The First Friday Art Walk runs from 5 to 9 p.m. at businesses in downtown Great Falls and throughout the city. Many locations provide refreshments, and all events are free unless otherwise stated.
STUDIO 706 is this month’s featured stop on the First Friday Art Walk at its new venue in the Times Square atrium, 225 Central Ave. From 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., seven artists share the spotlight celebrating 20 years as a guild.
Paula Evitts is a potter who hand-builds bowls and cups, adding whimsical figures to bring smiles to friends and customers.
Sharon Hansen started out using watercolor, but lately she has been experimenting with rice paper and wax resist.
Lynn McLeod combines acrylic paints and ceramic tiles with unique colors and textures, then coats each in epoxy-resin for added dimension.
Monika Miller rediscovered her passion for art after taking classes in oil, watercolor, and photography. She loves to capture Montana's nature, landscapes, and wildlife.
After taking beading classes for a number of years, Linda Nelson began designing and selling jewelry that incorporates unusual beads she finds in bead shops.
Sherry Tuss is a local artist and instructor in watercolor and pastel specializing in Montana scenes in miniature, Perfectly Preserved Pet Portraits, and florals.
Steve Tilleraas paints from his photos in oil and acrylics, creating a variety of Montana scenes, animals and flowers. His photos will also be on display.
Art Center Great Falls, 5505 62nd Ave. S.W.
Visit ACGF in person or online for information about its art classes.
Brian Morger’s Studio, #6 7th St. S.
The art of Brian Morger includes original paintings, sculptures, experimental art prints, litho, jet ink and giclee.
Brush Crazy, 315 Central Ave.
Open paint from 1 to 9 p.m. Join in for some unforgettable fun, friends and fine art at your walk-in painting party studio, where you BYOB and snacks and they provide the ceramics and canvas.
Creative Center/Four West Art League, 1601 2nd Ave. N., Fourth floor
Four West features Elaine Dirkes, art teacher at Crossroads Correctional Center in Shelby, displaying art created by her students at the prison. The work covers a wide variety of topics. Following the theme of “Who Do You Love?” Art Walk participants can stencil the names of their loved ones on a community art piece, put their names on hearts, decorate heart cookies and see the Love Potion #6 mixture of images from the community of artists and students at the Creative Center.
Electric City Coffee, 319 Central Ave.
ECC’s collaborative show by 12 Arts Association of Montana features a Western art theme and work in a variety of media that highlights the wonderful talent in this group. The show will be up for four months with different artists featured each month.
This month, it also features new work by Anita Ronning and Marcia Ballowe, a meet and greet reception starting at 5 p.m., plus music from 6-8 with Rob Kohler Jazz featuring Betty Jane. A portion of sales for this First Friday will be donated to the Great Falls Make A Wish program. Reservations recommended; call 452-4529.
Gallery 16, 600 Central Ave.
Gallery 16 presents an artist reception for “Synonymous,” paintings by Montana artist Jeremy Paul on display through February. Paul is currently “working more abstract to balance out (his) more structured lifestyle.” Meet the artist and explore the gallery during First Friday.
Great Falls College Montana State University, 2100 16th Ave. S.
GFC MSU hosts a reception for artists whose work is currently on display in the Administrative Suite. The event features live piano music from Cynthia Stevens, cookies and punch.
Hotel Arvon and Celtic Cowboy, 118 1st Ave. S.
Have a pint as you peruse displays of local artwork in both the pub and the hotel. Visitors will have the opportunity to sample some wine and tour rooms of this restored historic building.
Mighty Mo Brewing Co., 412 Central Ave.
There is no featured artist this month at the Mo, but the public is invited to stop by during the art walk and enjoy music from Jeff Carroll as part of the annual Charity Sing-Off. The competition runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings throughout February, and your tips for the musicians go to two local charities.
Montana Mosaic, 525 Central Ave.
Mosaic celebrates the Art Walk with a Super Bowl Party. Wear your team colors and make an in-store purchase, and you’ll be entered into a raffle for fabulous prizes. Football-themed refreshments are available.
Wrangler Gallery, 316 Central Ave.
Wrangler Gallery features past and present masters. The David Humphreys Miller collection is currently on display, featuring 122 paintings and numerous photos depicting the survivors of the Battle of The Little Bighorn and beyond.
Reach Tribune Staff Writer Traci Rosenbaum at 791-1490. Follow her on Twitter @GFTrib_TRosenba.
Resource: http://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/entertainment/2017/01/31/studio-celebrates-years-first-friday/97313068/
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