First Friday

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By Scott Den Herder · August 10, 2009 · 11:35 p.m.

First Friday in the Las Vegas Arts District brings together a wide variety of art, music and people. With so many types of art on display at First Friday, we wondered how people would define something so broad. So we decided to ask a few people to tell us their own definition of art.

First Friday attendees show off their unique style in downtown Las Vegas on Friday, March 2, 2012.

The fierce fashions of First Friday: From Burners to hipsters to punks, locals show off their unique styles for March's downtown gathering; Monday, March 5, 2012; By Andrea Domanick; From Burners to hipsters to punks, locals show off their unique styles for March's downtown gathering.

Las Vegas like you've never seen it: One time it's OK to look down on the city

Las Vegas like you've never seen it: One time it's OK to look down on the city: Forms from Above:; Thursday, March 1, 2012; If you have lived here a while, you probably think you know Las Vegas pretty well — its resorts, its parks, its neighborhoods, its roads and highways. You drive by them, or on them, every day. But to view our valley from above?

First Friday physically and metaphorically leaps with Get Back Alley

First Friday physically and metaphorically leaps with Get Back Alley: Wednesday, January 4, 2012; By Mark Adams; "Why don’t we use our own artistic skills to generate revenue for us?"

Cindy Funkhouser's space celebrates her love of the odd and original

Cindy Funkhouser's space celebrates her love of the odd and original: Thursday, October 27, 2011; By Kristen Peterson; The last time we paid a professional visit to Cindy Funkhouser’s stylish pad was in 2003, four months after the antiques dealer started a little downtown arts festival called First Friday.

Michele Quinn, left, in file photo taken at Centerpiece Gallery.

New curators for First Friday art: Monday, September 26, 2011; By Kristen Peterson; Nicole Moffatt and Michele Quinn to curate and market the art at the Casino Center Boulevard and Colorado Avenue.

Former NLV councilman contests election loss in court: Wednesday, July 27, 2011; By Aida Ahmed; In the continuing saga of North Las Vegas politics, former Councilman Richard Cherchio Wednesday filed court papers contesting the Ward 4 election in June that he lost by one vote to Wade Wagner, who has since been seated on the City Council.

Rumors of an American Housewife includes work by Gia Ray, as well as collaborations with Joel Spencer and Juan Muniz.

Blackbird Studios exhibit depicts housewives from another era: Wednesday, June 29, 2011; By Mark Adams; This First Friday exhibit is complete with a best dressed housewife contest.

No, a computer did not generate this image! The Denker exhibit will be shown at Trifecta Gallery until June 24.

Three thoughts on Philip Denker's 'CMYKYMC': Wednesday, June 1, 2011; By Mark Adams; The artist returns to Trifecta Gallery with another jaw-dropping show.

John Musgrove proves his muscle with his 'New Paintings' exhibit: Wednesday, May 4, 2011; By Danielle Kelly; Weekly art critic Danielle Kelly reviews Brett Wesley Gallery's latest exhibit.

The Tour De Art route will highlight Arts District hot spots as well as the RTC Bike Center.

Bike your way through the First Friday festival grounds: Wednesday, May 4, 2011; By Mark Adams; Check out this eco-friendly approach to experiencing the monthly art festival.

Erik Kabik took this photo two days after rapper Lil Wayne was released from Rikers Island prison. See it and more at the Art of Music.

Music and art collide at R2K Studio: Wednesday, February 2, 2011; By Mark Adams; R2K Studio launches their Art of Music series, this month featuring Erik Kabik and Random Abilideze.

Just one of the memorabilia plates Santiago designed.

Memorabilia is served: Artist pays homage to city with collaged plates: Wednesday, January 5, 2011; By Mark Adams; Why settle for an "I Love Las Vegas" shot glass when you can take home an artsy piece of Sin City?

Common Ground: The First Friday party at the Bunkhouse

Common Ground calls it a night with one last First Friday blowout: Wednesday, November 3, 2010; By Spencer Patterson; Uncommon Ground might have been more fitting for this Bunkhouse Party.

The Nevada Repertory Dance Theater brings Dr. Seuss's literary classics to life.

Nevada Repertory Dance Theater to perform Dr. Seuss classics: Wednesday, November 3, 2010; By John P. McDonnall; What happens when The Wiggles meets So You Think You Can Dance?

Phillip Limon's Cornerstone Art Gallery has tattoo art and more.

Ink house: A gallery for tattoo enthusiasts: Friday, October 1, 2010; By Ken Miller; Tattoo art inspired by the Day of the Dead holiday.

First Friday

What: Monthly arts celebration in downtown Las Vegas
When: First Friday of each month
Where: Downtown Arts District; various stopping points include the Arts Factory at Main Street and Charleston Boulevard and the Funk House at Colorado Avenue and Casino Center Boulevard
Admission: Free
History: It started in 2002 as an art crawl, or monthly block party, that included downtown galleries and businesses.
Web page: FirstFriday-LasVegas.org