Hello Friends -- Kudos has a treat for you this First Friday night from 6-9 pm. Jimmy Rice, Jo's Grandson, wilI be performing love songs in celebration of Valentine's Day. Jimmy sings, writes songs, and plays guitar and piano. He started playing guitar and writing songs about two years ago and began playing piano about six months ago. He writes and sings mostly love songs as well as doing covers of other people's songs. Two of his favorite artists to cover are Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift. Jimmy has a self produced album coming out sometime this year so be listening for it! You can also follow Jimmy on twitter: @IAmJimmyRice. Come enjoy listening to Jimmy this Friday night, Feb 1, at Kudos, 15 N. Main Street, in Mt. Vernon.

Kudos is loaded with beautiful, one of a kind art. You are certain to find something special for your Valentine at Kudos.

Kudos has joined with many other interesting downtown shops, boutiques, and restaurants to be open every First Friday throughout the winter months. So, kick the winter blahs and join us for refreshments, entertainment and great art this Friday night. See you then.

Kudos, along with many other downtown businesses, will be open First Fridays throughout the year, including all the blustery winter months when something to do can be hard to find.  So, on First Fridays of every month come in out of the cold to Kudos, enjoy refreshments, talking to our artists, and seeing beautiful art created by local artists.  First Friday this month is January 4 from 6-9pm.

FIRST FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2012, 6P-9P, KUDOS, 15 N MAIN STREET, MOUNT VERNON, OHIO

Kudos, along with about 15 other downtown businesses, will be open this First Friday of December. Come on out. Kudos, located at 15 N Main, will feature our wonderful soap maker Jami Ingledue. Jami and her beautiful daughter Leah will be performing Xmas music -- Jami guitar and Leah violin. We will have sweets for you and as always awesome one of a kind gifts are available for purchase at reasonable prices. Bring in nonperishable food item(s) for Food for the Hungry Drive and get 10% off or $10 off items over $100. New this Holiday Season are ornaments made by our artists. See you Friday night between 6 and 9 pm.

Kudos also welcomes two artists, Jamie Henry, and her mother, Gretta Gunckel.  Jamie is a returning artist.  She does wonderful paper art including cards and gift bags.  Gretta makes Holiday themed poppers, gift pouches, and other unique items.

FIRST FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 2012

Kudos will feature talented artist Ken Shaffer this First Friday.  Ken will be demonstrating his craft on the sidewalk outside Kudos.  Inside, the art of our other 21 artists is on display.  Pieces range in price from $5 to approximately $500 with many items falling in the $25 to $75 range.  If you are looking for a unique gift, Kudos is the place for you.  Come meet Ken and join us for refreshments.  We will have the welcome matt out for you.  There will be many activities going on during First Friday downtown and on the square.

Hello Friends -

Please join us this First Friday, June 1, from 6-9pm.  We would love to share our beautiful art, refreshments, and hospitality with you.

Bill Ernst will be our featured artist.  A self-taught photographer, Bill began by photographing nature.  He has branched out to photograph architecture, light and shadows, reflections -- basically anything he finds artistically pleasing.  He has photographed in the United States, Canada, and Europe.  Weather permitting, Bill will set up a slide show on the sidewalk outside Kudos.  He will be available to answer questions about his photography or your general photography questions.
Inclement weather will find his slide show inside.

Visit Kudos on Facebook at Kudos Art Co-op.

Hope to see you First Friday

Hello Kudos Friends -

Please join us Friday night at Kudos, 15 N. Main St, between 6 and 9 pm.  We love to share our beautiful art, friendship, and refreshments with you.

We are excited to present an amazing new artist, Sue Simon.  Sue's medium is watercolor. Her realistic subject matter consists primarily of birds, nature, boats, and other water related themes.  Her palette is vivid and appealing.  Please join us in welcoming Sue to the gallery.

Remember to bring in the coupon from The Mount Vernon Town Money Saver for 10% off Kudos merchandise purchased during First Friday night. 

Marsha Ernst

Kudos Manager

Today, April 6, is First Friday! Kudos, along w/fourteen other businesses, will be open tonight from 6 - 9 or so. Stop by and chat w/several of our artists. Refreshments will be served! This month we will be featuring a new artist, someone I know pretty well -- Bill Ernst. Bill is a wonderful photographer and has framed work, matted photos, and cards for sale. Here's the other businesses who will be open tonight: Red Z, Zig and Me, Alcove, Paragraphs, Coleman Family Gallery, Gospel Supply Store, All Around the Town, Har, Henan, and Boogie, Knox County Art League, Woolsons, Vintage Imagination, Little County Acre, Gluten-Free Baked Goods, Down Home Leather, and Sips.