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First Friday Art Walk
October 2017
Discover Art Downtown and view the layered paintings of Beth Neuer. You will find Beth’s paintings invite the viewer into the space by putting her love for color, shapes, space, light and dark together, to create something interactive and beautiful. Help NexLynx bring back the crown and vote for your favorite beer infused chili in the highly popular, annual Art Walk Chili competition. Snacks, soda, beer and wine provided.

First Friday Art Walk
November 2017
Stop in & celebrate with us! We are a 2017 People’s Choice finalist. View well-known artist, Becky Drager’s “Topeka in Color” exhibit where she uses her color-infused style to capture the beauty of Topeka in her paintings, inspiring the viewer to see our city in a new way. Listen to the live music of Kirk Drager, a unique voice on the local music scene, with his repertoire of Alt-Country, Rock, & Bluegrass. Enter for a chance to win Lenny’s Holiday Gift Basket. Snacks, soda, beer and wine provided.

First Friday Art Walk
December 2017
Capturing the beauty of the Kansas landscape and the American West is the main focus of Kathleen’s paintings, paying special attention to the light in each scene whether it’s the golden light on an autumn afternoon or the subtle light of a cloudy day, or catching the atmosphere of distant rain squalls over wide-open spaces.

First Friday Art Walk
January 2018
Discover Art Downtown and view a young emerging artist, Evan Paul Navarro, with his unique “coloring book” style, consisting of detailed line-work that embodies an abundance of abstract images. Relax from all the holiday festivities and come wearing your comfiest pajamas while enjoying delicious breakfast themed snacks, soda, beer and wine.

First Friday Art Walk
February 2018
Discover Art Downtown and view the mixed media paintings by Marie Plinsky. Displaying her newest art work of mixed media uses acrylics, paper and fabric creating interesting textures. Calling all chocolate lovers as downtown explodes with chocolate delights. Our returning favorites are the infamous chocolate waterfall and “Cocomotion” cocoa along with other tasty chocolate inspired treats. Then top it off with a selection of chocolate inspired beers and wines.

First Friday Art Walk
March 2018
Discover Art Downtown and enjoy paintings of various mediums by returning artist, Dorethy Hancock. See how Dorethy captures her love for traveling and nature in her art and sharing her experiences of beauty seen around the world. Jump into spring and get into the Irish Spirit by wearing green to receive a St. Patty’s Day prize! We will be serving Irish themed/greenish snacks, soda, beer and wine.

First Friday Art Walk
April 2018
Come view the talented student art from Shawnee Heights High School. Art instructors, Avery Ayers-Berry, Beth Hanna, Steve Loy, Ryan Paget, and Wendy Wheeler, displaying a variety of mediums from the visual art students; including drawing, painting, photography, ceramics, sculpture and jewelry. Wear blue to spread awareness for Autism. Purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to win a basket valued at $325, while raising money for Topeka Area Autism Network. Snacks and drinks provided.

First Friday Art Walk
May 2018
Discover Art Downtown and view the beautiful oil portraits by talented Lawrence artist, Patrick Schlotterback. Finding inspiration from photographs that begin to form a story, which Patrick hopes will invoke a reaction in the viewer. In honor of Cinco de Mayo, join us as we celebrate with our homemade salsa paired with other Mexican themed snacks and drinks. Snacks, soda, beer and wine provided.

First Friday Art Walk
June 2018
Discover Art Downtown and view the captured beauty by photographer, Derek Voorhis. Photography is an area of art that Derek feels one will always learn and grow. He takes everyday objects and people and reimagines them in such a way to provide the viewer with wonder and amazement that would normally not exist. For a “gouda” time, “ricotta” try our delicious, cheesy themed food that will “brie” out of this world for the Cheesy Chalk Walk. Snacks, soda, beer and wine provided.

First Friday Art Walk
July 2018
Discover Art Downtown and view the beautiful watercolor and silk paintings by Geri Cummings. Painting is Geri’s escape, her mini vacation, so many paintings are from things that bring a sense of calm when she looks at them. A tranquil place to go in the middle of our chaotic lives. Participate in the fun downtown Scavenger Hunt, while continuing the 4th of July celebration. Snacks, soda, beer and wine provided.