ART: Around Town
 Come and enjoy Cape Girardeau's diverse art scene. Many of Cape Girardeau's art galleries are located in the historic Old Town Cape riverfront district. Visitors can easily stroll through downtown and visit most of these wonderful galleries. Be sure to include a tour through Cape Girardeau's Art Galleries on your next visit and be prepared to see wonderful and unique art.
The Arts Council
The Arts Council of Cape Girardeau presents more than 130 activities and events annually including two annual arts and crafts festivals, children's art festival, three multi-state/nationally juried shows, art exhibitions in three galleries vetting 50-100 artists or more each month, as well as special events for young and old such as concerts, poetry competitions, events for those with special needs and community outreach. Serving 11 counties from its headquarters at #32 N. Main near the fabulous Riverwall Murals in Cape Girardeau, the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri is the oldest in the state of Missouri. Call 573-334-9233 or visit capearts.org.
First Friday
Aartful Rose, Art Gallery at the Crisp Museum, Art Council of Southeast Missouri and Visual Arts Co-Op, Black Door Gallery, Edward Bernard Gallery, Eustis Studios, Garden Gallery,O'Tenem Gallery, and The Artist Studio are all open from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. on the First Friday of every month. For more information about First Friday with the Arts, call 573-334-9233 or visit www.capearts.org. Due to changes in business hours, we recommend that you phone ahead to verify information.
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