First Friday Art Walk

The NoBo Art District is an inclusive, grassroots, community-focused membership organization dedicated to promoting artists and creative businesses located along Broadway and the adjoining neighborhoods in north Boulder, Colorado. The NoBo area is characterized by upscale, mixed-use new urbanism, high-end restaurants and shops, and a mix of funky, artist-friendly warehouses. The NoBo Art District creates opportunities for artists to connect with each other and the broader community promoting engagement through art, education and events.

NoBo Art District

Join us every First Friday for gallery exhibitions, artist studios, live music, local art, food, and creative experiences in North Boulder

NoBo Art Center

NoBo Art District First Fridays

First Friday happen every month of the year except January. Join us for year round arts from February through December! First Friday runs from 6:00 to 9:00 pm on the first Friday of the month.

<h3><a href="https://noboartdistrict.org/visit/first-friday/" title="https://noboartdistrict.org/visit/first-friday/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong><strong>NoBo First Fridays</strong></strong></a></h3><h4>Gallery Exhibits, Local Artists, Food, Music, and Performances throught NoBo Art District<br></h4><p>First Friday happen every month of the year except January. Join us for year round arts from February through December! First Friday runs from 6:00 to 9:00 pm on the first Friday of the month.</p><p>NoBo First Friday is a FREE event featuring rotating monthly art exhibitions at the NoBo Bus Stop Gallery and the NoBo Art Center, Crowd Collective, East Window Gallery, Studio Mews and many more Artist studios. Join for live music at the <a href="https://www.rootsmusicproject.org/" title="https://www.rootsmusicproject.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Roots Music Project </a>stage, food trucks, artist demos and special activations in many locations around North Boulder.</p><p>Take a self-guided tour using our monthly map of artists’ studios and creative businesses. Meet painters, sculptors, photographers, designers, artists and artisans along your stroll through the area. Pick up a map at the NoBo tent and look for our bright colored flags to find surprises around every corner.<br><br><strong><strong>2026 Dates:</strong></strong> <br>Feb 6, Mar 6, April 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, Aug 7, Sept 4, Oct 2, Nov 6, Dec 4</p>

<h4><strong><strong>Parking</strong></strong></h4><p>There is ample parking just north of the Bus Stop Gallery in the Emerald City Warehouses, located between 4929 Broadway and 4949 Broadway. Please park in the center lot or along the mural fence. We ask that you avoid parking directly in front of individual studio spaces.</p><p>Additional street parking is available along Front Range Blvd and Front Range Drive.</p><h4><strong><strong>Bike Parking</strong></strong></h4><p>Bike racks are located on the south side of the building.</p><h4><strong><strong>Public Transportation</strong></strong></h4><p>North Boulder is served by the RTD SKIP bus route and RTD 204 bus route.</p><h4><strong><strong>View routes and schedules here:</strong></strong></h4><p>SKIP (Broadway): <a href="https://app.rtd-denver.com/route/SKIP/schedule" title="https://app.rtd-denver.com/route/SKIP/schedule" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://app.rtd-denver.com/route/SKIP/schedule</a></p><p>Route 204 (Table Mesa / Moorhead / North 19th): <a href="https://app.rtd-denver.com/route/204/schedule" title="https://app.rtd-denver.com/route/204/schedule" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://app.rtd-denver.com/route/204/schedule</a></p><p>Bus stops in North Boulder drop you off in the center of the district, it is a short walk to north to Emerald City, including the Bus Stop Gallery and NoBo Art Center. </p><p>Or a short walk south to studios and galleries in the south end if the district, including NoBo on the Corner, East Window Gallery, and studios in Artist Alley.</p><p>Don't forget to check out studios and exhibitions east of Broadway, including KIN Studio and Gallery, Studio MEWs, and exhibits at The Armory.</p>

<h3><strong><strong>About NoBo Art District</strong></strong></h3><h4><strong><strong>Mission Statement</strong></strong></h4><p>The Mission of the NoBo Art District is to elevate the arts in Boulder, continue the artistic and economic development in North Boulder and support and enhance the local community.</p><p>We achieve these goals by:</p><ul><li>Providing opportunities for artists to enrich and advance their careers</li><li>Continuing to build the NoBo Art District as an artistic, business, and cultural destination</li><li>Providing the community with events, education opportunities and creative outlets</li></ul><h4>Who we are:</h4><p>The NoBo Art District is an inclusive, grassroots, community-focused membership organization dedicated to promoting artists and creative businesses located along Broadway and the adjoining neighborhoods in north Boulder, Colorado. The NoBo area is characterized by upscale, mixed-use new urbanism, high-end restaurants and shops, and a mix of funky, artist-friendly warehouses. The NoBo Art District creates opportunities for artists to connect with each other and the broader community promoting engagement through art, education and events.<br><br>To read about the history of NoBo Art District and its founders please visit our <a href="https://noboartdistrict.org/about/frequently-asked-questions/" title="https://noboartdistrict.org/about/frequently-asked-questions/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">FAQS </a>page.</p><h4>Our Programs:</h4><ul><li><a href="https://noboartdistrict.org/visit/first-friday/" title="https://noboartdistrict.org/visit/first-friday/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">First Fridays</a></li><li><a href="https://noboartdistrict.org/visit/bus-stop-gallery/" title="https://noboartdistrict.org/visit/bus-stop-gallery/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Exhibitions + Galleries</a></li><li><a href="https://noboartdistrict.org/visit/public-art/" title="https://noboartdistrict.org/visit/public-art/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Public Art</a></li><li><a href="https://noboartdistrict.org/visit/art-place-program/" title="https://noboartdistrict.org/visit/art-place-program/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Art + Place</a></li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2vzeClhWxwkZJi6MZQlCKs?si=2e17856836b74541" title="https://open.spotify.com/show/2vzeClhWxwkZJi6MZQlCKs?si=2e17856836b74541" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Boulder Artist Podcast</a></li></ul><h4>Our Locations:</h4><p><a href="https://noboartdistrict.org/visit/bus-stop-gallery/" title="https://noboartdistrict.org/visit/bus-stop-gallery/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">NoBo Bus Stop Gallery</a></p><p><a href="https://noboartdistrict.org/visit/nobo-art-center/" title="https://noboartdistrict.org/visit/nobo-art-center/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">NoBo Art Center</a></p><p><a href="https://noboartdistrict.org/visit/nobo-on-the-corner/" title="https://noboartdistrict.org/visit/nobo-on-the-corner/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">NoBo On the Corner</a></p><p>NoBo Art District is supported by grant funding from the SCFD, City of Boulder- Boulder Arts Commission, Visit Boulder, Create Boulder and Colorado Creative Industries.</p><p>NoBo Art District is also supported with in kind support for our galleries and facilities by Thistle Communities, Emerald Management and Boulder Housing Partners.</p>

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