Join us for First Fridays in Half Moon Bay, California, a vibrant celebration of local art, culture, and culinary delights! This monthly event invites art enthusiasts and community members to explore the charming historic downtown area, where galleries, shops, restaurants, and wine bars will showcase a diverse array of artworks and flavors.
Our Half Moon Bay Art Walk map will direct you to the galleries and shops of Downtown Half Moon Bay where you can view artwork of all types. Along the way, keep an eye out for public art, too – the walls of many downtown buildings are adorned with colorful murals and other artistic flourishes.
The event runs from 4pm to 6pm. Featured venues include:
Coastal Arts League – 300 Main Street
The Coastal Arts League is a nonprofit public art gallery and artist collective.Check coastside-artists.com for current exhibits.
Mirada Art – 355 Main Street
Experience a vibrant collective gallery showcasing local artists! Join us during May’s First Fridays for an exclusive preview ahead of the opening weekend of Silicon Valley Open Studios (SVOS), happening May 3 & 4, when the event highlights the Coastside and Northern Peninsula. SVOS spans the first three weekends in May, giving art lovers the chance to discover and connect with more than 340 artists across the Bay Area. Our gallery, site #362, will feature eight talented artists. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the artists, explore diverse works, and celebrate the creative spirit of our community.
Jupiter & Main – 432 Main Street
Jupiter & Main features Kevin Henney Fine Art Photography – a lush, immersive perspective of our incredible California coastside.
Juno’s Little Mercantile – 435 Main Street
Juno’s presents oil paintings by classically trained Aina Clotas.
Silk & Stone – 714 Kelly Street
Featuring silk paintings and wearable art by Natasha Foucault and other artists.
Nuance Fine Art – 604A Main Street
Working studio and gallery of Aina Clotas and Joseph Altwer.
Ocean Blue Art Vault – 643 Main Street
A collective gallery, The Vault rotates local artists seasonally. Check oceanbluevault.com for the current season’s artists.
Kelly Mumford Gallery – 719 Main Street
A new gallery on Main Street that features modern art by Kelly Mumford, inspired by coastal living.
M Stark Gallery – 727 Main Street
M Stark Gallery features Peninsula artists whose work is in dialogue with contemporary fine art movements. Check mstarkgallery.com/art for current exhibition and First Friday programming.
