Art Show Openings
The Abbey Events Complex
Third annual “Religious Fine Art Show” in the Abbey Monastery through Sept. 30. More than 80 pieces of art by 25 local artists are included. Admission is free. Artist reception: 5-7 p.m. Sept. 14, tickets are $10 and include refreshments. Proceeds benefit the restoration of the Abbey Bell Tower. 2951 E. Highway 50, Canon City, 719-275-8631
Artwork Network Gallery
“Fade to White,” new works by Gus Harper, Thursday-Oct. 29. Reception: 6-8 p.m. Thursday. First Friday: open until 9 p.m. Sept. 7. 878 Santa Fe Drive, 303-388-7420,
Buck Recreation Center
“My Viewpoint,” paintings by Maria Bouziane, Saturday-Sept. 27. 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, 303-797-8787
Chico Basin Ranch
The 12th annual “Ranchland Artist Gathering” exhibit of western art, wildlife and modern ranching by Duke Beardsley and Jill Soukup, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. 22500 Peyton Highway South, Colorado Springs, 719-641-4489,
Coffee at the Point
“The Magical Art of Abbas Khajeaian,” through Sept. 30. Reception: 6-8 p.m. Friday. 710 E. 26th St., 303-955-2237,
CU Art Museum
“Liminality, Luminosity, and the Everyday: Selections from the CU Art Museum’s Painting Collection,” works by George Inness, Jasper Cropsey, Henry Varnum Poor and others, Sept. 7-Dec. 22. Reception: 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Also showing “Primal Seen” Sept. 7-June 22 and “Hockney and Hogarth” Sept. 7-Oct. 27. CU-Boulder campus, 303-492-8300,
Goodson Recreation Center
Works by Native American artist Asa Battles, Saturday-Sept. 27. 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial, 303-798-2476
Lone Tree Recreation Center Portrait photography by Trish Sangelo, Saturday-Sept. 27. 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree, 303-708-3500
Louisville Center for the Arts
The Louisville Art Association presents the 27th annual “National Fine Art Show,” Saturday-Sept. 9. Reception: 7-9 p.m. Saturday. Demonstrations, live music and additional receptions included. Times vary. 801 Grant Ave., Louisville,
Loveland Museum/Gallery
Paintings, mixed media and more by Jenny Honnert Abell, through Nov. 4. 503 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, 970-962-2410,
Next Gallery
“States of Being and Seeing,” paintings by Catherine Carilli, through Sept. 16. Also showing “The Lowlands and Beyond,” photography by David Lisman. Reception: 6-10 p.m. Friday. 3659 Navajo St., 303-433-4933,
Philip J. Steele Gallery
The Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design presents “Something About the State of Being,” figurative works by six international contemporary artists, through Oct. 13. Reception: 6-9 p.m. Friday. 1600 Pierce St., 303-753-6046,
Spark Gallery
Photography and paintings by Barbara Carpenter and paintings by Deborah Bryon, through Sept. 23. Also showing paintings by Craig Marshall Smith in the North Gallery. Reception: 6-9 p.m. Friday. First Friday: noon-9 p.m. Sept. 7. 900 Santa Fe Drive, 720-889-2200,
Studio 12 Gallery
“Taking Denver,” an exhibit of paintings, ceramics, sculpture and printmaking by the Art Department of Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, Saturday-Sept. 29. Reception: 5-9 p.m. Sept. 7. 209 Kalamath St., #12, 303-629-8744,
Victor Elks Lodge
The 13th annual “en Plein Air Show and Sale,” original paintings created in the authentic 1890’s gold mining mecca of Victor, Saturday-Monday. Additional events are scheduled, call or visit the website for details. Victor, 719-689-5836,
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“Colorado Gold,” works by Robert Mangold, through Oct. 28. Reception: 5-9 p.m. Friday. 1136 N. Speer Blvd., 303-298-8432
