Join Carl’s Bad Designs for their shop’s grand opening from 5-10 pm located at 314 S. Campbell Ave! They are excited to be showcasing runway pieces from Carl’s Bad Designs and local artists Saphira Gale and Hal Lueking. Shop vintage clothes and handmade jewelry from One World Library. They will have refreshments and a bracelet-making station supplied with thrifted beads!
BE Creative is excited to be open for May’s Art Walk! They will be featuring a study on butterflies, made of paint, not alive. Join Earlene Lee at BE Creative from 5-8 pm for wine and charcuterie.
Join the Gillioz Center for Arts & Entertainment from 6-9 pm for May’s FFAW! Ascend to TheTHIRDFloor, sip on crafted cocktails from the bar, peruse the local artwork on display, dive into the world of cinema with a selection of short films, and meet the Gillioz Resident Companies!
The Downtown Church will be alive with live music from Deja Crew, feature kids activities, and have popcorn and lemonade to enjoy – best of all, it's all FREE! Join The Downtown Church from 6-8 pm at the corner of Walnut & Jefferson for May’s Art Walk.
The Carolla Arts Exhibition Center is pleased to host an exhibition of work by graduating students from the Department of Art and Design. The spring exhibition showcases the talent and skill of students who have spent years developing a design practice that will carry them into their professional careers. Catch the show from 6-9 pm for May’s FFAW!
BookMarx is excited to exhibit "Bookmarx 10 Year Anniversary Photographic Retrospective," which is a show dedicated to photos of the store and cats' first ten years contributed by their staff and customers. You won’t want to miss this show opening during May’s Art Walk till 9 pm!
J.L. Long Traders will be open 10 am – 9 pm for May’s Art Walk! They are excited to feature "POETIC PORTRAITS," showing students' work from the Academy of Fine and Performing Arts. Students explored their understanding of themselves and prominent historical figures through poetry and portraiture.
Obelisk Home will be open from 6-10 pm. In their Main Gallery is the opening reception of "Soft Spoken Sunlight" by J.D. Hull. In their store is the opening reception of a "Karen Schneider Retrospective" exhibition. Finally, it is the last day to view the Glendale Alumni Exhibition and bid in the :18th Annual Birdhouse Auction Benefitting Habitat for Humanity." Swing by to catch all the shows!
The Library will be open from 6:30-9 pm for May’s Art Walk. They will be hosting the very talented Katie Hopkins. Katie will be doing a live painting, an experience you will want to see as she makes her canvas come alive! You won’t want to miss her brand-new series, "A Journey West," making its debut during the Art Walk.
Formed is proud to present artist Andrea Hellman for May’s FFAW from 6-9 pm! Her recent digital artwork captures the serene beauty of family life within Springfield’s vibrant arts community. Be sure to stop by and visit with the artists, enjoy light refreshments, and listen to live music by The Bold Deniers.
Brick City Gallery is pleased to host an exhibition by graduating students from the Department of Art and Design. This exhibition shows the talent and skill of students who have spent years developing an artistic practice that will carry them into their professional careers. Catch the show from 6-9 pm for FFAW!
Join Hotel Vandivort for May’s Art Walk to see work by Kurt Caddy. Be sure to swing by between 5-7 pm in the lobby during FFAW to see Kurt’s work!
Forming Art Studios will have a special guest musical artist this Art Walk! Tony Menown will be jamming out at the studios from 6:30-8:30 pm. They will also have two guest artists, Caryn McAdoo and Briton David set up and ready to sell! Stop by on First Friday for mini astrology readings by Misty Lane from 6:30-8:30 pm.
Gailey’s Breakfast Cafe will be open until 9 pm for May’s Art Walk! Join them for their Happy Hour, running from 2-6 pm with lots of drink & food specials. Their featured artists this month are Carol L. Snyder, Linda Kirchner, Jennifer Nelson, Meredith Dickson, and Madison Haines.
Transformation Gallery & Tattoo will be open for May’s Art Walk! They will be open 6 – 9 pm and will be showcasing art from their talented staff - be sure to check it out!
Fresh Gallery is excited to be open for May’s Art Walk from 5:30 - 9 pm featuring work by artist Deana Markus! While you’re there, be sure to check out work from their other gallery artists.
Join Drury University at the Drury Pool Arts Gallery in their main gallery for May’s FFAW! Their "Senior APEX Exhibition" will be open from 5-8 pm. Be sure to check out the exhibition!
Hold Fast Brewing is thrilled to kick off the summer months with the music of Charlie Mellinger! The brewery opens at noon with your favorite local brews on tap, Fire Family BBQ starts serving up their delicious eats at 5 pm, and music starts at 7 pm. Your favorite downtown patio is waiting for you!
Join OTC ARTS, DESIGN, + HUMANITIES for their "OTC Student Art Exhibition!" Located on the Springfield campus at the Jared Family Atrium, the reception will run from 3:30-5:00 pm during May’s Art Walk.
Artist HJ Schumer will be showing new work this FFAW at the Holland Building. HJ’s new works can be described as digital and physical collages of original photos and paintings. Catch the show on the second floor of the Holland Building located on the square, please use the St Louis St entrance and come to the second floor.
Start planning your route now to see Sculpture Walk Springfield’s 9th Sculpture Collection! They are currently in the process of rotating the collection so keep your eyes peeled throughout May as they install the new sculptures in Downtown Springfield!
Stay tuned to see who will be open for First Friday Art Walk next month!