What's a First Friday?
First Friday Art Walks have returned! First Friday is an event that we have every ~you guessed it~ First Friday of the month. This evening is a free event open to the public, and kid-friendly. You can come and go as you please, enjoying music, food trucks, and all the artwork from local artists.
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Don't forget to stop and talk to our studio artists! We have 20+ talented studio artists here, who enjoy displaying their art and showing others the talent that Amarillo has!
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We also have a large public gallery displayed throughout the building that is changed out monthly. This artwork comes from 60+ local artists in the area, and each month there is something new to see.
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If you are interested in having your artwork in the public gallery, click here!
Upcoming Shows
January 3 - FFAW
February 7 - The Lone Flower
(Vermillion Gallery)
Spring Exhibition entries due January 31 Runs through March
March 7 - Water Media Show
(Ann Crouch Gallery) -
Awarded show - $10 entry - Deadline Feb 28
April 4 - "Above" Exhibition (Cobalt Barrel)
Deadline March 28 - runs through may
May 2 - Textiles Show
(Ann Crouch Gallery)
Awarded show - $10 entry - Deadline April 25
June 6 - Somethin' Sketchy Show (Cobalt Barrel)
Deadline May 30 runs through July
June 6 - Patriotic Themed (Vermillion Gallery)
Deadline May 30 - Runs Through July
August 1 - Best of the Southwest Show (Legacy Room)
Awarded Show - $15 entry - deadline July 25 Runs through September
August 15 – Photography Show (Vermillion Gallery)
Deadline August 8 – Runs through September
Upcoming Shows
We also celebrate our artists by having vendor booths set up, and our gift shop open. Our gift shop has items exclusively from our artists here at AAI. Each one has been handmade by someone who is a studio artist, student, or instructor. You will be buying something truly unique when you stop by.
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Our vendor booths are available by request, and are different each month. If you are interested in having a vendor booth click here!
February 7 - Lonestar Pastel Society Show (Ann Crouch Gallery)
Spring Exhibition entries due January 10 Runs through March
July 19 - National Geographic Wolves Exhibition
(Ann Crouch Gallery)
Runs through September
August 1 – Printmakers Show
(Cobalt Barrel)
Deadline July 25 – Runs through September
October 3 – The Worst Show (Cobalt Barrel)
Deadline September 26 – Worst of Show Award
October 3 – Halloween/Fall Show (Vermillion Gallery)
Deadline September 26
November 7 – Sunset Reunion Show (Ann Crouch Gallery)
for artists
Be sure to take a look at the shows we have coming up. To the right is a tentative schedule for the year; this page will continue to be updated throughout the year.
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First Fridays are our way of inviting the community into our space and giving everyone the chance to experience art!