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Happy July 4th from First Friday Art Walk! As you enjoy parades, barbecues and fireworks with family and friends, don't forget that Art Walk awaits you tomorrow night! From the Contemporary Art Street Jam presented by ideaXfactory, to new member venues Qdoba Mexican Grill and Studio 417, Open House at The Calaboose and much, much more, you'll enjoy exciting art experiences in 25 participating venues 6-10 p.m. July 5. Check out all the details below, and visit www.ffaw.org for maps, artist slideshows and more. A Celebration of Nature at Art Inspired in July Art Inspired, 310 S. Campbell, adjoining Springfield Hot Glass Studio, features the theme A Celebration of Nature for its July exhibit and will feature work by Alyce Cox and other artists to be announced. (417) 868-8084 www.artinspired.me/ Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. M-Sat

310 S. Campbell, adjoining Springfield Hot Glass Studio, At the Creamery: Traveling exhibit targets abuse The Creamery Arts Center, 411 N. Sherman Parkway, is proud to host Leadership Springfield Class 28 and the Child Advocacy Center as they present the traveling exhibit Our Shared Story: An Effort to Frame Child Abuse. Enjoy the opening reception 6-9 p.m. during the July 5 Art Walk. Our Shared Story" helps put a face on the critical issue of child abuse. To help tell the stories of kids who have been abused, The Child Advocacy Center enlisted children who have not been victims to draw a portrait of themselves showing the feelings they would have if someone they loved and trusted ever hurt and abused them. The kids then had their photographs taken holding their illustrations. From The Creamery Arts Center, the exhibit will travel to various Springfield-Greene County Library branches in the fall. www.SpringfieldArts.org Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F; closed major holidays , 411 N. Sherman Parkway, DB Design offers Debbie Sutherland & More Shades of Gray by Debbie Sutherland DB Design Salon & Art Gallery, 326 S. Campbell, presents The Art of Debbie Sutherland for the July 5 Art Walk , plus Photography and Stained Glass by Nathan Smith and Photography by Carl James. DB Design also offers a unique collection of original pottery by Julia Schaefer, John Ehlers, Katrina Stevens and Duane Bone. (417) 864-4343

, 326 S. Campbell, Evangel Bellwether: Senior Art, Photography Photography by Lane Simmons The Evangel University Bellwether Gallery, 600 W. College, Ste. 116, presents Evangel Senior Artwork, plus Photography by Lane Simmons for the July 5 First Friday Art Walk. (417) 865-2815, ext. 7258 Open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. W-Sat

, 600 W. College, Ste. 116, Farmers Gastropub: Artists Sketching Live! Farmers Gastropub, 431 S. Jefferson, Ste. 160, presents Artists Sketching Live during the July 5 Art Walk. Farmers Gastropub is a great place to start or end your First Friday Art Walk with a burger and a pint! Named "Best British Restaurant in the USA " by The Telegraph. (417) 864-6994 www.farmersgastropub.com Food service 11 a.m.-9 p.m. M-Th, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. F-Sat, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday

, 431 S. Jefferson, Ste. 160, FreshCube show: Featured Artist Judah Fansler The Passion of the Christ by Judah Fansler FreshCube, 400 E. Walnut, Ste. B100, located just below The Aviary Cafe, continues its show by Featured Artist Judah Fansler in July; Judah is a surrealistic artist and graphic designer who lives near Branson. His mixed media and digital works express the human experience through fantasy-inspired worlds and characters. Judah owns and operates a full-service graphic design studio, Judah Creative Studio. Judah's artwork, illustration and designs often go hand in hand. To see his work, visit www.judahcreative.com Enjoy the artist's reception with live music, wine, beer and snacks, plus giveaways of six $25 Aviary gift certificates, all during the May 3 Art Walk! (417) 501-4801 www.freshcube.net Fresh Gallery: Marian Chamberlain & Carl Rauh Art by Marian Chamberlain Fresh Gallery , 400 W. Walnut, is proud to announce its July Featured Artists Marian Chamberlain and Carl Rauh. Marian Chamberlain finds great satisfaction in a challenging creative process. She is currently working in pastels and etching. She enjoys the simplicity of drawing, and finds that these mediums give her the opportunity to further develop those skills. She is enamored of the technical process that goes into creating her art, and aspires to capture and present a particular moment to the guest. Her pieces have an exquisite balance of detail and softness and instantly invite the viewer to get closer and experience the skill and talent of the artist. Originally from California , Carl Rauh moved to rural Urbana , Mo. , in 1980. Rauh is currently working in wood, stone, and various Art by Carl Rauh. metals. The majority of his pieces are from reclaimed or recycled wood. He cuts standing dead and salvage wood that was destined to rot away or be turned to ash in someone's brush pile. It is his way of giving back and of having a remembrance of what was taken from nature. He tries to find pieces that have character and then enhances the natural beauty that lies within it. He crafts 3D sculptures, interlocking pieces made from one piece of wood, walking sticks/staffs, wands, bowls, and charms. All of his pieces encourage a hands-on policy. He likes the feel of the wood and thinks others should enjoy it as well. Meet both artists during the Art Walk opening reception! www.freshgallery.org (417) 862-9300 Open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. T-Sat, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. during Art Walk Good Girl Art Gallery presents Three Artists, 99 Bottles and Jeffrey Allen Price's Rust and Fruit Good Girl Art Gallery, 325 E. Walnut St., Ste. 101, Three Artists, 99 Bottles by Cindy Pedigo, Margeaux Loeb and Chelsea Nunn, and Rust and Fruit by Jeffrey Rust Mandala by Jeffrey Allen Price Allen Price. In Three Artists, 99 Bottles, a trio of artists converge to create "Bottle Art" through painting and mixed media. They have converted bottles to beautiful artful vessels and will create a bottle tree and installation. Proceeds of sales will go to their specific charities, among them Margareaux Loeb's foundation for educational scholarships in Tanzania., the Kyela Student Foundation. With Rust and Fruit, New York-based artist and Springfield native Jeffrey Allen Price will show works from a few of his ongoing series "Produce," "Rust-O-Grams" and "Sponge Maps." Included presents two shows in July:by Cindy Pedigo, Margeaux Loeb and Chelsea Nunn, andby JeffreyAllen Price. In Three Artists, 99 Bottles, a trio of artists converge to create "Bottle Art" through painting and mixed media. They have converted bottles to beautiful artful vessels and will create a bottle tree and installation. Proceeds of sales will go to their specific charities, among them Margareaux Loeb's foundation for educational scholarships in Tanzania., the Kyela Student Foundation. With Rust and Fruit, New York-based artist and Springfield native Jeffrey Allen Price will show works from a few of his ongoing series "Produce," "Rust-O-Grams" and "Sponge Maps." Included are small colorful collage/renderings of fruits and vegetables drawn from life. Other works in the show include Mandala ( ) and Tablet V monoprints made with corrosive elements on paper. The newest work in the exhibition is a county map of Missouri made from used sponges. (417) 865-7055 www.goodgirlartgallery.com Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. T-Sat

, 325 E. Walnut St., Ste. 101, The History Museum on the Square: Route 66 The History Museum on the Square,155 Park Central Square, presents Woodruff's Dream: The Mother Road Through Springfield, The Route 66 Exhibit. The new exhibit runs through Sept. 14. FREE admission to first-floor exhibits during Art Walk! (417) 832-1200 www.historymuseumonthesquare.org IdeaXFactory is out of the gallery & into the street with the Contemporary Art Street Jam July 5 & 6 IdeaXFactory, 351 N. Boonville, presents the Contemporary Art Street Jam! Activities start at 5 p.m. on Friday, July 5, and at noon on Saturday, July 6. Featured events include Live Art painting and The Harmonic Wall music, ceramic raku firing demonstrations by MSU and Drury University faculty, hands-on bubble art painting, building robot sculptures, zine-making, the Comics! Art Show at Squidfoo, a super-size "Nest" construction by Art of Space, and PechaKucha X. A highlight of the event on July 5 is the Graffiti and Contemporary Art Panel Discussion led by Nick Nelson, Director of the Springfield Art Museum at 8:30 p.m. during the First Friday Art Walk. Following an introduction of different movements of street art, graffiti as vandalism, and Graffiti - the movement of the '70s and '80s - Nelson and the panel will discuss topics and questions including: How do we define urban and public space? What is the relationship between private and public, and how does art define these spaces? What is the future of our cities, and what is the future of the artist in the city? Featured panelists include Sarrita Hunn, Managing Editor of the Temporary Art Review, Gerard Nadeau, Assistant Professor of Architecture at Drury University, Patricia Watts, Founder and West Coast Curator of Ecoartspace, and Gary Bedell, Artist, Springfield, MO.The ideaXfactory is a collaborative project of the City of Springfield and the Springfield Regional Arts Council that sponsors installation art, contemporary art initiatives, and idea exploration managed by the ideaXfactory committee and RuBert Studios and funded in part by a creative placemaking grant from ArtPlace America. For more information, please visit http://ideaxfactory.com Mostly Serious welcomes visitors July 5 Mostly Serious, a new Art Walk sponsor located at 315 Park Central West, invites you to enjoy An Art Show to Be Announced in July. An interactive design studio, Mostly Serious offers branding and marketing as well as the latest breakthroughs for interactive design, development and SEO-ready writing. Their experienced team has the expertise to deliver projects with the staying power to meet their clients' immediate goals and long-term goals as their businesses continue to expand and evolve. (417) 501-6552 http://mostlyserious.io Nomad: Live Art and Live Music July 5 Nomad, 318 W. Walnut next to Flame, presents Live Art and Live Music for the July 5 Art Walk, plus enjoy Nomad's latest new arrivals from around the world and always, a few surprises! (417) 559-9695 Obelisk Home presents the art of Americana Obelisk Home at the Inspired Commerce Building, 214 W. Phelps, presents Americana for the July 5 First Friday Art Walk. " Americana " refers to artifacts related to the history, folklore and cultural heritage of the United States . Many kinds of material fall within the definition of Americana : paintings, prints, drawings, license plates, household objects, flags, plaques and statues. You are invited to discover a selection of Americana , as created by the hands of local artists. Come and reflect while enjoying a slice of American pie. (417) 616-6488 www.obeliskhome.com www.obeliskhome.com Park Central Library : Two Artists + Live Music Park Central Branch Library, 128 Park Central Square, presents art by two local artists: If Hip Hop Should Die Tomorrow by Lynley Farris and Curios paintings by Joey Borovicka. Enjoy music by Mason Mercer. (417) 831-1342 (417) 831-1342 www.facebook.com/parkcentrallibrary Open 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. M-Th; 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. F-Sat , 128 Park Central Square, Qdoba Mexican Grill debuts with Urban Art Qdoba Mexican Grill, 401 S. Kimbrough, makes its Art Walk debut with Photographer Linda S. Teeter and her show Urban Art. Linda states: Urban Art features photos of graffiti-sprayed, artful and colorful expressions left by often unknown artists to artist wannabes. Whether they were being playful or mischievous ... destructive vandals or showing inspired communications ... whether they were trying to show the gang's colors or express anger, love, misguided celebrations ... whatever; it is creative vernacular that has taken over the early 1940 construction in the West Bottoms area of KC MO, as well as many urban street corners in New Orleans, and some in Joplin to St. Louis, and abandoned storefronts of Chicago's Pilsen area. Architecture left standing alone and neglected often is reborn with new meaning through the creations of these gypsy artists that come at the crack of dawn to leave their mark that might wash off with the first rain or remain for eternity. Focused on their mission, hurriedly but with often great detail to simple scatterings. The images are shared here with you to draw your own conclusions. Is it vandalism? Or is it ART? (417) 866-1399 www.goodwillandguacamole.com Revel Advertising: Featured Artist T.D. Scott Night Crossing by T.D. Scott Revel Advertising Featured Artist T.D. Scott. "My work reveals a passionate exploration of primitive cultures and the interpretive documentation of my artistic journey. Organic forms, colors and textures define my style and ground my expression." - T.D. Scott (417) 368-6966 has a new location at 429 N Boonville! Join Revel in its new digs July 5 to welcome. "My work reveals a passionate exploration of primitive cultures and the interpretive documentation of my artistic journey. Organic forms, colors and textures define my style and ground my expression." - T.D. Scott (417) 368-6966 www.reveladvertising.com Rogers & Baldwin Historic Venue: 20 Years: Paintings & Drawings by Thomas Primm Rogers & Baldwin Historic Venue, 314 S. Patton, a proud Art Walk sponsor, presents Local Artist Thomas Primm showing his collection, Twenty Years: Paintings & Drawings. Rogers & Baldwin Historic venue is a center for parties, wedding ceremonies & receptions, private/corporate events, plus occasional Art Walk art displays. (417) 365-1915 www.rbhistoricvenue.com/ RSVPaint: Tree Silhouette Painting Class RSVPaint, 420 S. Campbell, Ste. 1, Tree Silhouette, from 6:45 to 9 p.m. Stop by to see what RSVPaint has to offer. If you'd like to take the class, RSVP at a proud Art Walk sponsor, will be open to the public from 6 to10 p.m., while local artist John Coleman teaches a two-hour BYOB painting class featuring his painting,, from 6:45 to 9 p.m. Stop by to see what RSVPaint has to offer. If you'd like to take the class, RSVP at http://www.rsvpaint.com/event/tree-silhouette/ . Come paint with us! (417) 569-4492 www.RSVPaint.com , 420 S. Campbell, Ste. 1, Springfield Brewing Co. presents Art by Gavyn Sky, John Payne and Robin Coulter Crabb String Theory by John Payne Springfield Brewing Company, 305 S. Market Ave., Art by Gavyn Sky, John Payne and Robin Coulter Crabb. Enjoy gorgeous local artwork in the Brewing Company's display space, and check out their great menu and variety of unique, locally brewed beverages including seasonal brews. 417-832-8277 presents. Enjoy gorgeous local artwork in the Brewing Company's display space, and check out their great menu and variety of unique, locally brewed beverages including seasonal brews. 417-832-8277 www.springfieldbrewingco.com 305 S. Market Ave., Springfield Hot Glass: Live Art Demonstrations 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 , 314 S. Campbell Ave., Art Walk features Open House at The Calaboose Springfield Police Museum at The Calaboose, 409 W. McDaniel, is open to the public during First Friday Art Walk! The recently renovated Calaboose was built in 1891 and used until the 1940s. The museum offers displays of uniforms, badges, equipment and weapons from the proud history of the Springfield Wild Bill Hickok, Army scout, gambler and gunman became a Springfield lawman. Police Department. The Calaboose (a term for a local jail) is the oldest existing structure owned by the City of Springfield. It was rescued from deterioration caused by age, weather, and lack of ongoing maintenance. This federally recognized historical restoration returns the structure to use as a police substation and includes the police museum on the first floor. Information gathered from research in the City archives was used to assure historic accuracy in the restorative design. Whenever available, original materials were used and reconstruction components were consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation Projects. In addition, the State of Missouri Historical Preservation Program was involved throughout the entire project to ensure a high standard of restoration and quality of workmanship. Their involvement, along with great attention to detail, enabled this structure to return to prominence in the community. For more information on Springfield law enforcement history, visit www.springfieldmo.gov/spd/AboutUs/history.html Springfield Pottery: Fine Craft on Display Springfield Pottery, 416 S. Campbell Ave., is a fine craft gallery and community clay center that features examples of fine craft by over 45 local, regional and national artists. (417) 864-4677 Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. T-Sat , 416 S. Campbell Ave., www.springfieldpottery.com Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. T-Sat Studio 417 presents Photos by Christian Gideon Editorial Photography by Christian Gideon Studio 417, 444 W. McDaniel, debuts on the Art Walk with Editorial Photography by Christian Gideon, a series of portraits with hair and make up by the Studio 417 Artists. Studio 417 is a group of passionate, hard-working individuals who are serious about their work, but not about themselves. We are artists who perform beautiful hair and make up services Monday through Saturday. Although internal beauty is the most important feature, we are dedicated to making you look good on the outside as well! We appreciate all types of art and are energized by beauty. Come see what inspires us! (417) 866-6455 www.studio417salon.com Open 9 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat TAG Media: monthly Magazine Release Party! TAG Media, 334 E. Walnut, invites you to its monthly Magazine Release Party! Check out a new artist painting part of a wall in TAG 's office. Also, pick up a copy of TAG 's monthly magazine that supports the local entertainment scene - including visual artists. (417) 501-8605 http://tagsgf.com , 334 E. Walnut, University Plaza features five artists in July Art by Gavyn Sky

University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center, 333 John Q. Hammons Parkway, welcomes Featured Artists John Payne, Brian Mooney, Gavyn Sky, Andrea Ehrhardt and Judah Fansler in July! (417) 864-7333 www.upspringfield.com I look forward to seeing you downtown this Friday!

Sincerely,

Clarissa French

First Friday Art Walk