This Studios on Sheridan/Gallery on Sheridan, this Friday February, 7th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., presents their monthly CIAO First Friday Studio and Gallery open house.

Gallery on Sheridan will be exhibiting works by talented local artists Britni Ulrich, Alyse Cole, Jackie Willis and Alicia Conway. Ms Ulrich will be displaying beautiful oil painting on canvas while Ms Cole will be showcasing her works in oil, acrylic and encaustics on wood panels. Willis will be showcasing some of her stainless steel pieces with hints of colored glass while Alicia Conway is presenting works created in mild steel that show intricacy through chaos and structure. This month’s show will be curated by Jessica Bingham, a painter. Ms Bingham is a talented Bradley Grad Student who we are very happy to have working with us! This is going to be an awesome show you won’t want to miss!

Wine, soft drinks and appetizers provided along with great musical entertainment by the Rosser Brothers Band.

This month we are also featuring a pop-up shop next to the gallery by the Prairie Fiber Artist Guild. Be sure to check out the beautiful textiles from local artists.

J Draper Studios will feature special guest glass artist John Miller.

While you’re here don’t forget the Resident Gallery! Each month our resident artists do an excellent job of hang beautiful art for your enjoyment, so come on by, visit with our artists, and enjoy the work!

Urban Artifacts, Excel Recycled Office Furniture, Restoration and Zinger Zanger will all be open for shoppers until 9pm. Don’t forget to visit the other nearby businesses while in the neighborhood. Blue, Broken Tree Coffee as well as Random and Leaves & Beans at the corner of Main and Bourland.

If you have not been to Studios on Sheridan/Gallery on Sheridan our address is 929 N Sheridan, behind Broken Tree Coffee (the old Running Central). You can enter the building from either the Sheridan Road side or the alley entrance.