[Second] Friday Art Walk
Celebrate local artists and businesses during [Second] Friday Art Walk in Niwot, September 11, timed with the closing weekend of Why Not Niwot? at Niwot Hall. Shops throughout Old Town and Cottonwood Square stay open late, with art, music, and special features throughout the evening.
Highlights
Osmosis Gallery
Join us for the opening of Peaks, Pines and a Raven, new work from Diane Pike. The paintings draw from a July 2026 camping trip through Banff National Park, tracing the ridgelines, forests, and wildlife of the Canadian Rockies.
On view through the end of November.
Open 5–9 pm
Why Not Niwot? Closing Awards Reception | Niwot Hall
Why Not Niwot?, the juried exhibition at Niwot Hall, closes out its run with an awards reception on September 11, timed to the Art Walk. The Semi-Marching Free Grange Band kicks off the evening at 6 pm. See all 40 pieces from 20 local artists and find out who takes home this year’s awards. Prints, cards, and wine featuring the Grand Prize Winner will be available that evening, with proceeds going to the Niwot Cultural Arts Association.
People’s Choice voting is open through 7:30 pm, with award announcements shortly after. Browse and Buy the show at Zeffy.
DRF at Madison Properties
Pottery by Anna Wallington, art by Frances Morris, and candles by Vintage Era Company, with flowers from Murray Street Flowers. Live music by John Shepherd, plus end-of-summer bites and Colorado Bubbles.
Basin Design + Build
Open for the evening with food and drinks, plus a first look at small goods from artisan partners, a preview of things to come.
Niwot Blessing Day Spa
The Art of Blessings, skin, touch, and play, featuring skincare, massage, and SpaJong™. Open 5 to 9 pm.
Little Bird
Open for a sip, shop, and dine night, with the shop’s mix of jewelry, home goods, and local art, including photography by Bruce Rabeler. More promotions to come.
Coach Krouse
Celebrating the opening of her new personal training studio with wine and cheese from 5 to 6 pm, staying open a bit later if people are still around.
Niwot Natural Medicine
The naturopathic and acupuncture clinic will be open until 6 pm on Art Walk evening.
Where to Eat & Treat
Fortezza Ristorante
Northern Italian food built around seasonal, high-quality ingredients, from house-made pasta to an Italian-leaning wine list.
The Wheel House
Open till 9pm, with live music from Concrete Feedback, a Colorado psychedelic folk rock band, starting at 7pm. The bike shop side will also be open 10 to 6.
Love Ice Cream
Open until 9 pm with handcrafted, locally-sourced ice cream from High Point Creamery, over a dozen flavors including dairy-free options.
