Title of Exhibition: Art House 310 First Friday – Kansas Art Guild Group Show

Description:

Art House 310 First Friday – Kansas Art Guild Group Show
Opening Reception | First Friday May 2nd, 2025 | 6-10pm

This event is free to attend and open to the public. Show hangs through May 25th, 2025. Art House 310 is located at 310 S. Laura. Two blocks SE of Douglas & Washington in downtown Wichita.

KANSAS ART GUILD

The Friends Community Art Guild was formed in 1977 with eight people who met at Friends University.  The name was later changed to Kansas Art Guild as interest and membership grew.  Now with a membership of over 65, the guild meets monthly at Mark Arts.  Membership is open to all artists, beginners to professional, with the express purpose of promoting and encouraging the visual arts and artists.

For more information, check out the Kansas Art Guild online at KansasArtGuild.com, on Facebook: @KansasArtGuild, and on Instagram: @KansasArtGuild

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS:

Lori Jones
Veronica Dowty
Ginny Young
Jan Hodge
Malissa Long
Barbara Gabel
Jeffery Gowen
Patti Doll
Karyl Barbosa
Phis Burress
Charlotte Cockrum
Janet Inlow
Yen Lin Chen
Karen Holiday
Maria Engelhardt
Annie Cummings
Lesa Gardner
Diane Smith
Skip Kreibach
Hope Just
Asa Pearlstein
Lari Howard
Stephaine Bayiff
Bob Neace

www.ArtHouse310.com
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Featured Artists: Studio Artists

Title of Exhibition: Studio Artists

Event Description: Studio artists will be open. Come see us at Artists In Old Town Studios in the back of Gallery 12, 412 East Douglas in Wichita Kansas for First Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. We hope to see you. 

Check out all of the artworks at Gallery XII too.

Exhibition Hours: 6 to 8 p.m.

Title of exhibit: "Putting the Pieces Back Together"

Event: First Friday, May 2, 5-8 p.m.

The Envision Arts Gallery is excited to present Putting the Pieces Back Together by artist Jenny Ewertz on First Friday, May 2nd, from 5:00PM – 8:00PM.

Putting the Pieces Back Together showcases a poignant collection of artwork reflecting an emotional journey of grief, utilizing creative expression as a means of healing. 

Jenny Ewertz is a ceramic artist and a proud member of Envision Arts since March 2023. Her work explores the tactile possibilities of clay, creating unique ceramics that celebrate the beauty of imperfection. Jenny’s process is a delicate balance between control and spontaneity, allowing each piece to evolve organically while still reflecting her artistic vision. Constantly learning and experimenting, Jenny thrives in an environment of creativity and collaboration. Envision Arts has become her creative home, where the exchange of diverse perspectives and ideas fuels her artistic growth. Through this community, she continues to discover new artistic fields and push the boundaries of her craft.

Join us First Friday at the Envision Arts Gallery on May 2nd from 5:00 - 8:00 PM to celebrate the opening of Putting the Pieces Back Together.

Throughout the evening you will have the opportunity to meet the artist and participate in art activities inspired by the exhibition. 

First Friday, May 2nd
5:00 - 8:00 PM
801 E. Douglas Ave, Suite 106
Wichita, Kansas 67202

The Envision Arts Gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (closed for lunch 12:00-1:00 PM).

Free and open to the public

On display May 2nd through May 30th in the Patricia A. Peer Window Gallery

Title: First Friday Pop Up Markets at Hopping Gnome Brewing Company

Our next First Friday Pop Up at Hopping Gnome Brewing is just around the corner!

Join us Friday, May 2nd from 5-8 p.m. to shop and sip with our gnomies!

Exhibit Title: "Nostalgic Notes"

Reception: May 2, 6 to 9 p.m.

Gallery 12 Featured Artists for May are: Gallery Member/Painter Christine Emond and Consignment Artist/Ceramist Terry Corbett.

The opening reception will be held on First Friday May 2nd from 6 - 9 pm. Chris will be exhibiting her most recent paintings. The title of her show is: "Nostalgic Notes." 

Artist Statement by Chris: "Music speaks to my soul. It always has. And strings are the instruments that resonate the most. Listening to the acoustic guitar or violin can create such an intimate feeling. Electric guitar or fiddle - lightening. Soft rock- nostalgia, freedom, my youthful days and where I am from. New age - peaceful, inspired and optimistic bringing me back to nature and being in the moment. With this body of work, I sought to express different genres of music and the feel of various places that music is played, through the use of color, composition, and mark making."

Chris will be donating 10% of her sales to the National Park Foundation.

 There will be a closing reception on Final Friday May 30th from 6 - 9 pm.

Gallery 12's is free and open to the public. Wednesday/Thursday/Saturday 10 am to 4 pm & Friday Noon to 6 pm.

Exhibition Title: "Chromatica: Light, Life & Curious Connection"

Featured Artists: Austin Mann and Esther Havens Mann

Event Details: Friday, May 2 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Experience “Chromatica” showcasing photographic works by Austin Mann and Esther Havens Mann. This exhibition pairs powerful imagery from around the world through color, atmosphere, and human story. 

Austin and Esther will share behind-the-scene glimpses of the work during an Artist Talk at 5:30pm. Join the adventure and delve deeper into the stories, process, and meaning behind the artwork. 

Exhibitions: "I Am Poppy" - Curt Clonts

Event Details: Friday, May 2 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Featured Artist: Curt Clonts

Description:

This solo-exhibition will feature new artworks by local artist, Curt Clonts!

We hope you will join us for our opening reception on First Friday, May 2nd from 5:00pm – 8:00pm!

"I Am Poppy" by Curt Clonts will be on display MAY 2nd - MAY 31st 2025

Featured Artist: Sarah Hill

Featured artwork: Snow Queen Creations by Sarah Hill

Event hours: Friday, April 1, 6-9 p.m.

Inspired by magic, power, and lace. Enjoy these beautifully crafted crowns and more made by Sarah Hill with love. Stop in to see all the amazing artists that make up the collection at The Enchanted Mermaid.

Title of Exhibition: A Glance into Other Worlds

Featured Artist: Sarah Von Hoene

Exhibition Hours: All open hours of the Leprechaun’s Lab.

Event Description: 

“Other Worlds” showcases Von Hoene’s love of storytelling, with each marker-and-pen illustration sparking the imagination, inviting the audience to make up stories of their own.

Event: NORTH HIGH ART SHOWCASE "visual harmony"

Event Details: May 2, 5 to 9 p.m.

APRIL 25th FINAL FRIDAY OPENING 5-9pm
and FIRST FRIDAY MAY 2, 5-9PM

NORTH HIGH ART SHOWCASE
"visual harmony"

The Exhibition celebrates the creativity and talent of young artists at North High School by bring together a diverse collection of 2D and 3D works,offering a dynamic visual experience the captures the essence of early adolescence and young adulthood.

A ceremony will take place on FIRST FRIDAY MAY 2nd from 5-8 pm.

Featured Artist: Alexandria Olthoff

Join us for First Friday! Gather your friends, grab a cider, and enjoy the colorful artwork by local artist Alexandria Olthoff. 

Event time: May 2, 6 to 9 p.m.