First Friday Art Walk

More Downtown stops for First Friday Art Walk tomorrow!

The Downtown Springfield Association is activating with Downtown Square with music from Magnolia Mae and the Gutter Groove from 6-9PM! Stop by and enjoy some music during your First Friday route!

Downtown Springfield will be activating 313 South Avenue (Across from Biggs Downtown, next to Normans Bridal) featuring the following artists: Carolyn Carrigan, Alicia Mau, Jessica Ertel, & Denelle Pantelo. This building will be open to the public from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm and all artists will have art for sale!

Join Obelisk Home on Friday, November 6th from 6-10pm for the opening reception of “Revival” by Bret Neathery in the Main Gallery. In the Lower Level Gallery, explore “VELESERO est. 2056”, an exhibition by Arkansas-based artist Mark Jackson.

The Park Central Library will be open for First Friday Art Walk from 6:30-9pm. They will be hosting painter Carol Snyder. At 7pm Art Talk with Emily Oltmanns will present “The Creation of Europe’s Rhino: What Inspired Dürer’s Rhinoceros, and How it Came to be Accepted as Fact”.

Join the Carolla Arts Center for their Biennial Faculty Exhibition!
October 2 - November 13
First Friday Art Walk: October 2 and November 6, 6 - 9 p.m.

Stop by Brick City Gallery for their Professional Poster Exhibition!
October 2 - November 6
First Friday Art Walk: October 2 and November 6, 6 - 9 p.m.

Celebrate First Friday Art Walk with the Gillioz in The Gallery, a stunning second-floor event space at the historic Gillioz Theatre! Take the elevator up to see Gillioz Resident Company exhibits, enjoy a cold b**r or handcrafted cocktail, and connect with fellow art lovers. Stick around for a live jazz set from members of MOJO beginning at 6:30 PM.

To add to the fun, the Springfield Art Museum invites you to stop by the Museum’s table for a fun hands-on art activity! FREE to attend. Doors open Friday at 6 PM.

Drury Pool Art Center Gallery is open for First Friday Art Walk in November. Featuring work from Emilio Johnson and “Best of the Midwest High School Competitive”
November 6-24, 2026
Best of the Midwest High School Competitive
Opening Reception: Friday, November 6, 5-8pm

C-Art Gallery Quilt Studies — Erin Tyler - C-Art Gallery November 2026. Quilt Studies is a series of paintings responding to a quilt gifted to the artist by her late aunt, Goldia Dixon. The work traces how images shift as they move across materials and processes. Beginning with a single source, the imagery is translated through collage, painting, and digital manipulation. The process balances intuition with structure, reflecting on care and time. The paintings invite viewers to consider how meaning is formed through attention and repetition.

The Glo Center is showcasing works from Q***r Art Roadshow plus local photographer Snap Happy Photography by Merry! Merry will have a photobooth set up and will be offering photos at 5 for $25 from 5 pm to 7 pm. From 7 pm to 9 pm, they will host their weekly Friday night game night group!

The artist The Coven Collective has chosen for the November FFAW is Nathen A. Curry! Stop by from 5-8PM!

Upside Down Mercantile is a retail development project of Down Syndrome Group of the Ozarks. Located on Historic C-Street in Springfield, Missouri, their product lines are developed, branded, and sold by individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Upside Down Mercantile will be open from 5-8PM on First Friday featuring work from Button Dreams by Emma.

Eurasia Coffee Co will be open until 8PM for this First Friday Art Walk, featuring art Farley Lewis. Swing by and check them out!

Flora and Forge will be open 10AM-8PM on First Friday. Jennifer Rose Wolken (she/her) is an interdisciplinary artist and designer. A native of the Missouri Ozarks region, she received her MFA in visual studies from Missouri State University. Jennifer’s line of functional sketchbooks and journals are inspired by a love of craftsmanship from centuries past, the beauty of materials, and a lifelong habit of keeping a sketchbook. Her current body of sculptural work is inspired by her own challenges coping with chronic illness, as well as themes of renewal, recycling, and community connection. These sculptural artist’s books have shown in international juried shows in San Francisco, Chicago, New Orleans, Minneapolis, and Pennsylvania. They have also be

Happy First Friday week, Springfield! This month's Art Walk is hopping. We'll be posting about the participating venues all week, so follow along and save the locations you want to hit!

Stop 1: Join MSU’s Global Engagement and Education Department for their signature event, Tour of the Globe! Experience different countries through music, food, games, and more activities that students plan to display from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Stop 2: Hotel Vandivort will be participating in First Friday Art Walk from 4- 9 PM, featuring local artist Jessica Phillips.

Stop 3: Springfield Route 66 Welcome Center I Love Springfield, MO! has joined First Friday! They will be open 5-7PM. Live painting from local artist Janelle Patterson, complimentary refreshments, and retail available for purchase.

Stop 4: Join Formed Gallery for First Friday from 6- 9 PM to celebrate our Featured Artist: Alicia Farris, “Adventures and Attitudes,” an exhibition of new works by featured artist Alicia Farris. Live Music by Tony Menown: 6:30 – 8:30 PM. Forming Art Studios will also be open from 6:30–8:30 PM!

Stop 5: J.L. Long Traders will be open extended hours for First Friday Art Walk November 6, 10AM- 9PM.

Stop 6: Transformation Gallery & Tattoo will be open for November's Art Walk! They will be open 6 – 9 pm and will be showcasing art by their talented staff - be sure to check it out!

Stop 7: BookMarx will be open this First Friday from 5-9PM with featured artist Bearded Magpie Photography, specializing in abstract nature photography using digital and traditional techniques, as well as author Alyssah Morrison reading from her new book, "LYSSA" at 7PM.

Stop 8: Gailey's Breakfast Cafe is kicking off their Holiday Gift Giving Art Show with the Southwest Missouri Artists Collective. All artwork is priced under $150. Gailey's will be open until 9 p.m.,enjoy our Happy Hour from 2–6 p.m.

Stop 9: Join Ozarks Farm Stop for November's First Friday Art Walk at the ArtPort! This month, they're celebrating two featured artists, Betsy Kondrot and Travis Pettigrew, alongside the Missouri Farmers Market Association (MFMA) as their November Toast of the Town! 5-8PM.

First Friday Art Walk is THIS WEEK! We’ve got 25 participating venues this month across Downtown Springfield and Commercial Street! Springfield is going to be bustling with art, music, and much more this Friday. Don’t let Daylight Savings get you down, share the map around with your friends and make a plan to get out and see some art!

Join Obelisk Gallery this Saturday, October 10th from 1-4pm for the opening reception of “VELESERO est. 2056” showcasing varied works of Mark Jackson from the 2020s and 2030s in the Lower Level Gallery.
Explore a diverse showcase of works by Arkansas-based artist Mark Jackson, meet the artist in person, enjoy an afternoon of incredible art, and partake in some light refreshments.
Where: 214W Phelps St #101
When: Saturday, October 10th | 1-4pm less

First Friday Art Walk is TONIGHT, and we've got a big new addition to First Friday this month thanks to the Downtown Springfield Association! The DSA has activated three spaces throughout downtown and filled them with art❤️ scroll through to see what they have cooked up! Downtown Springfield

First Friday is TOMORROW NIGHT! Here's some more Downtown stops for you!

Stop 1: Join Obelisk Home on First Friday, October 2nd from 6–10 p.m. for the opening reception of "Scapes 2.0" by Rebecca Lewis Smith in the Main Gallery. In the Lower Level Gallery, explore artwork featured from the annual Garden Party event.

Stop 2: Brick City Gallery at Missouri State University - Professional Poster Exhibition - October 2 - November 6
First Friday Art Walk: October 2 and November 6, 6 - 9 p.m.

Stop 3: Robert and Margaret Carolla Arts Exhibition Center - Biennial Faculty Exhibition - October 2 - November 13
First Friday Art Walk: October 2 and November 6, 6 - 9 p.m.

Stop 4: The Downtown Church will have a jazz band playing from 6PM until sunset. Stop by on your walk!

Stop 5: Drury University Pool Art Center is open for First Friday Art Walk in September. Featuring work from GIGI SALIJ with the collection titled “The Girlie Show” - Opening Reception: Friday, October 2, 5-8pm. Artist Talk: Friday, October 2 @ 5:30pm

Stop 6: First Friday Fright Walk at the Gillioz Theatre! Step into a spooky, fun-filled night! Start in the hazy lobby and collect goodies at our trunk-or-treat-style tables, your free spooky bag awaits at entry. Then head up to The Gallery to explore resident company exhibits and enjoy a themed drink from the Gallery bar. Live music from MOJO will set the mood from 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM! Free to attend, doors open at 6 PM and close at 9 PM!

Stop 7: October's Art Walk: Echoes of Woodblock – The Art of Đông Hồ. The Jim D. Morris Center will be open from 5-7PM. Discover D**g Ho, a centuries-old Vietnamese folk art hand-printed on shimmering “giấy điệp” paper. Now recognized by UNESCO as heritage worth protecting.

Happy First Friday week, Springfield! This month's Art Walk is hopping. We've got so many stops for you! We'll be posting the participating venues all week, so follow along and save the locations you want to hit!

Stop 1: Hotel Vandivort welcomes High Tide Theatrical to the Historic Lobby for a special preview of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show. Beginning at 4:00 PM in Hotel Vandivort’s Historic Lobby, stop by to catch a live performance and get a preview of High Tide Theatrical’s Halloween-season production!

Stop 2: BookMarx will be featuring artist Hannah Duckworth and their show “Situations” for First Friday in October.

Stop 3: The Park Central Branch Library will be open from 6:30-9 pm for October’s FFAW. Hailey Paige will exhibit her journey of painting over the last 20 years.

Stop 4: Join First & Calvary Presbyterian Church for Autumn Under the Bell Tower—Experience locally made baked goods and culinary arts with live jazz music. Enjoy the evening outdoors, tucked into the gothic-style architecture beneath the bell tower. 6–8 p.m.

Stop 5: Join Formed: An Artist Collective to celebrate our Featured Artist: Mindy Tillery. Come explore a fresh collection of works bursting with color, charm, and story. Enjoy refreshments, live music, and meet our artists for First Friday Art Walk from 6-9 pm.

Stop 6: Ozarks Farm Stop - Come explore the art, meet the artists, shop local, and help raise a Toast of the Town to Mosaic Arts Collective and the community they are helping create. Their work and artists will be featured in ArtPort, with Ozarks Farm Stop artist/vendor Caryn McAdoo joining the evening as a collaborating artist, showcasing her handcrafted mosaic jewelry.

Stop 7: Gailey's Breakfast Cafe is a popular, nostalgic eatery whipping up traditional American breakfast grub in straightforward digs. Check it out during October's FFAW, open till 9 pm, featuring local artists from the Southwest Missouri Visual Artists Collective.

COMMERCIAL STREET ART WALK! C-Street is going to be bustling! Here are the participating venues!

Stop 1: C-ART Gallery. Stop by to see "Waxing Lyrical," a conversation among artists—connected by process, yet unmistakably individual in expression. Hours for Friday, Oct 2, 2026 5-8PM.

Stop 2: Oktoberfest Biergarten is a collaboration between Eurasia Coffee Co and Mumbles/Springifeld BrewCo, at 430 E. Commercial St! They will be displaying historical photos of Commercial St and have live music.

Stop 3: The artist The Coven Collective has chosen for the October FFAW is Nathen A. Curry. They look forward to being his first art show and welcoming him into the art community! Hours for Friday, 5- 8PM.

Stop 4: Upside Down Mercantile will be open from 5-8PM on First Friday featuring work from the following artists: Serah Jeppsen of Serah’s Rainbow, Gracie Fesler of Mae Mae, and Annalynn’s Mandalas.

Stop 5: Eurasia Coffee Co will be open until 8PM for this First Friday Art Walk, featuring art by Rusty Lindsey. They will also be featuring their seasonal pumpkin affogato!

Stop 6: Flora & Forge Floral Design & Blacksmith will be hosting a drop-in makerspace experience. Design your own seasonal decor using mini pumpkins, preserved moss, and everlasting flowers. It’s just $25 to create your own mini-utopia!

Stop 7: Commercial Club of Springfield kicks off the Scarecrow Challenge, A C-Street Stroll, on Friday, October 2 at 5:30 at Commercial Club of Springfield. Custom Scarecrows all up and down the 6-block district will begin to be seen starting First Friday in October.
For more info or to participate: [email protected]

Stop 8: The GLO Center will be featuring the artwork on display from JOMO Pride as a part of the Q***r Art Roadshow, and they will have Game Night happening in the Center that patrons are welcome to join. GLO will reopen at 5 pm and remain open until 9 pm; Game Night is from 7-9 pm.

Stop 9: Historic Firehouse No.2 - "Graffiti Goes Off The Rails", featuring graffiti prints from around the world by Collette. Weather permitting, seating to view the "Traveling Graffiti Gallery" will also be available, as will non-alcoholic curated cocktails by Functional Alchemy.