First Friday receptions 11/6/15

The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri

A reception will be held for artist Gary Lucy. He will display a combination of original pieces and high-quality prints of his original artwork. Lucy is a native of Caruthersville, Missouri, and a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University.

32 N. Main St., (573) 334-9233

Jean A. Chapman Gallery

The Visual Arts Cooperative also will debut new works. Co-op window exhibitors are Annie Schubert and Margaret Schneider.

32 N. Main St., (573) 334-9233

Artisan Gifts

Artisan-made jewelry, ornaments, pottery and a variety of fine crafts will be featured. Porcelain jewelry by Linda Bohnsack will be on display.

821 A Broadway, (573) 270-2931

The Artist Studio

The Artist Studio will showcase "Acrylic" by guests Jerre Hall, Alison Kasten and Sharon Mueller, created in a recent workshop. Also, new abstract florals by Judy Barks-Westrich will be featured. The studio will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

38A N. Main St., (573) 450-2816

Bilderbach's Art Plaza, DazSpell Creations

DazSpell will be reopening in the front gallery at Bilderbach's Art Plaza.

5 N. Main St.

Gallery of Inspiration

A variety of artwork created by the consumer artists at the Community Counseling Center will be on display.

5 N. Main St., (573) 332-0050

rustmedia + Southeast Missourian Gallery and Studio

An exhibit of portraits taken at the 2015 Cape Comic Con titled "Faces of Con" will be on display. Portraits were taken by artist Todd Davis.

339 Broadway, Suite 158

Crisp Museum

From cowboys to steam trains, Jesse James and Huck Finn, the subjects of "America Mythologies" explore the energy, anxiety and conflicted nature of America's conception of itself. The reception will be from 4 to 8 p.m.

518 S. Fountain St., (573) 651-2260

River Campus Art Gallery

"Notable Quotations," a juried exhibition organized by the Southeast AIGA student group will be displayed. The show brings together work by graphic design and illustration students from across the region with the goal of artistically communicating a famous quote. A reception will be from 5 to 7 p.m.

518 S. Fountain St., (573) 651-5901

DazSpell Creations

DazSpell Creations offers locally made, handicrafted products created with organic and natural ingredients.

5 N. Main St., (573) 778-5781

The Painted Wren Art Gallery

A painting which was painted by seven local artists and members of the Cat Ranch Art Guild will be on display. The painting was lost for 12 years and found this past summer. It will be raffled off, with tickets available for purchase during the reception.

5 N. Main St., (573) 579-1000

Westray Studio

Photography by Dr. Joel Ray and drawings by Jeanie Eddleman will be on display.

5 N. Main St., 238-2334

Catapult: Creative House

"Within These Walls" is a cross-disciplinary, cross-departmental exhibition created to celebrate past faculty mentorship along with potential future collaborative endeavors.

612 Broadway, (573) 651-2742

Renaissance Vintage Home Decor & Gifts

Renaissance will premiere Sherry Yaeger's 2015 artisan collections and original paintings.

139 Main St., (573) 335-5683

Cup 'n' Cork

Susan Swartout will read from her new book, "Odd Beauty, Strange Fruit: Poems." Books will be available for purchase and signing.

11 S. Spanish St., (573) 651-5282

On Cue Performing Arts Studio

A Friday Night Dance Party will be held. Try something new such as swing, salsa, ballroom, Latin and more. A 45-minute lesson with start at 7:30 p.m. followed until 10:30 p.m. with music to dance to.

20 N. Main St., (573) 388-6752

Tangled Yarn

Euro Yarns Yarn Tasting: Stop in and taste (with eyes and fingers) Euro yarns and enjoy wine and cheese.

521 Broadway, (319) 350-8150

-- From staff reports