Final Friday Is Almost Here!
CityArts is hosting the opening of three new exhibits from 5-8 p.m. on Final Friday, October 30 that celebrate the work of artists in the Wichita area.
Admission is free to CityArts’ exhibition galleries that are open
9 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Friday,
and 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday. CityArts is located at 334 N. Mead in Old Town Square. The shows opening on Final Friday will be on exhibit through November 28.
For more information about the shows or to purchase artwork,
please contact CityArts at 316-350-3245 or cityarts@wichita.gov.
Main Gallery: Arts Council Annual Juried Art Show
The Arts Council received a record number of entries for its 2015 Annual Juried Art Show, with more than 300 pieces of artwork submitted by 129 local and regional artists. Seventy pieces from 60 artists were selected for exhibition, including oil and acrylic paintings, photography, ceramics, glass, fiber, wooden lathe, silversmithing, kinetic sculptures and more.
Recipients of the first, second and third place awards will be notified prior to the show. Winners will receive cash awards of $1,000, $750 and $250, respectively, and have ribbons placed on their pieces. The annual juried show is open to all Kansas artists over the age of 18.
This year’s juror was Brian Hinkle, who is well-known regionally as an instructor and painter of rural Kansas landscapes. He is currently represented by Reuben Saunders Gallery in Wichita, Strecker-Nelson Gallery in Manhattan, Kan. and the Leopold Gallery in Kansas City, Mo. Hinkle also teaches art classes at The Wichita Center for the Arts and the Tessera Fine Art Gallery.
Boardroom Gallery: “Fused,” works by CityArts Instructor JoAn McGregor and CityArts student Sonya Schifferdecker and Vangie Truex
“Fused” is a collection that features jewelry, tiles, fuse and slump dishes, plates, wind chimes and much more. JoAn McGregor has created fused glass pieces for 10 years and owns her own studio and gallery, Blue Swallowtail Studio.
Balcony Gallery: “Off the Yellow Brick Road,” paintings by Elizabeth Daniel
Elizabeth Daniel has studied art her entire life. A graduate of Emporia State University, she has worked in different mediums, including ceramics, fiber art and acrylics. This exhibition is a continuation of a series that has been stuck inside her mind for years. In one way or another, all the pieces relate back to one theme – home. Daniel recently worked as the Youth Education Director for CityArts.
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Tessera Fine Art Gallery
412 E. Douglas, 262-2435
Wichita, KS
Final Friday October 30
5:30-9:00 PM
Art for Arthritis Preview Show: October 30
Debbie Cox, Ceramics: October 30-November 18
Wichita Gem and Mineral Society: Final Friday Only
www.tesserafineartgallery.com
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Midwest Center for Photography
111 Ellis, Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 269-1250
NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY FELLOWSHIP COMPETITION: “Developed Work”
Final Friday, October 30
7-10:00 PM
“Developed Work” is based upon a thematically developed body of work. We have selected photographers who have worked with an idea and have developed it conceptually into a solid framework resulting in a fully developed body of work.
One fellowship recipient will be awarded $500, and one year artist representation by MWCP online. Recipient will be announced on October 30.
Exhibiting Artists: Mariah Doren and Johanna Paas, Great Barrington, MA; Luke Jordan, Lawrence, KS; Ashley Kauschinger, Columbia, SC; Jon Malis, Washington, DC; Alexandra Opie, Salem, OR; Camilo Ramirez, Jamaica Plain, MA; Mark Sawrie, Muncie, IN; John Steck Jr., Chicago, IL; Randall Tosh, Salem, OR; Don Wolfe, Matfield Green, KS.
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VALENTINE ECLECTICS
1123 E. Douglas
Final Friday, October 30, 2015
5:00 – 8:00 PM
Silver Pearl by Design,
Silver jewelry and custom made spheres out of rock, minerals geodes, glass and more. Sphere demo during show.
Contact:
Chris Valentine (316) 295-7674
Linda Cramer (316) 461-1112
Regular Business Hours
Mon-Tue: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wed-Fri: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sat: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Mead Street Gallery
Featuring work by gallery members
New work by Robert Schmidt
Pottery by Barb Behrend
Final Friday, October 30
6:30 – 9:00 P.M.
Mead Street Gallery
121 N Mead Street
Wichita KS 67202
316-262-5192
Open Mon. – Fri. 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sat. 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Jones Gallery
414 S. Commerce
www.pdiks.com
Final Friday, October 30th
6-10 p.m.
“Breaker Box”
By: Stephen Miner
Show runs through October 27th – November 24th
Regular Hours: M-F, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Contact: Renee Duxler
316.263.2214
renee@pdiks.com
*Photography, collage and assemblage pieces on display, and for sale
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WSU SHIFT SPACE
516 S. Commerce Street
Wichita, KS 67202
Closing Reception
Final Friday, October 30, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
“13”
WSU SHIFTSPACE will be exhibiting 13, a combination of works by WSU Graduates of Studio Arts. The exhibition is curated by special guest curator Reuben Saunders of the Reuben Saunders Gallery.
Artists featured include Emily Chamberlain, Jared Gabriel, Kelsy Gossett, Trishelle Jeffery, Wendi Valladares, Samantha Miller-Gott, Laura Nave, Garet Reynek, Landon Schmidt, Scott Steder, Steven White, Kristen Tripp, and Alicia Daniel.
Gallery Hours:
Wednesday – Saturday: 1-4 p.m.
CONTACT
Lindsey H. DeVries
Coordinator of External Affairs
(316) 978-7556
linsey.devries@wichita.edu
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Final Friday at Artist Central
October 30 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Come enjoy an evening of no tricks, just treats! Featuring new works:
oils and mixed media by Bruce Robinson
abstract acrylics by Jo Zakas
We look forward to seeing you!
Artist Central
5014 East Central Wichita, KS 67208
(316)686-2177
Feed your soul… buy art
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“Hopes & Heresies: Secular Identity and Kindling Conversation
VERTIGO 232 N. MARKET
WICHITA, KS
Agnostics, Secular Jews, Cultural Christians, and Aheists” might not be the first thing that comes to mind when picturing Midwest communities, but more and more, we’re here. Explore what it means to explore Faith from the other side, all in the language spoken even before Babel: ART
Featured Artist:
Abram Howell, Mark & Tara Walker, Maia Petroucheva, Melissa Slates ,
Rachel Foster, Jaclyn Cage, Armando Minjarez, Corbie Lieker, Emma Ehart ,
Christian Taylor, Josh Tripoli ,Kimberly Trupia, Chris Parker, Therese Howell
CLOSING RECEPTION FINAL FRIDAY
OCTOBER 30, 5-9 P.M.
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VENUS TALKS
Michaela Valli
Life size ceramic sculpture
October 30, Final Friday
6-10 PM
The Fiber Studio
418 Commerce, Wichita, KS
Open through Oct. 30, by appointment, 316-303-1996
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POSITIVELY CHIC BOUTIQUE
Final Friday, October 30 from 10 AM to 9 PM
Town West Mall
4600 W. Kellogg Dr., Wichita, KS 67209
Featured Artist: Rania Dillon
This will be Rania Dillon’s 4th exhibition for 2015 year. She is a new artist who just started to paint in March of 2015. Her talent was discovered by an art instructor and was later encouraged to give painting a shot. She has since painted several pieces and have displayed at a few different venues. She has also ventured into charcoal drawing and drawn portraits of local celebs such as Sierra Scott, Brett Harris, Melissa Scheffler, Annette Lawless, Miss Kansas 2015, as well as her favorite TV show casts from the Supernatural; Misha Collin, Jensen Ackles, and Jared Padalecki.
Contact: Nancy
316-942-9888
https://www.facebook.com/positivelychicboutique
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GALLERY XII
Final Friday, October 30th, marks the opening of our next exhibit
“THE COLOR OF MUSIC”
New Works by HARRY WILLIFORD
The gallery is also very pleased to be featuring
the works of Ceramic Artist,
Alaine Kuestersteffen!
We hope everyone has a wonderful week and
we look forward to seeing you soon
at Gallery XII!!
Gallery XII – Artistic Excellence Since 1977
412 E. Douglas
Wichita, Kansas 67202
www.wichitagalleryxii.com
316.267.5915
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Hopping Gnome Brewing Company
1710 E. Douglas
Final Friday, October 30
6 to 9 PM
Featured Artist: Zach Wells
** Township mobile food truck will be out front all evening
CONTACT:
Stacy Ward Lattin
Contact@HoppingGnome.com
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Final Friday at Reverie Coffee Roasters
2611 E. Douglas Ave.
Wichita, KS 67213
Contact: events@reverieroasters.com
“ENSO”
By: Josh Tripoli
Opening: Saturday, October 30
6:00-9:00 pm.
Runs through November 23rd
Regular Business Hours:
Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
vents@reverieroasters.com
www.reverieroasters.com
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Gallery at Artworks
Please join us for FINAL FRIDAY
October 30, 2015
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Bob Burdette
“Cautionary Tales”
“I love a good story. Stories teach us, inspire us and give meaning to our lives. I have been shaped by books I have read and movies I have watched: influenced by cautionary tales as a child, molded by the characters that still run away with my imagination……My paintings and sculpture are exaggerations of ideas that repeat themselves in the stories and characters that influence and shape all of our lives.”
See more work at
http://www.reubensaundersgallery.com
About Us
ARTWORKS is located in Piccadilly Square, Central & Rock Road, Wichita, KS
Hours: M – F 10 am – 5:30 pm, and Sat 10 am – 4 pm
316-682-1481 or info@reubensaundersgallery.com
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Delano BBQ
710 W. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67203
www.delanobbq.com
316-260-4950
Final Friday, October 30
Hours: 4:00-7:30 p.m.
Twitter: @delanoBBQco
Facebook: delanoBBQ
Contact: Michelle Suddeth
www.delanobbq.com
10% of the evenings proceeds will benefit Parkinson’s Association of the Plains
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Final Friday at The Newman University Steckline Gallery
Newman University
3100 McCormick
Wichita, KS 67213
Final Friday, October 30
5 to 7 p.m.
“The Box Project”
By: Erica Carbrey
Eric Carbrey is from Wichita and was drawn to art in the fall of 1991. A rivalry between brothers began by seeing who could better draw video game characters. Today, he creates geometric art that feels as if the shapes are growing into their current frozen positions. Carbrey strives to create complexity with simplicity and at the same time simplicity with complexity.
“I enjoy being challenged by my work. I experience great delight in the physical demands of painting, and the processes of creating,” said Carbrey, who crafts his paintings by playing with opposites. “its rhythm and rhyme, up and down, a flow in and out of itself. The union of calm and chaos create harmony”.
“It is my hope that these paintings construct a rich evocative visual experience. My work combines color and shape, with compositional structure and illusion of space formulating works that are both pleasing and challenging to the eye.”
Tuesday, November 3
Noon to 1 p.m.
An Art for Lunch question answer session with the artist will be held Tuesday November 3 from 12 to 1p.m. in the Steckline Fine Arts Gallery. A light lunch will be served on a first-come, first-serve basis. Guests can also bring their lunch. The event is free and open to the public.
The Steckline Gallery is located inside the De Mattias Fine Arts Center on the Newman campus, 3100 McCormick. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by appointment. For more information, call 316-942-4291, ext. 2199.
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The Sunflower Plaza!
417 E. Gilbert
Wichita, KS 67211
Final Friday, October 30 – 11:00am-5:30pm
“Explosion of Color” by C.A. McJack
Come meet and greet the artist and immerse yourself in pure color!
Contact: Cristi A. McCaffrey-Jackson
Phone: 316-519-3103
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Sutton Place
209 E. William
Wichita, KS 67202
“EARTH MATTERS”
Featured Artists:
Richard Crowson, Connie Volkman, Lyda Andrews, Sofia Fleming and other area artists showing environmental message themed works.
Final Friday, October 30, 6:00-9:00 PM
CONTACT:
Deborah
dsgafvert@gmail.com
Jennifer
jifferc@yahoo.com
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“Hurt”
511 E. Douglas Ave.
(Formerly 3D Studio)
Final Friday, October 30th
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Runs to November 24, 2015
Featured Artists
Greg Johnson
Charles Leonard
Greg Walker
Contact: Lou Ann Robertson
316-260-9522
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Commerce Art District Event
Hosted by: Reuben Saunders Gallery
Please join us for
Final Friday, October 30
6:00-10:00 p.m.
ELIZABETH ROWLEY
New Works
Lawrence artist, Elizabeth Rowley, is both a plein air and studio artist. She works with oil on canvas and paper and experiments liberally with other materials – metal substrates, epoxy resins, mixed media, and spray paint. Her Bull-Mastiff, Trinity, accompanies her when she paints plein air, providing good company, a thoughtful critic, and an intimidating presence in the field.
Debut show for the newest venue in the commerce Arts District
RSA Marketing
At the Entrance to the Commerce Arts District
Corner of Waterman & Commerce
Wichita, KS 67202