First Friday receptions 11/04/11

FIRST FRIDAY RECEPTIONS

The Artist Studio

The gallery will display paintings created by Susan Douglas and Bette Siemers in acrylics workshop, as well as work by Judy Barks-Westrich.

38A N. Main St.; 651-4464

Arts Council of Southeast Missouri

The Visual Arts Co-op and works by the River Valley Carvers Club, including a wall of Christmas carvings and a life-size carousel horse will be displayed.

32 N. Main St.; 334-9233

Bilderbach Art Plaza

Amy Chase's ceramic work representing personal relationships and memories. Chase is an adjunct professor of ceramics at Southeast Missouri State University.

5 N. Main St.

Gallery of Inspirations

Featuring works by consumer artists of the Community Counseling Center. Reception from 5 to 8:30 p.m.

5 N. Main St.

The painted Wren Art Gallery

Sharon Woods Hopkins will answer questions about and sign her new book, "Killerwatt," with a launch in the gallery from 4 to 8 p.m.

5-H N. Main St.

Mozaic

The pottery, paintings and glass works that make up Mozaic Art Studio will be on display. Open until 9 p.m.

5 N. Main St.

WESTRAY Studio

New photos by Dr. Joel Ray and the drawing "Old College High School" by Jeanie Eddelman.

5 N. Main St., 576-3828

Crisp Museum, River Campus

The museum will celebrate a recent gift from the New York Artists Equity Association with a three-month display of the donated works, which include paintings, drawings and sculptures. This recent gift raises the number in the museum's permanent collection to about 175 works. Reception from 4 to 8 p.m.

518 S. Fountain St.; 651-2143

River Campus Art Gallery

Michigan State University professor d'Ann de Simone will present her collaged prings, which combine hand-made pieces, found objects and digital prints. The show "d'Ann de Simone" reflects her feelings about American culture's influence on the global environment.

518 S. Fountain St.; 651-2143

Black Door Gallery

Overflow from the River Campus Art Gallery allows Black Door to feature collaged prints by d'Ann de Simone with a reception from 5 to 9 p.m.

124 S. Spanish St.; 225-7734

THE LIBRARY

Cape Girardeau artist Bradley Bollwerk will exhibit abstract paintings.

10 S. Spanish St.; 335-2806

Aartful Rose

Wood carvings by Les Suchman will be on display.

631 S. Sprigg St.; 332-7673

Eustis studios

Works by Karen Cauvin Eustis and photographs by Les Schmidt. The St. Louis band Mr. Wizard will play from 7 to 9:30 p.m. and Cape Young Professionals will join the reception.

1606 Independence St., 3A; 334-4100

Edward Bernard

Warner Whitfield of Weaverville, N.C., will exhibit sculptures of flowers and cranes done in the classic European style. The gallery also has new wearable art of belts and bracelets from San Antonio.

107 West Drive, Suite D; 332-7733

Pitter's Cafe

Hannah Hart will display her paintings at the newest addition to First Friday. Reception from 5 to 9 p.m.

811 Broadway; 382-2783

Art Shuttle

The First Friday shuttle, sponsored by Eustis Studios, will again transport patrons to various galleries participating in First Friday. The shuttle starts at the River Campus and drives to Aartful Rose, Eustis Studios, Black Door Gallery and Main Street.It runs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.