First Friday receptions 5/6/11

Edward Bernard

Kennet, Mo., native Caroline Thompson, who now lives in Boulder, Colo., will return to the area to present and speak about her new work with bright abstract paintings.

107 West Drive, Suite D; 332-7733

Garden Gallery

Owner Linda Bohnsack has finished a few dozen pieces of functional pottery safe for serving food. There will be a reception until 9 p.m.

835 Broadway; 332-7123

Aartful Rose

Kathleen Shaffner from Carbondale, Ill., will be featured during May. Reception will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Jefferson Fox will play at 7 p.m.

631 S. Sprigg St.; 332-7673

Crisp Museum, River Campus

Department of Art faculty at Southeast Missouri State University will display ceramics, paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture and multimedia. The museum will stay open until 8 p.m.

518 S. Fountain St.; 651-2143

River Campus Art Gallery

The work of graduating art students from Southeast Missouri State University will fill the art gallery in the Seminary Building. Reception from 5 to 7 p.m.

518 S. Fountain St.; 651-2143

Black Door Gallery

Paintings by Lindsey Wickham will adorn the walls at Black Door Gallery. The Poplar Bluff native will be at the gallery for a reception from 5 to 9 p.m.

124 S. Spanish St.; 225-7734

Bilderbach Art Plaza

Thirty-seven graduating seniors from Cape Girardeau Central High School will show works of art in ceramics, sculpture, weavings, printmaking and photography in the O'Tenem, Westray and Mozaic galleries. Reception from 5 to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.

5 N. Main St.

Mozaic

The pottery, paintings and glass works that make up Mozaic Art Studio will be complemented by a tasting of new wines from Rothbrick Winery. Open until 9 p.m.

5 N. Main St.

WESTRAY Studio

Photos and drawings of the bridges in Cape Girardeau, during demolition and construction of the old and new bridges.

5 N. Main St., 576-3828

O'Tenem Gallery

Paintings, drawings and photographs from the co-op will be in the gallery.

5 N. Main St.

Arts Council of Southeast Missouri

The 25th annual 8th Congressional High School Art Exhibit will feature pieces from high school students throughout Southeast Missouri's 8th Congressional District. Reception from 5 to 9 p.m.

32 N. Main St.; 334-9233

Esprit Jolie Photography

Chelsea Brooke Howell will display paintings in a show called "Playful," which features artwork encompassing and expressing the spirit of youth. Photos from Sheena Faught will also be highlighted. Reception from 5 to 9 p.m.

20 N. Main St., Suite 101; 803-0350

The Artist Studio

New works by Judy Barks Westrich will fill the gallery on Main Street.

38A N. Main St.; 651-4464

Gallery of Inspirations

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

19B N. Spanish St.; 579-6544

Broadway Books and Roasting Co.

The bookstore and coffee shop has joined the art scene. It will host Blake Cypret's abstract paintings during May.

605 Broadway; 334-2326

The River View Room

123 N. Main St.; 334-4677