Walker’s Point / Harbor District

The Iron Horse Hotel

Fri: 4-9 PM, Sat: 11 AM-4 PM
500 W. Florida St.

Quilted Works by Bruce Seeds

Bruce Seed’s quilts will be on display throughout the hotel lobby. The artist’s work reflects his passion for color, form, and artistic exploration. Rather than following a set pattern, each quilt emerges through a process of discovery. The kaleidoscopic design is cut from a single fabric bolt, with the final outcome unknown at the start. As the process unfolds step by step, each stage builds on the last, leading to an unexpected yet cohesive result. It’s only at the end that the quilt reveals its true form, shaped by the journey of creation.

Grove Gallery

Fri: 5-9 PM, Sat: 12-4 PM
832 S. 5th St.

Anja Notanja Sieger — Playing Possum

In her first solo show in 10 years, Anja Notanja Sieger will exhibit cut paper art, solar prints, and site-specific art. At Playing Possum, you’ll experience life and death simultaneously in the presence of these positive / negative silhouettes. Known also as a performance artist and typewriter poet, Sieger’s work is distinctly improvisational and lush with detail.

Hawthorn Contemporary

Fri: 12-9 PM, Sat: 12-5 PM
706 S. 5th St.

December 7, 1941 – February 22, 2025 – Keven J. Miyazaki

Kevin Miyazaki’s exhibition is an homage to his grandfather, who was labeled as an “enemy alien” and arrested on December 7, 1941. Miyazaki transformed the gallery space for viewers to confront the dark American history during World War II when more than 120,000 Japanese Americans were imprisoned in concentration camps. ​ Japanese American poet Brandon Shimoda has written a poem especially for the exhibition, which will be available as a takeaway on letterpress cards at the gallery.

On and On MKE

Fri: 11 AM-7 PM, Sat: 10-5 PM
1031 S. 5th St.

New Year New Find

Now that the Christmas decor is put away for another year, your house needs some cheer. Find the perfect accessories from our 40-plus handmade and vintage artists!

Red Maple

Fri & Sat: 11 AM-2 AM
100 W. Maple St.

The Many Eyes of Bowie 

Happy Birthday David Bowie! We are going to celebrate him and his amazing legacy in art.

Small Works Gallery

Fri: 12-9PM, Sat: 12-5PM
700 S. 5th St.

Child’s Play

Small Works Gallery is excited to present “Child’s Play.” This exhibition features small works inspired by childhood memory and 1990’s/early 2000’s nostalgia. Featured artists: Deena Delagarza, Laura Dorow, Nile Lloyd, Jackrabbit Klitchman, Sheldon Noel, Sofi Ortiz, Linda Perez Santiago, Amanda Smithivas, Zibby Szalewski, Max Van Loan and Kelly Witte.

Station 1846

Sat: 10 AM-4 PM
215 W. Bruce St.

THE WORST YEAR

Time is often represented as a calendar, a collection of boxes to cross off one by one. Through painting and storytelling, artist Christine Welman reimagines the months of the year as people, individuals with unique joys and struggles. Artist Statement: I hope THE WORST YEAR inspires viewers to approach 2025 (and every new year) as a chance to create, cherish the people in their lives, and embrace fresh beginnings.

The Alice Wilds

Fri: Reception 5-8 PM, Sat: 11 AM-5 PM
900 S. 5th St., #102

Mostly True Stories Told by a Fool: Luis Rafael Galvez

Mostly True Stories Told by a Fool, new figurative paintings by Luis Rafael Galvez is on view from Jan. 10-Feb. 22. Friday’s Artist Reception (5-8 pm) will feature a Q&A with the artist at 6 pm.

Var Gallery (2nd Street)

Fri: 12-9 PM, Sat: 12-5 PM
643 S. 2nd St.

Var Studios Collective Exhibition 

Every year, Var Gallery proudly presents its Collective Exhibition — a curated showcase celebrating the diverse talents of our selected artist residents. Spanning a myriad of mediums, from paintings to multimedia installations, our exhibitions touch upon a wide array of themes: from identity and community to the wonders of nature, the complexities of societal discourse, myth-making, and beyond. Embracing both emerging voices and established talents, our annual exhibitions aim to inspire, challenge, and engage. 2024 Participating Artists: Ladasia Bryant, Adam White, Raegan Glaser, Liala Amin, Haley Stewart, Kaden Van De Loo, Brendan Murphy, Ava Hager, Jason Van Roo, Michelle Schilling, Marsha Abramson, Callie Kiesow, Andrea Dolter and Deb Dila.

Var Gallery (5th Street)

Fri: 12-9 PM, Sat: 12-5 PM
423 W. Pierce St.

“As the Worst Has Already Happened” – Stephanie Sara Lifshutz

“This exhibition was borne of extensive autobiographical writing directly following the unexpected passing of my youngest brother, Avigdor Chai Avraham, z”l, in April 2021. The work chronicles some of the experiences of that night when I coincidentally happened to be at my grandparents’ home, getting updates over the phone while trying to break the news to them and handle the aftermath.  While revisiting my records of that experience with this type of grief has at times been contemplative, numb, or physically painful – as it had been in the moment; what was most surprising were the seemingly trivial details that I had documented and now share with you. This work is dedicated to the memory of my brother and would not have been possible without the support of my family and friends.  Special thanks to Random Neon LLC and West Coast Custom Designs LLC for their contributions.”