The downtown art scene is alive and thriving. You can see the best talent Colorado Springs has to offer with a walk through 12 shops and galleries, including GOCA 121, Marmalade at Smokebrush, Cottonwood Center for the Arts and the Modbo. The First Friday Artwalk runs from 5 -8 p.m. Call 634-5229 or visit www.gallery-113.com.

Appearing in “An Invitation: A New Exhibition by Brett Andrus” at the Modbo. Photo by Brett Andrus

Work by Mary Horrocks in “The Roll Bike Art Festival” at Marmalade at Smokebrush. Photo by

Maureen Ruddy Burkhart

“Sunrise” by Starry Miller, showing at the Cottonwood Center for the Arts Photo by