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What's a First Friday?

First Friday Art Walks have returned! First Friday is an event that we have every ~you guessed it~ First Friday of the month. This evening is a free event open to the public, and kid-friendly. You can come and go as you please, enjoying music, food trucks, and all the artwork from local artists.  

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Don't forget to stop and talk to our studio artists! We have 20+ talented studio artists here, who enjoy displaying their art and showing others the talent that Amarillo has! 

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We also have a large public gallery displayed throughout the building that is changed out monthly. This artwork comes from 60+ local artists in the area, and each month there is something new to see. 

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Public shows are open to all artists. Information on upcoming shows, submission dates and more are emailed out to anyone who has applied to the public gallery. If you are interested in having your artwork in the public gallery, and getting emails for upcoming shows click here!

We also celebrate our artists by having vendor booths set up, and our gift shop open. Our gift shop has items exclusively from our artists here at AAI. Each one has been handmade by someone who is a studio artist, student, or instructor. You will be buying something truly unique when you stop by.   

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Our vendor booths are available by request, and are different each month. If you are interested in having a vendor booth click here!

**2026 has extremely limited space**

Be sure to take a look at the shows we have coming up. To the right is a tentative schedule for the year; this page will continue to be updated throughout the year. 

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First Fridays are our way of inviting the community into our space and giving everyone the chance to experience art! 

January 3 - FFAW

February 6 - Abstract Show
(Vermillion Gallery)

Spring Exhibition entries due January 30 runs through March

March 6 - The Vibrance of Spring
(Ann Crouch Gallery) -

Deadline February 27

April 3 - "Angels" Exhibition 
Deadline March 27 - runs through may

 

May 1 - Textiles Show
(Ann Crouch Gallery)

Awarded show - $10 entry - Deadline April 24

 

June 5 - Water Media Show
Deadline May 29 runs through July 

 

August 7 - Best of the Southwest Show (Legacy Room) presented by NCW Insurance
Awarded Show - $15 entry - deadline July 24 Runs through September
Entry Form HERE
Youth Entry Form HERE

September 4 – Plein Air Show
Deadline August 28 – Runs through September

Upcoming Shows

February 7 - Encaustic Show
Runs through March

August 7 – Printmakers Show
(Cobalt Barrel) 

Deadline July 24 – Runs through September

November 6 – TPAEA Show 
 (apply through TPAEA)

December 5 - Members Show
Deadline November 30

March 6 - Upcycled Art
Deadline February 27 - Entry fee and proceeds to benefit Friends of Cale Rogersa

May 1 - "Above"
Deadline April 24

 

June 5 - Quilt Show
Deadline May 29 runs through July 

 

June 5 - Somethin' Sketchy
Deadline May 29 runs through July 

 

September 4 – Fall/Winter Show 
Deadline August 28 – Runs through September

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