Oct. 2025 First Friday at Tube Factory artspace

Come join us for First Friday festivities on Oct. 3 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Tube Factory campus!

We have one new exhibit opening:

• Tarrey Bank’ A Thousand Drawings in Guichelaar Gallery

Continuing exhibits include:

• SOMA in the Main Gallery
• Keren Cytter’s Rose Garden in the Video Gallery

In addition, join us for a community painting session as part of the Garfield Park and Bean Creek Celebration Mural project, where neighbors will help paint panels featuring designs by local artists Justin Cooper, Jim Kelly, and Alejandra Carrillo. Led by Big Car Collaborative in partnership with the Garfield Park Neighbors Association and the Bean Creek Neighborhood Association, the project will create a new mural on the side of the Safeway at Shelby and Raymond Streets to celebrate local identity, strengthen neighborhood connections, and brighten a busy Southside corner. No painting experience is needed — we’ll provide guidance and all the supplies. Children under 10 can join in the fun too with a special coloring activity based on the mural designs.

And, the Sakura Express food truck will be on-site serving delicious Japanese cuisine.

As always, enjoy coffee, beer, and wine available for purchase from Normal Coffee.