An excellent opportunity to enjoy Cape Girardeau's diverse art scene happens the first Friday of every month. Many of Cape Girardeau's art galleries are located in the historic Old Town Cape riverfront district. Visitors can easily stroll through downtown and visit most of these wonderful galleries. Be sure to include a tour through

Aartful Rose, Art Gallery of Crisp Museum, Arts Council of Southeast Missouri and Visual Arts Co-op, Black Door Gallery, Edward Bernard Gallery, Gallery 1-2-5, Garden Gallery, S. Gregg Gallery, and The Artist Studio are all open from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on the First Friday of every month. For more information about First Friday with the Arts, call 573-334-9233 or visit www.capearts.org

In addition to the regular studios and displays shown below, it has been brought to our attention there is a pottery art show at Buckner Brewing by Joiner and Themm, from 6pm to 10pm this Friday evening.

Due to changes in business hours, we recommend that you phone ahead to verify information.

Aartful Rose Gallery
631 S. Sprigg Street
Parking in rear
Open Mon-Sun by appointment
573-332-7673
New exhibits monthly
www.rosebedinn.com

Art Gallery of Crisp Museum
River Campus
518 S. Fountain
Mon - Fri 9 - 5, Sat - Sun 1 - 4
573-651-2143
Features work by faculty, students, regionaland national visiting artist.
www.semo.edu/art

Arts Council of Southeast Missouri and
Visual Arts Co-op
32 N. Main
Tues - Sat 10 - 4
New Exhibits monthly
Gift Shop features handmade crafts
573-334-9233
www.capearts.org

Black Door Gallery
124 S. Spanish
Fine art and commissions by Craig Thomas and other artisit open by appointment
573-225-7734
www.blackdoorgallery.com

Mark Farmer Studios
1704 Big Bend Road
Historic landmark ink line drawings. Detailed, realistic originals, prints and notecards . Call for appointment.
573-335-4397
www.MarkFarmerStudios.com

Edward Bernard Gallery
107 West Drive, Ste.D
Tues-Fri 12 - 5, Sat 12 - 4 p.m.
or by appointment
573-332-7733
art glass & paintings
www.edwardbernardgallery.com

Gallery 1.2.5
125 N. Main Street
Tue-Sat 10 - 5
Original artwork/accessories
573-335-2699

Garden Gallery
835 Broadway, Suite 100
parking in rear lot
Wed-Fri 12 - 5, Sat 12 - 4
handcrafted gifts by artisans
573-332-7123

S. Gregg Gallery
112 N. Main
Tue - Fri 10-5, Sat 10-4pm
Original Fine Arts, Fine Custom Picture Framing and Fine Art Poster Reproduction. In business since 1976.
573-334-6744

The Artist Studio
38A North Main
Saturdays 10 - 4
or by appointment
Original artwork by Judy Barks-Westrich workshops in painting, weaving, basketry, and papermaking
573-651-4464