By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY
Salina Post
First Friday in downtown Salina is here!
The December First Friday will include two art exhibits.
Subvert Studio, 116 E. Iron Avenue, is featuring the work of Matt Kline, Minneapolis, in an exhibit titled The Hello Show. The exhibit opening is scheduled for 5-8 p.m. Friday in Subvert Studio.
Kline's paintings consist of vibrant child-like illustrations paired with witty short poems, according to information from Subvert Studio.
“There is something for everyone,” he said.
Kline completes a painting a day and has more than 240 pieces of art. Most are the size of a baseball card and are available for $10 each, Subvert studio noted in a news release.
During the opening reception, music will be provided by Salina DJ K-ODD.
About a block away, Peaceful Body Wellness Retreat, 148 S. Santa Fe Avenue, is hosting Mother Water, an art exhibition by Crystal Hammerschmidt.
"Come visit with Crystal and learn about her mixed media soft sculpture and printmaking," Peaceful Body Wellness Retreat noted in its Facebook event.
The exhibit reception is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Friday.
More art on Saturday
And if the First Friday art events aren't enough for you, check out the Holiday Art Market at the Salina Art Center Warehouse, 149 S. Fourth Street, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.
The event is open to the public at no charge.
Ceramic ornaments will be available to paint for $3 each, according to information on the Salina Art Center event page.
Artists who plan to have their artwork available for purchase at the market include the following, according to the Salina Art Center.
Penny Thompson
Melissa Brodbeck
Shawn Delker
Haley Dudzinski
Allison Wagg
Bill Brassea
Nicholas Pahls
Crystal Hammerschmidt
Bob Wygal
Lyric Cairns
Crystina Jones
Melissa Bowell
Jade Chaput
Ian Shaw
Steve Hoffman