September 9 - 16, 2023
Longmont Arts Week(LAW) celebrates our creative community in a week-long showcase of talent, culture, education and collaboration. The week is a collective effort to increase awareness and promote creatives and creative organizations throughout the entire Longmont Community. The week is bookended by two community favorite events, held in the Longmont Creative District: Sat. Sept. 9 – Artwalk presented by Firehouse Art Center and Sat. Sept. 16 – Rhythm at Roosevelt presented by City of Longmont.
ArtWalk on Main
Sat, Sept 9 4-8pm | Downtown Longmont Creative District
The Firehouse Art Center's signature Street Festival will include over 100 booths, sharing local artists, local businesses, local nonprofits and local food trucks with our community. With 6 stages, the event will include live music, SVVSD student performances, dance, theater, community demonstrations and more. Over 5 blocks of fun, food, art, activities, music, and performances- all the reasons Longmont is a creative, diverse and awesome place to live!
Let's Groove
Check out all the live music happening during the week!
The Soundpost Sessions - Gabrielle Louise Duo, Fri, Sept 15, Longmont Public Media, 457 4th Avenue
Gabrielle Louise and Ryan Dilts bring their captivating blend of Americana and Bluegrass to Longmont Arts Week!
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Experience the Performing Arts!
Longmont is the home to two community theatre companies, a Symphony, Concert Band, several dance companies, comedy troupes, and
Moon Over Buffalo, Performances Sept 8, 9, 15, 16 at 7:30 PM and Sept 10 & 17 at 2:00 PM
The Longmont Theatre Company presents the madcap comedy, Moon Over Buffalo, centers on George and Charlotte Hay, fading stars of the 1950s.
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The Wizard of Oz, Performances Sept 9 - 16
Join us at The Unitiive Theatre for our all ages production! The Unitiive Theatre is a unique, intimate, community theatre in Longmont.
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Immerse Yourself in the Visual Arts!
Longmont's Creative Community is bursting with emerging to established professional visual artists in painting, photography, fiber arts, ceramics, glass and more!
Artist in Residence- Makenzie Davis, Firehouse Art Center, 667 4th Ave
Kick off to Longmont Arts Week with a VIP Reception on Fri, Sept 8 6-7pm
Public Reception 7-9pm
Exhibition runs through September.
Longmont Artist Guild Plein Air Paint Out, Roosevelt Park
Sunday, Sep 10, 2023 9:30am - 1:30pm
Life Drawing with Art of Modeling, Firehouse Art Center
Monday, Sep 11, 2023 6pm - 8pm
Sample our Craft Culinary!
Discover the exquisite flavors of Longmont's Craft Culinary scene! Sip on innovative brews at local microbreweries, or savor the refreshing taste of handcrafted ciders made from locally sourced apples and fruits. Embrace the art of distillation as you indulge in small-batch spirits, from smooth whiskeys to botanical-infused gins. Explore farm-to-table dishes at Longmont's eateries, where fresh, locally sourced ingredients take center stage.
Come Create!
There are so many ways to be creative during Longmont Arts Week from learning how to play the ukulele, or a paint and sip to open mic night and writing poetry.
Catrina Painting, Thursday, Sep 14, 2023 5:30pm - 8:30pm Firehouse Art Center, 667 4th Ave
All ages are invited to join us in celebrating Dia de Los Muertos with community painting of Catrina's for our South Gallery/Public Library Exhibition and Dia de los Muertos Exhibit opening!
KIDS Open Studio: FREE hands-on fun!, Saturday, Sep 9, 2023 1pm - 4pm, The Tumbleweed Art Collective 1333 Coffman St.
Rhythm at Roosevelt
September 16, 2-10pm | Roosevelt Park
Live Music, Nature, Art, Food and Activities at Roosevelt Park, Free!
Music
Gabriel Mervine Quartet - 2pm
2MX2 - 3:30pm
B-Love Experience - 5pm
Tierro Band with Bridget Law - 6:30pm
Wash Park Band - 8:30pm