(Above: Detail from Craddock Johnson drawing)

By Randi Bjornstad

Don’t forget the Second Friday Art Walk in downtown Springfield, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The May 11 version will be hosted by Miriam Alexis Jordan, who will start the romp at the Emerald Art Center at 500 Main St. at 5:30 p.m., where the “Emerald Spring National Juried Show” includes paintings by artists throughout the United States.

Stop No. 2 is at the City Hall Gallery at 225 A St., where the featured artist is Jane Terzis, and David Helfand entertains with live music.

After that, it’s the Springfield Museum at 590 Main St., where the Springfield School District has a show of student art.

Then comes the Tronson Gallery of Contemporary Art at 750 Main St., with a show of new works by gallery owner Jim Tronson.

Right across the street, Neu Real Estate at 741 Main St. has an exhibit of art by Mike Carmickle, and a couple of blocks away, at Memento Ink at 524 Main St., Joey Edwards has a show of mixed-media sculpture, with music by DJ Cheezus, plus refreshments.

The last official stop is at Hearts for Hospice at 444 Main St., featuring Michael T Williams’ “Wilderness Photographs and Fly Tying Art,” with demonstrations throughout the evening by the artist. Grace Raphael will entertain with guitar and vocals, and complimentary beverages, including wine, and Paco’s cookies will be served.

“Unofficial” stops on the tour include:

  • Cascade Center for Spiritual Living (741 Main St.) — Dana Furguson’s wood carvings, titled “Endangered Animals.”
  • A3 Arts and Academics (615 Main St.) — Art exhibit for high school seniors.
  • US Bank (437 Main St.) — Paintings by Dottie Chase (closes at 6 p.m.).
  • 331 Mosaic (331 Main St.) — “Unicorns, Dragons and Hot Air Balloons,” crochet wizardry by Burma Storrs.

Information: 541-726-8595