Blog – ideaXfactory

Constructed Environments – Amazing Art Maze

Constructed Environments at ideaXfactory Explore an amazing maze of 21 Interconnecting Spaces by 22 artists, each using 2 materials and 1 adhesive to create a unique Labyrinth of Art! On March 1st, First Friday Art Walk visitors to ideaXfactory at 351 N. Boonville Ave will have the opportunity to explore a Maze/Labyrinth of 21 connected, … Read More

Constructed Environments First Friday Reception on Feb. 1

Constructed Environments will be a work-in-progress by over 20 artists to create a labyrinth of interconnecting passages though the interior of the ideaXfactory. Artist will be designated a space and, given their choice of TWO commonly found materials and ONE adhesive, will create an environmental installation that connects to the adjoining artists’ spaces. Visit the … Read More

David Zaslow Artist Talk & Closing Reception on Jan. 25

Join us for a closing reception of David Zaslow’s sculpture environment TANGENTIAL TAXONOMIES! Friday, January 25 at 6 pm, Zaslow will talk about the inspirations and implications of the over 80 sculptures he created using recycled and other unusual materials. If you haven’t seen this show, don’t miss the last night and chance to have … Read More

Tangential Taxonomies First Friday Reception on Jan. 4

Explore the other-worldly creations of David Zaslow in this immersive sculpture installation featuring over 80 sculptures using recycled materials and found objects. Inspired by black and white illustrations in the mid-century textbook “Animals Without Backbones,” Zaslow creates biomorphic creatures that ooze ambiguity and challenge the viewer to question their origin, narrative, and purpose.

Artists’ Happy Hour

Come enjoy some holiday cheer at ideaXfactory and get your creative juices on December 20 from 5-7 p.m. Bring a project to work on or just hang out in the yarnbombers art lounge up front. And be amazed by David Zaslow’s sculpture installation featuring over 80 sculptures!

Tangential Taxonomies opening reception on Dec. 7

Tangential Taxonomies, an immersive installation created by local sculptor David Zaslow, is inspired by the intersection of hard science and social science. Questioning how we form understanding, Zaslow’s work blurs the line between what we feel and what we think, and explores the grey area between knowledge and belief. Comprising approximately 80 individual sculptures inspired … Read More

Ceramics + Metals + Sculpture: The Best of MSU Art+Design 3D Studies

Ceramics + Metals + Sculpture: The Best of MSU Art+Design 3D Studies Opening reception at ideaXfactory, 351 N. Boonville First Friday Art Walk Nov. 2, 6-10 p.m. Over 70 artworks by 42 current and past Missouri State University students. MSU students will be at the opening reception to discuss their work and the program. The exhibition will continue through Nov. … Read More

Japanese Calligraphy Performance by Seiran Chiba on Sept. 27

Seiran Chiba – Large Scale Japanese Calligraphy (shodo) Special performance on ideaXfactory outdoor stage 351 N. Boonville Ave., Springfield, MO Thursday, Sept. 27, 5:30 PM World-renowned Japanese calligrapher and artist Seiran Chiba will visit Springfield to do a special performance of shodo (Japanese calligraphy) with a modern approach inspired by hope and peace on the … Read More

eXtreme Fiber Art exhibition Sept. 7-Oct. 12

eXtreme Fiber Art Exhibition Sept. 7- Oct. 12, 2018 at ideaXfactory, 351 N. Boonville Ave., Springfield, MO 65806 Opening reception during First Friday Art Walk, on Sept. 7 from 6-10 p.m. First Friday Reception Oct. 5 from 6-10 p.m. Gallery hours are free and open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursday, 3-7 p.m. A … Read More

Open Studios II Aug. 3-Aug. 24

Join us during First Friday Art Walk on August 3 from 6-10 p.m. to enjoy COOL ART during the DOG DAYS of summer! Featuring sculpture, ceramics, painting, mixed media, neon art, fiber art, digital design by David Cogorno, Doug Erb, Lura Faye Cotton, Carl Glasemeyer, Sarah Jones, Josee McGregor, Sam Mattax, Dana Neuenschwander, Peter Nielebock, … Read More

Open Studios II reception on First Friday, July 6

Join ideaXfactory’s First Friday Art Walk reception on July 6 from 6-10 p.m. to see the gallery exhibition of artists working in painting, drawing, ceramics, fiber arts, paper-making, sculpture and mixed media featuring artists David Cogorno, Doug Erb, Lura Faye Cotton, Carl Glasemeyer. Sarah Jones, Josee McGregor, Sam Mattax, Peter Nielebock, Dana Campbell Neuenschwander, Pam … Read More

Second Saturday Art Walk on June 9 from 12-3 p.m.

Come by the ideaXfactory during downtown Springfield’s Second Saturday Art Walk. See Christie Snelson drawing a new chalk portrait on the outdoor patio of the ideaXfactory (guess who it will be?!) – See Sarah Jones beautiful new mural on our north side wall – watch Dana Campbell Neuenschwander easel painting inside! Join in sidewalk chalk … Read More