June's First Friday Art Walk will occur on June 5. Venues are open variable hours until 10 pm for the First Friday event or catch them throughout the month during their regular hours. 

Formed: An Artist Collective: 

Come explore a fresh collection of watercolor works bursting with color, charm, and story by Featured Artist Andi Snethern at Formed: An Artist Collective. From a delicate nest to a cozy diner, luminous pears, golden flowers, and dreamy lily pads-there’s something to spark every imagination. Enjoy refreshments, live music, and meet their artists on First Friday Art Walk from 6-9 pm. While you’re there, catch live music by Tony Menown from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. 

Formed: 210 E Walnut 

Formed’s Regular Hours: Tues – Sat 10am-6pm, Sundays 10am-2pm 

Forming: 330 South Ave Forming’s Regular Hours: FFAW 6-9pm, or when the artists are in and have their open sign out on the sidewalk. Open studio every Monday from 12-8pm. 

(Laura Ingalsbe) 417-350-1142, laura@formedgallery.com 

Gailey’s Breakfast Cafe: 

Gailey's Breakfast Cafe is a popular, nostalgic eatery whipping up traditional American breakfast grub in straightforward digs. Check it out during June's FFAW open till 9 pm not only for their delicious food but also to see artwork from the SWMO Visual Arts Collective! The group is proud to feature artwork from the Foot X Foot Youth Art Show! This show is all about celebrating artwork from young artists. 

220 E. Walnut St. (Ann Kynion) akynion@yahoo.com   Sun - Tue 7am - 3pm, Wed - Sat 7am – 9pm 

The Gillioz Theatre: 

Celebrate First Friday Art Walk with The Gillioz Theatre in their Gallery, a stunning second-floor event space. Take the elevator up to see Gillioz Resident Company exhibits, enjoy a cold beer or handcrafted cocktail, and connect with fellow art lovers. Stick around for a live jazz set from members of MOJO beginning at 6:30 pm.   To add to the fun, the Springfield Art Museum invites you to stop by the Museum’s table for a fun hands-on art activity! FREE to attend. Doors open Friday at 6 PM.   

325 Park Central E.

(Lauren Slamb) Lauren@gillioz.org, (417) 521-7993   

Box office open Mon-Fri 10 am-4 pm 

Heer’s Luxury Living: 

Heer's Luxury Living is excited to be open for June’s First Friday Art Walk from 6-9 pm! Be sure to swing by and check out the space and celebrate the Art Walk with them! 

138 Park Central Square #101 (Mehl Maigi) mehl.maigi@tlcproperties.com 

Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm 

Hotel Vandivort 

Hotel Vandivort is excited to be open for June's Art Walk! They will be featuring Hailey Paige in the hotel lobby from 4:30 - 10 pm. Featured Artist – Hailey Paige I began painting in 2003, in my Junior year of High School. There was something so peaceful about it, and quickly it became my escape. I painted on paper, cardboard, poster board, abandoned barns, whatever I could find. I wasn’t very educated on different paints, so I mostly used Tempera paint for the first couple years. Thankfully, I soon discovered Acrylic, and that has been my go-to ever since. It’s an emotional thing, these paintings. Like a living thing from that moment. I can go back to many pieces and feel what was in that notch in time. Like a journal entry, or photo. For a long time I tried to force away the weirdness in my work. It was so frustrating to me that it was my style. I eventually gave into it, due to the unbelievably productive vent that was able to take place. I started noticing the uniqueness in the abstract and fell deeper in love. There’s usually about ten layers of pictures throughout the process of each piece. I turn the canvas a hundred times before I have any idea what’s going on. Many times there’s pictures on every turn. I rarely understand the meaning, until days to months after completion. My most used color by about ten times is white. 

305 E. Walnut 

bethany.french@hotelvandivort.com 

Hotel V Lobby (permanent collection): Open 24/7 

The Order: Mon - Sat 5-10pm, Sundays 5-9pm 

J.L. Long Traders 

J.L. Long Traders will be open 10am - 9pm for June’s First Friday Art Walk! J.L. Long Traders is excited to welcome back small town, steamy romance author Angi N. Black for the release of her latest novel HIGHER EDUCATION. 

318 W. Walnut (Kelle Rathe and Kaleen Long) 

JLLongTraders@gmail.com, 417-771-5452   

Tue-Sat 10am-5pm 

Obelisk Home 

Join Obelisk Home on First Friday, June 5th, from 6–10 pm for the opening of “No Kept Lines” by Colby Kern in the Main Gallery. His work reflects an ongoing practice rooted in curiosity, instinct, and the simple act of painting. In the Lower-Level Gallery, explore the 2026 Ozarks Tech Juried Exhibition featuring 21 OTC students. 

214 W. Phelps Ste 101 

(Sam Evans) sam@obeliskhome.com, 417-616-6488 

Tues – Fri 10am – 6pm, Saturdays 10am – 5pm 

Ozarks Farm Stop 

Ozarks Farm Stop will be open for June's FFAW featuring Christina Cory of T&C Bee Co. Check out Ozarks Farm Stop open until 8pm!   Featured Artist – Christina Cory of T&C Bee Co. "Christina Cory is the “C” behind T&C Bee Co., a family-run beekeeping operation she shares with her husband. Together, they have been hobby beekeepers for 14 years and currently care for nearly 50 hives. As a third-generation beekeeper, Christina has always loved learning new skills and exploring creative outlets connected to nature. Her journey into encaustic painting began after attending a workshop at the National Beekeeping Convention. Inspired by the process, she quickly fell in love with the art form and its endless possibilities. Encaustic painting uses pigmented wax applied with a heated iron, creating layered, one-of-a-kind pieces full of texture and movement. Christina currently focuses on landscape artwork and finds joy and peace in the creative process, embracing the uniqueness of each piece as the iron meets the paper." 

401 South Ave A-100 

admin@ozarksfarmstop.com 417-208-9088 

Tue 10am - 3pm, Wed 10am – 6pm, Thur-Sat 10am- 8pm, Sun 10am - 3pm 

Park Central Branch Library 

Be sure to check out Photographer David Elsick's exhibit "Route 66-The Rest of the Story" for June’s FFAW. At 7 pm David Elsick drop will give an Art Talk about John T Woodruff and the history of Route 66. During the evening you can make your own personalized journal and stitch it together. Materials are provided. 

128 Park Central Square 

(Andrew Mann) andrewman@thelibrary.org 

Mon – Sat 10am – 6pm 

The Carolla Arts Exhibition Center

MFA Thesis Exhibit - In partnership with the Springfield Art Museum May 26 – June 5 First Friday Art Walk: June 5, 6 - 8 pm This exhibition features the thesis body of work by Master of Fine Arts in Visual Studies Candidates Kayla Brown, Kara Coonrod, Camryn Gulledge and Olga Shute at Missouri State University. This program promotes advanced study in Visual Arts and Design with emphasis placed on the student’s individual research. Various artistic approaches from students with differing backgrounds and research interests are highlighted. Springfield Art Museum's Curatorial Staff has provided guidance in the coordination and installation of the work as a further learning opportunity for the students. This exhibition is another example of the Springfield Art Museum's long-standing relationship with local educational institutions. 

326 N. Boonville   

(Jodi McCoy) JMcCoy@missouristate.edu   

Mon - Fri 11am - 6pm 

The Downtown Church 

Come celebrate the beginning of summer! The Downtown Church will have amazing jazz music from Caduceus, fun arts & crafts for kids, popcorn, lemonade, and you can get a quick tour of our historic church. And it's all FREE from 6-8 pm at The Downtown Church on the corner of Walnut & Jefferson. 

413 E. Walnut St. (Brian Mattson) hello@thedowntown.church 

417-866-4326 

Office hours: Mon-Thu 8:30am-5pm 

The Creamery Arts Center 

The Springfield Regional Arts Council is excited to host their 2nd Annual Block Party at The Creamery Arts Center for June’s First Friday Art Walk! At the second annual Block Party catch the opening receptions for “Summer in The Ozarks” in their main gallery, and The GLO Center’s “Queer Artist Showcase” opening in their hall gallery. Open 5-7 pm for June’s FFAW. 

411 N. Sherman Parkway 

claire@springfieldarts.org 

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm