Intrepid Art Walkers enjoy February event

It was an evening of great music, art, food, fun and frolic at the Feb. 5 Art Walk. While cold, wet weather deterred some, die-hard fans of the Downtown Arts District found plenty to enjoy.
Performances by Bluesman John Long were much appreciated at Global Fayre, evoking the sound of a pre-war country blues player.

Meanwhile, acoustic guitarist Jessel Harry set the tone for Art Walk’’s newest member one80one, which featured a quartet of local artists in its newly established offices at 318 W. Walnut.
Art was live and in person at Hawthorn Galleries, where artist Tim Breaux was demonstrating Art in Action, working on a new painting  during the Walk.

The new MSU Brick City Gallery made its debut on the walk with its inaugural show, a display of bizarre and unusual photographic images titled Accidental Mysteries: Extraordinary Vernacular Photographs from the Collection of John and Teenuh Foster.

Fresh Gallery, a collective of 22 area artists, was a popular stop. Among the visitors who braved the elements during the Feb. 5 Art Walk were Miranda Harris and Jacob Lipscomb. Fresh is featuring husband-and-wife artists Dale and Janice Brueggemann throughout the month of February.

The Gillioz Theatre, featured Artist Kat Allie, mistress of the encaustic medium, who shared her Emergence Series with Art Walk visitors. Encaustic painting involves the combination of hot beeswax, resin and pigment, which Kat says “allows me immediate access to the natural or organic state of creating.”

Feel the love at the Feb. 5 First Friday Art Walk

From the Hearts for the Arts auction at The Creamery Arts Center, to The Art of Love: The Romance Collection at Randy Bacon’s Studio and Gallery, visitors will find plenty to love during the Feb.  5 First Friday Art Walk at 22 participating venues. Enjoy the best art, food and music, all in the heart of the city. View the February 2010 First Friday Art Walk E-newsletter

• Bid for your heart’s desire at the Hearts for the Arts auction, and enjoy the unique perspective of Russian Photographer Sergey Tsygankov at The Creamery Arts Center. All funds raised through Hearts for the Arts go to support the Arts Council’s educational mission serving 27 Missouri counties.
• Visit MSU’s new Brick City Gallery (formerly the MSU Art & Design Gallery). The gallery has moved from the corner of Jefferson and Walnut to 215 W. Mill, where it debuts with Accidental Mysteries: Extraordinary Vernacular Photographs from the Collection of John and Teenuh Foster.
• Visit Randy Bacon Studio and Gallery to enjoy The Art of Love: The Romance Collection, a unique collaboration of four artists: Randy Bacon, Kelly Brinkman, Deneile Cooper and Jaime Ward.
• Enjoy the music of Bluesman John Long at Global Fayre. Born in 1950 in St. Louis, John’s debut album Lost & Found, on Delta Groove Records, stunningly re-creates the sound of a pre-war country blues player.
• Meet Artist Tim Breaux, enjoy his newest works and watch him create another at Hawthorn Galleries during First Friday Art Walk.
• Visit Art Walk’s newest member, One80One, which debuts on the February Walk with a quartet of artists: Dustin Burgert, Jeffrey Sweet, Kristen King and Clint Williams, plus music by acoustic guitarist Jessel Harry.

Meanwhile, for families on the go, Family Art Night at the Downtown Y offers affordable child care for ages 3 months to 12 years, 6:30-9 p.m. every First Friday for only $10 per child. Kids enjoy healthy activities and snacks, story time and a hands-on art project to take home. Call (417) 862-8962, ext. 149, for information or to preregister.

February Gallery Guide

Abundant Life Covenant Church, 157 Park Central Square, features seasonal photos from its magazine Present Truth, as well as historic themed murals by George W. Kieffer and artwork by Present Truth designer and photographer Chris Wood. Chris owns his own design business, expressing himself in a variety of artistic media. (417) 864-4971
ArtWhole Studios, 408 W. Walnut will be closed for the February Art Walk. Heads up in March, however, when ArtWhole will reopen in a new location! (417) 866-7929 or email us at artwholestudios@att.net. (417) 866-7929 artwholestudios@att.net.
Big Smile Photography, 207 Park Central East, features international award-winning wedding and portrait photographer Jeremy Lawson’s creative lifestyle wedding and portraiture work. Big Smile displays Jeremy’s one-of-a-kind portrait and wedding images from local events, as well as events from around the world. (417) 527-2885 www.bigsmilestudios.com Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F and by appointment
The Creamery Arts Center, 411 N. Sherman Parkway, home of the Springfield Regional Arts Council, features the Hearts for the Arts silent auction and an exhibition by Russian Photographer Sergey Tsygankov 6-9 p.m. during First Friday Art Walk. Visitors can bid on over 50 pieces of artwork created by regional artists for Hearts for the Arts. View the works available, and track and place bids online at www.SpringfieldArts.org/HeartsForTheArts. Auction proceeds benefit the Arts Council’s arts education programming. Sergey Tsygankov made his way to America a few months ago with the goal of experiencing life the American way. He brought with him a lifetime of experiences, including his service and confinement in the Russian army, his work as a glass blower in a nuclear institute, and the discovery of one of his greatest gifts, artistic photography. Unique and beautiful in nature, Sergey’s artwork captures the emotion of the human soul. His signature works are “Flying Photos” that display men and women, couples and families jumping, frozen on camera in mid-air. Sergey’s exhibition and his stories of life in his homeland will touch hearts and minds of all ages. (417) 862-ARTS (2787) www.SpringfieldArts.org Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F; closed major holidays
DB Design Salon & Art Gallery, 326 S. Campbell, features Digital Artwork by Deanna Henion, and DB Design owners Duane and Prudy Bone will be showing their Private Collection of Michael Parkes Lithographs. DB also displays work by painters Debbie Sutherland and Jerry Ellis, potters John Ehlers, Duane Bone, Cheryl Matlock, Julia Schaefer and Katrina Stevens, jewelry artists Jill LeGrand and Tammy Kirks, and stained-glass artist Nathan Smith. (417) 864-4343
Drury Pool Art Center Gallery, 940 N. Clay St., presents Another Perspective: Works by Minority Students from Six Springfield Public High Schools. Visit the Pool Art Center Gallery 6-9 p.m. during the Feb. 5 First Friday Art Walk to enjoy original works by local high school students in this exhibit curated by Lawrence Anderson and Greg Booker. (417) 873-7263 www.drury.edu/pacgallery Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. M, T, W, F; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Th
Fitzwilly’s Gifts & Antiques, 308 South Ave., continues to show the outstanding works of awarding winning artist Charli Stout. The exhibit will show the many talents of the artist, from landscapes to modern design. (417) 866-3696 Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat; First Friday hours 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Fresh, located at the southwest corner of Campbell and Walnut, presents Featured Artists Dale Brueggemann and Janice Brueggemann in February. Dale and Janice are husband-and-wife artists working in various media. Dale does photography. Janice does two- and three-dimensional fabric and fiber art, ranging from wall hangings to hand-made felt vessels and sculptures. Fresh is a collective gallery of fine art and craft featuring 20 juried regional artists. (417) 862-9300 Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. T-Th; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. F-Sat
Gillioz Theatre, 325 Park Central East, presents Artist Kat Allie, who will show her Emergence Series. Kat strives to create art that encompasses rich vibrant colors, luscious actual textures, and bold unfaltering lines. “I want people to view my artwork as very sensory and engaging,” Kat says. “Working with hot beeswax, resin and pigment allows me immediate access to the natural or organic state of creating. The encaustic medium transforms from a liquid to a solid within seconds. Acting and reacting becomes intuitive and transcendental. I’m inherently drawn to nature for my subject: nature transformed and abstracted as I sense and experience it through the human condition. For the Gillioz Theater exhibition I will show a new series of pieces that reveal the state of emergence.” (417) 863-7843 www.gillioz.org
Global Fayre, 324 S Campbell, presents Bluesman John Long. John was born in St. Louis in 1950 and was first exposed to the music he’d make his life’s work not long after. By the late 1950s John was absorbing the sounds of Jimmy Reed, Buster Brown, Muddy Waters, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Junior Parker and all the rest of the R&B and jump blues of the day, and working to recreate those sounds with his own guitar. On Lost & Found, his debut album on Delta Groove Records, John Long has stunningly re-created the sound of a pre-war country blues player. There is no cover, but donations to Kiva are welcome. (417) 873-9792 www.globalfayre.com Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. M-W, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Th-Sat, 1-5 p.m. Sun or by appointment
Good Girl Art Gallery, 325 E. Walnut St., Ste. 101, presents Sailors’ Valentines, a series of paintings by Artist Elaine Pawlowicz of Texas. Sailors’ Valentines is inspired by the antique collectibles of the same name. Sailors’ Valentines were love tokens crafted by sailors for their wives, mothers and sisters during the time they were at sea. Elaine uses a circular, swirling motif in her Valentine paintings that incorporate images of natural disasters, home decor, flora and fauna, bold geometric patterns and more. Elaine’s paintings are speckled with tiny characters that are swallowed up by neon color fields, and her style is a type of magical realism. (417) 865-7055 www.goodgirlartgallery.com Open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. T-F; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat
Hawthorn Galleries Inc., 214 E. Walnut St., is pleased to present New Work by Tim Breaux. Inspired by his recent travels to the west, including the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and the Canyonlands of Moab, Breaux’s new body of work exudes an air of artistic confidence. Experience “Art in Action” from 6 to 10 p.m. Feb. 5 at Hawthorn when you can meet Tim Breaux and watch him at work on a new painting. Plus, enjoy live music by guitarist Dale Augustson. (417) 866-6688 www.hawthorngalleries.com Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. T-F; 1-5 p.m. Sat
Inveno Health, 429 N. Boonville Ave., displays works by local painter Stephanie Cramer. Cramer’s vibrant and often large-scale works have garnered a following throughout southwest Missouri. Head north of the square for great art at Inveno Health as well as at Obelisk Home. (417) 831-1270 www.invenohealth.com
Nonna’s Italian Café, 306 South Ave., presents A Show to be Announced. (417) 831-1222 www.nonnascafe.com
MSU Brick City Gallery (formerly the MSU Art & Design Gallery), has moved from the northwest corner of Jefferson and Walnut to 215 W. Mill St. Visit Brick City Gallery to view the February show Accidental Mysteries: Extraordinary Vernacular Photographs from the Collection of John and Teenuh Foster, debuting on the Feb. 5 Art Walk and continuing through March 6. “Over the years, longtime folk art collectors John and Teenuh Foster have assembled an exceptional group of snapshot photographs from forays to antique shops, flea markets an online auctions. The found images are orphans of another life, holding secrets within them regarding their real narratives. Rediscovered, these photographs have been given new life and lie open to reinterpretation,” says Olivia Lahs-Gonzales, director of the Sheldon Art Galleries in St. Louis. For more information, visit the exhibit Web site at www.accidentalmysteries.com. (417) 829-5092 www.art.missouristate.edu/gallery.php Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. T-Th; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. F; Noon-6 p.m. Sat, closed Sunday, Monday and university holidays.
MSU Student Exhibition Center, 838 E. Walnut St., begins the new semester with the Art and Design Department’s Foundations Exhibit through Saturday, Feb. 6. An artist’s reception will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. during the February First Friday Art Walk. The art featured in this exhibit is from courses required to gain acceptance into the Degree Program of the Art and Design Department. Work displayed is from the previous semester’s projects in Art 100, Two-Dimensional Design; Art 101, Three-Dimensional Design; Art 115, Drawing I; and Art 215, Drawing II. (417) 836-6999 www.sec.missouristate.edu Open 1-5 p.m. T-Sat, closed major holidays and university holidays
Obelisk Home at the Inspired Commerce Building, 214 W. Phelps, presents Paintings by Mary L. Hamilton in February. “My 2-dimensional work is generally abstract, yet representational. I usually work with acrylic mediums and collage items on a large scale in varying formats including diptychs and triptychs,” Mary says. Her concepts for composition in her City series “come from social themes, feelings or ideas, or from actual places such as downtown Springfield,” she adds. “My Ensembles musical series was started in 2004 and contains the images from my own personal experiences as a musician and as an avid fan of all types of music. These pieces combine the shapes, colors and textures of instruments and performance stages in a chaotic, visual movement that I hope captures a measured beat, repetition and a rhythm intrinsic to music.” (417) 616-6488 www.obeliskhome.com
One80one, 318 W. Walnut, Art Walk’s newest member, presents a quartet of artists in its February debut. Enjoy the works of Artists Dustin Burgert, Jeffrey Sweet, Kristen King and Clint Williams plus music by acoustic guitarist Jessel Harry. Stop by for great art, live music, light snacks and a tour of One80One’s beautiful offices, located right next door to Flame. One80one is a strategic marketing firm with a focus on Web development and new media, as well as utilizing traditional branding and advertising to enhance clients’ brands and engage clients’ audiences. (417) 865-0181 www.one80one.com Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F
OTC Fine Art Gallery, 325 Park Central East, Third Floor, presents Fine Art Photographer Andrea Land and her show, In My Room, during the Feb. 5 Art Walk. Land received her MFA in photography from the San Francisco Art Institute. Andrea is represented by renowned galleries in Santa Fe, New Mexico and Washington D.C. “I enter into the process of creating a photograph on both a conscious and subconscious level. My portraits of children contain various layers of information relating to the artist, the subject and a mutual exchange between the two. The work seeks to explore the psyche of complex individuals,” Land says. View Land’s work at www.andrea-land.com. (417) 447-8873 Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. M-Th; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. F; 9 a.m.-10 p.m. on First Fridays
Park Central Branch Library, 128 Park Central Square, features The Art of Faye Clifton. Meet and talk with the artist during the Feb. 5 Art Walk. (417) 831-1342 http://parkcentrallibrary.blogspot.com Open 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. M-Th; 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. F-Sat
Randy Bacon Photography and Figment Art Gallery in the Monarch Art Factory, 600 W. College St., presents The Art of Love: The Romance Collection, a unique collaboration of four artists: Randy Bacon, Kelly Brinkman, Deneile Cooper and Jaime Ward. Enjoy The Art of Love’s opening reception 6-10 p.m. during First Friday Art Walk, with refreshments and live jazz, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Randy Bacon is known for his extraordinary photography. He will exhibit a romantic collection from his latest work featuring 25 of his favorite images of couples he has photographed over the last decade. Valentine’s Day specials on sitting fees will be available and themed art work will be for sale. Kelly Brinkman, is a working artist at Figment Art Gallery & Culture House next door to the Bacon Gallery. She is a popular local painter and potter and will feature an assortment of Valentine’s Day themed pottery for sale. Deneile Cooper is an up-and-coming potter who will be exhibiting an array of stunning pottery, including a collection of 15 hand-made one-of-a-kind mugs, jars and assorted pottery. Jaime Ward is a local painter and jewelry artist who will be exhibiting exceptional hand-made jewelry, hair art pieces, barrettes and hair clips(417) 868-8179 www.randybacon.com www.gallerysounds.net Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. T-F; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.
Springfield Hot Glass Studio, 314 S. Campbell Ave., is a working hot glass studio/gallery with facilities for furnace, torch and kiln work, Springfield Hot Glass offers live demonstrations on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and First Fridays.(417) 868-8181 www.springfieldhotglass.com Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. T-Sat
Springfield Pottery, 416 S. Campbell Ave., a fine craft gallery and community clay center, features some of the best examples of fine craft in clay, wood, metal, glass, fibers, photography, printmaking, and jewelry by over 45 local, regional and national artists. (417) 864-4677 www.springfieldpottery.com info@springfieldpottery.com Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. T-Sat

Brighten your rainy Saturday with Art!

Brighten your rainy Saturday afternoon with art during Center City Saturday, 1-5 p.m. today in the Downtown Arts District!

 

Become part of Photographer James Radke’s latest project, Up Close and Personal; learn about wood-block printing and try it yourself with Artist Chad Woody; and discover the fine art and craft of glassblowing with Artist Terry Bloodworth.

View the January 2010 Center City Saturday E-newsletter

 

Among the highlights:

 

Visit Fitzwilly’s Gifts & Antiques, 308 South Avenue, to see the outstanding works of award-winning Artist Charli Stout and receive $1 off for every $5 spent at Fitzwilly’s on Center City Saturday.

 

Fresh Gallery, at the southwest corner of Campbell and Walnut, has expanded its offerings of 3-dimensional art with Artists Hue Parnell and Fonda Golding, and don’t miss the display by Painter Holly Elkins. Enjoy beautiful and functional stoneware by Hue, colorful fused glass by Fonda, moving and empathetic images by Holly and amazing art by 20 other area artists. A collective gallery staffed entirely by its member artists, there’s always something exciting to do, see or experience at Fresh.

 

Stop by Global Fayre, 324 S Campbell, to enjoy the work of Photographer James Radke. James will be at Global Fayre between 3 and 5 p.m. to talk about his work and to shoot portraits of visitors for his 2010 project Up Close and Personal. James is in the process of taking 480 individual portraits, all shot from the same vantage point, which will ultimately appear in book form. Learn more about Up Close and Personal on James’ blog at http://jamesradke.wordpress.com, and stop by Global Fayre for your chance to become part of this creative work.

 

Join Artist Chad Woody at Good Girl Art Gallery, 325 E. Walnut St., Ste. 101, as he demonstrates and discusses wood engraving and woodblock printing, which he uses to create his poetic and whimsical prints, between 1 and 4 p.m. Jan. 16. Get hands-on with art and try it yourself under Chad’s guidance. Also, view the ongoing show In My Room by Photographer Andrea Land. Andrea’s environmental portraits seek to explore the inner psyche of complex individuals. Relating to the temporary situation of childhood, the large-scale photographs exist as both fictional and autobiographical creations.

 

A favorite stop on the Art Walk, Springfield Hot Glass Studio, 314 S. Campbell Ave., features live glassblowing demonstrations and artist talks by glass masters Terry and Gabe Bloodworth.

 

Don’t miss the Winter Blow Out Sale at Staxx, 331 South Avenue, during Center City Saturday. Buy one, get one half off on regularly priced items, plus take advantage of $20 pants, $50 denim, $15 racks of women’s tops, $25 men’s tees and up to 75% off storewide!

 

• Boy Scouts can complete merit badges at the Discovery Center, 438 E. St. Louis, during Boy Scout Night at the Museum. Cost is $10 for nonmember Scouts, $5 for member Scouts; $5 for nonmember adults, free for member adults.
• Hear Live Music at Lili’s Diner, 431 S. Jefferson, with Guitarist Dean Morrison. Bring the family! There’s no cover, and the music starts at 7:30 p.m.
•  Hear the Chapman Bluegrass Band at 8 p.m. at Patton Alley Pub, 313 Patton, followed by the Hundred Hand String Band. Tickets are $5 at the door. 
• Enjoy great films at The Moxie, now showing Young Victoria, A Single Man and Lars Von Trier’s Antichrist. Get showtimes and details at www.moxiecinema.com.
• Enjoy improvisation at its best with Improv Sports at The Skinny Improv. Two teams compete against each other with high paced improv games to win your love and affection! For details and ticket info, visit www.theskinnyimprov.com.

Center City Saturday, a project of First Friday Art Walk Inc., is a laid-back, family-friendly, daytime event focused on art, culture and fun in the Downtown Arts District.

First Friday Art Walk Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting fine art and economic sustainability in the Downtown Arts District.

The fun doesn’t end when the sun goes down

Stick around the Downtown Arts District after dark for a variety of entertainment options with our Downtown Springfield Association partners:

Art Walk calendars in limited supply

First Friday Art Walk is selling a limited number of its beautiful Art Walk Calendars for 2010 in only six Art Walk locations. Only 60 copies are available at the following businesses: The Creamery Arts Center, Fitzwilly’s Gifts & Antiques, Fresh Gallery, Global Fayre, Good Girl Art Gallery and Springfield Pottery. Priced at $10, once they’re gone, they’re gone. Thanks to ColorGraphic Printing for producing these beautiful calendars and for generously providing copies to FFAW and participating artists!

New Art Walk brochures & calendars debut Jan. 1

Keep an eye out during the Jan. 1 Art Walk for the Winter 2010 Gallery Guide brochures and the new Art Walk calendar.

The brochure features information on each Art Walk member gallery, along with a map and an Art Walk and Center City Saturday schedule.

Art Walk’s beautiful 13-month calendars feature artwork by 11 regional artists:

Kat Allie
Dale Augustson
Dolores Bauer
Tim Breaux
James Crafford
Mary Hamilton
James Radke
Ann Marie Rausch
Joan Smith
Sandra Strother
Ike Wever

A big Art Walk thank you goes out to ColorGraphic Printing, which chose Art Walk and local artists as the theme for its 2010 calendar.

ColorGraphic has generously provided each featured artist and First Friday Art Walk Inc. with copies of the calendar for their own use.

The nonprofit FFAW Inc. will offer a limited number of calendars for $10  during the Jan. 1 Art Walk.

Calendar sales support FFAW Inc., which promotes fine art and economic stability in the Downtown Arts District through such events as First Friday Art Walk and Center City Saturday.

Celebrate the New Year with First Friday Art Walk

Start the New Year right with an intimate little Art Walk Jan. 1. Bring your family, friends and out-of-town guests to the Downtown Arts District to enjoy New Year’s Day with original art, live demonstrations and more at nine participating venues during First Friday Art Walk, 6-10 p.m.

• Visit Abundant Life Covenant Church for Pastel Drawings by Ed Gibson and new contemporary paintings by Chris Wood.
• Fresh Gallery expands its offerings of 3-dimensional art with the addition of January Featured Artists Hue Parnell and Fonda Golding. Enjoy beautiful and functional pottery by Hue, colorful fused glass by Fonda, and amazing art by 21 area artists.
• Photography is the medium of choice in January. Experience the unique photographs of James Radke at Global Fayre where you can meet artist over coffee, cookies and chocolate. Good Girl Art Gallery showcases the environmental portraits of Photographer Andrea Land, and The Gillioz presents Photographer Jessica Letterman, who specialize in landscapes, flowers, wildlife and architecture
• Get a sneak peek at the Missouri Arts Awards, which are being handcrafted at Springfield Hot Glass Studio during the January Walk.

 

January Gallery Guide

Abundant Life Covenant Church, 157 Park Central Square, features Pastel Drawings by Ed Gibson, new contemporary paintings by Chris Wood, seasonal photography from our magazine Present Truth, and historic murals by George W. Kieffer. (417) 864-4971 www.abundantlifecovenantchurch.com Office hours 9-4:30 p.m. M-F; Services 7:30 p.m. W, 10 a.m. Sun

Big Smile Photography, 207 Park Central East, features international award-winning wedding and portrait photographer Jeremy Lawson’s creative lifestyle wedding and portraiture work. Big Smile displays Jeremy’s one-of-a-kind portrait and wedding images from local events, as well as events from around the world. (417) 527-2885 www.bigsmilestudios.com Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F and by appointment

Fresh, located at the southwest corner of Campbell and Walnut, presents Featured Artists Hue Parnell and  Fonda Golding in January. Two of the newest additions to Fresh, Hue and Fonda are both 3-D artists, Hue working in pottery and Fonda working in fused glass. Fresh is a collective gallery of fine art and craft featuring 21 juried regional artists. (417) 862-9300 Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. T-Th; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. F-Sat

Gillioz Theatre, 325 Park Central East, presents Photographer Jessica Letterman. “I have been active in fine art photography for about six years,” Letterman says. During that time, her love for photography and the arts have grown. “I specialize in landscapes, flowers, wildlife and architecture. My style combines both traditional and modern techniques to create something unique.” (417) 863-7843 www.gillioz.org

Global Fayre, 324 S Campbell, continues its show by Photographer James Radke in January. James’s photographs have been exhibited in locales from Tokyo to Mannheim and San Francisco to Daytona Beach. The show at Global Fayre focuses on Springfield. When you’re looking at these photographs you are looking at Springfield and the Ozarks through his eyes; these images are simply his visual memories and personal discoveries. James hopes that you are as intrigued with Springfield as he is. Meet the artist and enjoy coffee, cookies and chocolate during the January Art Walk. (417) 873-9792 www.globalfayre.com Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. M-W, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Th-Sat, 1-5 p.m. Sun or by appointment

Good Girl Art Gallery, 325 E. Walnut St., Ste. 101, presents Photographer Andrea Land, an instructor at MSU. Andrea’s environmental portraits seek to explore the inner psyche of complex individuals. Relating to the temporary situation of childhood, the large-scale photographs exist as both fictional and autobiographical creations. Visually exploring the girls’ stances and embellished environments, the audience enters into a private world of vulnerability, isolation and imagination. (417) 865-7055 www.goodgirlartgallery.com Open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. T-F; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat

Nonna’s Italian Café, 306 South Ave., presents a show to be announced. (417) 831-1222 www.nonnascafe.com

Springfield Hot Glass Studio, 314 S. Campbell Ave., a favorite stop on the Art Walk, will demonstrate the skills of glassblowers Gabe and Terry Bloodworth as they craft the Missouri Arts Awards. A working hot glass studio/gallery with facilities for furnace, torch and kiln work, Springfield Hot Glass offers live demonstrations on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and First Fridays.(417) 868-8181 www.springfieldhotglass.com Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. T-Sat

Springfield Pottery, 416 S. Campbell Ave.,  a fine craft gallery and community clay center, features some of the best examples of fine craft in clay, wood, metal, glass, fibers, photography, printmaking, and jewelry by over 45 local, regional and national artists. (417) 864-4677 www.springfieldpottery.com info@springfieldpottery.com Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. T-Sat

(Please note: several of our galleries are closed for national holidays as a matter of policy and several others have elected to take off New Year’s Day this year to spend time with family. There’s still plenty to do and see in January; and don’t miss the February Walk when MSU Art & Design Gallery will debut in its new digs at Brick City.)

Center City Saturday features art talks, hands-on activities, live demonstrations and holiday shopping

Join members of First Friday Art Walk for a fun, free, family-friendly holiday-themed event, 1-5 p.m. Dec. 19 in the Downtown Arts District. Start out with lunch at one of our incredible downtown restaurants, and then enjoy a day of art talks and demonstrations, hands-on activities, shopping, socializing and tasty holiday treats. View the Dec. 19 Center City Saturday E-newsletter or view and print the Dec. 19 Center City Saturday Map

Still haven’t found the perfect gift for that certain someone? Give the gift that’s as unique as they are: original art! From paintings and pottery to jewelry, sculpture and blown glass, the Downtown Art District has it all.

Center City Saturday Events

• Fitzwilly’s Gifts & Antiques, 308 South Ave., is conducting a Holiday Sale during Center City Saturday, offering discounts on all Christmas items. Check out Fitzwilly’s unique gifts and charming selection of antiques and collectibles. Also, enjoy Reflections of Tuscany, plus collages and scenes of the Ozarks by local artist Charli Stout.

• Fresh Gallery, located at the southwest corner of Campbell and Walnut, offers a Holiday Open House featuring live art demonstrations and hands-on activities for all ages, plus ginger cookies and warm cider. Enjoy “Hay Day,” a new children’s book by December Featured Artist and author Karen W. Schneider. See the newest additions to the gallery, including pottery, fused glass and stained glass, as well as hand-crafted Christmas ornaments and holiday cards by various local artists, including December Featured Artist Karla Breeding Trammell.

• Global Fayre, 324 S Campbell, presents an artist’s talk by Photographer James Radke 3-4 p.m., focusing on his photography and especially his amazing Springfield images. Then join Scott Thomas 4-5 p.m. to learn about didgeridoos and play one yourself! Global Fayre features handcrafted, fairly traded art objects, clothing, jewelry, toys and more from all over the world, including beautiful holiday decorations and gifts. There will be coffee and cookies for all!

• Good Girl Art Gallery, 325 E. Walnut St., Ste. 101, invites visitors to enjoy free personalized handmade ornaments by Artist Jesse Cox plus holiday refreshments and art by December Featured Artist Christopher Mostyn.

• Park Central Branch Library will host a free Holiday Movie Marathon on the big screen, plus enjoy its exhibit of Photography by Corey Brown.

• Randy Bacon Photography and Figment Art Gallery in the Monarch Art Factory, 600 W. College St., presents Art Transforms, featuring 35 original banners designed by MSU students and REEL LIVES, featuring Randy Bacon’s breathtaking portraits from his journeys with Convoy of Hope. Stop by for great art and free refreshments.

• Springfield Hot Glass Studio, 314 S. Campbell Ave., presents live glassblowing demonstrations by glass master Terry Bloodworth and crew. See Terry’s unique hand-blown Christmas ornaments, as well as a selection of art objects, fused glass, and torchwork bead jewelry.

• Springfield Pottery, 416 S. Campbell Ave., presents a special Holiday Pottery Sale featuring discounts on work by its artists in residence and Springfield Pottery interns. Don’t miss this opportunity to own beautiful, functional and whimsical works by skilled ceramic artists.

• Chic Chick, 400 E. Walnut, Suite 100, presents its Holiday Open House. We will be featuring 25 percent off everything in the store and 70 percent off clearance items. There will also be refreshments and free gift wrapping!

The Downtown Arts District has something for everyone, from fine art and delicious dining to one-of-a-kind shops, cutting-edge fashion and live entertainment. Don’t miss First Friday Art Walk, 6-10 p.m. Jan. 1, and plan now to join us for our next Center City Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Jan. 16!

Art Walk adds more live music Dec. 4

An update on the Dec. 4 Art Walk!

Bodhi Salon & Spa, 431 S. Jefferson, Ste. 106, will present live music by J.R. Top of Pilot Whale to complement its display by Trash Angels drummer and artist Bam Martin. Also, the Pattonville High School Chamber Choir will be caroling at various locations throughout the Walk.

Other live music performances Dec. 4 include Moonhoney at ArtWhole Studios, 408 W. Walnut, Stringfield’s Gail Morrissey and Victoria Johnson at Hawthorn Galleries, 214 E. Walnut St., and  OTC’s Small Ensemble, Songwriting, and Classical Guitar students at OTC Fine Art Gallery on the third floor of The Gillioz, 325 Park Central East.

For all the details, View the December 2009 E-newsletter

Student shows, hands-on activities mark Dec. 4 Art Walk

 Come downtown for holiday lights, hands-on art activities, live music, art demonstrations, university senior exhibitions and fun for all in 25 different venues during First Friday Art Walk, 6-10 p.m. Dec. 4. A special treat of the Dec. 4 event will be caroling by the young women of the Pattonville High School Chamber Choir at various Art Walk venues.

Add your creativity to the group painting at ArtWhole Studios, enjoy a trio of diverse artists in the latest show at Good Girl Art Gallery, vote for your favorite banner in the Art Transforms exhibit at Randy Bacon Gallery and celebrate the season at the Seventh Annual Christmas Ornament Party at Springfield Hot Glass Studio.

Additional highlights:

• Visit Bodhi Salon and Spa to enjoy the works of Artist Bam Martin. Born in Chicago in 1967, Bam overcame color blindness and dyslexia to become a successful drummer for local favorites the Trash Angels, as well as a talented artist. Bam began sketching at age 8, and his gift has developed into works in acrylics and oils.
• Be inspired by the works of featured artists Painter Karen Schneider and Jewelry Artist and Painter Karla Breeding Trammell, who take center stage at Fresh Gallery for the month of December.
• Explore the original and iconic works of Artist Santiago Jim Delgadillo at the historic Gillioz Theatre.
• Experience the unique photography of James Radke at Global Fayre, and don’t miss the regional photography exhibit at The Creamery Arts Center, featuring works by members of the Southwest Missouri Camera Club and Webster County Camera Clique.
• See the latest works of Artist Elizabeth Chapman, and enjoy music by Stringfield at Hawthorn Galleries.
• View MSU senior exhibitions at MSU Art & Design Gallery, Brick City and the MSU Student Exhibition Center.
• Enjoy a multisensory arts experience at OTC Fine Art Gallery with student art, live music and dramatic readings of student-authored scenes.
• Play in the clay at Springfield Pottery. First Friday miniMakes are back and this month’s project is Clay Fortune Cookies. The cost is only $10, and finished, fired pieces are ready for pickup in 14 days.

Meanwhile, for families on the go, Family Art Night at the Downtown Y offers affordable child care for ages 3 months to 12 years, 6:30-9 p.m. every First Friday for only $10 per child. Kids enjoy healthy activities and snacks, story time and a hands-on art project to take home. Call (417) 862-8962, ext. 149, for information or to preregister.

December Gallery Guide

Abundant Life Covenant Church, 157 Park Central Square, features seasonal photos from its magazine Present Truth, as well as artwork by Present Truth designer and photographer Chris Wood. Chris owns his own design business, expressing himself in a variety of artistic media. (417) 864-4971

ArtWhole Studios, 408 W. Walnut: Chet Burgtorf is featuring a new photography series, and there are new works from Kristen Atkinson, Scott Green and others. We’ll show a collection of group paintings created during previous Art Walks. Of course, guests can still take part in a group painting this month. The Gypsy tango stylings of Moonhoney will be there for your entertainment, and we’re also proud to once again serve appetizers from Twilight Grille. For more information or to make an appointment, call us at (417) 866-7929 or email us at artwholestudios@att.net. (417) 866-7929 artwholestudios@att.net.

Big Smile Photography, 207 Park Central East, features international award-winning wedding and portrait photographer Jeremy Lawson’s creative lifestyle wedding and portraiture work. Big Smile displays Jeremy’s one-of-a-kind portrait and wedding images from local events, as well as events from around the world. (417) 527-2885 www.bigsmilestudios.com Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F and by appointment

Bodhi Salon and Spa, 431 S. Jefferson, Ste. 106, presents Artist Bam Martin. Born in Chicago in 1967, Bam overcame color blindness and dyslexia to become a successful drummer for local favorites the Trash Angels, as well as a talented artist. Bam began sketching at age 8 and his gift has developed into works in acrylics and oils. He cites his influences as Picasso, Matisse, Miro and Nechita. While living in Dallas for 17 years his pieces sold in several galleries, clubs and restaurants. Now Bam is happy to present his work that finds “perfection in imperfection” in Springfield. (417) 864-4399 www.bodhisalonandspa.com Open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. M-F; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat

The Creamery Arts Center, 411 N. Sherman Parkway, home of the Springfield Regional Arts Council, features local and regional photographers in December. Both the Southwest Missouri Camera Club and Webster County Camera Clique have invited their members to display their favorite images of varied subject matter in a range of styles. (417) 862-ARTS (2787) www.SpringfieldArts.org Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F; closed major holidays

DB Design Salon & Art Gallery, 326 S. Campbell, continues its show featuring Artist Stevia Bonebrake in December. DB Design also continues to show works by Deanna Henion and features works by painters Debbie Sutherland and Jerry Ellis, potters John Ehlers, Duane Bone, Cheryl Matlock, Julia Schaefer and Katrina Stevens, jewelry artists Jill LeGrand and Tammy Kirks, and stained-glass artist Nathan Smith. (417) 864-4343

Drury Pool Art Center Gallery, 940 N. Clay St., presents Στιν Πυρά: Into the Pyre by Todd Lowery. Intrigued by the notion of “Into the Pyre” and the flux and jumble of Greek culture, this new body of work emerges from a sabbatical in Greece. Todd Lowery has been a faculty member at Drury since 1994. He has shown his work in numerous galleries around the U.S. including Space 1205 in Brooklyn, SVA Gallery in NYC, Visual Arts Gallery in NYC, the Springfield Art Museum, the Grossman Gallery at Lafayette College in Pennsylvania, and the SRISA Gallery in Italy. Don’t miss the artist’s talk 6-7 p.m. (417) 873-7263 www.drury.edu/pacgallery Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. M, T, W, F; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Th

Fitzwilly’s Gifts & Antiques, 308 South Ave., presents Reflections of Tuscany, done in watercolor, plus collages and scenes of the Ozarks in an exhibition of works by local artist Charli Stout. (417) 866-3696 Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat; First Friday hours 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Fresh, located at the southwest corner of Campbell and Walnut, presents Featured Artists Karen Schneider and Karla Breeding Trammell in December. Karen is a painter, a member of Missouri Watercolor Society and Springfield Regional Arts Council, as well as a poet and a playwright. “Movement and dynamics are important aspects of a painting to me. A good painting will catch the viewer off balance and set them to imagining – what is happening here?” Karen says. Karla is a jewelry artist and a painter. Her jewelry explore color, symmetry and contrast in one-of-a-kind necklaces, bracelets and earrings, while her paintings range from still life to flights of fancy. Fresh is a collective gallery of fine art and craft featuring 21 juried regional artists. (417) 862-9300 Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. T-Th; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. F-Sat

Gillioz Theatre, 325 Park Central East, presents Santiago Jim Delgadillo. Originally from Tucson, AZ, Delgadillo has lived in Springfield for over six years. “I was brought up in a very religious environment and I often draw on this upbringing as the source of inspiration for my work,” he says. “My art has been described as “the Renaissance meets Warhol” as I use many religious icons within my compositions coupled with a “pop art” style. There is some metaphysical meaning to my work, although, I believe it can be appreciated simply for its aesthetic purpose.” (417) 863-7843 www.gillioz.org

 Global Fayre, 324 S Campbell, presents Photographer James Radke. James has put down roots in many areas across the United States. He has lived on both sides of the Rockies, in Colorado and on the shores of the Carolina coast. He lived in the Ozarks during the ‘70s and moved toward the northern California coast in the mid ‘80s, returning to the Ozarks in 2003. James’s photographs have been exhibited from Tokyo to Mannheim and San Francisco to Daytona Beach. When looking at these photographs you are looking at Springfield and the Ozarks through his eyes; these images are simply his visual memories and personal discoveries. James hopes that you are as intrigued with Springfield as he is. (417) 873-9792 www.globalfayre.com Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. M-W, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Th-Sat, 1-5 p.m. Sun or by appointment

Good Girl Art Gallery, 325 E. Walnut St., Ste. 101, brings back popular Artist Christopher Mostyn with his show Kindness is in Short Demand, featuring his wild and fun cartoon art that “middle schoolers go crazy over” in December. Also, jewelry artist Beth Spatafora will be on hand with her newest batch of awesome handmade jewelry. Barbie Paintings by Debbie Curtis will also continue for the month of December. (417) 865-7055 www.goodgirlartgallery.com Open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. T-F; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat

Hawthorn Galleries Inc., 214 E. Walnut St., is pleased to show the work of local artist Elizabeth Chapman. Working in styles ranging from realistic to abstract, and utilizing various mediums from transparent watercolor to collage, Chapman’s style is as dynamic as her compositions. With various styles, sizes and prices Chapman’s work makes a perfect gift for the holidays. Meet the artist and enjoy live music by Stringfield’s Gail Morrissey and Victoria Johnson during Art Walk. (417) 866-6688 www.hawthorngalleries.com Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. T-F; 1-5 p.m. Sat

Inveno Health, 429 N. Boonville Ave., welcomes the holiday season with the continued display of works by local painter Stephanie Cramer. Stephanie’s colorful collection of small abstracts, which are perfect gifts for any visual art enthusiast, fit perfectly into the inspiring building renovation completed by Obelisk Home. Come north of the square in December to Inveno Health and Obelisk Home, the works are worth the walk! (417) 831-1270 www.invenohealth.com

MSU Art & Design Gallery, 333 E. Walnut, presents Bachelor of Fine Arts Senior Exhibitions at the Art & Design Gallery and at Brick City, Dec. 1-11. Megan Timmerneier, Connie Dodson, Aaron McCarty, Emily Million, Lauren Phillips and Margaret Love are exhibiting paintings, drawings, photography and jewelry at the Art & Design Gallery; John Coleman, Alex Kreeger, and Matthew Russell are exhibiting sculpture and drawing at Brick City. (417) 829-5092 www.art.missouristate.edu/gallery.php Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. T-Th; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. F; Noon-6 p.m. Sat, closed Sunday, Monday and university holidays

MSU Student Exhibition Center, 838 E. Walnut St., hosts the Art and Design Department’s BFA Studio Art Exhibit from Dec. 1 to Dec. 10 with artist’s reception 6-10 p.m. during First Friday Art Walk. The exhibit features art by students who are completing their degree requirements for a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Studio Art, including Danielle Christlieb, Ceramics; Natasha Montgomery, Photography; Caitlin Blaine, Drawing and GJ Flokstra, Computer Animation. (417) 836-6999 www.sec.missouristate.edu Open 1-5 p.m. T-Sat, closed major holidays and university holidays

Nonna’s Italian Café, 306 South Ave., presents Works by Allan Burch. Burch is a commercial illustrator and portrait artist based in Forsyth. His art combines visual influences that range from Impressionist masters to modern pop culture. Through expressive color, a sense of mood and energetic marks that reflect the human touch, Allan aims to connect with his viewers on an emotional level. (417) 831-1222 www.nonnascafe.com

Obelisk Home at the Inspired Commerce Building, 214 W. Phelps, presents Artist Isaac Karner. “In my art, I have used objects and material whose function and purpose is well known to create autobiographical works,” Isaac says. “It is my hope that people will be able to transfer the functions and connotations of the various materials to the piece as a whole.” (417) 616-6488 www.obeliskhome.com

OTC Fine Art Gallery, 325 Park Central East, Third Floor, presents Works by OTC Fine Art Students, highlighting pieces produced in Drawing I and II, Two-Dimensional Design, and Painting I. Enjoy live performances by OTC’s Small Ensemble, Songwriting, and Classical Guitar students, plus dramatic readings from the Script Writing class will be performed by Theater 101 students. The gallery will also display artwork from the academic fraternity Phi Theta Kappa’s juried art exhibition titled The Paradox of Affluence. The competition was open to all Springfield college students. Special refreshments will be served during the opening reception. All are invited! (417) 447-8873 Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. M-Th; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. F; 9 a.m.-10 p.m. on First Fridays

Park Central Branch Library, 128 Park Central Square, features Photography by Corey Brown. “I fell in love with photography the first time I stepped foot in a darkroom,” Brown said. “I was so amazed at the process of watching my images come to life, that I have been hooked ever since.” Stop by and meet the artist during the Dec. 4 Art Walk. (417) 831-1342 http://parkcentrallibrary.blogspot.com Open 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. M-Th; 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. F-Sat

Randy Bacon Photography and Figment Art Gallery in the Monarch Art Factory, 600 W. College St., present Art Transforms, featuring 35 original banners designed by Missouri State University students enrolled in Dr. Michele Granger’s Visual Merchandising class. The banners depict the theme, Art Transforms, and visitors to the Monarch are invited to vote for their favorites. The top 10 banners chosen will receive the People’s Choice Awards and will be presented to the Downtown Springfield Association, which will then select its favorites to be permanently displayed in the downtown area. Also, don’t miss REEL LIVES, featuring Randy Bacon’s breathtaking portraits from his journeys with Convoy of Hope. Randy will offer these images for sale, with all proceeds going to support the Los Angeles Refugee Camp in El Salvador. (417) 868-8179 www.randybacon.com www.gallerysounds.net Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. T-F; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat

ROX Stoneworks, 220 S. Campbell, Second Floor, (entrance on McDaniel), the studio of Sculptor Bruce Burnaugh, presents Works in Progress by ROX students and Paintings by James Crafford. ROX Stoneworks is a working studio teaching stone sculpture 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday. www.springfieldarts.org/ROXstoneworks

Springfield Hot Glass Studio, 314 S. Campbell Ave., presents its Seventh Annual Christmas Ornament Party! We’ll be making mini ornaments, Venetian-style ornaments and tree-topper ornaments all evening. A working hot glass studio/gallery with facilities for furnace, torch and kiln work, Springfield Hot Glass offers live demonstrations on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and First Fridays.(417) 868-8181 www.springfieldhotglass.com Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. T-Sat

Springfield Pottery, 416 S. Campbell Ave., a fine craft gallery and community clay center, features some of the best examples of fine craft in clay, wood, metal, glass, fibers, photography, printmaking, and jewelry by over 45 local, regional and national artists. Join us for First Friday Art Walk miniMakes: miniMakes are open to all ages and no experience is necessary. Come play in the clay with us every First Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. when we will offer a new object in clay for you to make. For a small fee of $10, you will be guided through the miniMake project of the month and we will have it fired and ready for you in 14 days. Allow 20 to 30 minutes to complete your project. December miniMake: Clay Fortune Cookies. Springfield Pottery, 416 South Campbell Avenue, (417) 864-4677 www.springfieldpottery.com info@springfieldpottery.com Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. T-Sat

Susan Sommer-Luarca Fine Art Gallery, 221 Park Central South. Internationally acclaimed and widely collected artist Susan Sommer-Luarca exhibits a stunning body of work in originals and fine art giclees. Susan holds the honor of being the Official Triple Crown Horse Racing artist, artist for the 2008 Super Bowl, Official Artist for the U.S. Olympic Team Beijing 2008, Official Artist for the U.S. Olympic Team Vancouver 2010, and more. Susan also paints LIVE at many nationally televised events like the Kentucky Derby and the Super Bowl. www.sslworldwide.com (417) 866-4278.

Preview holiday cheer with Center City Saturday Nov. 21

Come downtown 1-5 p.m. for fun, food, kids crafts, chair massage, live art demonstrations and the Festival of Lights kickoff

Join members of First Friday Art Walk for a fun, free, family-friendly holiday-themed event, 1-5 p.m. Nov. 21 in the Downtown Arts District. If you’ve never experienced Art Walk, this is your chance to find out what all the excitement’s about! Center City Saturday Map

“I’ve talked to several people who tell me they’d love to come to Art Walk, but they can’t make it downtown on a Friday night,” said Clarissa French, Art Walk communications director. “Because of that, we wanted to do something during daytime hours on the weekend to introduce families, seniors and weekend visitors to the fun and excitement that is downtown Springfield.”

Center City Saturday features live art demonstrations, giveaways, holiday open houses, kids’ crafts, holiday refreshments, raffles and more. Start out with lunch at one of our incredible downtown restaurants, spend the day visiting Art Walk galleries, then head to Jordan Valley Park for the Festival of Lights Kickoff and Lighting of the Mayor’s Christmas Tree, followed by Fireworks at Hammons Field.

Here are the highlights:

• Bodhi Salon and Spa, 431 S. Jefferson, Ste. 106, presents its Holiday Open House! Enjoy holiday cookies and 20 percent off all gift certificates. For each gift certificate purchased, the client will be entered in a raffle for a Bodhi gift basket valued at over $300. Kids can enjoy face & body painting, hair styles and polish, while mom or dad indulges in a complimentary chair massage. Plus, don’t miss Motley Achromatic, a show of photography by Ike Wever, Bodhi’s featured artist for November.
• Fitzwilly’s Gifts & Antiques, 308 South Ave., features the Art of Hailey Patten through November and will have free holiday coloring pages for kids to take home.
• Fresh Gallery, located at the southwest corner of Campbell and Walnut, will hold its holiday open house during Center City Saturday. Enjoy live painting demonstrations and view the art of Featured Artists Angel Nahon and Ann Marie Rausch, plus works by 20 other regional artists.
• Global Fayre, 324 S Campbell, features handcrafted, fairly traded art objects, clothing and more from around the world. Each child who stops by between 1 and 5 p.m. Nov. 21 will receive a free, handcrafted bobblehead animal from Mexico. Offer good while supplies last!
• Good Girl Art Gallery, 325 E. Walnut St., Ste. 101, invites visitors to enjoy holiday refreshments, personalized Christmas ornaments and the work of Artist Kristin Sholtis in her show, Rustworthy, Tales in Assemblage …
• Park Central Branch Library will host a free Holiday Movie Marathon on the big screen.
• Randy Bacon Photography and Figment Art Gallery in the Monarch Art Factory, 600 W. College St., presents two special events: Enjoy free refreshments and see the CASA Kid’s Display, featuring original artwork by local children, which was used to create this year’s CASA greeting cards, and Woodblock Paintings by Charles Lederer in celebration of 100 Years of Casper’s Chili, founded by Charles’ father Casper.
• Springfield Hot Glass Studio, 314 S. Campbell Ave., presents live glassblowing demonstrations by glass master Terry Bloodworth and crew. Springfield Hot Glass Studio is a working hot glass studio/gallery with facilities for furnace, torch and kiln work.
• Springfield Pottery, 416 S. Campbell Ave., presents a special Holiday Ornament miniMake. Come play in the clay between 1 and 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. For a small fee of $10, you will be guided through the miniMake project, and Springfield Pottery will have it fired and ready to pick up in 14 days. Please allow 20 to 30 minutes to complete your miniMake project!

The Downtown Arts District has something for everyone, from fine art and delicious dining to one-of-a-kind shops, cutting-edge fashion and live entertainment. Don’t miss First Friday Art Walk, 6-10 p.m. Dec. 4, and plan now to join us for our next Center City Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Dec. 19!