisans

• Bone and Dagger Assorted Mercantile — Bone and botanical-themed illustrations on apparel, prints, pins, home goods, and more

• CR3AM — Original block prints and cyanotype-printed clothing featuring original designs

• Heather Decker — Hand-thrown and hand-painted ceramics, plus colorful ceramic jewelry

• Emerson Art — Original artwork, stickers, cards, prints, and more

• William Emerson — Woodworking and mixed-media vases and wall art

• Herb’s Herbs — Original screenprinted designs on upcycled clothing

• Lux + Luca — Handmade jewelry and apparel

• Evan Magill — Handmade metal sculptures with a sculptural, one-of-a-kind feel

• Nicole Celeste Illustrations — Original artwork and prints featuring portraits, Colorado landscapes, and seasonal painted ornaments

• Squirrel Bird Pottery — Functional handmade pottery designed for everyday use


Food and drinks will also be available throughout the evening, with Indian homestyle food from Tikka N Tiffins, vegan Americana/Filipino fare from Kids Table, Mediterranean street food from B&D’s Mediterranean Street Eats, and Italian ice, gelato, and sorbetto from Repicci’s.


Admission is free. RSVP before September 4 to receive 50% off your first drink at the festival.