First Fridays
First Friday of every month, 5-8 PM
On the first Friday of each month, families and visitors of all ages are invited to join the Foundry and celebrate the arts. The FAC will be open for extended hours through 8pm for visitors to spend time in the galleries, meet resident studio artists, engage with the community, and enjoy a wide array of art programming, entertainment, and special events.
Upcoming First Friday Events
December 5, 2025 - Opening reception of 8x8x8; First night of Merry Makers Market
January 2, 2026 - Opening reception of exhibitions by Chris Wubbena & Leah deMatta
February 6, 2026 - Heart Mart
March 6, 2026 - Opening reception of the Regional High School Student Show
April 3, 2026 - Opening reception of exhibitions by Brian Zimmerman, Ruth Lantz, & Nabil Mousa
May 1, 2026 - May Makers Market
June 5, 2026 - Opening reception of Off the Block Print Show
July 3, 2026 - TBA
August 7, 2026 - Opening reception of exhibitions by Quinn Antonio Briceño & Ido Michaeli
September 4, 2026 - Unveiling of the Grand Hall Mural Project and opening reception of exhibition by Luba Briginets
October 2, 2026 - Opening reception of exhibitions by Melissa Whiteman, Peter Manion, & Igor Karash
November 6, 2026 - Opening reception of East Gallery exhibition
December 4, 2026 - Opening reception of 8x8x8; First night of Merry Makers Market
Events & exhibitions at the Foundry Art Centre are free and open to the public. For more information, please email Jessica Mannisi, Director of Art & Exhibitions, at jmannisi@foundryartcentre.org