Organizers of Emporia’s First Friday Artwalk are looking to “paint the whole town” with expanded events and activities in development for the new year.
During a recent interview on KVOE’s Morning Show, First Friday Director Kaila Mock announced the formulation of Emporia’s Community Art Alliance. The alliance is a collection of local artists and leadership that have come together to find new ways to expand “public art” events similar to the community mural that took place at Earthly Delights during the September art walk.
In addition to the community activities, Kat Dorcas of First Friday says they will be using a portion of their 2022 Match Day funds to expand First Friday’s print and frame lab.
Mock says the equipment update is a needed one.
The first Emporia First Friday Artwalk of 2023 will take place next Friday, Jan. 6. For more information on the art walk or if you would like to sign up to be a featured artist visit EmporiaFirstFriday.com.
