Art shows

Continuing exhibits

“Flights of Fancy,” through July. This exhibit features artworks that let the imagination fly free and push the boundaries of fanciful. The Artist Loft, 1001 Main St., Suite C, Vancouver. Gallery hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday, or by appointment. 360-519-4019 or www.artistloftvancouver.com

William C. Ferguson and Aaura Lipinski, through July. This debut exhibit showcases two emerging artists who create abstract pieces using opposing techniques and expressions. Ferguson will be displaying his “Bohemian Series” to illustrate his inner need for order. Lipinski works on recycled material such as wood panels and uses nontraditional tools to paint and create textures. Aurora Gallery, 1004 Main St., Vancouver. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. 360-696-0449 or www.AuroraGalleryOnline.com

“Field of Sunflowers,” through July. This new solo show by Liz Pike is an exhibit of oils on canvas. Camas Gallery, 408 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. 360-817-241 or camasgallery.com

“Animalibris,” through July. Muriel Wheatley and Levi Greenacres form a partnership known as Lovebirds Paper, displaying intricately cut paper artwork inspired by botanical and biological illustrations with a playful edge. Second Story Gallery upstairs in the Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. Regular library hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. 360-834-4692 or library@cityofcamas.us

“Dear Readers,” through July. This exhibit by Sue Clancy focuses on the interconnectedness of life and the role of the written word in establishing connections, with a whimsical flair. Burnt Bridge Cellars, 1500 Broadway, Vancouver, open 1 to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday. 360-695-3363 or www.burntbridgecellars.com

Sarah Dillon and Sam Yamauchi, through July 27. Dillon’s exhibit, “Where We Are,” encourages self-reflection in an effort to define or question truth. Yamauchi offers a story in 10 paintings with her exhibit, “From Japanese Hair to Sword Ferns.” The CAVE Art Gallery, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. Regular gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. 360-314-6506 or cave.gallery.vancouver@gmail.com

“A Painter’s Devotion,” through July 31. This exhibit is a solo show featuring a collection of oil paintings by Jacobsen, a plein air painter whose works demonstrate his devotion to capturing nature’s beauty. 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

“The Seasons Are Changing” and “Elemental,” through the summer. See two exhibits in the Esther Short Building: “The Seasons Are Changing,” a series of four classical oil portraits by Rachel Aponte displayed on the building’s first floor; and “Elemental,” a collection of round-plate prints by Jenn Feeney created by painting ink on plexiglass and transferring the images to paper, displayed on the second floor. For more details, call Erin Dengerink at 360-566-7808. Esther Building Art Space, 610 Esther St., Vancouver, open during regular business hours.

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