Come visit our diverse and vibrant area, and see what’s new in Columbia’s premier Arts District!
First Friday is a free art crawl on the first Friday of each month! From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., galleries, shops and business will be open with music, art demonstrations, children’s activities, refreshments and much more.
Who is open on First Friday?*
6 PM – 9 PM + Free Parking in Lots and Garages
*Participation and hours vary with each business and studio.
• Food, drink and plenty of entertainment included in this free and open-to-the-public Art Event. • Monthly event held in the fast-growing, vibrant North Village Arts District (NVAD). • This roughly nine-block-square area, one block north of Broadway, is the perfect fit for a walkable, exciting, art-filled experience on First Fridays and every day. • The members of the NVAD are proud to join the national and regional trend of welcoming the public to a regular monthly arts event: First Fridays in the NVAD.
Sponsorships and Partnerships
These businesses and organizations help the North Village Arts District and our art community flourish.