events

At Osmosis Gallery, we are dedicated to showcasing the talent and creativity of Colorado artists. Our monthly rotating exhibitions, featuring a new show every month, offer art lovers a fresh and diverse selection of contemporary fine art, including paintings, sculptures, jewelry, and mixed media pieces.

Our exhibitions kick off with a bang on First Friday, as a part of the Niwot Art Walk, where visitors can enjoy an evening of art, music, and community. We also take part in several events throughout the year, in partnership with the Niwot Business Association (NBA) and the Niwot Cultural Arts Association (NCAA).

May 23, 2018

MONUMENTAL PASTEL | June 2018

MONUMENTAL PASTEL featuring Lonny Granston Friday June 1st, 5-9pm Boulder artist Lonny Granston, MD, has frittered away many a day in the vertical desert that currently comprises Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. On occasion, he would put down his beer and pick up a pastel chalk in its stead. The June show at Osmosis Gallery highlights the unique beauty of these two embattled national treasures. (All artist proceeds from this show will be donated to

Nov 1, 2017

There's Something in the Water! | November 2017

First Friday :: November 3rd, 5-9pm THERE'S SOMETHING IN THE WATER! featuring Nicki Lautemann We all know how important water is. Half of our body consists of it! But have you given much thought to its mesmeric qualities? Absorb yourself in these captivating images of water as seen "in macro" and never look at it the same again. #firstfriday

Sep 29, 2017

Great Ideas for Entertaining | October 2017

First Friday :: September 1st, 5-9pm Osmosis has hundreds of unique pieces at affordable prices! The perfect place to find the perfect piece for entertaining! #firstfriday

Aug 11, 2017

Under the Influence of Color | September 2017

First Friday :: September 1st, 5-9pm September features new work by gallery regular Mike Brouse. The notion of color as a force of light to lift emotion is something to consider. Perhaps your surroundings may be influencing your emotions and state of mind? Do you ever notice that certain colors are especially relaxing, calming or maybe even exciting? The truth is color is light and energy so it makes sense to at least consider that color can affect your mood. So what's y

Jul 13, 2017

Messed Angels | August 2017

First Friday :: August 4th, 5-9pm MESSED ANGELS featuring Scott Rodwin My first child was born 8 months ago. My wife calls her an angel and worries constantly that the world will diminish her pure spirit. It's true, even with the best of intentions, the messiness and roughness of the world compromises our perfect original state. Like all of us, I experience situations every day where I have to compromise and make the best of a messy circumstance. This series of Messed An

Jul 5, 2017

Beauty is Where You Find It | July 2017

First Friday :: July 7th, 5-9pm BEAUTY IS WHERE YOU FIND IT, featuring Mark Marino These are all recent plain air pieces done during my six month tenure with artist Robert Moore in Declo, Idaho. It was a wonderful experience and I learned so much! The influence of working with five other accomplished artists was fabulous and I learned to appreciate so many new viewpoints. I now carry that influence with me into the future. #firstfriday

May 31, 2017

City & Sky | June 2017

First Friday :: June 2nd, 5-9pm Oil paintings created for 'City & Sky' express my interest in capturing cloud formations, urban settings, and the synthesis of the two. #firstfriday

Apr 20, 2017

Clouds & Constructions | May 2017

First Friday :: May 5th, 5-9pm April features work by Justin Deister: Gears and gadgets, useless kitchen rejects and fried electronics. The useless, tarnished, torn and tattered remains of yesteryear live again, and may even whisper to you in a quiet moment. If you listen, they will speak. It's up to you to complete their new story. #firstfriday

Apr 12, 2017

Color, Chaos, and Control | April 2017

First Friday :: April 7th, 5-9pm April features new work by Ana Maria Botero: Working simultaneously on three different ways to approach painting; going back to study painters that I admire, this exhibition is a challenge and an exercise to solve chaos, to plan and to improvise, to invite the viewer to a conversation... What do you see, How do you feel... #firstfriday

Feb 22, 2017

Fifty State Animals | March 2017

First Friday :: March 3rd, 5-9pm From his original paintings series, Andrew Woodward's, "Fifty State Animals," features fifty official state animals (one per state) on colorful abstract backgrounds. Vibrant prints of the paintings are mounted on cradled birch plywood panels. Visit fiftystateanimals.com to explore the series and learn about the animals' unique history. #firstfriday

Jan 18, 2017

Western Metamorphosis | February 2017

First Friday :: February 3rd, 5-9pm Western Metamorphosis is the name Britt Ripley has given to his style of photography, a genre that allows him to intimately explore as well as juxtapose the animate and inanimate subjects related to his ranching family background. The imagery reveals Britt’s emotional connection with and deep appreciation for the beautiful and spirited ranch animals. While the animal portraits evoke something key to their essence, the layering of contextu

Jan 3, 2017

fine art sale! | January 2017

First Friday :: January 6th, 5-9pm After a busy holiday season taking care of everyone else's wishes, osmosis has something for you! Everything in the store is 20-50% off! It is the perfect time to buy that great work of art for your home! #firstfriday

Nov 29, 2016

affordable art! | December 2016

First Friday :: December 2nd, 5-9pm AFFORDABLE ART - give the gift of art! Unique, Exquisite, Beautiful, A work of ART, the Perfect Gift - and affordable! #firstfriday

Sep 5, 2016

WOOD EXPRESSIONS | October 2016

Frist Friday :: October 7th, 5-9pm Wood Expressions // featuring Tim and Barb Husby What is abstract/impressionist art: To us it is inspiration, nature, form, color, contrast, texture and collaboration. We hope to the viewer it is connection, emotion and appreciation. #firstfriday

Aug 8, 2016

Rick Barcelow | September 2016

Frist Friday :: September 2nd, 5-9pm New work from Rick Barcelow comes into the gallery in September. :: FACES :: When a person poses for a painting something mysterious happens. Emotions that weren't apparent on the surface show up in the art. Their depth of character emerges. As always there's happenings all around Niwot during first Friday - come out and wander the town! #firstfriday

Jul 11, 2016

Apparent Momentum | August 2016

Frist Friday :: August 5th, 5-9pm August features new work by gallery regulars Ana Maria Botero and Bobbi Vischi. This show will have recent art glass sculptures by Bobbi Vischi and new abstract paintings by Ana Maria Botero on exhibit for the month of August. Vischi makes Kilnformed glass vessels, unusual sculpture and wall art, while Botero's new abstract collection has been inspired by foliage and light. #firstfriday

Jun 15, 2016

MIKE BROUSE | July 2016

Frist Friday :: July 1st, 5-9pm featuring Mike Brouse! My Plaza Series is about people watching! The hustle and bustle of everyone moving about in their own direction and in their own world while I sit nearby taking it all in. I wonder where they are all going? My plaza paintings are a visual metaphor to show the world that we are all connected. #firstfriday

Jun 3, 2016

STEP INTO MY GARDEN | June 2016

Frist Friday :: June 3rd, 5-9pm featuring outdoor art! There is a warmth to the slight breeze Crocuses are poking up out of the ground Buds are appearing in the trees It is time to step into my garden and enjoy the beauty of Spring! Osmosis has beautiful new outdoor sculptures and kinetic pieces for you to enjoy! Enjoy the cozy outdoor fireplace! Wander through our garden and be inspired! #firstfriday

May 2, 2016

UNDER THE SEA | May 2016

Frist Friday :: April 6th, 5-9pm Enjoy a relaxing evening swimming the Hawaiian reef fish created in soft pastels by Judi Schultze. As always there's happenings all around Niwot during first Friday - come out and wander the town! #firstfriday

Mar 8, 2016

FOOD FOR THOUGHT! | April 2016

Frist Friday :: April 1st, 5-9pm We've invited our artists to share food as art for the month of April - come hungry! See works created by Ana Maria Botero, Layma Deeb, Linda Faul, Karen Gillis-Taylor,Kevan Krasnoff, Jill Musser and Kathleen Reilly. As always there's happenings all around Niwot during first Friday - come out and wander the town! #firstfriday