August First Friday Art Walk introduced power, enjoyable, and tradition to Second Avenue and Cottonwood Sq.

This month’s First Friday Art Walk, Aug. 1, was as soon as once more threatened by thunderstorms, however as is customary, the present went on. Niwot’s retailers sponsored space musicians, hosted meals, and welcomed company who have been able to calm down and discover artwork round city on a Friday night time.

While First Friday occasions are sometimes a celebration, this month’s model took the spirit a bit of additional. One of probably the most boisterous areas was simply outdoors of niwot.com/itemizing/wise-buys-antiques/” target=”_blank”>Wise Buys Antiques, where about 40 people gathered to enjoy the event and celebrate shop owner Tim Wise’s 70th birthday. The honoree manned the barbecue while guests enjoyed live music by Kevin Dooley, potluck side dishes, and desserts. It showcased the true community spirit that Niwot is known for.

The art throughout town showcased area talent. A few doors down from Wise Buys, Marci K Marchand showcased her work at The Old Oak Coffeehouse. “This is the place the place Niwot involves get up on daily basis. It’s an actual neighborhood hub and I’m excited to have my work on this area,” Marchand stated.

Nearby retailers Few of a Kind Vintage + Mercantile, Little Bird, and The Wheel House have been additionally members, greeting company who had come out for the night time. Further up the road, Osmosis Art and Architecture, Blessings Day Spa, and Niwot Jewelry and Gifts additionally hosted artwork, with musical acts preserving audiences entertained.

Across the road from Wise Guys, Niwot Hall hosted artist and Niwot Resident Michael Bondi, as a part of a weekend-long gallery present. Bondi had tons of of work accessible for viewing and on the market, and appreciated the possibility to point out his work. “My art is inspired by being in Europe, and it’s mainly watercolor or pencil with a little bit of ink work,” he stated. Show attendees have been briskly shopping for Bondi’s work, choosing each conventional framed codecs in addition to smaller greeting card and postcard codecs.

In addition to serving as a birthday celebration location, Wise Buys Antiques was one of many shops that have been internet hosting voting for the People’s Choice Award for the Why Not Niwot? Juried Art Show sponsored by the Niwot Cultural Arts Association and Osmosis Architecture and Gallery. Funding is supplied by the Niwot Local Improvement District.

Until August 30, guests are inspired to select up a “passport” at any taking part enterprise, go to companies displaying artwork work, after which forged a vote for his or her favourite paintings. Participating companies embody The Bike Shop @ The Wheel House, Blessings Day Spa, Few of a Kind Vintage+Mercantile, Inkberry Books, Little Bird, The Niwot Inn & Spa, Niwot Jewelry & Gifts, Niwot Market, Osmosis Gallery, Pebble Art Jewelry, Wise Buys Antiques, and The Old Oak Coffeehouse. Completed passports might be returned to any of the companies displaying artwork work, and voters shall be entered in a drawing for an opportunity to win a print of the juried artwork present’s successful paintings. The awards presentation and drawing will happen outdoors of Osmosis Gallery on Sept. 5, following a efficiency by the Niwot Community Semi-Marching Free Grange Band.

Niwot Hall will even be the situation of a reception for the artists throughout September’s First Friday Art Walk, which is able to showcase all artwork included on this yr’s Why Not Niwot? Juried Art Show, For extra details about the present, go to the occasion web site at niwot.com.