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North Bank Artists Gallery presents an exhibit by Columbia River High School students, "The Youth Have No Hope," through Jan, 31.
o Friday Vancouver openings:
Many art galleries and local business celebrate this month’s art shows with a First Friday Art Walk in downtown Vancouver. From 5 to 9 p.m. Jan. 2, visitors can explore opening receptions at participating art galleries, along with events and local music. vdasua.org
Art on the Boulevard, 210 W. Evergreen Blvd., Suite 300, Vancouver. See the work of more than 50 represented artists. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 360-750-4499 or www.artontheboulevard.org
Aurora Gallery Group Show, through Jan. 31. Aurora Gallery, 1004 Main St., Vancouver. The gallery’s artists will bring out their newest work for the season, from pottery and glass to jewelry and ornaments. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays; 360-696-0449 or auroragalleryonline.com
Barbara Van Nostern, through Jan. 31. Rand Gallery, 112 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. Van Nostern captures local landscapes, antique cars, flowers and scenes abroad in watercolors and acrylic. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. 360-314-2474.
“The Collective,” Jan. 2 through 31. Gallery 360 at Slocum House, 605 Esther St., Vancouver. The group show features work by 40 local artists, in all styles and mediums. For the First Friday reception 5 to 9 p.m. Jan. 2, the Insanitizers will perform live music. Noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. 360-693-7340 or www.gallery360.org
Kelsie Mathewson, through Jan. 30. Brickhouse Bar & Grill, 109 W. 15th St., Vancouver. Mathewson creates acrylic paintings featuring surreal and impressionistic imagery. First Friday Art Walk after-party, 9 p.m. to midnight, Jan. 2. 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Mondays through Fridays and noon to 2 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 360-695-3686 or vancouverbrickhouse.com
Male Form 2015, Jan. 2-31. The fifth annual Male Form group show highlights pieces created with a male or masculine theme in mind. Angst Gallery, 1015 Main St., Vancouver. Noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, or by appointment. 360-253-1742 or facebook.com/angstgallery
“Word Art” by Gordon Hayes, through Feb. 1. Vinnie’s Pizza, 1000 Main St., Vancouver. A collection of mixed media calligraphy pieces created with a graffiti influence. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 360-694-2500 or vinniespizzainc.com
“The Youth Have No Hope,” Jan. 2-31. North Bank Artists Gallery, 1005 Main St., Vancouver. Art students of Columbia River High School will showcase their work highlighting areas of concern and hope to find solutions. 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturdays. 360-693-1840 or northbankartistsgallery.com
o First Friday in Camas runs 5 to 8 p.m. with light refreshments, with additional activities in downtown businesses.
Jayne Siroshton, through Jan. 31. Camas Art Gallery, 408 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. Siroshton’s work features a cast of anthropomorphic animals, each with their own stories. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. 360-817-2415 and facebook.com/camasgallery or www.camasgallery.com
“Local Boy Makes Art” by Jonathan Peebles, through Jan. 31. Second Story Gallery, Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. Camas artist Jonathan Peebles creates whimsical imagery using printmaking, painting and driftwood sculpture. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 360-834-4692 or www.secondstorygallery.org
"G Word Art" by Gordon Hays is part of his "Word Art" series on display through Feb. 1 at Vinnie's Pizza in Vancouver.
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The whimsical animal characters are given life through Jayne Siroshton's oil paintings, on display through Jan. 31 at the Camas Art Gallery in Camas.
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