Spring ArtWalk • May 5, 5 – 9 p.m.
ArtWalk, a favorite event in Findlay, is an event taking place three times a year – the first Fridays in May, August, and November. This is a free event that is open to the whole family. See the ArtWalk Facebook page here and the ArtWalk Instagram page here!
Artists will be located throughout Downtown Findlay in local shops, restaurants, and businesses as well as in our Downtown art anchors – Findlay Art League, Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, and Jones Building Artists Studios will be open.
View the Google Map here. Download a printable map here.
Locations and Schedule
1. 3 Oaks
• Justin Donat: Whiskey Creek Woodworking, demonstrations
• Cori Jordan: Crimson Alchemy, Cold Process artisan soap
Local makers’ work, including: JAKS Barnwood – furniture, KG Designs – candles, Wood and wishes – reclaimed wood art, Everose – laser engraved and cnc art, Hadleston – signs and shirts, Sierra’s craft shack – shirts, keychains, wristlets Whiskey creek woodworking – whiskey barrel and live edge gifts, Forget me knit – crochet and macrame, Otis and Wayne – clay earrings, Mystic designs – apparel, Happy place felt boutique – felt art and gifts, Norma’s legacy – quilted gifts and macrame, HK designs – embroidery, Anthos flower farms – dried flower arrangements, Color me unique – jewelry, Crimson alchemy – soaps
2. Alexandria’s
• Fluid State, 90s & 00s pop and rock hits, 9 p.m.
3. The Baker’s Café
• Melanie Klakamp, Photography and Piano
Cinco de Mayo Special: Mexican hot chocolate, handcrafted Tommy’s margaritas, and a variety of authentic desserts.
4. The Bourbon Affair
• John Carmen: What to Get Him
• Emily Pitney, visual art
5. Burlwick & Co.
• Ryan Parker, musician
Shop Burlwick’s Semi-Annual Sale
Local artist offerings from Timber Fork, Serendip, Ambz, and Traditional Timber
6. Coffee Amici
• Featured Artist
• Open Mic Night
7. Elida Candle Company
• Alex Finn, Digital Art
Earn $5 in Candle Cash for every $25 spent.
8. False Chord Brewing
• Cameron Cramer, acrylics
Cinco de Mayo Special: Churro-flavored Golden Ale on tap, and we’ll also have Jonny Burritos food truck in the beer garden”
9. Findlay Art League
• Annual Member Show, opening reception
10. Findlay Brewing
• Sarah Gaberdiel: Dear Jane Clay, Jewelry
• Jon Gaberdiel, Mixed Media Collages
• Timberfork Studios, Pottery
• Jason Wagner, musician, 6-9 p.m.
Cinco de Mayo Special: El Cucuy on tap, Key lime sour aged Mezcal Reposado tequila barrels with a touch of Carolina Reaper pepper.
11. Findlay-Hancock County Public Library
• Tiny Art Show
• Mazza Museum puppet show, 5:45 p.m.
• Fermata the Blue, LB a capella, 6:30 p.m.
Book Sale in Lindamood Room and Friends of the Library Book Cellar open 5:30 – 8 p.m.
12. Gathering Wine
• Laura Shuck: awweshucks, acylics/resin
13. Golden Reserve
• Isaac Hoye, metalwork
14. Hancock Hotel
• Monica Moseman, Acrylic paintings, pours, and alcohol ink frames
• Emily Meyerson, Millie M Art, Acrylic/Watercolor
• Beth Ziss: Ziss Custom Glass, Fused glass jewelry, bowls, pet portraits, and Stained glass panels
• St. Michael’s Una Voce Show Choir, Pre-Event Space, 7 p.m.
Cinco de Mayo Special at Mancy’s Steakhouse: $3 Corona, $5 House Margaritas. DORA cups available!
15. hand + home co.
• Julie Kuhlman, painting
Goods and gifts from over 30 makers and artisans
16. Inspire Music & Wellness Studio: Heartstring Melodies & Notes from Natalie
Instrument Petting Zoo, 5 – 7 p.m.
An interactive experience for children (and adults) of all ages to try out a variety of musical instruments. This hands-on activity will allow children to see, hear, touch, explore, and play with instruments.
17. Jones Building Artist Studios
Studio 1: Ron Pahl & Jeff Farrington – Photography
Studio 4: Janealla Killebrew – Paintings, Reproductions, and Cards
Handmade book, “Bridge Builder” for sale
Studio 6: Philip Sugden – Ink & Oil
Studio 8: Laura Barnhardt Corle – Watercolor & Printmaking
Studio 9: Nancy Frankenfield – Oil, Ink, & Pastels
Studio 11: Kevin Cullen – Ceramics
Studio 12: Amber Kear, Hysteria Company – Art & Design
4-year anniversary party, 40% off select work, pour-a-candle workshop from 5-6:30 p.m. ($15), and live demonstrations
Studio 18: Barb Lockard – Visually distressed, writer
Books for sale
Studio 19: Sherwin Quiambao, Digital Art
Studio 20: Kent Tarbox – Photography
With guest artist Erika Miklovic, Happy Camper Studio – Painting/Acrylic and Watercolor
Studio 22: The Neon Heather – Contemporary, artist-run gallery
Featuring work by Eric Simpson, Lubbock, Texas; sustainable farming and ecological practices.
18. Jones Mansion
• Devin Gallegos, Painting
• Katerina Ros: Township Designs, sandblasted glass
• FHS String Quartet
• Elijah’s Bar open
19. KanDu Studios, open until 8 p.m.
20. The Lavender Hour
• Makala Haines: MJH Creations, Acrylic & Mixed Media
21. Logan’s Irish Pub
• James Adkins, Live Music, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
22. Marathon Center for the Performing Arts
• Doug Couchot, Copper and Galvanized Metal
• Dona Fraley, Acrylic, Oil & Alcohol ink
• Jen Sowders: MONgallery, Watercolor & Acrylic
• RB Stone, Blues, 5 – 8 p.m.
• St. Michael’s Una Voce Show Choir, Armes Hall, 6 p.m.
• Fisher/Wall Art Gallery: Hancock County Student Showcase
• Historic Donnell Theatre for self tours
• Garner Family Lounge bar open
23. Painters’ Pottery, open until 9 p.m.
24. RooBarb Studios
• Jody Combs & Abby Anderson, hand-stamped jewelry
Get your “spark on” with a permanent bracelet! Walk ins welcome.
25. Smarty Pants Findlay
• Brandon Daniels, interactive drawing activity tutorial
26. St. Andrew’s Church
• Findlay Troop 312, which is chartered out of St. Andrew’s Church is hosting a BBQ Chicken Dinner during ArtWalk. Order a meal ahead of time and eat at the church or take their meal to go. Each meal costs $11. Chicken dinners can be picked up in the gym entrance, off Crawford Street, limited dinners available for walk-up pick-up. Learn more here
28. The Urban Market
• Caitlin Reinhart: Oman Observations, Photography
29. Vibe Hair Studio
• Mikaila Jennings, Digital Prints/Pet Portraits
• Emily Teague: Carnelian Candle Co., Soy Candles
30. Vivir Modern Mexican
• Ashley Tarleton, Digital Art
• Chalk art by Jocelyn and Ashley
Mural Trail, #7, #12, #19, #27, and #30
Stop and snap photos at each of the Downtown stops of the Findlay-Hancock County Mural Trail! Downtown locations include: KanDu Studio (19), Gathering Wine patio (12), alley behind Elida Candle Co. (7), Vivir Modern Mexican (30), alley next to Trends! on Main (27), Veterans Memorial, The Fern Cafe, and The Baking Company & Bread Kneads.
Click here to download a printable map
DORA
Enjoy ArtWalk with a beverage in-hand! DORA is Findlay’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, meaning if you purchase your favorite beer, wine, or cocktail in a DORA cup you are permitted to enjoy it as you walk around ArtWalk and in participating retailers and attractions. Those locations will be indicated with a DORA decal so keep your eyes peeled! For additional details and to learn more go to FindlayOhio.com.
Questions? Contact Danielle Wilkin, dwilkin@visitfindlay.com.