First Friday and the Arts
First Friday
On the first Friday of every month, visitors to Tehachapi can experience the popular First Friday Artist Receptions and Art Walks.
This program offers displays of a wide variety of local Tehachapi art. Attendees can check out the historic downtown and Tucker Road shopping areas and meet many of the area's talented artists whose work is on display.
The efforts of local artists have painted Tehachapi as an emerging art town, thanks to the CrossRoads Gallery, featuring fine art, Tehachapi Art Center, offering art classes and supplies and the unique hand-crafted goods and emerging artists on display at Gallery 'N' Gifts.
The First Friday events take place at various businesses in downtown Tehachapi. Consult the Tehachapi News (published Tuesdays) and Tehachapi News Weekender (published Fridays) for details during your visit.
Don't worry if your visit doesn't include a Friday stop-over, the fine arts and the performing arts are a constant part of Tehachapi's local flavor. You're sure to find something colorful and creative happening that will entertain the whole family.
CrossRoads Gallery
Established artists working in a variety of media are permanently featured at the Crossroads Gallery. For more information on featured artists and the gallery call (661) 822-5242, log on to www.crossroadsgallerytehachapi.com or visit the gallery located at 101 E. Tehachapi Blvd.
Tehachapi Valley Arts Association
In a boutique-like atmosphere, Tehachapi Valley Arts Association operates a co-op appropriately named Gallery 'N' Gifts, located at Green Street and Tehachapi Blvd. Unique, high quality gifts and decor are on display and available for purchase. See original paintings, prints, pottery, photography, woodwork, hand-painted gifts, luxurious bath and body items, wearable art, hand-sewn quilts, beaded and precious metal jewelry, hand-poured scented candles and much more. Themed contests display local artists' creative works. Gallery 'N' Gifts is open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at 100 W. Tehachapi Blvd. For more information call (661) 822-6062 or view the website at www.galleryngifts.org.
