Opening Art Shows

Vancouver

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. Jan. 5, visitors can explore opening receptions at participating art galleries, along with events and local music. Visit www.vdausa.org

Maria Grazia Repetto, through Jan. 31. Repetto is the featured artist at Camas Gallery for January. Repetto’s work mainly focuses oil, watercolors, acrylics, printmaking and bas-relief techniques. Her work, which has been on display in art galleries throughout Europe, is a mixture of traditional and contemporary. Second Story Gallery, Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. 360-834-4692 or www.secondstorygallery.net

The Clark County Arts Commission presents “Workforce/Artforce,” through Feb. 23. The exhibit features artwork by Clark County employees from several departments. The pieces are varied, shedding light on a deep well of creativity and skill. Media includes photography, mixed media, painting, drawing and fiber arts. A reception honoring the artists is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 5. The Pete DuBois Song Circle will provide entertainment. Rebecca Anstine Sixth Floor Gallery, Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. Gallery hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, except holidays.

“Then and Now,” through January. The exhibit is a retrospective of work by CAVE Gallery founder and local artist Anne John. John’s work has appeared in galleries across the country. The CAVE Art Gallery, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. cave.gallery.vancouver@gmail.com, www.artatthecave.com

Camas

First Friday in Camas runs 5 to 8 p.m. with art galleries offering artist receptions, plus additional activities in downtown businesses.

Attic Gallery Celebrates Two Years in Camas, through Jan. 27. Local artists Anna Norris (oil painting), Ted Norris (ceramics), and Chris Fackler-Lowery (sculptured porcelain), as well an many other local artists, will display work. Attic Gallery, 421 N.E. Cedar St., Camas. Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. 360-833-9747 or www.atticgallery.com

Ongoing Art Shows

Aurora Gallery will showcase a new piece of work from each of the more than 40 gallery members in January, including a wall of miniatures. Aurora Gallery, 1004 Main St., Vancouver. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. 360-696-0449 or www.auroragalleryonline.com

“Metamorphosis: Inevitable Change,” through Jan. 22. Karen Folgarelli and Chris Fackler-Lowery present an exhibit that combines painting and pottery. Folgarelli, who is new to the Northwest, uses layered acrylics, gold leaf and lacquer to create canvases, while Fackler-Lowery works in delicate porcelain pottery. Second Story Gallery, Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. 360-834-4692 or www.secondstorygallery.net

“ULTRA Real,” through Feb. 3. Photographers Alison Carey, Mark Hooper and Grace Weston use props, costumes, staging, lighting and locations to construct sets and vignettes. Archer Gallery at Clark College, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; noon to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 360-992-2246 or www.clark.edu/campus-life/arts-events/archer/index.php