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
July 3, 2026 - NO FIRST FRIDAY in observance of Independence Day (The Foundry will be open normal hours)
August 7, 2026 - Opening reception of exhibitions by Quinn Antonio Briceño, Ido Michaeli, & Common Lore: Circulation, Craft, & Collective Myth ; Music by Emerson Magaña
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 Anna Schenker, Igor Karash Melissa Whiteman
November 6, 2026 - Opening reception of exhibition by Avery Johnson
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