First Friday Art Happening @ Lowell School: New Exhibit + Creatives' Open House + Live Artmaking

Colorful abstract painting of trees with a radiant light at the center. — New exhibit by Meghan Reker

Colorfully painted rocks with intricate designs, sitting on a wicker surface. — Magenta’s Gems by Maggie LaHu

What: First Friday Art Happening @ Lowell School: New Exhibit + Creatives' Open House + Live Artmaking

Where: The Historic Lowell School Building, 310 N. 7th St., Downtown Grand Junction, CO 81501

When: Friday 5/3 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Details: This month's "First Friday Art Happening @ Lowell School" includes a new exhibit, a creatives' open house, and live artmaking. Here's the rundown:

* Classroom 11: ArtLight Therapy and Studios is opening the new exhibit "Colorado Landscapes" featuring paintings by Meghan Reker.

* Classroom 7: Of Dirt and Wildflowers: A Creative Space to Grow and Bloom is hosting a Creators' Open House with works by several local artists on display. Featuring 3 new creatives: A la Cards, Lindsay Frost Photography, and Caroline McGlade with Greater Good Exchange.

* The Commons (front lawn of the Lowell School Building): Live painting demonstration by Jeremy Velasquez. The Commons is the newest public park in Downtown Grand Junction that's open for the entire community to enjoy.

* Confluence Studios (across the street from the Lowell School Building): Confluence Studios' continuing exhibit "Gifts for the Goddess" will include a flower-themed "make-and-take" artmaking activity for all First Friday attendees. Refreshments available.

PLUS: It's Food Truck Friday @ Lowell School tonight with 8 food trucks, 6 artisan vendors, kids' activities, live music, award-winning craft beer, and free ice cream! Several of the local businesses and community / civic groups inside the Lowell School will be open late!

Hosts: Hosted by the individual galleries and creative spaces listed above. Please contact the hosts directly for more info about the activities they are hosting.

Sponsors: Financial support provided by REgeneration Development. In-kind support provided by the Lowell Village Metro District.

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