First Friday receptions 5/1/15

The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri

A reception for the 29th annual Eighth Congressional District High School Art Competition, hosted by Rep. Jason Smith of the 8th Congressional District, will be held. The exhibit features visual-art pieces by high-school-age students living within the 8th Congressional District in Missouri.

32 N. Main St., 334-9233

Jean A. Chapman Gallery

The Visual Arts Cooperative will feature new works.

32 N. Main St., 334-9233

Artisan Gifts

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

821 A Broadway, 270-2931

River Campus Art Gallery

The closing reception for Spring BFA Graduating Seniors Exhibition Part I will be from 5 to 7 p.m.

518 S. Fountain St., 651-5901

Crisp Museum

The Biennial Faculty Exhibition will have a sampling of media encompassing ceramics, paintings, prints, drawings, processes of printmaking, sculpture and digital technology created by Southeast Missouri State University's Department of Art faculty members.

518 S. Fountain St., 651-2260

The Artist Studio

New works by Judy Barks-Westrich will be on display. The studio will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

38A N. Main St., 450-2816

Black Door Gallery

The gallery will showcase small works by Visual Arts Cooperative members.

124 S. Spanish St., 225-7734

Gallery of Inspiration

A new display with artwork by Greg Ridenour, Kelly Nigro and a new member artist, Stephen Reed, in the window. They will welcome home artist Sherry Wilhelm, who will be displaying her works in the months to come.

5 N. Main St., 332-0050

The Painted Wren Art Gallery

The Barbaron minis, paintings, photographs, jewelry, note cards, goat-milk soaps and lotions will be available while visitors talk with the artists.

5 N. Main St., 579-1000

Tangled Yarn

The Tangled Yarn has moved; it will be open until 9 p.m.

521 Broadway St.

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

Catapult will be hosting its soft opening today. This new commercial learning laboratory cultivates creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship by connecting interdisciplinary teams of students, faculty and practitioners in a rich array of courses, collaborative projects and competitions.

Yoga East Healing Arts Studio

The artwork by David Fielding will be featured in May and June. He will show works from a series of small paintings based loosely on Tantric paintings from Rajasthan, India.

827 Broadway, 388-7272

DazSpell Creations

Locally made, handcrafted products created with organic and natural ingredients, from herbal teas to bath bombs, lotions, balms and salves, will be available to purchase.

5 N. Main St., 778-5781

Renaissance Vintage Home Decor & Gifts

Renaissance will feature original fine art paintings and handcrafted art pieces of artist and owner Sherry Yaeger.

139 Main St., 335-5683

Annie Laurie's Antiques

A potted-plant sale with refreshments will be from 5 to 8 p.m.

536 Broadway, 339-1301

Cup 'N' Cork

A fundraiser for the Prodigy Leadership Academy will be held. Ten percent of all sales will be donated to the academy. Artwork created by the students will be on display and available for sale. There will be live music, and wine tasting will be available.

Social Cafe & Catering

Work by photographer Larry Rhodes will be on display.

31 N. Main St., 651-4601

Yearning 4 Yarn

Art by Uniontown, Missouri, artist Dawn Melka will be displayed.

827 Broadway, 579-7679

Brick Street Gallery

There is an ever-changing kaleidoscope of gifts, antiques and collectibles.

19 N. Spanish St., 332-1339

-- From staff reports