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    In following descriptions, kids' activities are highlighted in orange.  In map above, the orange dots indicate restaurants/cafes. Click here for restaurants open during ArtWalk but not participating in ArtWalk.

1restaurant Cornerstone Art and Events Gallery, 100 E Broadway … Kentucky Environmental Photos, Three Chicks Takin Pics Landscape Photos, Digital Expressions Landscape and Kings Center photos. Serving New Orleans fun food. The Cornerstone Art Gallery is located in historic downtown Frankfort, Ky. Our mission is dedicated to enriching the cultural landscape of Frankfort through the exhibition of emerging and established artist. The Cornerstone focuses on the richness and diversity of all art forms and making it accessible to the community. Also, serving lunch, fully licensed caterer and events host. www.cornerstoneartgallery.org 502.352.2400 
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Broadway Clay, 223 W Broadway … 5pm - 8pm … Studio Artist demonstration of large vessel throwing, plus a 10% sale of all store merchandise just in time for a unique Valentine's Day gift. Visit our Gallery and Studio in Frankfort, Kentucky. We offer classes for adults and children, private lessons, birthday parties, and studio space for more experienced potters. info@broadwayclay.net or (502)320-7250
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Capital Gallery & Ellen Glasgow Studio, 314 Lewis … 5 to 8pm: Printmaking Exhibit. Gallery hours: Tues-Sat 10-5. Capital Gallery has been exhibiting paintings, fine prints, crafts, and small press books in historic downtown Frankfort for 24 years. Representing artists from Kentucky and across the country, the gallery has one-person and group exhibitions. The gallery also incorporates the studio of owner/artist Ellen Glasgow. Capital Gallery is a must see when in Frankfort. 502-223-2649
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restaurant Capital Cellars, 227 W Broadway… Paula Murphy's pen and ink drawings and paintings reflect her love of historic architecture gained by her two decades living in Europe. www.paulamurphyink.com. PAULA MURPHY INK artwork @ Capital Cellars Now thru March 1, 201. Reception during ArtWalk Friday February 8th from 5-8pm. Prints and Originals now available.

Artist Statement–I am a local Frankfort, Kentucky artist providing unique and affordable gift ideas for your special Valentine- a not –to-be-missed event! I am also available for commissioned work. thesmurphs1@yahoo.com or tel. 502-223-9818 I will also be available Friday February 1st, 5-7pm at KECU's Jane Chancellor Moore Gallery, 100 Moore Dr., Frankfort, KY the ArtWalk "Sneak Peak" Exhibit artists reception.

In the heart of Frankfort's historic downtown, Capital Cellars brings you: An unparalleled selection of specialty, hard-to-find and unique bourbons; Handcrafted beer; A global selection of fine wines; The very best of Kentucky wines; An excellent selection of organic wines and spirits; & Free Weekly Wine tastings every Thursday and Friday 4-7 pm- join us! www.capitalcellars.net (502) 352-2600
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restaurant Kentucky Coffeetree Café, 235 W Broadway … Paula Clark creates seriously whimsical works, guaranteed to make you smile.

Artist Statement—From the time I could hold a crayon, I have made some kind of art. Now my interests range from watercolor to fiber to furniture and everything in between.  My current "Story" series is about escape from the real world into a fantasy world where I always get my way.  I would be happy if this series aided someone else's escape also.  Other art forms, that I use, such as fiber and furniture repainting, are experimental. As there is not much that is new under the sun, I challenge myself to find something new in an old form.  The process of finding something new in something old can be quite entertaining. Art lessons are available. 859-312-2968

Building Community, One Gathering at a Time - Relax and enjoy our organic coffee drinks, homemade soups and sandwiches. Choose from a wide selection of imports and microbrews, or select a wine from a carefully crafted list. There's always a reason to pull up a chair, relax and make our space yours. www.kentuckycoffeetree.com
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Completely Kentucky, 237 W Broadway … During ArtWalk, at least one jeweler will be on site, plus tastings from Kentucky proud food producers.

Located in a carefully restored 150 year old building, we are proud to offer the work of over 650 of Kentucky's best artisans. We buy directly from small family businesses many of whom follow generations of family traditions in their craft. From traditional to contemporary, functional to decorative, fine art to funny, you will find it at Completely Kentucky. www.completelykentucky.com
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DeSpain Studio and Gallery, 329 W Broadway … Paintings, fine art photography & artists' greeting cards.

The DeSpain Studio and Gallery, LLC, owned and operated by Jim and Donna DeSpain. The Gallery located in historic downtown Frankfort, diagonally across from the Old State Capitol, features Kentucky artists. Gallery visitors will find representational and abstract paintings, photography and mixed media works.  In addition, the gallery offers original artists greeting cards. 502-352-2717
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Vibrant Life, 338 St Clair … Art to View & Art to Do! www.vibrantlifefrankfort.com (502) 352-2452

Services Enjoy an individual healing treatment.  Our wonderful practitioners provide:
*Reiki*Thai Body Work Offerings*Foot Reflexology*Full-Spectrum Healing (with multiple forms of Reiki, Akashic Records consultations, crystal healing, Light Language, Donna Eden Energy, and more)*Guided Visualizations
*Myofascial Massage
Merchandise We carry hand-made jewelry, locally made art, local honey, healing products, books, stones, altar items, ceremony tools, tea wares, imported crafts, and more!  Soon, we will also offer delicious but healthy organic foods, including options for those with common food allergies or restrictions. We carry the following brands and artists: Epiphanies, Fritz's Apiary, The Light Clinic, Moon therapy Methods, Soggyfeet Creations, Susan Caldwell, Crystal Fantasy, and more!
Classes Periodically, we will list classes on subjects such as Reiki, meditation, intuition, and more.
Gatherings In January, we will announce a schedule of gatherings such as Women's Circle, New Parent Support. Reiki Share, and more.
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G Studios, 336 St Clair … a complete Tattoo Studio & Art Gallery established by nationally known artist Thaddeus Gallegos, has grown into a hub for hungry, local artists with great potential … paintings, sculpture, jewelry design & more!

Established in 2011 by nationally known artist Thaddeus Gallegos, the recently renovated facility has taken the historic downtown building and brought it back to life!  Its once forgotten walls now serve as a pedestal for many local artists on a variety of artistic mediums.
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Three Elements Designs, 332 St Clair … Robert Kirkman's working studio in wood, metal & stone.

Artist Statement–Three Elements began in 2009 when I decided to pursue my passion for the craft with a full commitment.  Since that time  I have had the good fortune of working hard at what I love to do. Through this business I aim to provide the community with locally crafted, custom designed, one of a kind quality furnishings using many locally sourced materials.

The Three Elements Studio is located in the heart of downtown Frankfort, Ky nestled among other businesses working together to make the Capital City the thriving community that it is.  I maintain a number of pieces in my window and welcome visitors. www.threeelementsdesigns.com Contact: Robert Kirkman (502) 418-2074 threeelementsdesigns@gmail.com
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The Woolery, 315 St Clair … An Exhibit by Second Street School Art Students. Also, Make a Valentine's card … Free to ALL!

The Woolery is a family owned business and we've been serving our customers for over 30 years (since 1981). We ship orders all over the world - everyday and we have tens of thousands of satisfied customers. Our mission is to provide fiber arts supplies at competitive prices with fast turn around times and excellent customer service. We make it a point to routinely evaluate our prices and we are always shopping for better deals to pass on to our customers. We also strive to be a part of the fiber arts community and it is part of our mission to strongly support guilds, festivals and the fiber arts people that work so hard to keep the crafts alive for future generations. www.woolery.com
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Grand Theatre Art Gallery, 308 St Clair … Recent Work by John S. Bator, Art Faculty Kentucky State University: large non-objective mixed-media paintings on canvas.

The historic Grand Theatre reopened as a performance venue in the fall of 2009 after a $5 million restoration spearheaded by the non-profit organization Save the Grand Theatre Inc. The Grand opened in 1911 as a vaudeville house and later became a movie theater before it closed in 1966. With its resurrection, the Grand is a 428-seat performing and visual arts theatre featuring state-of-the-art facilities. The Grand also hosts social, educational and civic events. www.grandtheatrefrankfort.org
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McClure Building, 306 W Main – St. Clair Entrance and Ground Floor
a Kentucky State University Art Area Student Work and Installations:  Jennifer Woodson, William Matthews, Suzan Thomas, Skylar Gibbons, Brittany Hargrave, John-Tajh Marshall, Matthew Hockensmith and more.

b "Stones and Other Anchors", an installation by Reba Rye, Art Faculty Kentucky State University.  Represented by Zephyr Gallery, Louisville
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McClure Building, 306 W Main – Main Street Entrance & Upper Floors
a Suites 602 & 603 … The Community Drawing Group shows sketches of their works of live nude models. Thanks to the generosity of the Art Department at Kentucky State University, the Community
Drawing Group (CDG) meets weekly ten times in the Spring and Fall. Two-hour figure drawing sessions followed by brief critiques take place in a studio in Shauntee Hall for $10 per person. There is no charge for KSU students.

b Betty Beshoar Art Studio, Suite 700 … Open Studio - Come embrace the winter. Oil paintings of the local landscape and small water color nature journaling pages available for sale. Consider a commission of your own farm or home place.

c Studio 710, Suite 710 … Karen Carey shows new original oil paintings. Studio 710, located on the 7th floor of the McClure Building, is shared by 3 artists.  Karen Carey will show her original oil paintings.  Sandi Gulick will show paintings as well as her vibrant scarves made from recycled clothing.  Jerri Wallace will show her lively oil paintings.  Light refreshments will be provided. We look forward to meeting you or seeing old friends again. 

d Suite 711 … "Homages": Meet Jo Leadingham, a teacher of art history whose drawings engage the subjects of her teaching. Artist Statemen–"Homages", the current series of ink drawings I'm developing are initiated by a small sketch of a well-known work of art, or sometimes with a portrait of an artist.  The composition iscompleted by developing a complementary environment for the initial images by rendering appropriate objects and subjects derived from my surroundings –architectural fragment, vessels, rocks, foliage, fragments of figures, etc.—as well as from images of my imagination.  I regard the drawings as visual odes to the images I delighted in during many years of teaching art history for
Georgetown College and 27 years at Kentucky State University. The drawings are small in scale, quite detailed, and reflect my particular admiration for the abundance of detail in 15th Century Flemish painting, as well as the compositions and markings of the work of Paul Cezanne.  The subjects derive from ancient periods to the present.

e Suite 714 … "Hand Rolled, Hand Carved", an exhibit of wood-fired stoneware with natural ash glaze by Scott Ross, Art Faculty Kentucky State University.
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Rodgers Studio, 224 W Main … View art photography and meet artist Bill Rodgers.

RODGERS STUDIO was established by BILL RODGERS SR., and his son BILL RODGERS JR., has carried on that tradition since 1974. We offer the finest photographic images of children's, family, wedding, senior and pet photography in addition to studio and restoration work. Please call (502-223-3123) or visit us at RODGERS STUDIO for all your DISTINCTIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC needs.
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restaurant The Bistro 241, 241 W Main … Award winning photographer Wayne Stacy displays his latest prints. Meet the artist.

The Bistro 241 Main Scrumptious food, courteous service, and a great dining experience - We serve mouth-watering food made from the freshest and finest ingredients because you deserve nothing less. Great food and a cozy ambience don't have to be expensive. Delight and have fun with family and friends at The Bistro 241 Main today! www.bistro241mainky.com
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Other Restaurants Downtown
Serafini 243 W Broadway
Gibby's Deli 204 W Broadway
Buddy's Pizza 212 W Broadway
Brick Alley 325 St Clair
Subway 238 W Main
Dragon Pub 103 W Main
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