First Friday receptions 6/5/15

The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri

"Wild Things," a national juried exhibition with an animal theme, will be on display. Awards for the exhibition will be announced during the 6 p.m. ceremony. The exhibition features artwork from 31 artists working in 14 states.

32 N. Main St., 334-9233

Jean A. Chapman Gallery

New works by the 50-member Visual Arts Cooperative are on display. The works displayed each month contain a variety of styles and media, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, digital, sculpture and photography.

32 N. Main St., 334-9233

Artisan Gifts

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

821 A Broadway, 270-2931

River Campus Art Gallery

The Black Door gallery will be showcasing the artwork of Cape Girardeau Central High School students.

518 S. Fountain St., 651-5901

Crisp Museum

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

518 S. Fountain St., 651-2260

The Artist Studio

Works by guest artists Sheila Bohannon, Dodi Conrad, Jerre Hall, Carolyn Hardaway, Diane Jamieson, Ann Milam, Glenda Mueller and Ayako Nagasaki will be showcased. Their abstract florals were created in recent acrylic workshops. Also work by Judy Barks-Westrich will be featured. Studio will be open from noon to 9 p.m.

38A N. Main St., 450-2816

Black Door Gallery

The Black Door Gallery features the artwork of Craig Thomas, Elizabeth Thomas and other artists.

124 S. Spanish St., 225-7734

Gallery of Inspiration

Justin Stott, a new member of the Gallery of Inspiration, will exhibit acrylic paintings that explore religious themes.

5 N. Main St., 332-0050

Bilderbach's Art Plaza

Artwork by Abram the Painting Dog will be on display.

5 N. Main St.

The Painted Wren Art Gallery

In addition to the Painted Wren Art Gallery's variety of artwork, photography and jewelry created by Southeast Missouri artists, owner Aaron Horrell will be transforming guests into animals. Stop by to get faces painted. The "Paint for a Cause" painting of the month is benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

5 N. Main St., 579-1000

Tangled Yarn

Let doggies take a break outside The Tangled Yarn while heading in to enjoy puppy chow and see a selection of yarns, needles, hookies and accessories. Pet coloring pages will be available for children.

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

Stop by Catapult to celebrate the summer and the operations manager's birthday with cake.

Yoga East Healing Arts Studio

Yoga East will be featuring the artwork of David Fielding in June. Fielding is a fine-art instructor/gallery director at Three Rivers College.

827 Broadway, 388-7272

DazSpell Creations

From herbal teas to bath bombs, lotions, balms and salves, DazSpell Creations offers locally made, handcrafted products created with organic and natural ingredients. Also available are tea infusers, spirit dolls, dream catchers, wall art, doggy delights and local artisans. DazSpell will be prepared for doggy shoppers with custom handkerchiefs, dog clothes and treats available.

5 N. Main St., 778-5781

Renaissance Vintage Home Decor & Gifts

Renaissance will be featuring the original fine art paintings and handcrafted art pieces of artist and owner Sherry Yaeger.

139 Main St., 335-5683

Annie Laurie's Antiques

Stop by and meet Lauren Bishop at Annie Laurie's to give pets a little extra attention with pet caricatures. For $5, you can receive an 8-by-10 black ink drawing sure to capture a pet's unique personality. Annie Laurie's also will have a raffle for Wrapsit.

536 Broadway, 339-1301

Cup 'n' Cork

Cup 'n' Cork will be hosting an adoption event for the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri and featuring the artwork of Caitlyn Kennedy.

Yearning 4 Yarn

Yearning 4 Yarn will be hosting a fundraiser for Mac's Mission. Stop by and meet Mac and the Mac Pack, and help support his rock-star work. They also will have an unveiling of a big surprise.

827 Broadway, 579-7679

Brick Street Gallery

Come in and experience the ever-changing kaleidoscope of fun gifts, antiques and collectibles.

19 N. Spanish St., 332-1339

Latitudes

Latitudes will be featuring artwork by two artists, Miranda Taylor and Ben Lechnir. Taylor draws detailed, custom pet portraits. Lechnir creates beautiful pieces by printing photographs onto woodblocks.

137 North Main St., 573-820-9086

On Cue Performing Arts Studio

On Cue will be having its grand opening in June. Its faculty will be teaching children and adults in dance, theater, vocal and music classes. It will be hosting Friday Night Dance Parties. Join the fun and try something new.

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

Furry Friday Events

Mississippi Mutts

Stop by and pick up a Pets Night Out stamp card to be eligible for an offer by Friday of the Arts, Mississippi Mutts. Receive six stamps from participating locations to receive a coupon to buy one doggy biscuit, get one free.

1231 Broadway

Cup 'n' Cork

Adoption event with the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri.

Bilderbach Arts Plaza

Show and tell with Lazy L. Safari Park and EPIC Pals information booth and demonstration.

The Painted Wren Art Gallery

Face painting by Aaron Horrell.

Annie Laurie's Antiques

Pet caricatures, $5 each.

Pet Photobooth

By KRAM photography, $7 each

109 N. Main St.

DazSpell Creations

Dog Shoppin'. Fine custom handkerchiefs, dog clothes and treats.

-- From staff reports