EVENTS
FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK
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his is what everyone’s been waiting for.
As pandemic restrictions ease, it’s time again to stroll downtown and enjoy Fredericksburg’s First Friday Art Walks.
Whether it’s a special exhibit, new works, demonstrations or artist receptions, it is all about the art each month when local galleries celebrate the best Fredericksburg has to offer.
ARTISANS – A TEXAS GALLERY 234 West Main 830-990-8160 www.ArtisansTexas.com
The gallery features art in a variety of mediums, including ceramics, furnishings, glass, mosaics, jewelry, kinetic art, mixed media, paintings, sculpture, textiles, wood turnings and outdoor art.
Artisans features fresh art and refreshments On the first Friday of each month, the participating during the First Friday Art Walk celebration. galleries feature special events, shows and exhibits, artist demonstrations, special appearances, receptions and more. AW STUDIO GALLERY 311 E. San Antonio St. As part of the First Friday Art Walk celebration, 832-623-8352 the galleries have special hours, and many serve local wines and other refreshments. Some also offer www.awstudiogallery.com entertainment. AW Studio Gallery located at 311 E. San Antonio St., is a small 1941 cottage just a block off Main Street in More information is available by visiting the Fredericksburg’s historic district. It is the working websites of the participating galleries or the First studio of artist/painter Alan Wilcox. Many of his Friday website at https://firstfridayartwalkfbg. works are displayed, some even as they are drying, com/. along with a few estate pieces, as well. Feel free to While the First Friday Art Walk celebration is held stop by anytime he is there working. Being that it is a the first Friday of each month, the events scheduled working studio, there are no set hours, but it is open at the various galleries are subject to change. anytime he is there or by appointment. The following galleries regularly participate in First The studio is a wonderful, peaceful place Friday Art Walk Fredericksburg: overlooking Barons Creek. Very inspiring and surrounded with windows for great light natural. A bit of a mess most the time but folks are welcome to check it out.
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