First Friday Art Crawls

Boone’s monthly First Friday Art Crawls! Brought to you by WAC and the Downtown Boone Development Association

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Experience the arts firsthand each month in Downtown Boone

Art Vending ⋅ Gallery ReceptionsArt ExhibitsLive Music ⋅ More!

Latest First Friday News

Seasonal First Saturday Markets

Now introducing!

New this year, our seasonal First Saturday Art Markets take place in Downtown Boone at FARM Cafe on select First Saturdays following a First Friday Art Crawl! An extension of the Art Crawl experience, these markets are an excellent way to directly support local artists and small businesses in the heart of Boone.

Mark your calendars!

July 4th Art Market | 10am - 3pm | FARM Cafe

Our most upcoming art market is Saturday, July 4th, from 10am - 3pm at FARM Cafe.

Expect to see and purchase artwork from these participating artists:

Dezi Beltran of Captures by Dezi (Photography/Craft)

Brandy Eldreth of Creative Compulsion (Woodburning)

Marina Williams of Sleepy Frog Shop (Clay/Illustration)

Jacob Hoke of Jacob’s Jewelry (Jewelry)

Leigh Owen of Leigh Owen Artist (Paintings)

Francine Barr (Jewelry)

Carlos Vargas of Tiny Blot Studios (Fiber Arts)

Katie Boyette (Prints)

Stacey Swinson of Ground Up Pottery (Ceramics)

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First Friday Participants

Local artists and performers are invited to showcase, sell their work, or perform at locations along King Street during First Friday evenings. Scroll down to explore a selection of regularly participating artists and their work. You might even spot a few at the next Art Crawl you attend!

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