Hudson Friday Night Art Crawls 2026

Hudson, Wisconsin invites art enthusiasts to join us for our monthly Art Crawl on the first Friday of every month. Art galleries, coffee shops, retail and restaurants welcome you. Please plan a night out with dining at one of our dining establishments and check out art openings, artist talks and celebrations. Our beautiful Rivertown on the St. Croix River is a fun place to hang out. See you soon!

Highlights

Chapter2 Books; 226 Locust Street is our go to book store for creative books including art books and coloring books.Open til 7:00 and excited for the parade and fireworks following.

Cream of the Crop Artists Gallery; 511 Second Street is excited to be showing over 30 Artist works from artists from Minnesota and Wisconsin. An exhibition of Jim Clark and J Allen Pony highlights the gallery as Jim draws live 5:30-8:30 pre and during the Hot Air Affair Torchlight Parade 

Dunn Brothers; 529 Second Street shows Plein Air Paintings by Naomi Tiry Salgado. Her paintings are on view in the coffee shop. Open til 8:00.

Hudson Art Gallery; 516 2nd Street is hosting an artists opening reception from 5:00-8:00. This elegant, surprising and full of life show invites us to look deeper and be present with our lives and the world around us. The artworks by Kim Gordon, Gwen Partin and Emily Schollett glow with a sense of warmth and intention.

KPT Collaborative is featuring artworks by Jennifer Bong, Genie Castro, Jim Clark, James Holmberg and Nicole Klonowski. Come take a tour of this brilliant work space that channels great energy and connections. 

Post American Eatery; 225 Locust Street, supports the arts and serves a Friday Night Prime Rib and All-You-Eat Fish Fry.

Rivertown Tattoo; 412 Second Street is excited to debut Kayla Hammell, professional photographer and portrait artist. Their Escape the World Exhibition is enchanting with photographs mystifying reality. The lobby gallery features the artworks of Nicolas Harper and Josh Shea. Opening is from 5:00-8:30.

St. Croix Provisions; 409 2nd Street A premier gentleman’s clothing with artful style is open for creative shopping until 7:00. 

Urban Olive and Vine; 520 2nd Street features Hudson resident Audrey Martin’s artwork. A pre-parade dining experience.

We excited for a 2026 season of Friday celebrations!

See you each First Friday of the month in Historical and artsy Hudson, Wisconsin.