Opening exhibits
“Stitched Heart Art — A Geek’s Art Exhibit” features original paintings by Glo McCollough, whose entire portfolio will by on display at Vancouver Art Space through Sept. 30. Come by from 5 to 9 p.m. opening night, Sept. 1, to meet the artist, chat about her unique contemporary art and be a part of Vancouver’s growing alternative art scene. McCollough’s work, inspired by various pop culture fandoms, has been exhibited at Angst Gallery, The Artist Loft, Splendorporium and Portland 5. The Vancouver Art Space is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. For more information, contact Barbara Sheehan, 360-787-8772 or VancouverArtSpace@gmail.com. Artist questions should be directed to Glo McCollough at 818-634-8066 or glo.lamden.mccollough@gmail.com. Vancouver Art Space, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive (located on the second floor of the Vancouver Mall near Macy’s), Vancouver; free.
Cheryl Mathieson, Sept. 1 through 30. Matheison’s paintings interpret and document her outdoor experiences. She works primarily in oil as a painter of landscapes, still life and people, aiming to synthesize and sharing her feelings about her natural subjects. Recently, she has been producing a number of plein air paintings — often under challenging conditions — bringing greater authenticity to her studio work through direct, immersive observation of a place or object. There will be a reception for Mathieson from 5 to 8 p.m. on First Friday, Sept. 7. This event is free to the public. Camas Gallery, 408 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. Regular gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. 360-817-2415 or www.camasgallery.com
The Art of Lehuauakea Fernandez and Jason Phelps, through November. Phelps experiments with materials such as salt, rust, shells and other natural elements juxtaposed with spray paint and stencils. Learn more at jasonwadephelpsart.com. Fernandez explores her native Hawaiian heritage through a collection of paintings, “He Wai E Ola,” on raw canvas that have a delicate sensibility balanced by bold mark. Learn more at lehuauakea.com. Esther Building Art Space, 610 Esther St., Vancouver. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 360-566-7808 or erincdm@gmail.com
“Lift Up Life: Slivers of Hope” Sept. 1 to 30 with a silent auction Oct. 5 in honor of Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month. The National Alliance for Mentally Ill’s Southwest Washington branch hosts this show — featuring works by artists of all ages and skill levels — to promote awareness and prevention of suicide. The works depict the hope people need when choosing a path other than suicide. Works will be displayed Sept. 1 to 30 at Three Creeks Community Library, 800 N.E. Tenney Road, Salmon Creek; Wahkiakum County Library, 100 Main St., Cathlamet; and Skamania County Chamber of Commerce, 167 N.W. Second Ave., Stevenson. The show runs from Sept. 11 to 30 at the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. Art will be auctioned off at the Lift Up Life Silent Art Auction from 5 to 8 p.m. on First Friday, Oct. 5, at Cellar 55, 1812 Washington St., Vancouver. 360-695-2823 or namiswwa.org
