Avon Public Library
“Thinning of the Veils: Unleashing the Preternatural Muse,” works by members of the EVAA (Eagle Valley Artists Alliance). Reception: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday. There’s a jack-o-lantern contest during the reception, bring your entry to the library by 5:30 p.m. 200 Benchmark Road, Avon, 970-949-6797
Boulder Public Library
“Celebrating Clay: 40 Years with the Boulder Potters Guild,” through Nov. 29. Reception: 5-7 p.m. today. Canyon Gallery, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-441-3100,
CHAC
“El Dia De Los Muertos 2009, A Celebration of Life,” works created by local artists and children from local schools, through Nov. 14. Reception: 6-10 p.m. today. Chicano Humanities and Arts Council, 772 Santa Fe Drive, 303-571- 0440,
Commonwheel Artists Gallery
“Threemendous,” works by ceramic artists Casey Hankin, Lance Timco and Mark Wongall, through Nov. 15. Reception: 5-8 p.m. today. 102 Cañon Ave., Manitou Springs, 719- 685-1008,
CORE New Art Space
Paintings by Gina Smith-Caswell and Charlie Taublieb, through Nov. 8. Also showing works by Vanessa Tirey in Core Annex. Reception: 6-9 p.m. today. First Friday Artwalk: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 6. 900 Santa Fe Drive, 303-297-8428,
Englewood Civic Center
“Rocky Mountain Weavers Guild Annual Fiber Art Sale,” original handwoven textiles, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Community Room, 1000 Englewood Parkway, 303-759-9505,
Ironton Studios & Gallery
“Time & Attention: Cinema, Prints and Drawings by Eric Waldemar,” through Nov. 28. Reception: 6-10 p.m. today. First Friday: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 6. 3636 Chestnut Place,
Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery
“An Evenings at Lumonics,” 8-11 p.m. Saturday. Features light sculptures by Dorothy Tanner and Mel Tanner and video art by Tanner/Billard. $10, $7 in advance. 800 E. 73rd Ave., No. 11, 303- 568-9406,
Old Firehouse Art Center
“Through the Veil,” works by painter Theresa Anderson and Front Range artists depicting domestic violence, through Nov. 6. Reception: 6-9 p.m. today. Tickets for the reception are $10 and include music, food, a silent auction and a chance to meet the artists. Proceeds benefit LEVI (Longmont Ending Violence Initiative). 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont, 303-651-2787
Pattern Shop Studio
“Creators,” new paintings by Sharon Brown, through Dec. 5. Reception: 6-9 p.m. today. 3349 Blake St., 303-297- 9831,
Spark Gallery
“Viewpoints,” works by Pat Aaron, and “The Word Itself,” works by Roland Bernier, through Nov. 15. Also showing “Investigations in Philosophical Grammar,” works by John Alberty in the North Gallery. Reception: 6-9 p.m. today. 900 Santa Fe Drive, 720- 889-2200,
Zip 37
“Emanations — Illuminated Sculptures,” works by Mark Friday, through Nov. 8. Reception: 6-10 p.m. today. 3644 Navajo St., 303-477-4525,
