The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) presents Downtown Fort Collins First Friday Art Walk™, a community fave of its series of signature business promotions. This monthly self-guided walking tour celebrates creativity, culture, and community in the heart of the city. From fine art to funky and eclectic styles, Art Walk showcases a diverse range of artistic expressions designed to entertain and engage art lovers and casual participants of all ages and backgrounds.
Experience the creativity of Downtown Fort Collins during ArtWalk! The Emporium is proud to partner with Blue Moose Gallery to showcase the work of talented local and regional artists. Stop in, explore the featured artwork, and enjoy an evening celebrating art, community, and the vibrant culture of Old Town Fort Collins.
October Feature
IN 2010 CYNTHIA, A COLORADO ARTIST, DECIDED TO TRADE IN HER BRUSHES FOR PALETTE KNIVES. THE POPULARITY OF HER NEW STYLE
CAPTURED THE ATTENTION OF ART COLLECTORS AND COMMISSION WORK. THE CHARM OF THE CITY IN WHICH SHE AND HER FAMILY
LIVES INSPIRED HER TO PAINT HER POPULAR, RICHLY TEXTURED, AND COLORFUL OIL PALETTE KNIFE CITYSCAPES AND LANDSCAPES.
CYNTHIA’S WORK CAN BE SEEN IN MANY PUBLIC, RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS AROUND FORT COLLINS. AS A YOUNG
ARTIST, NORMAN ROCKWELL INSPIRED HER WITH HIS PICTORIAL STORYTELLING ABILITIES. CYNTHIA DANIELLE’S CITYSCAPES EMBODY
SOME OF HIS CHARACTERISTICS BY CAPTURING A MOMENT SHARED BETWEEN PEOPLE AND THE ENERGY OF THE SURROUNDINGS.
