Join us for the the start of spring in Bloomington! Pop downtown to check out all that Downtown Bloomington has to offer at monthly themed First Friday events, sales, and more.
Participating Businesses:
2FruGALS Thrift- Pop-up artist Kristin Amelia
Angel Ambrose Fine Art Studio- Angel will feature new spring and flower themed artist trading cards and greeting cards
Art Vortex Studio- Celebrating 7 years in Downtown, Poet Michael Escoubas and artist Vandana Bajikar will sign copies of their new release "Ripples Into the Light"
BCAI- Latin dance night
Bloomington Spice Works
Bobzbay Books- Artist pop-up shop with local artists: Noble Stabbings & Bens Wartz and a new APIDA Heritage Month display will be up
Creative Healing Expressive Arts Center- Cinco De Mayo celebration and floral art activity
Crossroads Fair Trade Goods and Gifts- 20% all baskets
Eaton Studio Gallery- Originals and prints of Spring Snippets and Prairie Bouquets and serving fresh mint tea
gigi BOTTEGA- Spring Bling event, spend 75+ and receive a free piece of jewelry
Inside Out Accessible Art- Hosting a free art activity and refreshments
Joann Goetzinger Studio and Gallery- Special items will be discounted
Karen Stauffer Photography- Hosting OS Salon pop-up who will be passing out coupons and talking about their services
Koth, Gregory, and Nieminski- Offering free and reduced services
La La Boutique- Hosting pop-up Farm to Wick Soy Candles
Main Gallery 404- New spring floral works and live music from Rick & Jared from 6:30-7:30 pm
Mandy Roeing Fine Art- Offering 10% off any original painting with flowers in them
Martinelli's Market- Sampling event pairing their spreads with bread, they will also have a full pastry case with macarons, cookies, layer cakes, and pastries
Merlot and A Masterpiece- $33 Class Special "Fence Post Flowers"
Red Raccoon Games- Celebrating plant-based games in stock like Verdant, Succulent, Delicious, Photosynthesis, and the Herbalist's Primer
Specs Around Town- Celebrating 25th Anniversary with another 25% off day, Cinco de Mayo margaritas will be served
The Bistro- Local musical act Davenport & Dish will be performing starting at 6 pm
The Hangar Art Company- New monthly curation
The Painted Wraith Curiosity Shoppe
The Yarn Garden- New spring and summer yarns and sale on all cotton and cotton blend yarns in stock 20% off
Three Square Studio
Threshold to Hope, Inc.
Vera & Buck Floral Studio- $20 pre-made wrapped spring bouquets and an overflowing flower bar
