First Friday Foundation

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

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

SUMMERLIN® FESTIVAL OF ARTS RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN SUMMERLIN® OCT. 13-15

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  SUMMERLIN® FESTIVAL OF ARTS RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN SUMMERLIN® OCT. 13-15 Popular Event Expands to Three Days   WHAT: Now in its 27th year, the popular Summerlin® Festival of Arts returns to Downtown Summerlin® Oct. 13-15, expanding from two to three days for the first time ever with new event hours from 9 a.m. – … Read more

August First Friday Features Muralist Ellie Rush – FRIDAY, AUG. 4 IN DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS

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AUGUST 4TH FIRST FRIDAY’S THEME IS ‘EXPRESSION’ TO CLOSE OUT THE SUMMER FEATURED ARTIST IS ELLIE RUSH, las vegas-based artist and muralist, @elliecatart First Friday Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, announces that Aug. 4 First Friday celebrates ‘Expression,’ closing out the summer events. The art walk area on Boulder Avenue and First Street will feature … Read more

July First Friday Features “Freedom” Theme; Mason Campbell is Featured Artist – FRIDAY, JULY 7 IN DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS

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JULY 7 FIRST FRIDAY CELEBRATES ‘FREEDOM’ MASON CAMPBELL, ARTIST WHO SPECIALIZES IN DRAWING AND DIGITAL ART, IS FEATURED ARTIST SPECIAL 7:00 P.M. PIN CEREMONY FOR LOCAL VETERANS BY SO NV VETERAN ADVOCACY PROGRAM AND FORGOTTEN NOT GONE PLANT-BASED PLAZA RETURNS WITH FOOD TRUCKS AND ACTIVITIES   First Friday Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, announces that … Read more

June First Friday Features Plein Air Painting – FRIDAY, JUNE 2- DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS

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JUNE IS THE MONTH FOR ‘PLEIN AIR’ PAINTING AT FIRST FRIDAY FEATURED ARTIST IS JAVIER GONZALEZ, ILLUSTRATOR, MURALIST AND PAINTER FIRST FRIDAY SUMMER RESIDENCY WITH DRAY AND LARON EMCEE BEGINS JUNE 2   First Friday Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, announces that June 2 First Friday features plenty of ‘Plein Air’ painting – many artists … 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

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

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

August First Friday to Feature King of the Streets Hop and Car Show -FRIDAY, AUG. 5 – DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS

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FIRST FRIDAY DECLARES “NO JUDGEMENT” FOR THE 5TH OF AUGUST  On this hot august night there will be cars – king of the streets hop and car show FEATURED FINE ARTIST IS LOCAL LaRon Emcee   First Friday Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, declares “No Judgement” for First Friday on August 5th. The art walk … Read more