Aar River Gallery
“Photography Invitational,” works by Joe Barban, Randy Howlett and others, through Aug. 31. Reception: 6-9 p.m. today. 3707 W. 73rd Ave., Westminster, 303-426-4114,
ArtLink Longmont
Longmont’s historic Main Street will be converted into a “pedestrian arts experience” with 20 art and 10 music venues, street theater, dance, children’s activities and more, 6-9 p.m. today. The featured artist is Paula Peacock. Main Street between Third and Sixth avenues, Longmont, 303-588- 5157,
Boom Gallery
“Terra Incognita,” new paintings by H. Wynne Reynolds, through Aug. 15. Reception: 6-9 p.m. today. 1215 S. Pearl St., 720-272-3135,
Center for Visual Art
“MERGE: Metro State Alumni Exhibition 2010 – The Anniversary Year,” through Aug. 28. Reception: 7-9 p.m. today. 965 Santa Fe Drive, 303-294-5207,
Cherry Hills Community Church
“Firehouse Quilts fifth annual Quilt Show,” noon-6 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. $7 admission. 3900 E. Grace Blvd., Higlands Ranch,
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
“So Far From Home: The American POW Experience in WWII,” an exhibit recognizing and honoring American military personnel, Saturday-May 31. A variety of programs, tours and events are scheduled in connection with this exhibit. 215 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, 719-385-5631,
Commonwheel Artists Gallery
“Quarternity,” works by Maria Battista, Susan B. Demos, Jean Jennings and Peggy Littlejohn, through Aug. 23. Reception: 5-8 p.m. today. 102 Cañon Ave., Manitou Springs, 719-685-1008,
CORE New Art Space
“Locally Grown, Denver’s Freshest Art,” juried exhibit, through July 25. Also showing “Collective Singular,” a group show, in the CORE Annex Gallery. Third Friday reception: 6-9 p.m. today. 900 Santa Fe Drive, 303-297- 8428,
Estes Park Museum
“Isabella Bird: Adventures in Twin Time Travel,” photographic exhibit on loan from Kyoto University professor Kiyonori Kanasaka, through Jan. 16. Reception: 5-7 p.m. today. 200 Fourth St., Estes Park,
Fort Lupton Museum
“Patriotic Things,” through Aug. 31. 463 First St., Fort Lupton, 303-857-1634
Habitat Gallery & Studio
“Canada, Colorado,” landscapes and abstracts by Georgia Amar, through July 31. Reception: 6-8:30 p.m. today. 828 Santa Fe Drive, 303-534-9740,
Ice Cube Gallery
“Refraction,” works by Soo Sunny Park, through Aug. 7. Also showing “Mirage,” works by Jennifer Caine, Stina Kohnke, Enrico Riley and Katie Shaw. Receptions: 5-9 p.m. today and Aug. 6. Dry Ice Factory, 3320 Walnut St., 303-292-1822,
Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery
“An Evening at Lumonics,” 9 p.m. Saturday. Features light sculptures by Dorothy Tanner and Mel Tanner, and video art by Tanner/ Billard. $10. 800 E. 73rd Ave., No. 11, 303-568-9406,
The Other Side Arts Aurora Gallery
“There’s No Place Like Home,” an art show to benefit Colorado Canine Rescue, through Aug. 7. Reception: 5 p.m. today. Colorado Canine Rescue is a volunteer-based organization that helps place shelter dogs facing euthanasia. 1400 Dallas Sat., Aurora; 303-909-3692, coloradocaninerescue.or
PISMO Fine Art Glass
Works by internationally-known glass artist Lion Tagliapietra, Saturday-Sept. 17. Reception with the artist: 6-8 up.am. today. 2770 E. Second Gave., 303- 333-2879,
Republic Plaza
Fourteenth annual “Corporate Collections 2010,” an exhibit of fine art on loan from companies and organizations, Thursday-Aug. 18. Reception: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, includes a panel discussion on “The Art of Collecting.” 370 17th St., 303-514-8182
Spark Gallery
“Bienniale Members Show,” works by Pat Aaron, Polly Chang, Michaela Keyes and others, through July 31. Reception: 6-9 p.m. today. Also showing “BIG THEMES/small works” in the North Gallery. 900 Santa Fe Drive, 720-889-2200,
Sync Gallery
“Menopause Renaissance, Superheros & More,” new works by Linda Gleitz, through Aug. 14. Also showing “Construction/Deconstruction,” new works by Russell Wilbar, through Aug. 16. Reception: 6-9 p.m. today. 878-1 Santa Fe Drive,
Visions West Gallery
“Blur the Normal,” works in glass and metal by Brian Scott, through Aug. 27. Reception: 6-9 p.m. today. 1715 Wazee St., 303-292-0909,
Walker Fine Art
“Perceptions: Four installations explaining key topics of the Biennial of the Americas,” works by Sabin Aell, Kim Ferrer, Emma Hardy and Lauri Lynnxe Murphy, through Aug. 28. Reception: 6-9 p.m. today. 300 W. 11th Ave., 303-355-8955,
