Past: First Friday with the Arts

***Due to weather conditions, this event has been postponed to Friday, March 13th from 5:00 - 9:00 pm***

This Friday, head to downtown Cape Girardeau to engage in the arts! Participating locations will be open for First Friday with the arts from 5-9pm unless otherwise stated.

For more information, visit www.capearts.org/FirstFriday

Thank you to the Friends of the Arts who have helped make the night possible: Old Town Cape, the Crisp Museum, Something Blue Photography, and Stev-Mark Inc.

Gallery Listing

Arts Council of Southeast Missouri

32 N. Main Street

The Arts Council will host a reception for the VSA traveling exhibit “Turning the Clocks Forward Again.” “Turning the Clocks Forward Again” is an anthology of ork by talented professional and emerging artists with disabilities living in Missouri. The anthology features artists and writers from 16 towns cities and towns throughout Missouri. The Visual Arts Cooperative will also feature new works on display in the Jean A. Chapman Gallery.

The Artist Studio

38 A North Main Street

The Artist Studio will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary . . . Showcasing "guest artists" Loretta Wagner Dodd, Alison Kasten, Lori Ann Kinder & Sharon Mueller as result of recent acrylic workshop. Also, new "abstract florals" featured by Judy Barks-Westrich. Studio open 11-9pm & Sat. 10-5pm. Lots of Specials!! Welcome - 10 years is a Biggie!

Artisan Gifts

821 A Broadway

Artisan Gifts features artisan made jewelry, ornaments, pottery and a wide variety of fine crafts. Porcelain Jewelry by Linda Bohnsack will be on display.

Bilderbach’s Art Plaza

5 North Main Street

DazSpell Creations ...bringing nature to your life.

From Herbal Teas to Bath Bombs, Lotions, Balms & Salves, DazSpell Creations offers locally made, hand-crafted products created with organic and natural ingredients. Also available Tea Infusers, Spirit Dolls, Dream Catchers, Wall Art, Doggie Delights, and Local Artisans.

Gallery of Inspiration

The Gallery of Inspiration is a gallery which showcases the artwork created by consumer artists of Community Counseling Center. This month the window display is a Mardi Gras and St. Patrick's Day theme with Photography, Paintings, and Papier Mache created by several of the artists from the Gallery of Inspiration.

Painted Wren Art Gallery

The Painted Wren Art Gallery will be open noon to 9 p.m. for First Friday. Stop by to see the BARBARON minis, paintings, photographs, jewelry, note cards, goat milk soaps & lotions, and other items and visit with the artists.

WESTRAY Studio

Photography by Dr. Joel Ray and drawings by Jeanie Eddleman will be on display. New drawings, sandstone coasters, and calendars for 2015 of Cape, Jackson, and Perry County. We can also personalize items with YOUR favorite photos. Stop by and check out our wide assortment of Cape County area memorabilia.

The BLack Door Gallery

124 South Spanish Street

BLack Door Gallery is hosting an exhibition of Don Greenwood's artwork, including 2 dimensional pieces that are whimsical, with adult humor.

River Campus Art Gallery

518 South Fountain Street, Seminary Building Room 106

The exhibition "Chris Kahler: Emanations" will be on display during the reception from 5 - 7 pm. Chris Kahler is a professor of painting and drawing, and the graduate coordinator for the department of art at Eastern Illinois University. This exhibition will feature his abstract and vividly-colored paintings.

Friends of the Arts

The BAR

117 Themis Street

Take the opportunity to view selected pieces of a collection of outdoor photography by Larry Braun. Exhibition pieces will change from time to time. Exhibit is free and open to the public when the The Bar Restaurant Area is open.

Annie Laurie’s Antiques

536 Broadway Street

Brick Street Gallery

19 North Spanish Street

Come in and experience the ever-changing kaleidoscope of fun gifts, antiques and collectibles.

Cup ‘n’ Cork

11 South Spanish Street

Cup 'n' Cork is embracing the arts in a big way this First Friday! Enjoy a free wine tasting as you admire photography by Something Blue artist Wendy Cooper and classical guitar music performed by Daniel Atwood.

Lattitudes, LLC.

137 North Main Street

The Library Bar

10 South Spanish Street

Philanthropy

407 Broadway Street

Renaissance

139 North Main Street

Renaissance will be featuring the original fine art paintings and hand-crafted art pieces of artist and owner, Sherry Yaeger.

Socials Café & Catering

31 North Main Street

Social’s Café & Catering will be displaying the work of photographer Larry Rhodes.

Somewhere in Time Antiques

108 North Main Street

The Tangled Yarn

5 North Main Street in Bilderbach’s Art Plaza

The Tangled Yarn is having a March Moving Sale. 20% off everything (except consignment) in the shop. Move date March 28th. Stay tuned for details.

Yearning 4 Yarn

208 Independence Street

Yoga East

827 Broadway Street

Helen Towner will be displaying artwork during this First Friday’s Reception from 5:30 – 8:00 pm. In her statement, she writes, “The morning sky, a butterfly's wing, the color patterns on lilies; indeed, the flora, fauna, sky, land and water of the natural world in its great expanse.... these are where I literally and figuratively find my artistic inspiration. I have been drawing and painting before my conscious memory, although, formally, I have a bachelor's degree in art and secondary education from DePauw University in Indiana. It is with great joy that I share my art work with you at the March 2015 Yoga East Art exhibit.”

The Wright Group

126 North Main Street

The Wright Group will be hosting the one-night only solo exhibition A La Carte, featuring student artist Lauren Younge. Younge is in her junior year at Southeast Missouri State University studying Art Education. Her artwork consists of vibrant, multimedia 2D work. In describing her artwork, Younge stated "My art allows me to take a mental break and release all of my thoughts, fears, and dreams; which results in an unintentional body of work, created almost by accident."