First Friday Receptions 8/7/15

The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri

An exhibit of artwork completed by students of the Summer Art Academy at Southeast Missouri State University will be featured. Students range in age from 6 to adult, and their artwork incorporates many different media, techniques and experiences. More than 120 students participated in the workshops.

32 N. Main St., (573) 334-9233

Jean A. Chapman Gallery

The Visual Arts Cooperative will feature new works in the Jean A. Chapman Gallery and in its mini display.

32 N. Main St., (573) 334-9233

Artisan Gifts

Artisan-made jewelry, ornaments, pottery and a variety of fine crafts will be featured. Porcelain jewelry by Linda Bohnsack will be on display.

821 A Broadway, (573) 270-2931

The Artist Studio

The Artist Studio will feature new paintings by Judy Barks-Westrich. The studio will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

38A N. Main St., (573) 450-2816

Black Door Gallery

The Black Door Gallery will host "A Feminine Perspective," the works of women in a variety of media.

124 S. Spanish St., (573) 225-7734

Gallery of Inspiration

Artist Kelly Nigro's works will be on display. Nigro is an acrylic artist who will tell you in her own words, "I am legally blind and color blind."

5 N. Main St., (573) 332-0050

Bilderbach's Art Plaza

DazSpell will be reopening in the front gallery at Bilderbach's Art Plaza.

5 N. Main St.

The Painted Wren Art Gallery

A $1 donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will get any visitor one minute of painting time on the motorcycle painting.

5 N. Main St., (573) 579-1000

Westray Studio

Photography by Dr. Joel Ray and drawings by Jeanie Eddleman will be on display.

5 N. Main St., 238-2334

Catapult: Creative House

"The History of the United States; Volume I" will be on display. It covers United States history from 1774 to 1809.

612 Broadway, (573) 651-2742

DazSpell Creations

From herbal teas to bath bombs, lotions, balms and salves, DazSpell Creations offers locally made, handcrafted products created with organic and natural ingredients. Also available are tea infusers, spirit dolls, dream catchers, wall art, doggy delights and local artisans.

5 N. Main St., (573) 778-5781

Renaissance Vintage Home Decor & Gifts

Renaissance will feature the original fine art paintings and handcrafted art pieces of artist and owner Sherry Yaeger.

139 Main St., (573) 335-5683

Annie Laurie's Antiques

The store will be open and will have refreshments for patrons.

536 Broadway, (573) 339-1301

Minglewood Brewery

The winner of the "Paint the Dumbwaiter Contest" will be announced.

Cup 'n' Cork

Artwork by Jonathan Patterson will be on display, and the artist will be at Cup 'n' Cork starting at 5 p.m. His works are coffee pen and inks. Kennedy Frohawk will provide live music starting at 6 p.m.

Latitudes

Patrons can stop by the store for some wine and chocolates.

137 North Main St., (573) 820-9086

On Cue Performing Arts Studio

A Friday night dance party will be held. It begins at 7:30 p.m. with a 45-minute lesson, followed by great dance music in swing, salsa, ballroom, Latin and more.

20 N. Main St., (573) 388-6752

Tangled Yarn

Bring projects, explore boxes of new yarns and enjoy some wine and friends.

521 Broadway, (319) 350-8150

-- From staff reports