Westminster Arts Week

ARTS WEEK KICK-OFF UPDATE 4/20/24: Due to inclement weather, the outdoor artisan market, outdoor performances, and chalk art have been cancelled. The indoor performances and activities are still on, so stop by The Orchard Town Center between 1-5 p.m. for an afternoon of fun! See full schedule below.

Arts Week kicks off at the Orchard Town Center. Enjoy free music performances and free dance performances, walk through a vibrant artisan market, make your own art, and express yourself through chalk art.

Date: April 20

Time: 1-5 p.m.

Location: Orchard Town Center, 14697 Delaware St, Westminster, CO  80023

ACTIVITIES

From 1-5 p.m., stroll the central plaza and participate in a community chalk art mural, make art to take home with Whimsy Paint and Sip, and visit the First Hand Markets artisan fair.  Be sure to stop by Create Market Place to meet local makers and creators and find one-of-kind treasures.  Rocky Mountain Olive Oil will be having demonstrations and tasting.  Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory will have a chocolate and caramel demonstration.

LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE

1 p.m.                 Main Stage                               Melody Music Theater - Children's Theater - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

1:30 p.m.             3 Margaritas                               Las Dahlias - Women's Mexican Music Group

2 p.m.                Main Stage                               The Tracers - Classic R&B - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

2:30 p.m.           Windfall Brewing Company        CL Fondal - Singer Songwriter Rock and Soul

3 p.m.                Main Stage                               Spirit of Cambodia - Dance Group - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

3:30 p.m.           3 Margaritas                               Samba Colorado featuring Julio Brown - Dance Group

4 p.m.                Main Stage                                AristiCO Dance Academy - Dance Group - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

4:30 p.m.           Windfall Brewing Company        The Constant Tourists - Gypsy Rock

2-4 p.m.              Plaza                                         Elevated Circus - Hulahoop Performers - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

The 25th Annual Colorado Visions Art Exhibit is sponsored by the North Metro Arts Alliance and the SCFD.  The awards ceremony will be held on Sunday April 21 from 2-5 p.m. Enjoy refreshments, meet the artists and learn about different art mediums

Date: Sunday, April 21

Time: 2-5 p.m.

Location: College Hill Library, 3704 W 112th Ave, Westminster, CO  80031

Enjoy a specially crafted Arts Week mocktail while creating your very own work of art at the Alamo Drafthouse. Yazmin Atmore, local artist and Art a la Carte instructor, will lead you in creating a fun and funky personal collage.  We will supply all the materials.  You can bring personal photos and memorabilia to personalize your creation.

Date: Monday, April 22

Time: 5-7 p.m.

Location: Downtown Westminster, Alamo Drafthouse (8905 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CO 80031)

Space is limited! Get your free ticket to participate!

PetVet365 and MADabolic will be on hand providing information about their services.

Please plan to purchase your own drinks and snacks.

Join the Westminster Historical Society for a fun-filled and fact-filled evening of trivia specific to Westminster. Learn more about the Kokopelli Beer Company, the first solely woman-owned and operated brewpub in the state of Colorado.

Date: Tuesday, April 23

Time: 5-7 p.m.

Location: Kokopelli Beer Company (8931 Harlan Street, Westminster, CO  80031)

Space is limited!  Get your free ticket to participate!

Please plan to purchase your own drinks and snacks.

Date: Thursday, April 25

Time: 5-8 p.m.

Location: The MAC (3295 W 72nd Avenue, Westminster, CO  80031)

Dance party and art reception on the Downtown Westminster Plaza!

Date: Friday, April 26

Time: 5-8 p.m.

Location: Downtown Westminster Plaza, Fuse Box Container Art Gallery (8900 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CO  80030)

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

5 p.m.            City of Westminster Baton Twirlers

6 p.m.            Denver Pow Wow Dance Group

7 p.m.            Fly Boys Swing Band

From 5-8 p.m., check out the Small Works, Spring Art Show at the Fuse Box Container Art Gallery.  This exhibit is sponsored by the Paletteers Art Club and you can local artists.  Sweet Corner Bakery will be leading a cookie decorating session.  PetVet365 will host a pet-painting themed activity, MADabolitic will have cool things to celebrate their grand opening, and Vatos Tacos will be onsite with snacks.

Come join the Westminster High School Orchestras and Mariachi on April 26 at 7 p.m. for their Spring Concert and Awards, "Pirates and Music of the Sea!" Admission is free, but treasure is always appreciated! Sea-themed costumes are encouraged! Shiver me timbers! It’s going to be a great time! So heave ho, and be sure to go to the WHS Joanna Ramsey Theatre on Friday, April 26!

Experience Westminster’s eclectic Historic Westminster where makers, creators and artists thrive. Enjoy free music, make some art to take home, and stroll through the artisan market located just north of Electric City.  

Date: Saturday, April 27

Time: 1-5 p.m.

Locations: Historic Westminster:  Aar River Gallery, Banana Goat Apothecary, Bodhi Bridge Studio, Colorado Sound, Creative Corner Coffee Shop, Dao Architecture, Electric City, Elite Barbershop, Irving St. Library, The Grange, Mi Vida Strings, Onyx Salon and Barbershop, Subjective Coffee Shop, Sunset Limousine, The Train Shoppe, Valentes Deli and Italian Market, Westminster High School, Westminster Historical Society

FREE SHUTTLES

Plan to park at Westminster High School or near 72nd and Lowell and jump on a free shuttle to explore nearly 20 different businesses.  Shuttles will operate continuously from 1-6 p.m. to ensure that you are able to see and do all the fun things happening in this terrific area. Shuttles are being provided Sunset Limousine, Westminster Public Schools, and Westminster Parks, Recreation, and Libraries

SCHEDULE

• Music performances at the following businesses:
  • Colorado Sound Studios – 1-5 p.m. open for tours of the studios, 1:15-2 p.m. laurenpodjunmusic.com , 2:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Emilio Emilio Blues Band
  • Electric City – 2-3 p.m. - Live music by Darcy Nelson. 4-5 p.m. - Live music by Karl Summers
  • Subjective Coffee – 1 p.m. - Live music by Victory Three, 3-4 p.m. - Live music by Keith Hicks
  • Aar River Gallery – The Jive Bomberz 4-6 p.m.
  • Creative Corner Coffee Shop – Alina Xiong, Hmong Cellist, 1-3 p.m.
• Art Demonstrations – Continuously from 1-5 p.m.
  • Westminster High School – Community Chalk Art Creation led by the WPS Creative Arts Pipeline
  • Bodhi Bridge Yoga- The Breakfast Club - Temporary Mural Painting
  • Dao Architecture and Planning – Majestic Magnolia - Make Your Own Bird Feeders and Doodle Drawings
  • Creative Corner Coffee Shop – Alena Carr - Watercolor Landscapes and Mother's Day Cards
• Fun Activities – Continuously from 1-5 p.m.
  • Artisan Market - Just north of Electric City on Lowell Boulevard
  • Mi Vida Strings – Classic Car Display
  • Onyx Salon and Barbershop – Classic Car Display
  • Irving Street Library – Día de los Niños Celebration – stories and crafts
  • Valente’s Italian Market- Sidewalk Sale and Custom Collector Glass
  • The Gifted Unicorn – Special Deals
  • Elite Barbershop - Demonstrations
  • YMR Train Shoppe – Art Demonstration
  • Banana Goat Apothecary – Soap Making Demonstration in the space near YMR Train Shoppe at 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.

CLOSING RECEPTION

The closing reception for Arts Week will be held at Aar River Gallery which will be featuring a photography exhibit by local Westminster photographer, Greg Cruthis. Enjoy refreshments and meet the artist.

Shuttles will run from Aar River Gallery to Westminster High School until just after 6 p.m.