Astra Design "The Pleasure of the Table," recent watercolors and gouache paintings by Virginia artist Judy Bumgardner, opens with a reception Jan. 18 from 6-8 p.m. Through Feb. 8. 3141 W. Cary St. 257-5467.
Cudahy's Gallery Acrylic works combining surreal and realistic components by Tucker Bobst, mixed-media depicting a simpler, Southern way of life by Lynette Cox. Through Feb. 12. 1314 E. Cary St. 782-1776.
Hand Workshop Art Center "On Site/Artists' Projects: Sheila Pepe," the third annual exhibition developed for the Center's galleries, opens with a reception Jan. 17 from 6-8 p.m. Through March 9. 1812 W. Main St. 353-0094.
Pine Camp Arts Center "Virginia's Rich Tradition of African American Artists," featuring an extensive collection of works by nine state and nationally known artists, opens with a reception Jan. 18 from 5-7 p.m. in the Spotlight Gallery. Through Feb. 28. 4901 Old Brook Road. 646-3674.
Reynolds Gallery "Bloom," paintings and works on paper by Tanja Softic, and "Sculpture," recent installation works and sculptures by Luis Castro, open with a reception Jan. 17 from 7-9 p.m. Through Feb. 15. 1514 W. Main St. 355-6553.
Shockoe Bottom Arts Center "The January All Media Show," features works in several mediums with juror Kirsten Gray, opens with the Gallery Talk Jan. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Tobacco Gallery. Reception will follow. Through Feb 8. Also "Dangerous Curves: An Exploration of the Feminine," photography by Lewis Bailes. Opens with a reception Jan. 17 from 7-9:30 p.m. Through Feb. 12. 2001 E. Grace St. 643-7959.
University of Richmond Museums The Marsh Art Gallery features "Experiences," mythological and metaphorical landscape paintings by Mary Frank. Opens with a reception Jan. 16 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Through Feb. 28. University of Richmond. 289-8276.
Uptown Gallery "Off the Wall," works by gallery members giving homage to their favorite subject matter, opens with a reception Jan. 17 from 5-8 p.m. Through March 8. 1305 W. Main St. 749-4200.
Wicked Red Head Cafe New American scene paintings by J. Bohannan. Through January. 2928 W. Cary St. 204-1755.
Continuing
1708 Gallery In "Improvisations," Cheryl Golsleger explores two- and three-dimensional spaces in her series of encaustic paintings. Through Feb. 22. 319 W. Broad St. 643-1708.
Artemis Gallery New collection of gold and semiprecious stone jewelry by Joryel. Through Feb. 28. 1601 W. Main St. 254-1755.
Artspace "Collected Evidence,"artwork depicting evidence of humanity's existence and activities. Through Feb.2. 6 E. Broad St. 782-8672.
Brazier Fine Art Gallery "Russian Impression," oil paintings by artists who graduated from the Repin Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg, Through Jan. 31. 3401 W. Cary St. 359-2787.
Chasen Galleries of Fine Art "Art and Soul," features internationally acclaimed artist Hessam, Pino, Jerome Valery, Brian Miller and Alexander Gockel. Through Jan. 31. 3554 W. Cary St. 204-1048.
Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen The Gunerick Family showcases the new exhibit "All Dolled Up," featuring the Ellipse Arts Center's sculptural dolls. Through Mar. 8. 2880 Mountain Road. 261-6200.
For Art's Sake Gallery The"Annual Adult Student Juried Art Exhibition," featuring works in watercolor, acrylic, oil and pastel. Through Mar. 1. 3451 W. Cary St. 353-8101.
Lora Robins Gallery "Art Nouveau Glass and Pottery"; "Heads or Tails: Ancient Coins from the Permanent Collection," through Feb. 2; "Structures of Nature," a three-installation exhibit featuring nature-inspired photographs by the late Andreas Feininger, concludes with "Plants and; "Structures of Nature. Through May 18. University of Richmond. 289-8276.
Main Art Gallery "Euphoria and Anguish," an exhibit in mixed media by Cindy Neuschwander. Through Jan. 31. 1537 W. Main St. 359-3499.
Orange Door Gallery "Serious Fun: The Art of Engineering and Design," an exhibit examining the creative synthesis between art and engineering. Through Jan. 25. 12 W. Broad St. 648-7771.
Visual Art Studio 3rd Annual Artistic Gifts, mixed-media exhibition. Through Jan. 31. 208 W. Broad St.644-1368.
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