FIRST FRIDAY Art Walk
April 7th, 2023 6pm - 9pm
blanchard Family Wines
234 N College Avenue, Unit A3
Fort Collins, CO 80524
GILDED GOAT DOWNTOWN TAPROOM
132 W. Mountain st
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
Golden poppy herbal apothecary
Classes & Event Space
223 N COLLEGE AVE
FORT COLLINS, CO 80524
New! Tap and Handle
307 S College Ave
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
The Merchant Room and The Stone Room at WALNUT CREEK
222 WALNUT ST
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO 80524
New! Up’n’Smoke
514 S College Ave Unit B, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
LOCATIONS
🎨 Art by @phasingfade
Join us for a mesmerizing Light Dynamic Art Showcase at The Merchant Room, featuring an array of talented Artists including Rob Klose, Max McGuigan, Phasingfade, Hypnagogist, Aerica Raven, Psychedelic Punx, Inception Flow, Morgan Lindquist, Terrell Walker and Amanda Bushere.
Experience the magic of light and color in dynamic and interactive displays, as each Artist presents their unique interpretation of this innovative Art form. Be transported to another dimension by the entrancing sounds of DJ Panda $tyle. Don't miss this unforgettable sensory experience!
Special Event!
FIRST FRIDAY
First Friday Art Walk is a monthly celebration of creativity, culture, AND community.
Embrace the extraordinary First Friday phenomenon with Petrichor Collective, where inspiration cascades like a refreshing rain. Every First Friday, we reveal a vibrant spectrum of local Artists, serenading your senses with mesmerizing tunes and immersing you in a whirlwind of irresistible make-and-take Art experiences. Indulge in exquisite food and beverages, as we unite to revel in the richness of Art, culture, and camaraderie.
Wander, discover, and explore the Art in your own back yard with us!
WHO WE ARE
Petrichor Collective is a comfortable, open-minded space for our team of creatives to collaborate on projects and accomplish our Collective goals. We support our community through Art by cultivating our different skill sets, and inspiring imagination.
What better way to create community than to host the most amazing, Artist friendly First Friday Art Walk events in Northern Colorado!
“From the Artists, for the Collective.”
WHAT WE DO
Like the first rain of the season, Petrichor Collective is a catalyst for rejuvenation, sparking fresh perspectives and boundless possibilities. We are an eclectic ensemble of designers, photographers, writers, marketers, and Artists, eager to captivate your imagination and inspire your creative spirit through Art.
Don't let the drought of inspiration hold you back – dive into our Collective and explore the extraordinary talents of our members. Whether you're seeking collaboration or considering contributing your own skills, we invite you to immerse yourself in the Petrichor Collective experience. Or, if you think you have the skills, reach out on how to join the Collective.
Empower Art, Enrich Community! 🎨🤝
The funds raised through Patreon are directly channeled into creating exhilarating events like First Friday Art Walk, engaging workshops, and a storm of opportunities for our community. Your support empowers Petrichor Collective to continuously enrich the Artistic landscape and foster an environment of growth and inspiration. Together, we're making a lasting impact on the local Art world!
SAY HELLO TO THIS MONTH’S
Guest ARTISTS
Robert Klose // Robert Klose lives and works out of Fort Collins. He creates multi layered plywood designs then projection maps animations onto them to make them come alive. Robert gets his inspiration from the surrounding nature Colorado has to offer along with old world architecture from his travels around the world. These pieces have been describes as "a massage for your eye balls" and "a psychedelic experience without the need for drugs". They truly must be seen in person to fully appreciate the depth and detail.
Max // I am originally from Providence, Rhode Island. I have been doing graffiti since age 14. I got into a lot of trouble when I was younger writing graffiti and just growing up in a city, but in the last ten years as graffiti becomes more mainstream and accepted in society it has led to some pretty amazing opportunities for me. I have been able To produce several murals around the New England area some of which have been graffiti related some not. I feel proud being able to leave my mark in a different way now.
Psychedelic Punx // Hello world! My name is Brooke my artwork I call my Psychedelic Punx. I just recently started to share my art with the world and it has been such a supportive and joyful experience! I combined my love for art with subject matter I enjoy such as music and skateboarding. I love to paint big canvases with vibrant colors. I use a combination of media however mostly work with paint markers and spray paint.
phasingfade // Inspired by daunting dreams and dilapidated electronics, Baxter blends a feeling of familiar with glitchy psychedelic unknowns
tyboe // tyboe is a fort collins painter/muralist exploring the world of doodles one canvas, electric box, school bus, picnic table or brick wall at a time. (He'll basically paint on anything.) Owing his many doodle-like styles to his influences of cartoons, comic books, street art, and psychedelic concert posters, tyboe marries those influences with his affinity for science, nature, astrophysics and outer space documentaries. Resulting in intricate and imaginative doodles of all sizes, and brought to life with vibrant colors and playful subject matter that are pleasant yet thought provoking for all ages.
Hypnagogist // Hypnagogist is multimedia visionary artist hailing from Columbus, Ohio, specializing in 3D animation, traditional painting, art installations, and mixed media fusions of the aforementioned works. Hypnagogia is the liminal space between wakefulness and sleep, and Hypnagogist's work reflects that with colorful and surreal imagery, pulling from conscious and unconscious states.
Aerica Raven // Aerica Raven’s multidisciplinary career is marked by murals, illustrations, and immersive environments designed to excite the imagination. Drawing inspiration from fact and fiction alike, she explores human issues in mental health, subjective karma, and natural selection.
Jennifer Carmack @Wild Spirit Colorado // As a yoga teacher and energy healer for over 20 years, my art reflects my conversations with people about trauma, healing, energy systems, and the mind-body connection. Whether I create a portrait or mandala, acrylic or collage, I seek to uncover the underlying layer. Each piece is an exploration of myself, revealing universal experiences. By opening up to what wants to come through the canvas, I connect with the energy of this wild world.
Mad Hare Press // Liz Ortiz, a Fort Collins-based multidisciplinary artist, specializes in various printmaking methods. Holding a BFA in Photo Image Making and Printmaking, she focused on intaglio, lithography, and woodcut techniques, as well as analog B&W photography. Liz transitioned to relief block printing, primarily using linoleum blocks for hand-carved and printed images on diverse surfaces. Her work features bold, graceful lines in nature-inspired compositions. While mainly monochromatic, Liz incorporates watercolor and fibers for mixed media, multi-color prints.
Emily Kuchenbecker Art // Emily Kuchenbecker (b. 1993) is a multidisciplinary artist, blending poetry, movement, and objects to create sensory experiences. Holding an MFA from Virginia Commonwealth University and a BFA from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, she views glass as akin to the body and nature. Currently a custom interior design fabricator and running "Emileaves Apothecary," Emily has taught at VCU, Visual Arts Center of Richmond, and Cedarfield Hermitage. She's studied glass techniques at renowned schools and received notable awards and grants.
Colorado Peach Creations // Hey everyone my name is Mackenna Allard, I'm the owner and creator of Colorado Peach Creations. I was born and raised in Fort Collins but recently moved to a small mountain town. I've been an artist all my life and worked in many creative industries. I started making custom burned felt hats inspired by nature and it took off! I love getting to create wearable art, with a boho western feel.
The_Walkers_Trail716 // My journey on this path started in my second year of high school. An art teacher I had, had the class do a project on Silhouette paintings and I fell in love with the process and overall freedom of painting. From there the sky was the limit. I’ve evolved as an artist and a person and I believe my work will prove that. Getting into jewelry only helped further my passion for the art of creation itself and I’m really excited that I get to share with you all!
All Artistic Trades // From a young age, art became my sanctuary, easing stress and anxiety. My creative family, especially my great-grandmother, introduced me to various art techniques and mediums. Fond memories of watching Bob Ross with her ignited my passion. In high school, I attended an arts-specialized institution, where inspiring teachers guided me in channeling emotions into my work. Drawn to the expressive female form, I've amassed 30+ years of experience, earning multiple honors awards and two publications across diverse artistic mediums.
Jesse Schlicker // With a CA Gold Country childhood to develop an early respect for nature, Jesse grew up exploring the abundance of life that surrounded him. There were many forms of art in the Schlicker household but none as ever-present as music. His father’s Les Paul singing through the pine trees, leading Jesse’s adventurous spirit to express itself freely, unabashed. He graduated with honors from SAE Institute in Rotterdam, Netherlands as an Audio Engineer and has performed on stages around the world. He carries this passion, fostered by those that love him, guiding his inner self wherever he goes.
Mycelium grows underground and designs a network, before ever fruiting mushrooms. Whisper Sister is the new budding fruit of an underground ear. Using all weapons and tools in their goal of pure expression. No leaders, only god in the room with a knife in her teeth. "And it's only just begun." Artwork by Liz Ortiz @madharepress
Goldblush // Goldblush is the solo of project of Jose Chalit, a multi-instrumentalist originally from Mexico City that has been in multiple Colorado and Seattle based rock bands since his high school years. Goldblush plays melodic driven shoegaze guitar music, with a special touch of jangle pop and modern indie. Goldblush has been Jose's side project while playing in other bands like The Baltic and Slow Caves, but now is turning into his primary musical project.
Mister Tim // A nomadic bard for the post-apocalyptic wasteland we currently inhabit, musical storyteller Mister Tim combines organic vocal sounds with cyborg technology to sing tales of modern love, post-modern angst, end-of-the-world dance parties, ghosts that haunt us, and murderous pastries.
Josh Sun Music // My name is Josh Sun also known as the folk prince of Colorado. I make music I tell jokes and I love making people happy one song at a time. Thank you for letting me share my heart with you.
Moo Glass // Hello! My name is Moo, and I am a lampworker. With the help of a propane and oxygen fired, bench mounted torch, I use borosilicate glass to create a variety of different products. My main focus is functional pipes, along with cups, marbles, pendants and franchini style murini.
Erin Joy Art // My name is Erin and I am a Fort Collins Colorado botanical illustrator, painter, jewelry maker, and small batch screen printer. As an outdoor enthusiast and birder, I am tremendously inspired by the natural world and the magic of its interconnected systems. My art focuses mainly on specific species I am inspired by, as well as the colors, textures, and variety of nature. My favorite part of the artist’s experience is connection, both to the natural world, and to the people who protect and cherish it.
Morgan's Art and Creations // My love for art began at a young age, starting with cartoons and anime styles. In high school, I eagerly explored various art classes, embracing drawing, painting, sculpture, pottery, and photography. Now working as a painting instructor at Pinot's Palette, my personal art emphasizes self-love and finding beauty in unexpected places, even in life's darkest or simplest forms. I've cultivated a passion for painting space and galaxies, inviting everyone to enjoy skyward escapes occasionally. Thank you for appreciating a different perspective, and for taking the time to see the world through my eyes. Remember to never stop dreaming and to cherish the beauty that surrounds us.
Fernaflora // Hi there! I'm Jessi, the artist behind Fernaflora. I love music, climbing, and being outside in any way! I'm lucky to have the privilege to create art that encapsulates my love for the outdoors, while also showcasing the simple yet intricate beauty of the natural world. I've always been enamored by preserved flowers and plants, and combined with a fascination of tiny things, my pieces are tiny but mighty wearable reminders of our connection to nature. Each plant is ethically collected and hand-pressed or dried. My journey as a creator feels like it's just beginning, and I'm very excited to see where it takes me!
Joey da Rat // I’m Joey and I draw rats. I started drawing in 2021 and first showed my work in Fort Collins in Summer of 2022. I try to give people a break from the seriousness of the world while still biting back at it with my rats, and with my oil pastels I try to show the beauty in the horror of the 21st century. I’m excited to unleash my goofy monstrosities on the you all! It’ll be fun don’t worry! :)
Wild Earth Lab // As an illustrator and trained environmental scientist, Valerie is a bit obsessed with trying to present the complexity of the natural world in a coherent and beautiful way. By incorporating her artwork into scientific diagrams and educational materials, Valerie seeks to share a view of nature through the eyes of a scientist.
Chelsea Ermer // Hello. My name is Chelsea Ermer and I am an artist, reader and teacher. My work spans many different mediums from pen and ink, to gouche, to digital and Procreate art. Recently my work has been focused upon creating bookmarks for a variety of books. I also take commissions for pet portraits and bookmarks. I have also been fortunate enough to create murals for the city and you can find several of my Transformer cabinets around town. Overall, I love creating beautiful things in whatever medium I can get my hands on.
Allison Harvey with Pieces of Childhood // I love anything that is unique and makes a statement. I get asked often about where I get my earrings or planters so I decided to give this crafting thing a try and spread the love of creepy fun toys being used in art.
Amanda Bushere Designs // My name is Amanda or Panda of Amanda Bushere Designs. I create digital art prints & UV paintings! My work has always been a vehicle to portray my connection to the Universe. My theme has ranged from galactic fantasy landscapes to the bodies of elemental dust that makes up a galaxy. My work has evolved to different dimensions and I have been playing around with how to portray this in an art piece. This has been my passion to connect the viewer to the Universe through my artwork. To help bring awareness so they can find their own connection.
Sasha Bellucci Art // Sasha, a mixed media artist and holistic healer, originally from Ukraine, has been an artist all her life. She believes art is about the relationship between artist and medium, letting intuition guide her creations. Spirituality and emotion infuse her work, providing therapeutic benefits. As a mental health professional, art helps her process emotions. Her colorful, textural pieces are inspired by nature, embroidered leather, and polymer clay. Sasha aims to beautify the world while supporting self-healing, sustainable living, and collaboration.
Hannah Miner // Hannah, a Fort Collins-based watercolor artist, portrays spiritual creatures to explore life, death, humanity, and spirituality. She draws inspiration from Native American religion, psychology, and the intersection of science and nature. While she was raised religious, Hannah's passion for science and the natural world has evolved into an interest in animism and the idea of other-worldly beings coexisting in parallel worlds. Her unique perspective drives her to create art that sparks contemplation and curiosity.
Vica- SoullLines // I explore the essence of the human experience through art, traversing between cosmic and earthly realms. My creations range from moss, fairies, and mushrooms to aliens, UFOs, and cosmic consciousness. With a background in environmental science and holistic living, I'm fascinated by Earth's intricate simplicity and interconnected beauty. I employ pyrography, digital art, paint, and pen on various surfaces, including canvas, terracotta pottery, wood, and clothes. As a self-taught Colorado artist, I'm filled with gratitude for sharing my art with the world and inviting others to dive into this unique perspective. Namaste.
Somonoce Studio // Bethany Economos is a mixed media artist whose work is often influenced by her surroundings and the world. Her background in Fiber Arts (BFA Tyler School of Art 2001) shows in the hand embroidered stitching and the other surface design techniques. She has moved with her family 14 times in the last 20 years, most recently to Colorado during the first Covid shutdown in 2020. The shutdown (and lack of art supplies) led her to explore the incorporation of upcycled materials and unconventional items into her latest works. This “make do and mend” attitude has positively impacted her life and her work. She continues to explore new materials and techniques with a focus on upcycling.
Brita LaTona // Brita LaTona grew up in the foothills of Colorado and nature has been her sanctuary. She found her love of painting as a teenager and enjoys working in acrylic on canvas. “Through my art I want to depict the inter-relationship between humans and the natural world. Nature and animals can symbolically show us what we have forgotten in ourselves. I hope that my art inspires people to look at themselves in a new light. When we understand the wisdom that nature shares with us, it allows us to uncover part of an ancient connection with ourselves, and all of life.”
MTN Goddess Ceramics // MTN Goddess Ceramics is a small, women owned Pottery business created by Madi Nigro. All ceramics in the shop have been hand thrown, carved and glazed by Madi. Growing up in Colorado near the Rocky Mountains, Madi has fond memories of rock climbing, hiking, and exploring nature. Focusing on ceramics that spark joy, self confidence and inner love, each product is handcrafted with care, making no two pieces the same.
Chelsea Delanie // Chelsea Delanie is a self-taught artist from Northern Colorado. Chelsea works primarily with oil paint. Her artwork often depicts the creatures, plants and nuances of the natural world with a mystical twist, communicating a deep reverence for the divine energetic presence of all living things.
Silverthaw Jewelry // Erin Greenberg creates whimsical jewelry pieces out of silver and gemstones. She has a degree in Computer Science and works in software by day and silver by night, using jewelry design as her creative outlet. Erin is a lifelong avid reader and is inspired most by romantic and magical/fantasy themes. She is constantly learning new techniques and dabbling in different styles, though she consistently returns to magical, whimsical motifs. She loves incorporating color and texture into her work and collects gemstones like a dragon. She is originally from Louisiana and now lives in Fort Collins with her two cats, Minnie and Bobo.
Eli Crocker // My name is Eli Crocker and I’m a geology major at CSU. While I’ve always loved rocks, I’ve also always had a passion for art. It’s been such an important part of my life and it allows me to let out my emotions in a creative way. Showing what I feel is important to me because I want to connect with others who feel similarly. Art is all about interpreting what you see. My goal is to get my viewers to feel something when looking at my work. Many of my pieces reflect on transphobia, depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
DanaPaintsCo. // I fully believe that art is meant to be shared so I started DanaPaintsCo to make it easier to share my work beyond just my immediate circle. So I'm very excited to be part of the local art community here in Fort Collins! I typically work with acrylic paint but will occasionally pick up chalk pastels, charcoal, or another kind of paint and see what happens.
memaaderugs // Hi! My name is Autumn and I am a textile artist. I create hand tufted rugs and knitwear! I love working with fibers and putting my attention to detail into each piece I make. Whether it's a rug or a knit item, I strive to make my creations both practical and beautiful works of art. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and my art!
Amy Powell Art // Walking through the woods with my daughters, we don’t make it more than a few feet before one of them stops to admire a rock/leaf/acorn. They admire even the plainest pieces of nature and inspire me with their awed eyes. I create art that expresses the sacred feminine and the beauty of the natural world. I flow between large scale oil paintings and delicate watercolor illustrations and feature portraits, animals, and natural elements such as mushrooms, moths, feathers, and bones.
A_boldartist // I am a self-taught artist who enjoys using all different types of medium. Majority of my paintings are done with oil or acrylic, but I do also enjoy, using my hands with clay or crafting to create unique pieces. Some of the artwork I recently have been focused on is bringing mental health awareness to the forefront since I myself suffer with anxiety, but I also love to incorporate elements of our environment, animals, and silly characters. My friends would say my style of painting is influenced by flash art in the tattoo community.
Kim Nigro // I am a retired school teacher who works in a meditative and natural organic frame that reminds us of the beauty of life. I paint Goddess Artwork to promote the diversity and strength of women all over the world while reusing and reinventing things such as canvas and paint. My paintings include recycled paint and canvas representing the perseverance of women as they struggle to be free. My most often works use motivational words and imagery, sealing the thoughts into the message of the painting in hopes of inspiring those who view the work. I invite you to vie these abstract energy paintings and share how you experience life now and how it may look in the future.
Xavier Pereira // Xavier’s works can be characterized by punchy dabs of paint; they are motivated by personal observations and sentimental experiences shared with others- utilizing concepts that expand upon sensory impressions. Using his art as a form of meditation, he finds peace in letting the world fade away while narrowing focus on the minute details throughout the canvas. Also a mechanical engineer, he lets his experience in creative problem solving take shape in his art. This has allowed for a unique perspective across disciplines, culminating in an intuitive approach that is calculated, yet venturous.
Julie Hoponick // Riding the wave of rediscovering creativity through the physicality of glass work, pigments in paint, and diversity of digital art. Mostly self taught been expanding my skills with the help of friends here in town and as far away as Singapore. I enjoy colors, lines, illustrating and most of all seeing other people have happiness from something I’ve created!
Abstruse Apparel // Retired wood shop teacher from New York and California, I now run Abstruse Apparel in Fort Collins creating digital art messaging and upcycling used clothing. Join my Collaborative Message Challenge every First Friday! Submit a creative message to see turned into apparel or digital art. Selected designs will be on display and the winner can pick up the item for FREE! Visit Funktional: A Space For Radical Reuse on 1228 W. Elizabeth Street to see my work. Let's change the world together, one stitch at a time!
Molly Moonchild // I make weird art for weird people out of my home in Loveland, Colorado. I’m in my mid-thirties and am finally making art that teenage me would be proud of - I’m here and I’m weird and I didn’t sell out to the man.
Paula Harrison // Intentional experimentation is central to my artistic process, allowing for discovery and growth. Painting serves as a spiritual practice, using open-ended images to access non-verbal experiences of awareness and consciousness. This encourages dialogue and personal meaning development. With 20 years of public school art teaching experience, I invite those interested in exploring how art can broaden their world to reach out.
Ingrid Martini // Ingrid Martini is a food artisan known for delighting attendees of Petrichor Collective's First Friday Art Walks with her scrumptious samples. A passionate baker, Ingrid also enjoys bicycling, sharing bad jokes, and seizing the best of every moment. Her culinary creations not only showcase her talent but also bring joy to those around her.
mossy cows // My name is Miriam, and I created Mossy Cows! I have always loved animals and science and adorable things, and since I started working in a rock shop, my art has come to consist of the merging of all my favorite things. I mostly make stickers and a few art prints, and have started branching out into keychains!
Lizzy Sarnes Art // I'm new to Colorado and I am a graphic designer as well as a sculptural ceramic and 2D artist. I have been drawing and creating sculptures even before I could read and I don't intend to ever stop. My body of work is split evenly between darkly morbid and vibrantly absurd. I love to fill my world with memento mori while I embrace the beauty and humor of life.
Scott Lenaway // I feel the impact of a given object is how it is rendered. An object can be implied by marks. There should be an aspect of the mystical and unknown in how an object is rendered.
Linda Roth // Linda Roth graduated from CSU with a BFA and an Art Education degree. While working as a freelance and public works artist for over 20 years, she also owns and operates Walnut Creek and The Merchant Room Gallery, in Fort Collins, since 2014. Influenced by her experiences as a single, widowed, mother of 3, an art advocate and educator, Linda is an accomplished artist in a variety of subjects and mediums. Her primary work focuses on her passion to encourage and promote women. Their need for gender equality, answers to continued cultural marginalization and abuse in all facets of our world today..
On The Road Bookstore // On The Road Bookstore is a traveling bookshop based in Fort Collins, Colorado, offering local book fair events in the Northern Colorado area, online shopping, and audiobooks. It was started by author and avid reader Megan Maulsby (pen name Meg Murray) in 2022. Rolling book carts are filled with both new and used books, all of very high quality and personally curated by Megan. We carry all genres and feature underrepresented authors and stories. We also carry bookish accessories like: magnetic bookmarks, bookish stickers & magnets, adult coloring books, journals, and bean bag bookends.
TayJay // Creatives and founding members of Petrichor Collective
Inception Flow // Lorene Martinez of Inception Flow is a Fluid Artist, and a Founding Member of Petrichor Collective. Her work is bold, beautiful, and influenced by her background in science, and her love of nature. Lorene engages with her community through creativity by offering individual and group Fluid Art classes, as well as, free make-and-take mini art at events.
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