Opening This Week
Ink Tattoo & Art “Trois Biscuits,” an eclectic collection of colorful illustrations, paintings and sculptures by local tattoo artists Greg Aigner and Darin Leleux, and VCU grad Steve McAllister, opens with a reception Jan. 24 from 7-9 p.m. Through Feb. 1. 1825 A W. Main St. 359-4755.
University of Richmond Museums The Marsh Art Gallery features “Wrapped Words: Handmade Books from Cuba’s Ediciones Vigia.” Opens Jan. 22. Through Feb. 23. University of Richmond. 289-8276.
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.
Anderson Gallery “Lather,” mixed media sculptures by Gregory Barsamian; “Thinking with Blood: Conflict and Culture in the American South,” decades of contemporary Southern art; “Return to Normandy,” 35 black-and-white photographs showing the remains of WWII defensive fortifications. Through March 9. 907 « W. Franklin St. 828-1522.
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.
Astra Design “The Pleasure of the Table,” recent watercolors and gouache paintings by Virginia artist Judy Bumgardner. Through Feb. 15. 3141 W. Cary St. 257-5467.
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.
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.
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.
Hand Workshop Art Center “On Site/Artists’ Projects: Sheila Pepe,” the third annual exhibition developed for the Center’s galleries. Through March 9. 1812 W. Main St. 353-0094.
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.
The Marsh Art Gallery “Experiences,” mythological and metaphorical landscape paintings by Mary Frank. Through Feb. 28. University of Richmond. 289-8276.
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.
Reynolds Gallery “Bloom,” paintings and works on paper by Tanja Softic, and “Sculpture,” recent installation works and sculptures by Luis Castro. 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. Through Feb. 8.
Also in the Shockoe Bottom Arts Center, “Dangerous Curves: An Exploration of the Feminine,” photography by Lewis Bailes. Through Feb. 12. 2001 E. Grace St. 643-7959.
Uptown Gallery “Off the Wall,” works by gallery members giving homage to their favorite subject matter. Through March 8. 1305 W. Main St. 749-4200.
Visual Art Studio 3rd Annual Artistic Gifts, mixed-media exhibition. Through Jan. 31. 208 W. Broad St.644-1368.