Many art galleries and local businesses celebrate this month’s art shows with a First Friday Art Walk in downtown Vancouver. From 5 to 9 p.m. Feb. 6, visitors can explore opening receptions at participating art galleries, along with events and local music. Visit www.vdasua.org
“Art in Motion,” through Feb. 28. Gallery 360 at Slocum House, 605 Esther St., Vancouver. The group show features work that conveys movement through sculpture, painting and photography. For the First Friday reception 5 to 9 p.m. Feb. 6, Linda Smith will perform. Noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. 360-693-7340 or www.gallery360.org
Barbara Van Nostern, through March 31. Rand Gallery, 112 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. Van Nostern will showcase her new paintings, “People I know or Met and Places I’ve Been,” in watercolors and acrylic. First Friday Art Walk, 5 to 9 p.m. Feb. 6. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. 360-314-2474.
“The BGAA at the NBAG,” through Feb. 28. North Bank Artists Gallery, 1005 Main St., Vancouver. Members of the Battle Ground Arts Alliance will showcase a high level of skill and craftsmanship in an array of mediums. First Friday Art Walk, 5 to 9 p.m. Feb. 6. 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturdays. 360-693-1840 or www.northbankartistsgallery.com