People standing and walking on a staircase viewed from above, with a metal railing and concrete steps.

Mainframe Studios is Open Daily:

Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 6:30 PM

Saturday & Sunday: 10 AM - 5 PM

Feel free to explore our building on your own anytime during open hours at your own pace. While you can enjoy the space freely, please note that artist availability is not guaranteed. To meet with artists, we recommend reaching out to them in advance.

FIRST FRIDAYS

Occurring on the first Friday of every month, these themed open studio events are your chance to tour 180 artist studios and enjoy special exhibitions, food and live music.

Always free and open to the public.

First Fridays

First Fridays

Experience Mainframe at its most active, join us for our First Friday open studio events!

Visit on the First Friday of every month between 5 PM and 8 PM for a night of live music, food, drinks, themed exhibitions, and five floors of artists and unique shopping possibilities.

Guests experience a range of artistic disciplines including fashion, game development, glassblowing, painting, ceramics, and more.

Mainframe is moving to a 2-year rotation schedule to bring in new themes, create more opportunities for artists to submit work, and inspire artists to make new work.

We are leaning into our mission to advance equity and opportunities in the arts and will be celebrating and elevating artforms, makers, and cultures that have been historically excluded. These events will occur outside their traditional month to ensure as many people can participate and that conversations and celebrations continue year-round.

If you would like to help support First Friday, you can Volunteer.

Interested in participating in First Fridays? Fill out this form.

Check out the 2025 and 2026 First Friday themes here.

UPCOMING EVENTS
  • Children and teenagers sitting at tables in a classroom or conference room, facing two women standing at the front, with windows and ventilation pipes overhead.

    K-12 Youth Field Trips

    Mainframe Studios offers engaging K-12 field trips that include a guided tour of our building and a hands-on art activity led by a professional artist.

    Learn More
  • People viewing artwork in an art gallery with colorful paintings on the walls and industrial ceiling design.

    Guided Tours

    You are welcome to come do a self-guided tour whenever the building is open. If you would like a guided tour we ask you schedule those ahead of time, follow the link to do so.

    Learn More
  • Three people pottery making in a workshop, using pottery wheels, smiling and working with clay. Shelves and yellow curtains are visible in the background.

    Workshops

    Looking to get more hands-on? Sign up for one of our artists’ workshops! Our artists provide a variety of options for all ages to explore and grow their artistic abilities.

    Learn More
  • A vibrant, colorful building with a mosaic-like exterior located in an urban area. Surrounding the building are parking lots, streets, trees, and various other buildings. There is a tall radio tower and a mix of residential, commercial, and institutional structures under a partly cloudy sky.

    Directions & Parking

    Is it your first time at Mainframe Studios? Our Directions & Parking information will help make your trip run smoothly. Additional parking is available our First Friday events.

    Learn more
  • Floor plan of a building with labeled rooms, elevators, gallery space, entrance, restrooms, and stairs, including accessible facilities for disabled persons.

    Building Maps

    With five floors of studios and gallery spaces, navigating Mainframe Studios can seem daunting. Our building maps, directories, and virtual tour make it easier to find your way.

    Learn More
  • 3D rendering of Mainframe Studios building with logos for Mainframe Studios and Matterport, featuring an exterior view of the building.

    Virtual Tour

    Mainframe Studios offers a 3-D digital model of our building to explore our space virtually. New to virtual tours? Check out our simple how-to-navigate tutorial here.

    Learn More
  • An art exhibition with children and adults viewing artwork, colorful paintings on white walls, and a large yellow and blue sign that says 'ART IS THE FUTURE' in the foreground.

    FAQs

    Have a question? Go to our FAQs for the answers to all our frequently asked questions. If you cannot find what you’re looking for contact us!

    Click Here
  • Several metallic teal gift bows scattered on a peach background with white overlaid text that reads 'The Gift Guide'.

    The Gift Guide

    Available in print at Mainframe Studios and digitally, our Gift Guide features one-of-a-kind goods perfect for gifting. Shop local, shop unique!

    Click Here