First Friday 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. April’s theme is “Spring into History.” downtowncamas.com

Continuing exhibits

The Lost Ark of African American Art, History & Experience in Vancouver and the Northwest, through February. This exhibit, hosted by the Vancouver NAACP in honor of Black History Month, features art, artifacts and stories from Vancouver’s own Black history, from the “First Families” — African Americans who settled here before 1945 — to the present. Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. www.naacpvancouverwa.org

“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.

“Twist,” through Feb. 28. This exhibit features the work of Sherry Saele and Krista Anara Cibis, tweaking traditional forms of fiber arts and using techniques such as weaving, needle point, jewelry making, and other processes that cross back and forth from craft to art to practical handiwork. Esther Building Art Space, 610 Esther St., Vancouver. Viewing hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

“In Stillness and Motion; Containment of the Aesthetic,” through March 23. This exhibit features the work of Megan Eckman and Alder Suttles. Eckman’s “Flatteringly Flat” series revels in the aesthetic interplay of pattern on pattern. Suttles’ work centers on water imagery and poolside scenes. 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. Van 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. Saturday. 360-314-2474.

Opening exhibits

The Art of Grace Janku, through Feb. 29 with an opening reception and fundraising art sale from 5 to 9 p.m. Feb. 7. An exhibit of the art of Columbia River High School senior Grace Janku, presented as a benefit for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Janku’s younger brother has terminal melanoma and has received free treatment at St. Jude for the past six years. Janku, who will begin an art degree at George Fox University this fall, is offering the fundraiser as as part of her school’s engagement outreach program. The art is on display in Niche Wine Bar’s “Loo-vre” bathroom exhibit space. Niche Wine Bar, 1013 Main St., Vancouver, open Tuesday through Wednesday from 4 to 9 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 4 to 10 p.m.

“Unbridled,” through March 28, is a solo exhibit of Michael Lindstrom’s latest oil paintings with an opening reception 5 to 9 p.m. Feb. 7 featuring light refreshments and a chance to meet the artist. Inspired by the diverse landscape of the Pacific Northwest, Lindstrom enjoys painting local scenes. Art on the Boulevard, 210 W. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, 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

Photography Show, through February, with a First Friday opening reception 5 to 9 p.m. Feb. 7 featuring treats, music and a chance to meet the artists. There will be several local photographers showcasing their work with a wide range of subject matter like Northwest scenes, dramatic still lifes and wildlife photos. 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

“Reflections of the Pacific Northwest,” through February, with an opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 7. This exhibit features the photographs of nature photographer Karen Stuwe. Stuwe captures the beauty of the Pacific Northwest with scenic photos ranging from ocean breakers to the Cascades. 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. 360-834-4532 or www.secondstorygallery.net

“The Art of Portraiture and People,” through Feb. 28 with a First Friday reception 5 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 7, when the gallery will also host a portrait photography workshop taught by curator, photographer and artist Grey Proctor. This exhibit features work by local photographers Michelle Baker, Al Flory, Eric Green, Marina Green, Natasha Hass-Hauskins, Starlena Kilde, Susan Marmolejo-Kipp, Jim Nelson, Erica Pollock, Randy Preston, Grey Proctor, Andrew Schwartz, Tracy Spohn, Susan Williams, Dieter Zander, and Jennifer Zika. Union Chapel Gallery, 806 Main St., Vancouver. Art can be viewed 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, before, during and after service hours at Union Chapel. www.ucvancouver.com

Mike Smith, through February with an opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 7. Smith will be in attendance to discuss his this solo show of his artwork, and guests can also enjoy complimentary wine and chocolate and live music by Gary Lowry. featuring complimentary wine and chocolate and live music by Gary Lowry, as well as a chance to meet Smith. 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. 1 360-833-9747 or www.atticgallery.com

“Farewell to the Pig,” through Feb. 29 with an opening reception from 5 to 9 p.m. Feb. 7. In a group show that bids farewell to the Year of the Pig before welcoming the Year of the Rat, this exhibit features the new swine-related works of more than 15 artists including Pepe Hidalgo, Robert Bickel, Erin Dengerink, Samyak Yamauchi, Anne John, Sharon Svec, kathi rick, Greg Bee, Cynthia Heise, Sarah Dillon, Jill Falk, Russell Ford, COWS Vancouver, Vivi LaRue and Steve Eichenberger. There will also be an Artist Talk at 11 a.m. Feb. 15 featuring the artists. 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. 1 360-833-9747 or www.atticgallery.com