Fridays = Free Fun Arts are focus of Final Friday Final Friday — As the name implies, Final Friday happens the last Friday of each month. Art galleries, museums,restaurants and retail shops around Wichita stay open late and welcome visitors. Recognizing that Downtown is the artistic and cultural center for the region, the Qline trolley service transports art lovers to the concentration of venues in Downtown. The ride is free and allows attendees to park once and visit several galleries. Hours vary between galleries but all are open during the core hours of 7p.m. to 9 p.m. Most galleries use Final Friday to unveil and debut new shows or as a closing reception. All venues are free and open to the public and several galleries incorporate artist demonstrations and/or live music. Not only does this event give guests the opportunity to view creative art space, it also is an excellent time to purchase one-of-a-kind artwork directly from artists. For a printable map of participating venues Downtown, click here. For a full list of Final Friday venues, click on the resources tab above or visit our interactive (mobile and desktop) map
What galleries participate in Final Friday? Galleries, museums, restaurants, and retail shops from across Sedgwick County often participate in this event. A full listing may be seen under the resources tab. A quick reference for the concentration of galleries and shops that are in Downtown may be seen here. Can I buy art tonight? Absolutely. Not only does this event give guests the opportunity to view creative art space, it also is an excellent time to purchase one-of-a-kind artwork directly from artists. Plan to attend next time Make plans to attend the next Final Friday Gallery Crawl set for Friday, May 24. How can I find out about all the Downtown activities & events? Join our conifdential email list here. Click on "Special Events News" to receive weekly Downtown Events Emails. Sculpture Walkabout The Sculpture Walkabout was initiated by Mayor Carl Brewer and showcases area artists. The art is chosen from a juried competition and is available for purchase. Sculptures are located in Old Town on north Mosley and Mead between Douglas and Second Street and on the Intrust Bank Arena plaza. The cash award will be presented to the artist at the annual Arts Council Art Awards Dinner in November.  Elizabeth Stevenson on Downtown Development  Final Friday  Final Friday Final Friday Venues Apr. 26 5014 E. Central Ave. Phone: (316) 686-2266 5-8pm
Meet the artists & enjoy a cultural,creative, & fun experience! Artist Central Final Friday April 26, 2013 5-8pm at 5014 E Central. Combined opening featuring Stephanie Ward, Jeanne Ward, & Jo Zakas "Water Colors" & Marcia McCoy's "Art Opening" at 5020 E Central with her collection of oil mono prints & selected works from Gordon Parks & Will Fathi's "Acrylics on Glass Abstracts". Will is of Persia decent & his paintings are a richer acquaintance of acrylics, pastels & watercolors. at (316) 686-2266 for more property information. 307 N. Mead 5:30-9pm
Beadazzled will be hosting glass artist Alan Fullrich as our featured guest. Alan's torch worked glass marbles, pendants, and beads are a collection you don't want to miss. We will also have the studio torches blazing while lampworkers melt glass and create unique works of art. 300 N. Mead Suite 105 6-8pm
Bella Luz will host local artist Sondra Alexander of Alexander Art for Final Friday, April 26. Sondra is a local Wichita artist working in ceramics, specifically pet portraits. 3700 E. Douglas, Ste 1 Phone: (316) 440-8787 5pm
Please join us for the Grand Opening of BloomHaus! The BloomHaus is a new neighborhood flower shop specializing in fabulous flowers, inspirational events and amazing products. During this event we will be featuring a special Final Friday exhibition of original artwork by local multimedia artist Hillary Stalnaker. 1712 W. Douglas Phone: (316) 723-4545 6-9:30pm
Open House at Blue Swallowtail Studio welcomes: NEW WORKS by Guest Artists Kim Lister & Barbara Vogt. Each artist has created more Beautiful enamel on Copper art for sale, and Barbara will show some sterling and copper jewelry also for sale. 111 S. Ellis "I Dream In Color" with gorgeous works from: Lyda Andrews, Eric Cabrey, Deb Clemente, Elly Fitzig, Matthew Hilyard, Brian Hinkle, John McCluggage, Phillip Robl, Bob Schwan, Callie Seaton, Eugene Stucky. 905 W. Douglas Ave. 5-8pm
Extreme Makeup Artist--Leo B. Kiesling aka ZipperFace demonstrating and creating on live models 334 N Mead Phone: (316) 350-3245 Regular Hours: 10AM - 9PM
Exhibition: Pushin' up Daisies Featured Artists: Famous Dead Artists This is the 20th anniversary of the artist group Famous Dead Artists 340 S. Main Regular hours: 9am-12pm and 1-4pm
Featured Artists: Jerry Osment, Paul Cavanaugh and James L. Crawford Oil and Watercolors by artist Geraldine (Jerry) Osment, Watercolor Figure Studies by Paul Cavanaugh Oil Landscapes by James L. Crawford 410 S. Commerce 6-10pm
Art Graphics- "Trademarks by Robert J. Schmidt Photography- My Groovy Photos photos from the air (Flint Hills) 1010 N. Main 5-8pm
Featuring Wichita photographer, Darrin Hackney. With other local artists and artisans. FOOD -- WINE -- MUSIC -- ART 418 S. Commerce St. Phone: (316) 303-1996 6-10pm
Work by Clark Britton Clark's work includes pen & ink, pencil, acrylic paint and mixed media pictures. Many of the pictures were done plein-air in and around the Mulvane area. In addition a group of handmade books that Clark has produced over many years will be available. Some of the subjects include Zen poetry, examples of paper cut illustrations, lettering, stone bridges and a story of love and friendship both written and illustrated by the artist. 524 S Commerce Phone: (316) 263-6770 website 7-10pm
Three of the artists are attending the reception, DJ Lesley Rogers is supplying the soundtrack, and our fabulous docent, Marcela Gimenez, will be available. 508 S. Commerce Phone: (316) 263-9455 website 6:30-10:30pm
"A DIFFERENT GROUP EXHIBITION" ART EXHIBIT FEATURING - VICTOR ALONSO,JOSE CEBALLOS,MILES FOLEY,DAVID GARCIA, RUSSELL HICKS,JESUS JIMENEZ,BAILEY MARTAIN,MARISSA MILLER,HEATHER NUTT,MARCO SALERNO,DAVARISS SIMPSON,ADONIJAH WOLF 216 N. Mosley Ste. 130 6-9pm
Studio opening & the preview show. Consignment Couture A fashion show + wine dinner benefiting The Salvation Army of Wichita's homeless shelter. 401 S. Seneca Phone: (316) 269-7777 website 6-8pm
"Brushes in Bloom"; featuring more than 200 fine art mixed media paintings Artists from Artist Central and Wichita Women Artists as well as featured student artist, Courtney Schenk 401 E. Douglas Phone: (316) 613-9686 website 6 - 10pm
Two Floors of art with Jack Wilson, Armando Minjarez, Ray Carney, Hugo Zelada-Romero & Tim Stone. Plus, WSU Sculpture Guild's annual exhibit. If Good Friday & March Madness took the last Final Friday, don't let this one pass you up! 126 N. Mead St. Phone: (316) 262-0600 7-9pm
Come join us for Final Friday. We will have a demonstration by Sandy Hysom on how to dye fabric using rust! Plus other possible demo's. 123 N Sycamore 8-11:30pm
we will be hosting a final friday event with comedy by Elijah Graves, shoe and other design work by Alex Anthemides, and paintings by Kris Nuss. It's free and BYOB. Donations are appreciated and will go to improving the new venue. 1646 E 2nd St. Phone: (316) 263-3330 Dwayne Bucher from Wellington, KS - Pottery, Drawings & Paintings 414 S. Commerce Phone: (316) 263-2214 6-10pm
The Stain Series Works by Christina Renee Rodriguez There is a certain kind of awareness that is gained through looking longer, closer and deeper at the world around us. Our intuition sharpens, creativity sparks and imagination is set free to explore infinite possibilities. Mud on the sidewalk becomes a mountain range. A stain in the gutter becomes an ocean, and leaves and trash become birds and fish. String theory tells us that everything in the universe is made of the same tiny vibrating particles of energy, a mindboggling and intriguing thought. Amit Goswami stated, "Every object is not a determined thing but consists of possibilities." The Stain Series strives to be a visual manifestation of this quantum activist concept. 151 N. Rock Island, 1D Phone: (316) 214-7566 website 6:30-10:00pm
Kansas landscape photography by John D Morrison. 2100 University Phone: (316) 295-5537 website 5-7pm
Students will exhibit their creations from April 15 to May 10 in the Riney Fine Arts Center Art Gallery. 509 E. Douglas Phone: (316) 260-5203 6:30 - 9:00pm
Video Fashion Showcase of HairStyles Colors and textures along with some amazing hair artistry Beverages and appetizers will be served 922 E. Douglas Phone: (316) 263-2711 5:30-7:30pm
Native American Art, Authentic Native American Turquoise Jewelry, Hand Coiled Pottery, Navajo Rugs, Handmade Baskets and much more... at (316) 263-2711 for more property information. 1607 W. Douglas Ave. Phone: (316) 990-4834 open until 10pm
Sarcasm is a quirky little store in Delano. We carry mix & match accessories/jewelry 3~$12 including flowers and feathers for your hair! We also carry Dazzle Locks hair extensions. Sixth Scents natural beauty products wonderful for all skin ailments! Artisans original creations bracelets, necklaces, earrings, smart~alick t~shirts, wall art, shelf art and so much more! 3100 McCormick Phone: (316) 942-4291 5-7pm
The exhibit of abstract paintings, which marks Bernardinello's American debut, begins with a Final Friday reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 26. The artwork will be on display through May 7. Both the reception and admission to the gallery are free and open to the public. Mario Bernardinello (who uses the art name M. Bernard) was born in 1933 in Rovigo, Italy. He frequently attends and assists with classes taught by Gino Moro and Contardo Barbieri at the internationally acclaimed Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera in Milan. Bernardinello has been recognized internationally, and has exhibited his work both individually and with groups for more than 40 years in many galleries throughout Europe, including Palazzo Estense of Lendinara in Rovigo, Real Palace of Milano, Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technique of Milano, Art Expo Fair Padova, and many others. In 1963 he founded Gruppo Artistico Lucania in Milano, now Centro Artistico Milanese. In 2000 he joined the artistic movement Transvisionismo. Bernardinello currently holds the position of president of Palio Artistico de Milano for the Milano Expo Internazionale 2015. Because Bernardinello does not speak English, his son, Roberto Bernardinello, and daughter-in-law, Ze Bernardinello, will interpret the artist's remarks at the opening reception, the Master Class and the Art for Lunch. Ze Bernardinello is an adjunct instructor of photography at Newman. 424 S. Commerce Phone: (207) 615-8981 6-9pm
Exhibition: But Wait, There's More. Featured Artists: Randy Regier 216 N Mosley Come see the Big Top Design Circus! Featuring the latest and greatest works from the Wichita State University Graphic Design senior class:
Brian Beyer, Todd Christman, Alex Cody, Kylie Berblinger, Sara Crowdis, Toby Dai, Jenny Guhrke, Brooke Gluszek, Kelsey Ford, Nancy Mendez, Samuel Jossie, Jillian Wendling, Kelci Engle, Ichie Kawasumi, Justin Miller, Linda Rice, Alicia Cooksey, Jordan Slusher, Meghan Smith, Victor Villanueva 612 E. Douglas 6-9pm
Window installation titled "The Power of the Public Library" Inspired by the Wichita Public Library 412 E. Douglas, Ste. C Phone: (316) 262-2435 5:30-10pm
"Painting the Flint Hills for over 30 years" Judith Mackey The Lieurance Woodwind Quintet -- WSU faculty artists and principal players in the Wichita Symphony Orchestra -- will be performing. 515 S. Main Street Unit 502 Phone: (316) 219-6060 5:30-8:30pm
Featured Artists: Pete Reynolds WaterWalk is proud to present the first showing of photography by Pete Reynolds (PTR Photography) at Final Friday on April 26. Pete is a local Wichitan who has traveled the world - from the frozen glaciers of Antarctica, to tropical rainforests, to the historic cities of Europe - documenting his travels with his discerning photographer's eye. His spectacular photography captures the essence of wildlife, natural beauty and manmade wonders. Don't miss this exciting new local artist at April's Final Friday at WaterWalk. 1400 W Museum Blvd. Phone: (316) 268-4921 5-8pm
Quilts from the Permanent Collection Start your Final Friday circuit at the WAM. Marvel at the craftsmanship of Kansas-made quilts. Tune in to Pop and the Boys, Wichita's favorite jamming bluegrass band featuring Phil Burress, Richard Crowson, Ted Farha, Bob Harick and Dinnis Hardin. Marvel at the craftsmanship of Kansas-made quilts. Admission to Final Friday is free. Stay for dinner at The Muse. Reservations are recommended - 316-268-4973. |
