Celebrate Eugene’s vibrant art scene at the October 4th First Friday ArtWalk, presented by Lane Arts Council. Start your self-guided tour at the Farmers Market Pavilion (85 E 8th Ave), where you can pick up your ArtWalk Guide and shop the Artist Marketplace before exploring the many galleries and arts venues of downtown Eugene. The monthly First Friday ArtWalk is from 5:30pm-8:00pm and is always free.

This month’s First Friday ArtWalk is also part of Eugene’s Visual Arts Week, September 27th-October 6th, presented in partnership with City of Eugene Cultural Services and Maude Kerns Art Center. Visual Arts Week celebrates, uplifts, and fosters engagement with the visual arts community. Explore galleries, workshops, art installations, special exhibitions, and creative activities throughout Eugene. For more information about Visual Arts Week events and experiences, visit bit.ly/VisualArtsWeekEugene2024.

Pavilion Programming: October Originals, 6:00pm-9:30pm Get inspired with Music Education & Performing Artists Association (MEPAA), including performances by GRRRLZ Rock musicians along with local singer-songwriters Apis Mellifera and John Shipe! If the music moves you, participate in the free MuseArt event and create your own visual art during the performances.