First Friday in September brings art, music and more along Upshur Street

First Friday in September brings art, music and more along Upshur Street

The Petworth Arts Collaborative has its second-to-last First Friday event on September 6th this week along Upshur Street. From the organizers:

Another special First Friday in Petworth in collaboration with the teaching artists and organizations making an impact through ART for incarcerated individuals and returned citizens. 

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Petworth Arts asks... "Are You Free in America?"

Petworth Arts asks... "Are You Free in America?"

For their July “First Friday” event on July 5th, Petworth Arts Collaborative is putting on another creative evening, this time with an exhibit titled “Are you Free in America?”

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Petworth Arts Collaborative brings First Fridays back on May 3rd, looking for volunteers

Petworth Arts Collaborative brings First Fridays back on May 3rd, looking for volunteers

The Petworth Arts Collaborative is gearing up for the 2019 season of Arts and Community and we are excited to share the line-up! This year First Fridays are seasonal (May through October) and have curated an exhilarating program for all to enjoy. Plus, the Dia de los Muertos celebration will return for it’s 3rd year in Petworth.

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First Friday on Upshur Street with Petworth Arts Collaborative

First Friday on Upshur Street with Petworth Arts Collaborative

Get ready for another First Friday on September 7th from 6pm-9pm, presented by the Petworth Arts Collaborative.


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October's First Friday arts event starts at 6pm on Upshur Street

October's First Friday arts event starts at 6pm on Upshur Street

Petworth Arts Collaborative's First Fridays is Friday, October 6th starting at 6pm.

Details and schedule...

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First Friday returns to Upshur Street on July 7th

First Friday returns to Upshur Street on July 7th

Join the Petworth ARTS Collaborative for another First Friday in Petworth and support small businesses and DC artists. 

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First Friday art event in Petworth starts the month off right

First Friday art event in Petworth starts the month off right

First Fridays is a FREE art event Friday June 2nd, from 6-9pm along the 800 block of Upshur Street and Georgia Avenue. Here's a look at the music, art and events happening.

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Get involved with the Petworth art and music scene

Get involved with the Petworth art and music scene

The Petworth Arts Collaborative is seeking enthusiastic neighbors to volunteer for upcoming First Fridays. Petworth First Fridays features fine art, film, music, performance art and more while supporting some of Petworth's local small businesses. 

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This Friday on Upshur Street... another great "First Friday" Arts Collaborative

This Friday on Upshur Street... another great "First Friday" Arts Collaborative

If a month is starting, then it's time for another First Friday arts event! From the Petworth Arts Collaborative Facebook Event page:

We are gearing up for another fun-filled First Friday on April 7th! Join us in bringing ART and COMMUNITY together by supporting some of Petworth's small businesses while enjoying ART.

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If it's the first Friday of the month, then it's the Upshur Street First Friday!

If it's the first Friday of the month, then it's the Upshur Street First Friday!

Come out to Upshur Street at 6pm on Friday night, March 3rd to enjoy live music, a puppet ballet, artwork and awesome First Friday discounts at some of the neighborhoods favorite small business owners. 

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First Friday events, tonight on Upshur Street!

First Friday events, tonight on Upshur Street!

Join the Petworth Arts Collaborative, Upshur Street/Georgia Avenue small businesses and local artists this Friday, February 3rd from 6pm-8pm.

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Petworth's First Friday kicks of 2017 with music, art & shopping discounts along Upshur Street

Petworth's First Friday kicks of 2017 with music, art & shopping discounts along Upshur Street

This Friday, January 6th from 6-8pm, the Collaborative is showcasing Bill Crandall's excellent Místochord at the Third Floor (above Slim's Diner), painter Tanya Renne at Hank's Cocktail Bar, and Literary Cocktails with Chantal Tseng at Petworth Citizen, along with special shopping discounts.

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