Opening art shows

First Friday

Vancouver

Art galleries and local businesses celebrate this month’s art shows with a First Friday Art Walk in downtown Vancouver from 5 to 9 p.m. Visitors can enjoy opening receptions and light refreshments at art galleries, after-hours shopping, dining and drink specials, live music and other events. www.vdausa.org

Camas

First Fridays in Camas are themed, family-friendly events from 5 to 8 p.m. when galleries stay open late for artist receptions. Guests can also enjoy after-hours shopping, dining and additional activities inspired by the month’s theme. downtowncamas.com

First Saturday

First Saturday Art Sale, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The historic yellow Slocum House will open its doors for a pop-up art show and sale featuring artwork from Mosaic Arts Alliance. The next First Saturday sale is Oct. 5. Slocum House is located on the corner of Esther and Sixth streets, next to Vancouver Farmers Market. Slocum House at Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver. www.mosaicartsalliance.org

Opening exhibits

“Culture Smash,” through Sept. 28, is a dual exhibit featuring the art of Jacob Herring and Chris Stevens, with an opening reception from 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 6. Herring is a Portland-based artist focused on 1980s pop culture cartoon surrealism. Stevens is a mixed-media artist from Vancouver who also goes by the name Pop Octopus; learn more at www.popoctopus.com. 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

“Oil & Water,” through Oct. 26, with a First Friday reception from 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 6. This solo exhibit showcases award-winning artist Mike Rangner’s work as he interprets the same landscape in two different mediums, with paintings done in oil and also in gauche. The free opening reception includes light refreshments and a chance to talk with Rangner about his work. 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

TArts (Textile Arts group), through September, with a First Friday opening reception 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 6. TArts is a group of textile artists — Jill P. Hoddick, Sherrie Moomey, Marie Murphy Wolf, Pat Fifer, Susan Allen, Pam Pilcher, Elizabeth Bamberger and Jo Noble — committed to exploring the art form. Each member has a distinct style, palette or genre. 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

David Dunlop, through September, with an opening reception 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 6. Dunlop, Attic Gallery’s featured artist for September, will be painting on the streets of downtown Camas during the Plein Air and Art event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 6. 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 Sundays and Mondays. 360-833-9747 or www.atticgallery.com

Continuing exhibits

“Arriving at the Water’s Edge,” featuring the work of Kathleen Cosgrove, Don Gray and Tom Relth, is on display at the Anstine Sixth Floor Gallery through Sept. 20. The theme of the exhibit is rivers and water. 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

“Show Your Colors!” through Sept. 28, is a group show featuring the oil paintings of Northwest Oil Painters Guild members. Bid on an original painting — Cheryl Mathieson’s “Through the Doorway at Steigerwald Refuge” — in a silent auction from now until 1 p.m. Sept. 28. Proceeds benefit the Second Story Gallery, upstairs in the Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. The gallery is open during regular library hours, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. www.secondstorygallery.net

“The Beauty Around Us,” through Sept. 30, with an opening reception during the Camas First Friday Plein Air and Art event, 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 6. This exhibit features photography by members of the Camas Camera Club at Navidi’s Olive Oils and Vinegars, 322 N.E. Cedar St., Camas. The exhibit is available to view for free during regular business hours at Navidi’s Olive Oils and Vinegars, 322 N.E. Cedar St., Camas, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and Sundays, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays.

“Kevin Peters: Redefining Past and Present,” through Feb. 15, features art by Nez Perce artist Kevin Peters. His most coveted pieces are traditional works such as quilts, headdresses, and buckskin and rawhide items. His works honor past artists while reflecting contemporary Nez Perce culture. Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Visitor Center, 1501 E. Evergreen Blvd., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

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