Please welcome BE Creative to First Friday Art Walk! They will be featuring "Talking In Circles" by Earlene Art. The paintings encompass a never-ending labyrinth in an unpredictable arrangement of calmness. The entrance is one block south of Walnut at 430 S. Jefferson Ave., Suite 125, join BE Creative from 6-8 pm!
J.L. Long Traders will be open 10 am – 9 pm for December’s FFAW! Get into the holiday spirit with original Christmas paintings from Katie Hopkins and exclusive cocktail kits from 417Cocktails.
The Downtown Church is excited to be open for December’s FFAW! They will feature have kids activities, popcorn and hot chocolate!
Sculpture Walk Springfield is proud to present the next ALLEYSCAPES immersive arts experience, "Vivid Light" by Katina Bitsicas! This new video art piece will be projected from sunset to midnight in the ‘backstage alley’ behind the Hotel Vandivort and the Landers Theater (accessible via Robberson Alley). Be sure to check this immersive arts experience out during FFAW!
Join Formed for FFAW and help them celebrate their artists at their Downtown Christmas event. They have everything you need for an art filled Christmas this year. Visit with Formed's artists to speak with them about their processes, enjoy light refreshments, and listen to live music by Tony Menown from 6-9 pm.
The Carolla Arts Exhibition Center is pleased to host an exhibition of work by graduating students from the Department of Art and Design. The fall 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 open from 6-9 pm for FFAW!
Transformation Gallery & Tattoo will be open for December’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!
Obelisk Home is excited to open two exhibitions for December’s FFAW from 6-10 pm! To celebrate Obelisk Home’s 15-year anniversary, the "Celebration" group show will be in their Main Gallery and feature 30 local artists. Their Lower Level Gallery will feature Missouri State University’s Visual Studies Graduate Students. These are two shows you won’t want to miss!
Forming Artist Studios are excited to present "Girls Hanging Out," an exhibition of paintings and prints by Violet Austerlitz, opening for FFAW from 6-9 pm. Stop by for robots, river monsters, and desires made manifest that are the culmination of an Independent Study course in Painting at OTC.
From 4-6 pm, OTC Arts, Design & Humanities will host a public reception to celebrate their 2023 Fall student artworks. The exhibition will be proudly displayed on the halls of the Springfield campus IC building and NKM building. They will have holiday treats and a hot chocolate bar in the Springfield campus Jared Family Atrium.
Hold Fast Brewing is thrilled to be welcoming back Isaac Kenneth. Isaac and his sultry voice are right at home on their Hold Fast stage. Get there early so you can grab dinner from the food truck and top it all off with your favorite Hold Fast Brew. Brewery opens at 12, food truck starts serving by 5 pm, and music starts at 7 pm. Cheers!
Join Fresh Gallery for December’s Art Walk to see work by their featured artist, Farley Lewis! Farley has been a full time artist since 2018. Fresh will be open from 6-9 pm - be sure to go check out Farley’s work!
Gailey’s will be hosting one last month of their $150 and below seasonal show consisting of photography and original artwork. They are open until 9 pm with some karaoke on the side! Bring your singing voice and have some fun!
The Park Central Branch Library will be open 6:30-9 pm for First Friday Art Walk. They are delighted to have the works of Linda Spencer on display for December and January. Her exhibit, "Sublime Spectacle," has taken 5 years of painting to complete. The Library will also feature work from York and Bisset elementary!
Shop 30 local vendors just in time for the holiday season at the Springfield Art Museum during December’s FFAW from 5-8 pm with the SRAC! Our community is full of incredibly talented artists and during the holiday season the makers, creators and artists are here to make it merry and bright with handmade holiday items.
Every semester, Brick City Gallery is pleased to host an exhibition of work by graduating students from the Department of Art and Design. The fall exhibition showcases 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 open from 6-9 pm for FFAW!
Join Hotel Vandivort for December’s FFAW to see work by artist Gregory Booker! He will be in the lobby from 5-7 pm – be sure to check it out!
Join the Historic Holland Building for FFAW to see Ryan Glass presenting his artwork from 6 - 8 pm on the second floor of the Historic Holland Building on the square. You can enter the lobby at 205 Park Central E. and take the elevator or stairs to the second floor.
Bookmarx is proud to present Chef HJ Schumer for December FFAW with his show, "Old friends become new friends." This show is Springfield artist and chef HJ Schumer’s collection of new multimedia work along with images of local landmarks from his earlier works. Join BookMarx to find books and art for your holiday gift giving, and thanks for shopping local!
Stay tuned to see who will be open for First Friday Art Walk next month.
Stay tuned to see who will be open for First Friday Art Walk next month.
Stay tuned to see who will be open for First Friday Art Walk next month.