LOCATION: RiNo ArtPark - 1900 35th St
CATEGORIES: Art Events | Music | First Fridays | Art Events
UPCOMING DATE AND TIME:
- Friday, Sep 4, 2026 5pm - 9pm
A free evening of art, local makers, food, and community at RiNo ArtPark, with the ongoing Welcome Back exhibition open at both the RiNo ArtPark Gallery & Welcome Center and Truss House.
RSVP before Sept 4 to get 50% off your first drink!
Welcome Back, RiNo Art District’s 20th anniversary exhibition, brings together more than 50 local artists whose work reflects the people, places, and creative communities that have shaped RiNo over the past two decades. The exhibition continues through September 12, giving visitors another chance to see the full exhibition during First Friday.
The evening also features a fresh lineup of local artists and makers, with work ranging from handmade ceramics and jewelry to prints, textiles, woodworking, block prints, and more.
Featured Artists & Makers:
Bone and Dagger Assorted Mercantile • Evan Magill • Heather Decker • Lux & Luca • William Emerson • Squirrel Bird Pottery • Beijos Brasil • Athollos Jewelry • CR3AM • Nicole Celeste Illustrations • Emerson Art • Herb’s Herbs
Food will be available for purchase throughout the evening, with options including vegan Americana/Filipino food, Indian homestyle dishes, Mediterranean street food, and Italian ice, gelato, and sorbetto.
Food Vendors:
Kids Table • Tikka N Tiffins • B&D’s Mediterranean Street Eats • Repicci’s Real Italian Ice & Gelato of Denver
RSVP & Admission
Admission is free. RSVP before September 4 to receive 50% off your first drink at the festival.
RiNo Art District’s First Friday Festivals are presented by KeyBank. Every event supports the artists, makers, and creative businesses that make RiNo Art District a vibrant Creative District.
See other dates & learn more about the First Friday Festival series

Nearby Galleries + Studio Buildings
- RiNo ArtPark Gallery & Welcome Center
1900 35th St (179 feet NE) - Plinth Gallery
3520 Brighton Blvd (657 feet E) - MAE'S
3575 Chestnut Pl (689 feet NE) - PlatteForum
3575 Ringsby Ct (0.2 miles N) - Alto Gallery
3773 Walnut St (0.4 miles E)
Nearby Places to Eat + Drink
- Vīb Hotel•McDevitt Taco•Heady Coffee
3560 Brighton Blvd (818 feet E) - Cambria Hotel Denver RiNo
3601 Brighton Blvd (907 feet NE) - Bigsby’s Folly
3563 Wazee St (0.2 miles E) - Home Away Coffee
3501 Blake St (0.3 miles SE) - River
3500 Delgany St. (0.3 miles NE)
Nearby Murals
- Kaitlin Ziesmer
RiNo ArtPark (127 feet NE) - Focus Points X Ironton Distillery Mural
RiNo ArtPark (132 feet N) - El Milagro by David Ocelotl Garcia
RiNo ArtPark (186 feet NE) - Anthony Garcia Sr. - ArtPark
RiNo ArtPark (259 feet N) - Shipping Container Collab
3327 Brighton Blvd (498 feet S)