FIRST FRIDAY RECEPTIONS

Arts Council of Southeast Missouri

The Lorimier Gallery and Gallery 100 of the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri will feature exhibits created by the Summer Art Academy through Aug. 31.

Reception from 5 to 9 p.m.

32 N. Main St.; 334-9233

*** The Chapman Gallery

The Chapman Gallery of the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri will highlight the work of Visual Arts Cooperative members.

Reception from 5 to 9 p.m.

32 N. Main St.; 334-9233

*** Art Gallery at the Crisp Museum

The Art Gallery at the Crisp Museum at the River Campus will present "Visionary Women Artists: Selections from the Wells Fargo Art Collection" and "Contemporary Female Perspectives: Transition Spaces 13.1"

Reception from 5 to 8 p.m.

518 S. Fountain St.; 651-2260

The Artist Studio

The Artist Studio will showcase guest artist Wanakee Pugh's acrylic and oil paintings of landscapes and figurative and contemporary abstracts.

Reception from 5 to 9 p.m.

38A N. Main St.; 450-2816

*** Black Door Gallery

The Black Door Gallery presents the "Feminine Perspective Show," an exhibition by 40 woman artists from the local area and various parts of the country.

Reception from 5 to 9 p.m.

124 S. Spanish St.; 225-7734

*** Bilderbach Art Plaza

The artist reception in The Landing of the Bilderbach Art Plaza will feature live music by Joseph Stacy with light refreshments and drinks.

Reception from 5 to 9 p.m.

5 N. Main St.; 579-7381

Westray Studio

Photographs by Dr. Joel Ray and new area drawings by Jeanie Eddleman will be on display.

Reception from 5 to 9 p.m.

5 N. Main St.; 238-2334

Mosaic Art Studio

The Mosaic Art Studio will feature artist Sandy Kolde and her whimsical figurative sculpture for the month of August.

Reception from 5 to 9 p.m.

5 N. Main St.; 339-9510

The Painted Wren

The Painted Wren will feature Pam Boyd's colorful wall-hanging art done in intricately detailed plastic. Also shown will be work by local artists in media including acrylic paintings, painted porcelain, handmade jewelry, photography and more.

Reception from 5 to 9 p.m.

5 N. Main St.; 579-1000

The Gallery of Inspiration

The Gallery of Inspiration will present a Community Counseling Center not-for-profit gallery that showcases art by clients and features graphic design, direct-to-garment printing, kiln and art-reproduction services.

Reception from 5 to 9 p.m.

5 N. Main St.; 332-0050

Red Barn Design Works

The gallery and showroom of Red Barn Design Works will display finely crafted abstract artwork, including floor and wall sculptures and digital art.

Reception from 5 to 9 p.m.

5 N. Main St.; 651-8624