First Friday Art Walk

Sandwiched between Thursday's first Rock & Rails concert of the season and Saturday's much-anticipated Niwot Lobsterfest, Niwot's First Friday Art Walk had fewer visitors than anticipated. But those who did make it out were treated to an evening of great music, inspiring art, light refreshments and fine dining.

On Friday, June 2, a core group of Niwot business owners hosted four artists, including Penny Peterson at Slifer Smith and Frampton; abstract expressionist painter Blaise Simonelli, showcased at The Old Oak Coffeehouse; Scott Roebuck, featured in a show titled "Our Everyday Lives" at Osmosis Gallery; and Tom Myer, an abstract artist painting "en plein air" at Inkberry Books.

Simonelli, a native of southwest Florida, strives "to harmonize quiet and bold space in her work, as representations of dichotomies and balance." Peterson describes her work as an "impressionistic interpretation of the outdoor world in acrylic paints."

Roebuck, whose work captures the beauty of neighborhoods and streets where we live, picked up the winning entry this year at the Why Not Niwot? Juried Art Show for his painting "Summer Light." Myer is a Gunbarrel-based artist who works in acrylics, pastels, and digital formats.

Diners and pedestrians enjoyed music throughout the evening, with Kevin Dooley and Oliver Jacobson playing at The Old Oak Coffeehouse, Jenn Cleary on the Niwot jewelry patio, and Concrete Feedback at The Wheel House featuring Andreas Christian, Tony Crank, Brad Ruptak, and Brad Robson.

Hosted by the Niwot Cultural Arts Association, Niwot's First Friday Art Walk is an opportunity to celebrate local artists who will continue to show their work throughout Old Town and Cottonwood Square.