Join Fairfield First Fridays on November 1st, from 6 to 9:00 p.m., for a night of art and fun! This event is a “passport” event. Stop in any of the participating galleries, get your “passport” stamped at each location, fill out your information and return to Cindy’s Art Beat by 9pm to be entered to win a piece of art from a local artist. The winner will be drawn at 9:30pm, you do not have to be present to win!
The works to choose from, by local artists, will be on display at Cindy’s ArtBeat. Artwork by Bill Teeple, Greg Thatcher, John Preston, Danielle Shier, David Kupferman, and others.
We have six participating galleries! They are ICON, Fairfield CoLab, Cindy’s ArtBeat, Carnegie Historical Museum, Crest Jewel and Fairfield Art Association.
Information from “Gallery Hop” participating galleries:
Carnegie Historical Museum-112 S. Court St Heritage Farms of Jefferson County. Open 6-9pm. The Carnegie Historical Museum will be highlighting one Heritage Farm per month. Heritage Farms are those which have been in the same family for 150 years of more. Jefferson County has fourteen farms which have received this recognition. The museum has established a special exhibit case so that each family, in rotation, will have the opportunity to share their story and display their special artifacts. Each Heritage Farm will have their display for a one-month time period and the following month’s First Friday will feature the next honored farm family.
Cindy’s ArtBeat-53 W. Broadway Ave. open from 1 - 5, and again from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Many of the artists in the Square One Arts collective have changed out their art, so there's lots of new pieces to view. Always a great place to stop in, grab your supplies and see all of the new pieces!
Crest Jewel- 48 N. Main St. Featuring a gem and mineral show with jewelry from Janu Gems. Open 6-9:30pm
Fairfield CoLab- 101 N. Court St. Open 6-9:30. Sasha Luse be showing some pieces from the Moving Color series. The pieces in this series are paintings made with Earth Pigmented Clay Paints. This series explores using this completely natural, earth derived material as inspiration in itself. Earth Pigmented Clay Paints. “The quality of the color and the unique limitations of the material fascinate me, draw me into it, and inspire me to interact with it”. The show will consist of large format paintings which invite you to step into their world and be absorbed.
Fairfield Art Association-(Inside Fairfield Arts and Convention Center) 6-8PM. MAIN GALLERY: "VAULT" Abstract Oil Paintings by John Carlson. Opening Reception with artist from Burlington. A gallery talk and walk-through with the artist will be at 7:00 PM. HALLWAY GALLERY features John Preston's recent paintings "European Images". The Studio Sales Gallery will also be open for the "1st Friday's PASSPORT EVENT
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ICON-58 N. Main St. Main Gallery: ICON Biennial Art Auction Fundraiser- Opens on First Friday, November 1st. Over 200 works of art. Bidding ends December 18th. Hudson Gallery: “Transformative Visions” continues. Shiva Linga paintings from the ICON Collection with modern abstract photography.
Other galleries/venues open:
Big Blue-410 W. Lowe Ave. Open 6:30- 9:30pm Oksana- Meet the artist, refreshments, lounge and engage!
Freeform Art Gallery / Tetra Building- 508 N 2nd St- Animal Intelligence features original illustrations of the 192 Dream Arc animals by Paul J Morehead. Each piece highlights the animals' archetypal wisdom, offering guidance for a more fulfilling life. The exhibit invites you to explore the connection between nature and the human experience. Hours: Tuesday – Thursday: 6:30 – 9pm, Wednesday/Friday/Saturday: 10am – 2pm. If you're interested, you can bring your birth information and discover the wisdom of the animal world according to your chart. For more information about the Dream Arc check out https://genekeys.com/dream-arc. The Dream Arc is a synthesis of the Gene Keys, and the indigenous teachings, practices and wisdom of the animal world.
Golden Ears Inc.- 102 N. Court St. Open 6-9:30. View the beautiful works by Pamela Lander.
Fairfield 1st Fridays Art Walk has grown to become Fairfield’s signature cultural event. Each month, the Art Walk celebrates creativity, culture and community and supports the arts in all forms, bringing diverse groups together to express their creativity and passion for the arts. Whether you enjoy touring art galleries, tasting incredible foods, watching wonderful performances, every 1st Friday fills the air with magic and fun for all.