Are your home or office walls a bit … well, naked? Perhaps you’d like to replace a mass-produced piece with an original.

SNW Gallery in the HEART of downtown Manhattan is ready to help turn voids into vivid views that speak to you, and in the process, support the efforts of Meadowlark Memory Program. Plan now to attend Art Mingle: Hidden Gems on Friday, March 7, at SNW Gallery and Union Hall, 328 Poyntz Ave. A portion of gallery sales that evening benefit the memory program, which offers FREE activities and support for those living with memory challenges and their care partners.

Before you go, follow these tips for a rewarding experience. Define your style! Are you drawn to bright colors or muted tones? Do you prefer abstract or realistic art? Stop by SNW for inspiration, or view the entire inventory at SNWGallery.com.

Consider the space. Is the room small or large? What is the lighting like? Is there a specific color scheme you want to complement or contrast? Take measurements and photos of the space to bring with you to Art Mingle. 

Buy with your heart. If you love it, it’s likely a good fit.

Doors open for the 2025 Art Mingle event at 6 p.m. Enjoy appetizers served by the Prairie Star Restaurant team, libations, and lively music, while you greet friends amid the colorful and varied artwork at SNW Gallery and the lower (street) level of Union Hall. In a nod to this year’s theme, purchase a glass of champagne for a chance to win a gem of a prize: a three-piece amethyst jewelry set. The winner will have sparkling purple accessories to wear while cheering on our K-State men’s and women’s basketball teams in post-season play. Go Cats!

At 7 p.m., it’s biddin’ time! Party-goers are invited to take the stairs or the elevator to Union Hall’s second floor for more -- more food, more music provided by Bell Family Trio, more fun, and many more seats. We’ll discover the winner of the amethyst set, and you’re sure to be tempted by several live and silent auctions items, including a five-night, all-inclusive stay in Mexico; a framed, autographed photo of three of your favorite Kansas City Chiefs players and Coach Andy Reid, experiences, hand-crafted pieces, and much more.

Tickets to Mingle are now available at $75 each. Elevate your experience for an additional $10 to guarantee a reserved seat beginning at 7 p.m. Note: A limited number of seats are available.

Transportation to and from the event will be provided at no cost for Meadowlark residents and their guests. The bus will depart from the Village Entrance at 5:45 p.m. Please sign up in the Blue Book if you plan to utilize this service.

Cocktail or business casual attire is suggested. Purchase tickets by contacting a Hospitality team member at (785) 323-3847, or purchase online at www.meadowlark.org. Residents may add the ticket fee(s) to their monthly statements.

If you aren’t able to attend Art Mingle but would like to enhance your living or working space as well as support a local non-profit, call or visit SNW Gallery prior to the event and mention “Art Mingle.” The gallery team looks forward to assisting you!