First Friday Art Walk

NexLynx Gallery is the “must see” art gallery on the First Friday Art Walk located in the historic Bates Building in the heart of Downtown Topeka. Beginning in 2010, we have shown hundreds of original photographs, paintings, carvings and sculptures from dozens of local and regional artists. The First Friday Art Walk is our “Opening Reception“ for each new monthly exhibit at NexLynx Gallery of Arts. The First Friday Art Walk is a program of ArtsConnect.

First Friday Art Walk – January 2026

Born into a family of photographers in Southern India, Pradeep discovered his artistic passion early, training as a retouching and coloring artist before pursuing formal art studies. His early work spanned a wide range of traditional mediums and drew strong inspiration from the intricate patterns and vibrant colors found in nature.

A growing interest in computer graphics and animation led Pradeep into 3D digital modeling, eventually resulting in his signature technique, “Lasered Layers.” This process combines hand-drawn sketches, digital vector art, and precision laser-cut paper to create richly textured, three-dimensional relief works.

Bridging traditional and digital practices, Pradeep’s work reflects a constant spirit of experimentation and innovation. Inspired by emerging technologies such as generative AI, he continues to explore new ways of blending artistic styles and pushing the boundaries of contemporary art.

Artist Image Gallery

  • Our History

  • 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.

    • NexLynx Gallery of Arts