CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — Get ready to kick off your weekends in style as the Center for the Arts at Kayenta announces its inaugural First Fridays event series, starting March 1, in partnership with galleries and businesses in the Kayenta Art Village. Every first Friday of the month, Kayenta will burst into life with a delightful array of activities including art exhibitions, shopping, live music, giveaways, food vendors, art classes, social hours and much more.
Adding an extra touch of cinematic flair to the evening, each First Friday will also feature a monthly film presentation by the Docutah International Documentary Film Festival. Mark your calendars for the March 1 event, featuring the regional premiere of “Art for Everybody.”
Thomas Kinkade’s landscapes made him the most collected and despised painter ever. After his shocking death, his family discovers a vault of unseen paintings that reveal a complex artist whose life and work embody our divided America. Tickets for the film screening are priced at $10, with special student rates of just $2.
March’s First Friday lineup in Kayenta is packed with activities to ignite your creativity and soothe your soul. Art enthusiasts can delve into the world of pyrography with an introductory class and studio open house at MakeSpace Studio. Meanwhile, the enchanting melodies of jazz music by Tom Herb, Shawn Owens and Christian Bohnenstengel will fill the courtyard, creating a lively ambiance for all to enjoy.
Looking to mingle and unwind? The Single Mingle and Social Hour kicks off at 5:30 p.m. and offers the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow community members while indulging in mocktails, wine and refreshments. Additionally, Good Medicine Intuitive Skincare and Beauty Lab will be spreading joy by offering a free deluxe mini product to all visitors who stop by their shop.
First Fridays at Kayenta are open to all and promise an unforgettable experience for locals and visitors alike. Join us at 881 Coyote Gulch Court in Ivins as we celebrate the vibrant tapestry of art, culture and community spirit. We’re excited to grow this event and offer a fun community experience each month.
But the excitement doesn’t end there! Save the date for Kayenta’s free Street Painting Festival: Colors of the Desert on Saturday and Sunday, April 6-7.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of chalk art at the annual Street Painting Festival, presented by the Center for the Arts at Kayenta. The 2024 theme, “Colors of the Desert,” will showcase the incredible talents of professional street painting artists from the region and students throughout Washington County and surrounding counties. Witness the magic unfold as these artists bring the desert hues to life right before your eyes.
Join us over the weekend to take in the views (on the sidewalk and beyond) and enjoy food trucks, live music and family fun. Applications for school teams, professional artists, entertainment and food vendors are now open at kayentaarts.org.
The Center for the Arts at Kayenta will also be taking “Colors of the Desert” to the next level by kicking off the Street Painting Festival with the first-ever Kayenta Color Run 5K, sponsored by InfoWest. Participants of all ages and abilities can run, walk or stroll through 3.1 miles of our beautiful Kayenta landscape. Each color stop during the race will feature powdered paint stations to allow each participant to end the race as a colorful masterpiece.
The fun doesn’t stop at the finish line; make sure to join us for a fabulous dance party after the race at the festival Join us for a full day of family fun! Registration is now open at kayentaarts.org.
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