First Friday at Mainframe Studios Featuring Nostalgia

Join us for First Friday on June 5, 2026, from 5–8 p.m. featuring Nostalgia, an exhibition exploring how the past lives on in the present and shapes the way we see ourselves and the world around us. Juried by Jeff Rider and Jody Valentine, Nostalgia brings together artists working across a range of mediums who draw from memory to revisit places, people, and moments that feel both distant and familiar. In addition to the main exhibition, the event will feature The Nostalgist’s Primer, a duo show by Nostalgia jurors Jeff Rider and Jody Valentine, as well as Artful Perry, a special guest showcase celebrating the art, culture, and creativity of historic Perry, Iowa. Guests can explore hundreds of open art studios, participate in an interactive art activity by local artist Cassi Miller and enjoy live music by the Steamer Trunk Novelty Orchestra. Food and beverage offerings will be available from BaanVaan Ice Cream, Graze Craze, Lacheles, Lee Tys Delights, Not Your Average Bar, Reyes Tamales, and Tangerine Food Co. First Friday events at Mainframe Studios are family-friendly, free, and open to the public. Expanded overflow parking at 8th & Center St. and a complimentary shuttle make getting here easy! We look forward to welcoming you to Mainframe Studios for an evening of art, creativity, and community.