First Friday Gallery Openings

Vancouver

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. Aug. 3, visitors can explore opening receptions at participating art galleries, along with events and local music. Visit www.vdausa.org

Art in the Heart Sidewalk Show & Sale, 4 to 9 p.m. Aug. 3; art on display through August. Aurora Gallery’s annual Art in the Heart sidewalk show and sale features a dozen noted local artists selling their one-of-a-kind fine artworks both inside and outside the gallery, which also includes a fine art framing store. The gallery is offering 20 percent off all framing jobs during the month of August. Art will be for sale in the gallery all month, but the artists will only be at the gallery on Aug. 3. Light refreshments will be available. 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

“Dream! Paint! Sing! ?Sue?e! ?Pinte! ?Cante! (peque?os animales caprichosos),” through August. Gwendolyn Morgan’s second solo show features works depicting bilingual animals speaking on behalf of dreamers in the Americas. Angst Gallery, 1015 Main St., Vancouver. Gallery hours: Noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays; by appointment on Saturdays. 360-553-1014 or angstgallery.com

“Greetings from Cuba: Photographs by Jodi Tripp,” 4 to 9 p.m. (one night only). See Jodi Tripp’s photographs from Cuba at Aurora Gallery during a First Friday Art Walk reception. The photographs feature Cuba’s culture, architecture and classic cars. Tripp’s photographs will be available to purchase during the month of August, although not displayed on the wall. 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

“Sin?”, through Sept. 1. This exhibit explores the concept of sin and evil and how it is expressed in fine art. This is a juried show featuring artists Michele Collier, Jessica Damsky, Kayla Griffin, Cynthia Heise, Anne John, Clarice Keegan, Ryan W. Kelly, Meredith Lewis, Marc M. McVey, Ruth Ross, Sally Sellers, Noah Alexander, Iaac Stein, Dale Strouse and Samyak Yamauchi. First Friday opening events provide an opportunity to meet the artists from 5 to 9 p.m.; regular gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays. Art at the C.A.V.E. (Center for Audio and Visual Expression) Gallery, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver; free. 360-314-6506 or artatthecave.com

Vancouver Native Artist Series: Visual Artist Roben White, 5 to 8 p.m., Aug. 3 (one night only). Artist and local activist (a self-described “artivist”) Roben White works with a variety of media including oils, acrylics and chalk pastels. He is a participant on volunteer boards and advisory councils including NAYA, the Portland Youth and Elders Council and Washington State University Vancouver. Refreshingly passionate, White is a storyteller who will engage you with his words and captivate you with his art, which is informed and inspired by his activism in environmental, Native, human rights and labor issues. White lives, creates and exhibits in Clark County, and his works have been displayed at the Orenda Gallery in Paris, France. The subject matter in these acrylic paintings and pastels reflects his experience over the winter of 2016-2017 at the #NoDAPL prayer camps at Standing Rock, North Dakota. The artist will exhibit some originals and prints of these pieces along with others that will be available for sale. The Native Arts & Cultures Foundation, 400 E. Evergreen Blvd. #101-B, Vancouver; free. 360-314-2421 or www.nativeartsandcultures.org

Camas

First Friday in Camas runs 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 3 with art galleries offering artist receptions, plus additional activities in downtown businesses.

Ceramics and Paintings by Teri Axness, through Sept. 1. Whimsical and witty contemporary artist Teri Axness creates expressive ceramic pieces and paintings that often feature personality-infused animals. Axness will be present on First Friday, when guests will enjoy complimentary wine, light refreshments and live music by Paul Chapman. 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

“Into the Light,” through Sept. 29. Mary Alred and Julie Ann Smith will display their watercolors and oil paintings. 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

Mark E. Jordan, through August. Jordan’s art is inspired by powerful Pacific Northwest landscapes, and he primarily uses recycled materials to create layered modern pieces. Camas Gallery, 408 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. Gallery hours: 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

Continuing Art Shows

Barbara Van Nostern, through August. Rand Jewelers, 112 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. Barbara Van Nostern will showcase her watercolor paintings. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. 360-314-2474

“Celebrate the Northwest,” through August. An exhibit featuring acrylics, water colors, pastels, mixed media and hand-crafted jewelry. Touchmark Art Gallery at Fairview Village, 2911 S.E. Village Loop, Vancouver. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Jo Noble, Hilarie Couture and Wayne Jiang will showcase their art at Vancouver’s City Hall through Aug. 3. Noble is a quilter and textile artist, Jiang is a painter and Couture is a mixed-media artist. Vancouver City Hall, 415 W. Sixth St., Vancouver. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. www.artsofclarkcounty.org or www.cityofvancouver.us/ourcity/page/public-art