First Friday

December First Friday: “Jingle Art the Way”; Las Vegas Raiders Host Cookie Decorating – FRIDAY, DEC. 6 IN DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS

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 FIRST FRIDAY DECLARES ‘JINGLE ART THE WAY’ FOR DECEMBER; Xochil Xitlalli is the featured artist WITH her ancestral art; LAS VEGAS RAIDERS OFFER FREE GINGERBREAD COOKIE DECORATING; NANCY GOOD, LAS VEGAS ARTIST AND CURATOR, STARTS HER RESIDENCY First Friday Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, announces that the theme for the December 6th First Friday is Jingle … Read more

October First Friday Celebrates 22nd Anniversary of Monthly Event – FRIDAY, OCT. 4 – DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS

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‘One World Through Art’ THEME CELEBRATES FIRST FRIDAY’S 22ND ANNIVERSARY MILA MAY AND HER WHIMSICAL ART FEATURED LEGENDARY AMBASSADOR OF SOUL, ELLIS HALL, PERFORMING AT 6:45 P.M. MORE THAN 30 CULTURAL COMMUNITIES PARTICIPATING     First Friday Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, announces that the theme for the October 4th First Friday is One World Through Art, … Read more

September First Friday Includes Ticketed Beer Festival, Return to 5 p.m. Start Time – FRIDAY, SEPT. 6 IN DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS

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  FALL INTO ART’ WITH FIRST FRIDAY ON SEPTEMBER 6TH SHANE HIBBITS – MASTER CREATION – IS THE FEATURED ARTIST THE BEER FESTIVAL (TICKETED) IS BACK WITH MORE THAN 32 BEER TASTINGS REGULAR START TIME RETURNS: 5:00 P.M.   First Friday Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, announces that the theme for the September 6th First … Read more

August First Friday to Start Later Due to Heat – New Presenting Sponsor, JRNY Gallery, to be Featured at Boulder Plaza – FRIDAY. AUG. 2 IN DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS

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FIRST FRIDAY IS TAKING A ‘SIESTA’ ON AUGUST 2ND SPECIAL SUMMER START TIME: 6:00 P.M. DUE TO THE HEAT JRNY GALLERY, NEW PRESENTING SPONSOR, FEATURED AT BOULDER PLAZA BRIAN DELGADO, ARTIST WHOSE MURALS FEATURE FACES, IS FEATURED ARTIST First Friday Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, announces that the August 2nd First Friday theme is Siesta. … Read more

ABANDON partners with First Friday Foundation for a special Mental Health Awareness Night at Vegas Theatre Company, in benefit of ARTuOK?

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  ABANDON partners with First Friday Foundation for a special Mental Health Awareness Night at Vegas Theatre Company, in benefit of ARTuOK? ABANDON, the frightening, kinky, and darkly humorous theatrical experience at Vegas Theatre Company announces Mental Health Awareness Night, with a portion of all proceeds from the evening to benefit of the First Friday … Read more

July First Friday Invites Community to Listen to “Sounds” -FRIDAY, JULY 5 IN DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS

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  FIRST FRIDAY INVITES THE COMMUNITY TO LISTEN TO “SOUNDS” JULY FEATURED ARTIST IS LOCAL ARTIST Neal Burkinshaw, aka Bad Art   First Friday Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, announces that the July 5th First Friday theme is Sounds. There will be many different sound activations throughout the event, including the Cindy Funkhouser Residency Space … Read more

June First Friday to Celebrate Summer Solstice; Featured Artist is UNLV Graduate, Painter of Nature – FRIDAY, JUNE 7 IN DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS

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FIRST FRIDAY CELEBRATES THE SUMMER SOLSTICE FEATURED ARTIST IS AMANDA KETTLER, UNLV GRADUATE AND PAINTER OF NATURE FIRST FRIDAY RESIDENCY FEATURES INTERACTIVE EXHIBIT, FLORA & FAUNA First Friday Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, announces that the June 7th First Friday theme is Summer Solstice. Begin summer with the First Friday community and soak up all … Read more

March First Friday Kicks Off Mental Health Awareness Month with ARTUOK? – Eric Calvillo is Featured Artist – FRIDAY, MAR. 1 IN DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS

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  First Friday Kicks Off Mental Health Awareness Month with ARTUOK?   Eric Calvillo, Las Vegas-Based Pop Surrealist Painter, is Featured Artist Sierra Vista High School’s SV BEATS on City of Las Vegas Main Stage     First Friday Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, announces that the March 1st First Friday kicks off Mental Health … Read more

February First Friday Encourages Everyone to Dream – FRIDAY, FEB. 2 IN DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS

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FIRST FRIDAY IS ENCOURAGING EVERYONE TO “DREAM” AT FEB. 2 FIRST FRIDAY FEATURED ARTIST IS ATHENA Q WITH HER GEODE AND AGATE RESIN DESIGNS   First Friday Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, announces that the February 2nd First Friday is a place to “Dream.” Embrace your DREAMS and support others DREAMS. The art walk area … Read more

January First Friday to Kick Off 2024 with Featured Artist Recycled Propaganda – FRIDAY, JAN. 5 IN DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS

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FIRST FRIDAY ENCOURAGES LOCALS TO “KICK OFF 2024!” AT THE JAN. 5TH EVENT FEATURED ARTIST IS RECYCLED PROPAGANDA – AN ARTS DISTRICT STALWART   First Friday Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, announces that the January 5th First Friday is a place where families can support local artists and find their own creative outlets for a … Read more

Shop Local Art at December First Friday; Steven Horlock is Featured Artist – FRIDAY, DEC. 1 IN DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS

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FIRST FRIDAY URGES LOCALS TO “WRAP IT UP” SHOP LOCAL ART AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF GIFT WRAPPING STATION AT THE EVENT FEATURED ARTIST IS Steven Horlock, local artist of life drawing and plein air SANTA VISITS FROM 5:00 TO 9:00 P.M. AND TOY DRIVE FOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH MEDICAL CENTER First Friday Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit … Read more

October First Friday Marks 21st Anniversary – Theme: Celebrating the World Through Art – FRIDAY, OCT. 6 IN DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS

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  OCTOBER 6 FIRST FRIDAY IS THE 21ST ANNIVERSARY EVENT! CELEBRATING ‘ONE WORLD THROUGH ART’ FEATURED ARTIST IS TARA BANFIELD – LOCAL PAINTER OF WOMEN AND SKULLS THE SOUL JUICE BAND ON CITY OF LAS VEGAS MAIN STAGE AT 9:30 P.M.   First Friday Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, announces that the October 6th First … Read more

New Arts District Mural Park Opens Saturday – First Friday and The English Hotel are Founders – SATURDAY, MAY 20 – 3:30 TO 7:30 PM

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NEW ARTS DISTRICT MURAL PARK OPENS ON MAY 20TH FIRST FRIDAY FOUNDATION AND THE ENGLISH HOTEL ARE FOUNDERS FIRST FRIDAY SUMMER RESIDENCY OPENS JUNE 1ST FOR TWO ARTISTS   WHAT: First Friday Foundation and The English Hotel open a new Arts District Mural Park   WHEN: May 20, 2023 From 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. (or … Read more

May First Friday to Feature Second Annual Craft Beer Festival with Featured Artist Eric Cavillo – FRIDAY, MAY 5 – DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS

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WE “CELEBRATE” MAY ON THIS FIRST FRIDAY SECOND ANNUAL CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL WITH 35+ CRAFT BEERS TO SAMPLE FEATURED ARTIST IS ERIC CAVILLO, LOCAL SURREALISTIC OIL PAINTER First Friday Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is happy to “Celebrate” this May 5th – celebrating 118 years of the city of Las Vegas. Also celebrating the second … Read more

March First Friday Encourages Healing, Self-Awareness Through Art – FRIDAY, MARCH 3 IN DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS

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MARCH FIRST FRIDAY WANTS TO KNOW ARTUOK? ENCOURAGING ATTENDEES TO HELP PROMOTE HEALING AND SELF-AWARENESS THROUGH ART NANCY GOOD, WELL KNOWN MULTIDISCIPLINARY FINE ARTIST, IS FEATURED ARTIST LIVE PAINTING CONTEST FROM 5:00 TO 10:00 P.M. NEAR THE ENGLISH HOTEL First Friday Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, asks “ARTUOK?” at the Mar. 3 event. The theme … Read more

February First Friday is “Down for Anything” in Celebration of New Downtown Campaign – FRIDAY, FEB. 3 – DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS

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FEBRUARY FIRST FRIDAY IS “DOWN FOR ANYTHING” WITH CELEBRATION OF NEW MULTI-MEDIA DOWNTOWN CAMPAIGN   CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR WITH LION DANCE BY THE LOHAN SCHOOL OF SHAOLIN FEATURED ARTIST IS BOHEMIAN BORO, A GLASSBLOWING COLLECTIVE   L First Friday Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is “Down for Anything” at the Feb. 3 event. The … Read more

January First Friday Heralds New Beginnings – JAN. 6 IN DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS

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FIRST FRIDAY HERALDS ‘NEW BEGINNINGS’ FOR FIRST EVENT IN 2023 LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER AND ARTIST, JESSE HUDSON, IS FEATURED     First Friday Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, celebrates “New Beginnings” this January 6th. The art walk area on Boulder Avenue and First Street will feature an estimated sixty First Friday artists and craftspeople. The food … Read more

October First Friday Marks 20th Anniversary of Popular Downtown Event- FRIDAY, OCT. 7 – DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS

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20 YEAR CELEBRATION OF FIRST FRIDAY ON OCT. 7! IZAAC ZEVALKING, FOUNDER OF RECYCLED PROPAGANDA, IS THE FEATURED ARTIST    First Friday Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is proudly celebrating the event’s 20th year anniversary – creating a positive economic impact in the Arts District and supporting artists of all genres in the community. While … Read more