First Friday Art Walk – April 2025
Step into a world of craftsmanship and creativity as we showcase the works of two remarkable artists, Vaughn and Susie Graber, each bringing a unique vision to life through wood and watercolor.
Born into a family of master woodworkers, Vaughn Graber carries on a tradition of old-world quality and artistry. His passion for woodturning has resulted in an extraordinary array of handcrafted pieces, from beds and coffee tables to intricate kaleidoscopes, spinning tops, and beautifully turned bowls. His segmented and solid wood creations are nothing short of breathtaking, each piece a testament to skill, precision, and a deep respect for the medium.
Since retiring, Vaughn has fully embraced his craft, becoming an active member of Kansas Woodturners, Flint Hills Woodturners, American Association of Woodturners, and the Topeka Sawdusters. His work has been exhibited at the Kansas Historical Society, Amused, Matryoshka and NOTO Arts Center and many more.
Bringing the countryside to life with every brushstroke, Susie Graber finds endless inspiration in the world around her. Raised on a farm, she has a deep appreciation for rural landscapes, painting everything from wildflowers and crows to weathered trucks and the character-filled faces of old men. The transparent beauty of watercolor allows her to capture the essence of her subjects with a lightness and vibrancy that feels both nostalgic and full of life.
Since retiring from a career in social work, Susie has devoted herself to artistic exploration, delighting in the joy of creating. Her work has been featured at Topeka Art Guild, Matryoshka, Amused, Kansas Corporations Commission and more.
Artist Image Gallery
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Our History
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NexLynx Gallery of Arts started in 2010, after being selected as one of the venues for the ReThink Topeka Exhibition and Art Walk that same year and each year after. The Re-Think Topeka Art Walk was a movement to spur re-building community awareness through art and cultural events. NexLynx continues to be a proud supporter of the art community with our monthly exhibits and opening receptions. We worked with the former Arts Council of Topeka, and now ArtsConnect to promote art in the community as a premier downtown gallery on the Downtown Topeka Art Walk.
The Gallery is located on the 2nd floor of the historic downtown Bates Building. Walter L. Bates' (1859-1903) last business enterprise was the building of the structures on the corner of Sixth Avenue and Jackson Streets, known as the Bates Block, which includes the I.O.O.F. Hall (117 W. 6th - c. 1910) and 123 W. 6th (c. 1902).
NexLynx Gallery was voted a Finalist for both 2016 and 2017 People's Choice Awards, nominated by people in the Topeka Community as their favorite stop on the First Friday Art Walk, a program of ArtsConnect.
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NexLynx Gallery of Arts