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First Friday Art Walk
November 2024
Bernadette is a fine artist based in Hoyt, Kansas, known for her diverse use of mediums, including acrylics, ink, graphite, needle felting, mosaics, and sculpture. Since beginning her artistic journey in 2011, she has developed a distinctive style characterized by continuous exploration and a deep appreciation for cultural diversity.

First Friday Art Walk
December 2024
Courtney’s art spans lifelike portrait drawings and vibrant pastel paintings. Her meticulous drawing style, honed over years in graphic design, showcases an extraordinary attention to detail—especially in her equine portraits. In her pastel works, she explores still life and nature themes with bold colors, dynamic compositions, and textured depth that breathe life into her subjects.

First Friday Art Walk
January 2025
Jen finds peace in capturing the hidden beauty of her home state, Kansas. Turning to photography as a creative escape, she brings her vision to life through images that reveal the unexpected diversity of the Kansas landscape. Her collection invites viewers to experience the state from her calming and vibrant perspective.

First Friday Art Walk
February 2025
Marie is a versatile artist who brings her passion for color and creativity to life through a variety of mediums, including watercolor, oil, acrylic, and mixed media. Her work features vibrant textures and layers, blending acrylics, paper, and fabric to create captivating compositions.

First Friday Art Walk
March 2025
Sally is a passionate quilter who brings color, movement, and storytelling to life through fabric. With a love for exploring new techniques, she creates quilts that are both intricate and heartfelt. A dedicated member of the quilting community, she finds joy in sharing her knowledge, inspiring others, and stitching from the heart to create works of art that comfort, uplift, and connect people.

First Friday Art Walk
April 2025
Vaughn comes from a family of wood masters and has made a variety of home furnishings. His pursuit of top-notch wood products has led to astounding pieces of wood art in the solid and segmented bowls that he turns on his lathe. Using primarily watercolors, Susie loves to create and paint all the things around her, making the world her playground. She grew up on a farm so the love of the country is expressed in her work.

First Friday Art Walk
May 2025
A lifelong artist, Maria brings collage to life with bold colors, layered textures, and expressive mixed media techniques. Her dynamic compositions blend acrylic paints, print papers, pastels, and intricate surface treatments, resulting in works filled with depth and movement. Embracing unpredictability, Maria’s creative process ensures that each piece tells its own unique story.

First Friday Art Walk
June 2025
Step into a world of hidden treasures and quiet beauty at this thoughtfully curated photography exhibit by Kansas native, Eric Hollaway. Enjoy a collection of stunning images that capture the charm of rural landscapes, small towns, and the peaceful places often missed by those speeding down the highway.

First Friday Art Walk
August 2025
Joey Rocha, a life-long Topeka resident shares his personal journey through powerful, colorful pieces. Guests will experience art that beautifully connects three important parts of Joey’s life: faith, family, and talent. His work invites everyone to explore these themes and discover how art can bring people together.