In the Main Gallery, there will be an opening reception of Spirit Animals: Tracking Time by Kat Allie. Finding beauty in the instinctual movements of animals, insects, and the growth of flora, she captures the essence of shape, line, and light through encaustic painting and the cyanotype photographic process; giving homage to the purest of living organisms that inhabit our world. Feeling a connection to the spirit of animals or the growth of a seed reminds Kat that tracking time while observing all living shadows and shapes provides a feeling of gratitude and connection to the nature of being human.

Obelisk Home’s 17th Annual Birdhouse Auction benefitting Habitat for Humanity begins that evening. 100% of the proceeds from the silent auction go directly to help Habitat for Humanity provide safe, comfortable housing for families in need in the Springfield area. There will be a table containing informative materials about their mission and impact.

In our Lower Level Gallery, we have the closing reception of “You Are What You Eat: The Search for a Corporate Sponsor” by guest artist trevor McDonald.

Enjoy live music from 6-8 p.m. by a string quartet featuring Malcolm Jones and Graham Arnold , violins; Bracken Potter , viola; Eli Parks. , cello. Complimentary refreshments will be served throughout the evening!