Emporia First Friday

Emporia First Friday EFF is Emporia, Kansas' monthly artwalk and an organization dedicated to enriching local culture through art. and 8:00 p.m.

EFF is Emporia's monthly Art Walk held on the first Friday of every month. Our mission is to connect the community with local artists and businesses in order to promote cultural growth. The Emporia First Friday Art Walk takes place between 5:00 p.m. in Downtown Emporia. Passports can be picked up at each Featured Venue during the Art Walk. Have your Passport signed at the Presenting Venue + 7 Feat

ured Venues (8 total) to be entered into a prize drawing at the end of the night! Venues also offer special discounts to Passport holders. Interested in participating? Find out more at emporiafirstfriday.com!

💥 We are looking forward to the July 3 Art Walk in Downtown Emporia! 💥🎨 July's Featured Art will be Kristin Oberle with ...
06/15/2026

💥 We are looking forward to the July 3 Art Walk in Downtown Emporia! 💥

🎨 July's Featured Art will be Kristin Oberle with a new art installation! Kristin will be creating a wood collage wall piece titled “Salvaged History” in the Paper Room of the Gazette Collective using historical beams and materials found on site. Stop by to see the work in progress and chat with Kristin about the creative process. 🪵
🎶 The Summer Flute Choir led by Dr. Kate Bergman will also be performing at the White Memorial Park beginning at 6:30 pm. It's going to be a fun evening to see what's new, discuss art, enjoy live music, and take in a fantastic line up!

👉Artists: we still have a few venues available, sign up today to show your work at emporiafirstfriday.com/artist

🙌 Thank you to the Gazette Collective for providing a space for art! Check out all the exciting things happening at gazettecollective.com

The EFF Art Walk is sponsored in part by the State of Kansas through the Kansas Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Our very first Artist Development Session was ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!!! Thank you to Kim Parks, Kandace Wakeman, and Mel Stewart of ESB F...
06/11/2026

Our very first Artist Development Session was ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!!!
Thank you to Kim Parks, Kandace Wakeman, and Mel Stewart of ESB Financial for sharing so much helpful information about business accounts and budgeting.

🧑‍🎨 Artists: don't miss our next session on June 17 that will feature information on business taxes. This session is FREE for area artists, but seating is limited and RSVPs are required. 👉 We still have a few seats left, reserve your spot for TODAY at emporiafirstfriday.com/artistdev

🙌 Thanks to all who joined us at last Friday's Art Walk! It was a fantastic evening of art, activities, and community. ...
06/08/2026

🙌 Thanks to all who joined us at last Friday's Art Walk! It was a fantastic evening of art, activities, and community. 🖼️ 🎭 ✍️

📆 Save the date for the next Art Walk on July 3! Ready to show your art? Sign up today at emporiafirstfriday.com/artist 👈

🎉 It's First Friday!!! 🎉 Join us for the Art Walk in Downtown Emporia from 5 to 8 pm!🎨 Make sure to visit the Presenting...
06/05/2026

🎉 It's First Friday!!! 🎉 Join us for the Art Walk in Downtown Emporia from 5 to 8 pm!

🎨 Make sure to visit the Presenting Venue, Imaginarium, to see the work of Anja Ford. (P.S. Anja will also be able to stamp your EAC Summer Explorer Logs 😎) Then keep going to visit all the amazing artists! For a complete list of artists, venues, and venue specials, visit emporiafirstfriday.com/venues

🏆 Pick up a Passport at any participating venue, visit with artists, and turn your passport in by 8 pm to be entered in prize drawings. Join us at Mulready's Pub at 8:15 pm for the drawings!

🙌 Thank you to Lyon County State Bank for Partnering with EFF and sponsoring June's Art Walk! The EFF Art Walk is also sponsored in part by the State of Kansas through the Kansas Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts.

🙌 Brittany Humbert will be joining us for the June 5 Art Walk with face painting at the Axe Shedd ! 😃🖌️This isn't your t...
06/04/2026

🙌 Brittany Humbert will be joining us for the June 5 Art Walk with face painting at the Axe Shedd ! 😃🖌️
This isn't your typical face painting designs you see at carnivals. Brittany channels her inner artist and creates unique, one of a kind designs. 🦄 💫 If you would like to wear a work of art, Brittany will have 15 minute slots available throughout the evening of the walk from 5 to 8 pm. Stop by for art you can wear and also enjoy $4.99 mini pizzas or $9.99 large single topping pizza from the Axe Shedd! 🍕🪓

👉 Let's talk about June's Presenting Venue, Imagainarium! 🤖Located at 707A Commercial Street, Imaginarium is a nonprofit...
06/04/2026

👉 Let's talk about June's Presenting Venue, Imagainarium! 🤖
Located at 707A Commercial Street, Imaginarium is a nonprofit organization created to bring STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education to area youth. 🔬 Founders Dell and Melanie create unique and FUN classes, see for yourself by registering for their summer camps! (visit emporiaimaginarium.org to explore the themes) And did you know Imagainarium also sells a variety of educational toys AND is available for parties?! 🥳 🤖 Be sure and visit them during the June 5 Art Walk from 5 to 8 pm where they'll be hosting local artist Anja Ford!

🎨🤩 Don't miss the art of Onalee Nicklin at Gravel City Roasters during the June 5 Art Walk!✏️ Onalee will have her detai...
06/03/2026

🎨🤩 Don't miss the art of Onalee Nicklin at Gravel City Roasters during the June 5 Art Walk!
✏️ Onalee will have her detailed graphite pencil art, watercolor landscapes, and something NEW - bleach painted tshirts! 👕 You will need fresh art from Onalee! Visit her and also enjoy 15% off your purchase from GCR during the walk from 5 to 8 pm!

🚸 Make the stop at Botanica Floral & Design during the June 5 Art Walk to see the work of Emmitt Arevalo. 🎨🖌Emmitt enjoy...
06/03/2026

🚸 Make the stop at Botanica Floral & Design during the June 5 Art Walk to see the work of Emmitt Arevalo. 🎨🖌Emmitt enjoys working with a variety of mediums and is currently focusing on acrylic painting, with a little crochet art too. Go see him for new art and also pick up a bouquet or plant from Botanica during the walk from 5 to 8 pm! 💐

🖼️ Make your way to Trox Gallery and Gifts during the June 5 Art Walk to see Laura Spencer's new exhibit "Through the Se...
06/02/2026

🖼️ Make your way to Trox Gallery and Gifts during the June 5 Art Walk to see Laura Spencer's new exhibit "Through the Seasons!"
🎨 Laura is a multi-talented artist in both painting and woodburning. Her works primarily depict nature, birds and animals however she also loves children’s stories. 🌅🦉🌻 Make sure you see these in person and chat with Laura during the walk from 5 to 8 pm!

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205 E 6th Ave
Emporia, KS
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