Photography & Stained Glass at Art Inspired Dec. 6
Art Inspired, 310 S. Campbell, adjoining Springfield Hot Glass Studio, is proud to present Photography and Stained Glass by local artist Nathan Smith in December.(417) 868-8084 www.artinspired.me/ Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. M-Sat
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Arts & Letters: Pieces and Parts, live music Dec. 6
Arts & Letters, 214 S. Campbell, invites you to the opening reception for Pieces and Parts, a solo show of new work by Artist Karlei Baker including mixed media sculpture, encaustics and acrylic paintings, plus a musical performance by Ryan Dunn and Nathan Gamel. The fun starts at 7 p.m. (417) 830-8186 www.artsandlettersspringfield.com (417) 830-8186 www.artsandlettersspringfield.com
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At The Creamery Arts Center: Pop Art Remix
The Creamery Arts Center, 411 N. Sherman Parkway, presents Pop Art Remix in December. The late 1950s pop art movement drew heavily upon popular culture and American iconography, and gave rise to artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Jasper Johns. Springfield Regional Arts Council invited artists to put a fresh spin on pop art, taking subject matter from popular culture and current events and using bold images, colors, and media including painting, sculpture, mixed media, graffiti and comic-style art, fiber art, soft sculpture, and wearable art. 417-862-2787(ARTS) www.SpringfieldArts.org Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F; closed major holidays
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DB Design presents Stevia Bonebrake, Carl James
DB Design Salon & Art Gallery, 326 S. Campbell, presents Featured Artist Stevia Bonebrake plus Photography by Carl James. DB Design also offers a unique collection of original pottery by John Ehlers and Duane Bone. (417) 864-4343
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Drury PAC Gallery presents James Radke: Thirty- Eight Years and My Eyes Have Been Open Wide
 Drury Pool Art Center Gallery,940 N. Clay St., proudly presents Thirty-Eight Years and My Eyes Have Been Open Wide, a James Radke retrospective. James Radke has been documenting his daily life and visual discoveries for almost 40 years. Thirty-eight Years will provide the visitors to the Pool Art Center a glimpse into Radke's world. Individual pieces from several bodies of work including "Street Photography," "Jazz in the San Francisco Bay Area" and "Polaroid Diaries of the Gulf Wars" will be included in this retrospective. (417) 873-7263 www.drury.edu/pacgalleryOpen 8 a.m.-5 p.m. M, T, W, F; 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
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Experience Nostalgia at Evangel Bellwether Dec. 6
The Evangel University Bellwether Gallery, 600 W. College, Ste. 116, presents Evangel student artwork on the theme Nostalgia for the December First Friday Art Walk. (417) 865-2815, ext. 7258 Open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. W-Sat
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Fresh Gallery: Holiday Show focuses on small art
Fresh Gallery, 400 W. Walnut, presents its Holiday Show featuring small pieces ideal for gift giving, original art Christmas cards and more! www.freshgallery.org (417) 862-9300 Open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. T-Sat, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. during Art Walk
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Good Girl Art presents The Store Window Series: Sacred and Secular & WALLPAPER: Layers of Time
Good Girl Art Gallery, 325 E. Walnut St., Ste. 101,
presents two shows in December: The Store Window Series: Sacred and Secular by Randy Russell and WALLPAPER: Layers of Time by Barbara Williams. Of The Store Window Series: Sacred and Secular, Randy Russell says, "I remain interested in assemblage compositions, with those compositions now evolving more frequently into sculptural works. This series comes from memories growing up in St. Louis and the wonder that the large store windows in the Downtown area held for me during the Holiday Season. Collected objects in the assemblage compositions evoke those memories, the time they represent and personal history. Not realizing as a child the secularization of the Christmas Season primarily because the images we are exposed to are not designed to make that connection, the representations became more sentimental and commercialized as I grew older, distancing the images even further from the Season they represent. The sculptural angel figures in this series reflect the co-opting of the Holiday and its religious context even more directly, with mixed messages in both the objects and combinations of materials used. As with previous works, some of the works are further informed by fragments of text, which appear in small, almost hidden sections, but remain an integral part in the compositional whole of the piece. All of the pieces are primarily commercialized representations of an idea, an idea over time which has evolved with an entirely different meaning than its origin." Of WALLPAPER: Layers of Time,  Barbara Williams says, "I peeled layers of wallpaper from old Ozarks houses which revealed multiple layers of time, layers of wallpaper styles from the 1930s and later. Some of these old houses used only burlap, newspaper and wallpaper over their frame construction, while some, as during my childhood, used only newspaper for wallpaper. I was inspired to make timepieces from these examples of layered wallpaper, burlap and newspaper within a family home setting. Family members in these pieces are etchings that are part of a larger and longstanding series of my family, Ozarks, 1940s-50s era." She adds, "Further from home: I was Inspired and touched by the wallpaper and images pasted thereon by Anne Frank at the Anne Frank House, Amsterdam. As part of this series on wallpaper I wanted to pay homage to Anne by recreating my version of that wallpaper. Millions have been touched not only by her diary, but also by the intimate space she created by pasting magazine photos of British and American movie stars and other images of interest. During a time of such heartache and stress, she had decorated her wall much like any teenage girl did at the time." (417) 865-7055 www.ggagallery.com Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. T-Sat www.ggagallery.com Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. T-Sat
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The History Museum welcomes Artist Jerry L. Rice
The History Museum on the Square,155 Park Central Square,
is proud to announce a show by Featured Artist Jerry L. Rice for the Dec. 6 First Friday Art Walk. Visit with the History Museum's guest artist from 6-8 pm and enjoy free access to the first floor of Woodruff's Dream: The Mother Road Through Springfield, The Route 66 Exhibit from 6-10 pm. Studio 66 is the artwork of Missouri artist Jerry Lee Rice. Well-known for his images of yesteryear, Greene County and the surrounding area, Rice carefully captures the charm of old classic Route 66 locations. He transports us back to a simpler time by honoring the people and the history of the community with his historical detail and fine technique. He enjoys using oil, watercolor, pastel, pencil and charcoal mediums. His collections include historical Route 66 prints, gicl�es, portraits, commission work and other fine art. All of his prints are limited edition, hand signed & numbered prints and are on archival paper. http://www.jerrylrice.com The History Museum is proud to announce it has recently acquired Rice's original oil painting, Downtown, pictured above, for its future Route 66 gallery! (417) 832-1200 www.historymuseumonthesquare.org
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IdeaXFactory presents The Art of Space installation Woven Lignin | Pick-up Stick Pavilion on Dec. 6
 IdeaXFactory, 351 N. Boonville, is proud to announce that Art of Space returns to with the installation of Woven Lignin | Pick-up Stick Pavilion for the Dec. 6 First Friday Art Walk. Made entirely of woven wooden slats and coffee stirring sticks held together by friction and the elasticity of the wood, Woven Lignin | Pick-up Stick Pavilion is the newest participatory installation by Art of Spacesince the creation of Rhizomatic Grotto at the Springfield Art Museum in August. All are invited to join Art of Space at the IdeaXFactory on on Tuesday & Thursday, Dec. 3 and 5, to participate in the communal process of weaving the sculptural, nest-like Pavilion. Besides providing a great metaphor and vehicle for creating community, weaving space is addictive and fun for everyone! During December's First Friday Art Walk, the dramatically lit Pavilion will serve as a social space dedicated to games of jenga blocks and brightly colored pick-up sticks ... Sometimes the challenge of taking apart a pile of sticks is almost as fantastic as putting them together in the first place! Whether you enjoy basking in allegory, or the neon rainbow of Russ RuBert's Harmonic Wall, the IdeaXFactory will brighten your pre-solstice, post-daylight-savings-time night on Dec. 6. http://ideaxfactory.com
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MSU Brick City presents BFA Senior Exhibitions
MSU Brick City Gallery, 215 W. Mill, presents the Bachelor in Fine Arts Senior Exhibitions through Dec. 12. Exhibiting at Brick City Gallery are: Chris Escobar, Printmaking; Tyler Hargrove, Drawing; Freeman Payne, Drawing; Paige Prosperi, Ceramics; Kristin Yarnell, Ceramics and Photo; and Peter Schiefelbein, Sculpture. (417) 829-5092 http://art.missouristate.edu/148370.htm Open 1-6 p.m. M-Sat, closed Sunday, Monday and University holidays
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 MSU Center of International Programs:International Holiday Traditions
MSU Center of International Programs, 301 S. Jefferson, invites you to broaden your horizons and experience a range of cultures with its December focus on International Holiday Traditions. (417) 836-3733 http://international.missouristate.edu
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MSU SEC presents Art+Design Senior BFA in Studio Art Exhibition with photography, animation
MSU Student Exhibition Center, 838 E. Walnut St., presents the MSU Art+Design Senior BFA in Studio Art Exhibition for the Dec. 6 Art Walk. Exhibiting at the Student Exhibition Center are: Madeline Carter, Photo; Claire Coulter, Photo; Rachael Seale, Photo; Melissa Decocq, Animation; and April Davis, Animation. (417) 836-6999 www.sec.missouristate.edu Open 1-5 p.m. T-Sat; closed major holidays and University holidays
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Nomad: Live Music by Mitchell Austin, holiday sale
Nomad, 318 W. Walnut next to Flame, a proud Art Walk sponsor, presents Live Music by Mitchell Austin during the Dec. 6 First Friday Art Walk, plus don't miss their special Christmas Sale. (417) 559-9695
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Obelisk Home: Daniel Flodin: Color Unleashed
Obelisk Home at the Inspired Commerce Building, 214 W. Phelps, presents Artist Daniel Flodin: Color Unleashed. "Color and structural elements have always influenced the way I paint, whether done in layers or a single stroke... color speaks into the very emotions of life." - Daniel Flodin (417) 616-6488 www.obeliskhome.com
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OTC Fine Art: Student Showcase Exhibition 2013
OTC Fine Art Gallery at The Gillioz, 325 Park Central East, Third Floor, presents the 6th Annual Fine Art Student Showcase Fall Exhibition. The exhibition features artwork from OTC's fall 2013 visual arts students. Exhibited artworks will be featured in the lobby of the Gillioz Theater and in the Fine Arts Gallery on the third floor. Highlighted classes are Drawing I and II, Two Dimensional Design, Painting I, Printmaking, and Mobile Phone Photography. Also, don't miss the First Friday Art Walk exhibition from OTC's Mobile Phone Photography class on display at the Park Central Library Branch. The OTC Choir will also entertain Art Walk with a Christmas Caroling performance on Park Central Square, then down Park Central East to the Gillioz lobby for a special pre-curtain Christmas Caroling performance. Finally, don't miss OTC fine art department performances for the holidays: The OTC Choir and Chamber Singers present Christmastime: Music for the Season at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at the SpringfieldArt Museum, and OTC presents Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, adapted for the stage by Jon Herbert, in the Gillioz Theatre auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4-6; tickets are $8, free for OTC students, faculty and staff. (417) 447-8873 Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. M-Th; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. F; and 9 a.m.-10 p.m. on First Fridays
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Park Central: Art on the Wild Side, Lyal Strickland
Park Central Branch Library, 128 Park Central Square, invites art lovers to enjoy Art on the Wild Side Artwork created by Zoo Animals, an exhibit by the Ozarks Chapter of the American Association of Zookeepers, plus Live Music by Lyal Strickland at 7 p.m. (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
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Qdoba Mexican Grill presents Artist Allan Lee
 Qdoba Mexican Grill, 401 S. Kimbrough, presents Featured Artist Allan Lee, 9th Degree Black Belt in Japanese Goju Ryu Karate and Sumi-e artist. Lee began his studies Martial Arts training with Grandmaster Lou Angel in 1973, and he has spent the last 40 years attempting to master this incredible art. Along the way, in an effort to incorporate a more spiritual and Zen like quality to his studies, Shihan Allan Lee has practiced the art of Japanese Sumi-e, ink on paper. Over the past few years his works have sold on every continent with the exception of Antarctica. Lee also teaches at RSVPaint. (417) 866-1399 www.goodwillandguacamole.com
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Randy Bacon Studio presents HOLI-PALOOZA Celebration Extravaganza with Live Music, Photos With Santa and The Ugly Sweater Contest Dec. 6
Randy Bacon Photography Studio and Art Gallery, 600 W. College St., presents its HOLI-PALOOZA Celebration Extravaganza featuring Live Holiday and Christmas Music, Photos with Santa, the Ugly Sweater Contest, holiday food and more! Enjoy Across El Salvador: Portraits by Randy Bacon and Mixed Media/Digital Works by Artist Judah Fansler, and music from indie-folk duo, The Family Reunion and singer/songwriter Ellie will begin at 8 p.m. as part of the Gallery Sounds Concert Series. Get your photo with Santa and wear your ugly holiday sweater as a chance to win a gift card to 5 Pound Apparel. Photographer/ Cinematographer, Randy Bacon is known for his beautiful photography and film work, locally and internationally. During the December Art Walk, Bacon will continue to showcase photos from one of his many international trips called Across El Salvador. In this special exhibit, Bacon has captured the hearts of the people he has fallen in love with. Judah Fansler is a neo surrealistic artist and graphic designer who lives near Branson, Mo. His mixed media and digital works express the human experience through fantasy-inspired worlds and characters. Fansler owns and operates a full service graphic design studio, Judah Creative. His art work, illustration and designs often go hand in hand. Fansler's mediums are screen printing, lithography, etching, dry point, wood cut, graphite, pen and ink, ink pens, colored markers and digital manipulation. For more, see www.judahcreative.com (417) 868-8179 www.randybacon.com Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. T-F; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat
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Revel Advertising: A New Show to Be Announced
Revel Advertising, 429 N Boonville, presents A Show to Be Announced for the Dec. 6 Art Walk. (417) 368-6966 www.reveladvertising.com
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RSVPaint: Children's Art Exhibit, Christmas Music by Kayleigh Rose and Ceramics by Kaden Myers
 At RSVPaint, 440 S. Campbell Ave., holiday cheer is in the air and we're celebrating with a Children's Art Exhibit this First Friday Art Walk at RSVPaint. We will be featuring the wonderful works of local and regional children ages pre-school to 9th grade throughout the month of December. A reception and awards ceremony will take place during the First Friday Art Walk. To keep it festive, Kayleigh Rose will be bringing some beautiful Christmas music to sing for you all. And because you just can't get enough of them; Not'Cho Ordinary Taco truck will be in the lot with the most delicious food for this holiday season. Kaden Myers still has some beautiful ceramics available as well, so get something while you still can. As always the public is welcome to stay and paint awhile during this open studio. So grab the whole family and come on down to RSVPaint and Relax Sip Visit Paint with us! See RSVPaint's class schedule at www.RSVPaint.com Classes fill up quickly, so be sure to book your spot! (417) 413-4331.
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Springfield Brewing Company presents Featured Artists Dee Giles, John Payne and Robin Coulter
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Springfield Brewing Company, 305 S. Market Ave., presents Featured Artists Dee Giles, John Payne and Robin Coulter in December. Enjoy gorgeous local artwork in the Brewing Company's display space, and check out their great menu and variety of unique, locally brewed beverages and featured seasonal brews. 417-832-8277 www.springfieldbrewingco.com
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Springfield Hot Glass unveils its Newest Designs
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Springfield Hot Glass Studio, 314 S. Campbell Ave., plans to show off its Newest Designs; a modern take on the classic apothecary bottles and our silver-lined mirrored vessels. Gabe and Kathy will be demonstrating glassblowing and torch-working all evening. 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
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Springfield Pottery presents: Fine Craft Collection
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 www.springfieldpottery.com Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. T-Sat
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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
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University Plaza Hotel welcomes Artists Joey Borovicka, Donna Foster, John Payne & Gavyn Sky
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University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center, 333 John Q. Hammons Parkway, welcomes Artists Joey Borovicka, Donna Foster, John Payne and Gavyn Sky in December. (417) 864-7333 www.upspringfield.com
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Join Wesley Downtown for Children Taking A Stand Art Sale to benefit local children's charities Dec. 6
Wesley Downtown, 413 E. Walnut, invites you to the Children Taking a Stand Art Sale in December. The December Art Walk will feature Robberson Community School children's art from their Children Taking A Stand project. Each class of students has collaborated to make delightful, engaging art in a variety of media. Proceeds from the art sale will benefit three local agencies that serve abused/neglected children: Child Advocacy Center, The Victim Center, and Court Appointed Special Advocates of Southwest Missouri (CASA). Children Taking A Stand is a not-for-profit project empowering children to help abused/neglected children. It was founded in 2008 as a lemonade stand strategy. It now operates as a school-based program, educating children about the issue of child abuse/neglect and empowering them to be part of the solution through art! (417) 350-9806 www.wesleydowntown.com
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