Where is the Santa Fe Arts District in Denver?

The Santa Fe Arts District runs along Santa Fe Drive (US-85) between roughly 6th Avenue and Alameda Avenue in Denver's La Alma/Lincoln Park neighborhood. The nearest light rail stop is 10th & Osage on the D, H, and E lines.

When is First Friday on Santa Fe Drive?

First Friday happens on the first Friday of every month, year-round. Galleries typically open from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM or later. Summer events draw the largest crowds. Arrive before 6 PM for street parking.

Are the Santa Fe murals free to see?

Yes. All exterior murals along Santa Fe Drive and at La Alma Park are on public-facing walls and free to view at any time. Gallery interiors are also free during First Friday and regular business hours.

How old are the Chicano murals on Santa Fe Drive?

The oldest surviving murals date to the mid-1970s, painted by artists connected to Denver's Crusade for Justice movement. New murals continue to appear alongside the historic pieces.