Opening art shows

Opening exhibits

The Society of Washington Artists Spring Show and Sale, May 2 to 5. This is Southwest Washington’s largest art show, featuring 200 pieces of art, including paintings and 3D art by artists from Washington and Oregon, plus a silent auction, featuring many items created by artists. Community Room at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver; free admission. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 2, noon to 8 p.m. May 3 and 4, and noon to 3 p.m. May 5. A reception will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. May 4 featuring award winners and auction results. www.swavancouver.com

“Reef Fish of the Pacific,” through May. Artist Jeffrey Hill, who divides his time between Vancouver and Hawaii, will exhibit his papier-mache fish in the display case of the Camas Public Library. Most of the fish are realistic representations of the fish from Hawaii and the Western Pacific, along with a few fanciful fish. Hill’s work has been exhibited in libraries on Hawaii’s Big Island. Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. 360-834-4532 or www.camaslibrary.org

Middle School Art Exhibit, through May 31, with a free opening reception with refreshments from 5:30 to 7 p.m. May 1. The public is invited to an art show featuring work from middle school students at Vancouver School of Arts & Academics, Jason Lee, Discovery, McLaughlin, Gaiser, Alki, Tomas Jefferson, King’s Way and others. Selected artworks will be available to buy. Modern Orthodontist, 2702 N.E. 78th St., Suite 106, Vancouver. 360-260-5113 or www.themodernorthodontist.com

“Spring Suprise,” May 1 through June 1, with a First Friday opening reception from 5 to 9 p.m. May 3. See works by Mosaic Arts Alliance members as well as pieces by other local and regional artists. Angst Gallery, 1015 Main St., Vancouver. Gallery hours are noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Artwork can also be seen via Niche Wine Bar (1013 Main St.) after 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For details, contact Joan Turley at 360-574-9344 or gallery360.vanc@gmail.com.

Continuing exhibits

Arne and Hannah Westerman, through April. This is a retrospective exhibit for Arne Westerman, also featuring works by his granddaughter, Hannah Westerman. Attic Gallery, 421 N.E. Cedar St., Camas. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and by appointment on Sunday and Monday. 360-833-9747 or www.atticgallery.com

Chuck Moffit, through April. California designer Moffit’s works challenge conventional assumptions of gender, history and materials. The CAVE Art Gallery, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. 360-314-6506 or cave.gallery.vancouver@gmail.com

Surface Design Association, through April. This exhibit showcases fiber-based art, including fiber vessels and wall hangings, created by Mary Arnold, Bonnie Bucknam, Maris Cavanagh, Donna Joslyn, Sally Sellers, Sharon Svec, Karen Turner and Marie Murphy Wolfe. Aurora Gallery, 1004 Main St., Vancouver. 360-696-0449 or www.AuroraGalleryOnline.com

“Northwest Wonderland,” through April 27. Camas photographer Dale C. Larson offers metal plates depicting the wildlife and scenery of Washington, Oregon and Alaska. Second Story Gallery, Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. 360-834-4532 or www.secondstorygallery.net

Southwest Washington Watercolor Society Spring Exhibition, through April 29. See over 100 watercolor and mixed-media artworks from Southwest Washington Watercolor Society juried members. Angst Gallery, 1015 Main St., Vancouver. Gallery hours are noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. After 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, the gallery is accessible through Niche Wine Bar, 1013 Main St. 360-553-1014 or angstgallery.com or www.swwswatercolor.org

Randy Cole, through April 30. Cole’s art was showcased for several years in a small gallery in North Portland. He studied design, typography, and printing in Germany and lived in Europe for nearly 20 years, designing and illustrating music books. Camas Gallery, 408 N.E. Fourth Ave, open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. 360-817-241 or camasgallery.com

“Visions & Voices — A Community Art Experience,” through April 30. An exhibit featuring the works of a creative art exchange in which community members were invited to offer a visual art piece or a written piece and anonymously paired to respond to each other’s work. Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. 360-906-5000 or www.fvrl.org/loc/va

“What Lies Beneath,” through May. This exhibit showcases artworks that capture hidden moments. The Artist Loft, 1001 Main St., Suite C, Vancouver. Regular gallery hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday, or by appointment. 360-519-4019 or www.artistloftvancouver.com

“4 Seasons,” through May 31. This is a group exhibit featuring the work of pastel artist Steve Hill, Tracy Leagjeld, who creates oil-based monotypes, oil painter Romona Youngquist and watercolorist Yong Hong Zhong. Art on the Boulevard, 210 W. Evergreen Blvd., is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on First Fridays. 360-750-4499 or www.artontheboulevard.org

“High Contrast: Light and Line, Shape and Form,” through June 29. This exhibit features the work of KC Madsen and Noah Matteuci. Learn more about the artists at www.kcmadsen.net/index.html and noahmatteucci.com/home.html. Rebecca Anstine Sixth Floor Gallery, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 360-835-2892 or www.clarkcountyartscommission.org

Barbara Van Nostern, permanent rotating exhibit. Nostern will exhibit select works from her watercolor paintings, changing seasonally. Rand Jewelers, 112 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. 360-314-2474