First Friday: January 2020
Creations of Hope Gallery (727 S Kansas): New Year, New You? Celebrate the new decade with beautiful art! Artist Irene Haws says of her art: "Art and nature are two things that offer such reprise and relief for me. I started drawing at a very young age. It was a way for me to express myself, get lost in time as I drew images of wild animals from photographs. These were animals I was not familiar with. Somehow focusing on the unfamiliar and challenging myself to capture that image with my pencil was a great way to distract my mind from the unpleasant issues surrounding me when I was a child.”" FFAW hours are 5-8p. Find us on Instagram @creationsofhopegallery.
NexLynx Gallery (123 SW 6th, 2nd floor): Enjoy the artwork of local artist Staci Dawn Ogle & poetry by Boyd Bauman. Staci creates art using mediums such as oil, acrylic, ink or photography. Her use of bold color and composition, grasps the attention of all ages leaving you breathless and wanting more. Throughout the evening, we will have poetry readings from the talented published writer, Boyd Bauman. Relax from all the holiday festivities and enjoy delicious breakfast themed snacks and cures for your holiday hangover. FFAW hours are 5-8p. Find us on Instagram @NexLynxGallery.
Topeka Art Guild & Gallery (Fairlawn Plaza Mall): The Topeka Art Guild is showing their annual holiday exhibit of original 2D art, all media, for $100 and less. Also available are bronze sculptures, pottery and a wide variety of glass art. Michael Keil, featured artist/craftsman is showing beautiful relief and 3D wood sculptures. Don't forget to check out the gift shop for jewelry, unframed original art and cards for sending to those you wish to remember. Shawnee Heights High School art students will exhibit their best works in January. Join member artists for food, fellowship and fun. Regular gallery hours are Wed-Sat from 11a-5p. The gallery is located on the west side of Fairlawn Mall. FFAW hours are 5-8p. Find us on Instagram @Topeka-Art-Guild.
NOTO Escapes (907 N Kansas): Great fun family activity! The Forgetful Elf needs your help. She has lost something and has left clues for you to help her find it before Santa returns. Book now at Notoescapes.com. (Walk-in is available only if the room is not booked.) FFAW hours are 5-8p.
SouthWind Art Gallery (3074 SW 29th): Join us for a "One-derful" New Year of great art by our Midwestern favorites. All artists in the show had to choose just one piece to represent them in the New Year, and we think they chose well! Hope you can join us January 3rd from 5-7p to start your year with fine art, live music, and great times! FFAW hours are 5-7p. Find us on Instagram @southwindartgallery.
Stephen Smith Gallery (931 S Kansas): Two local favorites' works will be available in the Gallery in January - Brad LeDuc and Stephanie Munoz-O'Neil. Both bring introspect into their bodies of work indicative of their life observations. The artists will be joined by a guest pianist bringing lively jazz and blues, adding a little "performing arts" to the scene! FFAW hours are 11am to 8pm. Find us on Instagram @StephenSmithGallery.
Beauchamp's Gallery (3113 SW Huntoon): Cally Krallman's latest exhibit "Four Seasons" continues for the January Art Walk and until mid-January. Stop by and visit with Cally and see her latest work from 5:30-8:30p. Also, coming mid January will be a new exhibit "The Modernist Influence", a collection of artworks influenced by the early 20th century ideas of divisionism and abstraction. Included are paintings, prints & mixed media by Georges Braque, Victor Vasserelly, Warren Rosser, Robert Russell and many others FFAW hours are 5:30-8:30p. Find us on Instagram @Beauchamps Gallery.
