First Friday receptions

Arts Council of Southeast Missouri

The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri will host a reception for member artists of the Arts Council during the annual Members' Exhibit. The artwork will be on display in the Lorimier Gallery and Gallery 100 until Sept. 28.

Reception from 5 to 9 p.m.

32 N. Main St.; 334-9233

*** The Chapman Gallery

The Chapman Gallery of the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri will highlight the work of Visual Arts Cooperative members.

Reception from 5 to 9 p.m.

32 N. Main St.; 334-9233

*** Art Gallery at the Crisp Museum

The Art Gallery at the Crisp Museum at the River Campus will present "Visionary Women Artists: Selections from the Wells Fargo Art Collection" and "Contemporary Female Perspectives: Transition Spaces 13.1"

Reception from 5 to 8 p.m.

518 S. Fountain St.; 651-2260

The Artist Studio

The Artist Studio will showcase "Mono Type Prints" created during a recent printmaking workshop. There will also be a reception for artists Carolyn Hardaway, L. Sue Kemp, Kaye Miederhoff, Jeannie Moore and Glenda Mueller.

Reception from 5 to 9 p.m.

38A N. Main St.; 450-2816

*** Black Door Gallery

The Black Door Gallery presents "ManArt," an exhibition by male artists, through Oct. 4.

Reception from 5 to 9 p.m.

124 S. Spanish St.; 225-7734

*** Bilderbach Art Plaza

Guest artist Phil Nash will be featured for a one-night showing of his paintings and photography. Old School Hype will be performing live in The Landing of the Bilderbach Art Plaza from 6 to 9 p.m. Light refreshments and drinks will be served.

Reception from 5 to 9 p.m.

5 N. Main St.; 579-7381

Westray Studio

Photographs by Dr. Joel Ray and a featured exhibit of drawings by Jeanie Eddleman on Marquand, Mo. New drawings of Cape Girardeau and the area will also be on display.

Reception from 5 to 9 p.m.

5 N. Main St.; 238-2334

Mosaic Art Studio

Featured in the front window this month is James A. Pinkerton showing his wood carvings and mixed media.

Reception from 5 to 9 p.m.

5 N. Main St.; 339-9510

The Painted Wren

The Painted Wren will be showcasing the winners of Cape Girardeau's annual Paint Cape plein-air competition.

Reception from 5 to 9 p.m.

5 N. Main St.; 579-1000

The Gallery of Inspiration

The Gallery of Inspiration will be featuring new works by Beverly Northcutt, Connie Cunningham, Kelly Nigro and more. September's artist of the month is Karen Grayson, and a collection of her work can be seen in the front window gallery.

Reception from 5 to 9 p.m.

5 N. Main St.; 332-0050

Red Barn Design Studio

The gallery and showroom of Red Barn Design Studio will display finely crafted abstract artwork, including floor and wall sculptures and digital art.

Reception from 5 to 9 p.m.

5 N. Main St.; 651-8624