Art shows

Opening exhibits

Battle Ground Public Schools Student Art Show, May 13-17. See hundreds of creative works by students artists from every grade level at Captain Strong Primary School, 1002 N.W. Sixth Ave., Battle Ground, including 3D sculptures, ceramics, drawings, digital art, photography and paintings. A public reception will be held on May 13 at 4:30 p.m. at Captain Strong, at which the first-place, grand-prize and best-of-show winners will be awarded. The school building will remain open until 8 p.m. that evening for the art show. The public is invited to view the art free of charge from 4:30 to 8 p.m. May 13, 4 to 6:30 p.m. May 14 and 5 to 8 p.m. May 17.

Washougal Studio Artists Tour, May 11-12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. This self-guided tour, which follows a route along the scenic Washougal River and through the foothills, features 11 stops and 19 local artists representing an array of creative works and mediums. A list of artists and a map can be found at www.WashougalStudioArtists.org.

Continuing exhibits

“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

“Reef Fish of the Pacific,” through May. Artist Jeffrey Hill, who divides his time between Vancouver and Hawaii, will exhibit his papier-m?ch? fish in the display case of the Camas Public Library. Most of the fish are realistic representations of the fish found in Hawaii and the Western Pacific, along with a few fanciful fish, as well. Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. The exhibit can be seen during regular library hours, 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

“Mind’s Eye” Photography Exhibit by Blind and Visually Impaired Students, through May. See eighteen photographs taken by visually impaired and blind students. The students collaborated with sighted volunteers to create images from the student’s “Mind’s Eye,” and the students themselves took the shots. Vancouver City Hall Lobby, 415 W. Sixth St., Vancouver; free. Viewing hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

Heidi Jo Curley and Anna Norris, through May. Curley is a mixed media artist, working with acrylic and oil paints, watercolors, pastels, gesso, charcoal and ink. She uses gel mediums, paper and vintage scraps to layer and add texture to cradled wooden canvases. Norris is also an acrylic and oil painter who uses intense colors and layers color in shadows, creating water that seems to move and an interplay of light on surfaces. Camas Gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday at 408 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. 360-817-2415 or camasgallery.com

“From Barcelona to Portland: Urban Works,” through May. Contemporary artist John Kay focuses on bridging the gap between photography and fine art. Kay incorporates discarded bits of colorful torn posters to create collages, bringing both elements together as one piece. 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

“Big Skies and Small Wonders,” through May 25. This dual show features expansive landscapes that form a background for three-dimensional floral stems made of polymer clay. Mary Chant is the painter of clouds piling up on her horizons; Marilyn Slaby is the sculptor of lifelike blooms. Second Story Gallery, upstairs in the Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. The Regular library 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

Liz Pike, through May 29. See Liz Pike’s original work in oils on canvas during library hours, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day of the week. Three Creeks Community Library, 800 N.E. Tenney Road, Vancouver. 360-906-4790 or www.facebook.com/ThreeCreeksLibrary

Middle School Art Exhibit, through May 31. An art show featuring work from middle school students at Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, Jason Lee, Discovery, McLaughlin, Gaiser, Alki, Tomas Jefferson, King’s Way and more. The show will take place at Modern Orthodontist, 2702 N.E. 78th St., Suite 106, Vancouver. Selected pieces of art will be available for sale. For more information, call 360-260-5113.

C.W. Pottz, through May 31. An exhibit of new, vibrant paintings full of energy, life and color. 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

“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

“Spring Surprise,” through June 1, features artworks by Mosaic Arts Alliance members as well as work 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 more information, contact Joan Turley at 360-574-9344 or gallery360.vanc@gmail.com.

Vancouver High Schools Student Photography Show: “Everyday Heroes,” through June 2. An installation by students from Skyview and Hudson’s Bay high schools and Vancouver School of Arts and Academics is on display at the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St. Vancouver — part of a global art project called Inside Out, in which participants share their portraits and make statements about what they stand for. The subjects in the photos were nominated for their “everyday heroism.” The large-scale portraits, measuring 36-by-53 inches each, will be visible from Evergreen and C streets and from inside the library.

“High Contrast: Light and Line, Shape and Form,” through June 29. This exhibit features the work of KC Madsen and Noah Matteucci. 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