Opening

1708 Gallery “Symbiosis,” paintings and sculptures by Sue Papa and Paula Owen, opens with a reception Sept. 1, 7-10 p.m. Through Sept. 29. 319 W. Broad St. 643-1708.

ADA Gallery “Sweetness,” sculptures and drawings by Josh and Matt Spahr, and works in fabric by Kate Woodliff, open with a reception Sept. 1, 7-10 p.m. Through Sept. 30. 228 W. Broad St. 644-0100.

Art6 The Biennial Members’ Exhibition opens with a reception Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. with music and poetry by Jimmy Warner, Justin and J.T. Brown. Through Oct. 1. 6 E. Broad St. 343-1406.

Artemis Gallery A show of wire art by Guy Bernard and Matt Smithfield opens with a reception Sept. 1, 5-10 p.m. There is a second reception Sept. 8, 5-10 p.m. Through September. 1601 W. Main St. 254-1755.

Chasen Galleries “How I Spent My Summer Vacation,” works by Matthew Alexander, Tim Rogerson, Gloria Coker and Eugene Segal, runs Sept. 1-30. 3554 W. Cary St. 204-1048.

Creative Arts Space The studio hosts an open art studio and silent auction Sept. 1, 6-9 p.m. 1520 W. Main St. 355-2502.

Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen “A Touch of Class,” mixed-media work by the center’s instructors, opens with a reception Sept. 3, 4-6 p.m. Through Oct. 14. 2880 Mountain Road. 261-2787.

Curated Culture at Cornerstone Gallery “Behind the Levee: New Orleans One Year After Katrina,” photography by Ron Wood and Catherine Farmer, opens with a reception Sept. 1, 7-10 p.m. Through Sept. 29. 23 W. Broad St. 344-1508.

ForInstance Gallery Curated Culture hosts an after-hours event at the gallery with the installation work of Marty Johnson Sept. 1, 7-10 p.m., and music by Rattlemouth, 9:30-11:30 p.m. Admission is $5. 107 E. Cary St. 344-1508.

Jack Kreuter Jewelers A show of watercolors by Bob Murphy runs through September. 6231 River Road. 288-3900.

Lift Coffee Shop A show of paintings by Kelly Saunders hangs Sept. 1-30. 218 W. Broad St. 344-5438.

Main Art Gallery “Too Much Sugar,” works on paper by Pam Anderson, opens with a reception Sept. 1, 7-9 p.m. Through Sept. 26. 1537 W. Main St. 355-6151.

Outré Gallery “Nancy Boys and Girly Girls,” an interactive exhibition of life-size alternative lifestyle paper dolls by Kevin Blow, opens with a reception Sept. 1, 6-10 p.m. Through Sept. 30. 3 W. Broad St. 644-2129.

Project Space A show of works on paper by Gregg Carbo, Don Crow and Amie Oliver opens with a reception Sept. 1, 6-9 p.m. Through Sept. 20. 0 E. Fourth St. in Plant Zero Art Center. 564-4998.

Quirk Gallery A show of wire works by Blanka Sperkova opens with a reception Sept. 1, 7-10 p.m. Through Oct. 22. 311 W. Broad St. 644-5450.

Richmond Public Library A show of mixed-media work by the Metropolitan Richmond Artists Association, paintings by Judith Wansley and “Art of Recovery” open with a reception Sept. 1, 7-9 p.m. Through Oct. 3. Also, “My Favorite Places: From the Atlantic to the Pacific and In-Between,” photography by Ben Greenberg, runs through Sept. 5. 101 E. Franklin St. 646-4740.

Sun Trust Bank The Tuckahoe Artists Association presents a show of work Sept. 2-30. 919 E. Main St. 270-4315.

Uptown Art Gallery “People, Patterns and Places,” works by Bill Kinsey and Stuart White, runs through Oct. 6 with an opening reception Sept. 1, 5-8 p.m. 1305 W. Main St. 353-8343.

Visual Art Studio “Definite Limits,” abstract art by Steve Amos, Jeffry Cudlin, Eric Garner and Med Mitchell, opens with a reception Sept. 1, 7-10 p.m., with a book signing by Kathryn Starke. Through Sept. 29. 208 W. Broad St. 644-1368.

Ongoing

1212 Gallery A show of oil paintings by Jerry Leal and Will Turner runs through Sept. 17. 12 E. 12th St. 233-9957.

Artspace “Is Three the Square Root of Nine?” a group work of sound and sculpture by Andy Charneco, R.L. Croft and Ken Huston, runs through Sept. 17. Also, the 2006 Richmond Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition, mounted throughout Manchester and Shockoe Slip, runs through Oct. 29. 0 E. Fourth St. 232-6464.

Art Works Three shows run through Sept. 17: “Drop It,” paintings, photography and sculpture; the All Media Nautical Art Show; and the Annual August Gallery Member Show. 320 Hull St. 291-1400.

Brazier Fine Art “European Vacation,” works in oil by gallery artists depicting European scenes, runs through Sept. 8. 3401 W. Cary St. 359-2787.

Chasen Galleries “The Art of Summer Fun,” featuring works by Margarita Naot, Jack Goldsmith, Inessa and Michael Garmash, Robert L. Davis and Duaiv, runs through Aug. 30. 3554 W. Cary St. 204-1048.

Crossroads Art Center “All That Remains,” photography by Lynn Limon, and an All Media Show run through Sept. 7. 2016 Staples Mill Road. 278-8950.

Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen “Abstract Expressions,” works by Lea Armstrong, continues through Aug. 31. 2880 Mountain Road. 261-6200.

The Gallery Art & Design “Archaic Revival,” paintings, drawings and more by Brazilian artist Gute Brandao, runs through early Sept. 29. 16 S. Dooley St. 355-0102.

Nonesuch Art & Apparel An exhibition of “Robot Guy” Nick Kuzyck’s new robot-themed paintings runs through Aug. 31. 918 W. Grace St. 649-4069.

Rentz Gallery “Entering the Interior 2,” interior design work from the firm of Robert Rentz, runs through Sept. 5. 1700 W. Main St. 358-5338.

Uptown Gallery An exhibition of figurative works by gallery members continues through Aug. 31. 1305 W. Main St. 353-8343.

White Canvas Gallery The recent work of John Alan Stock, a Virginia collage artist, runs through Sept. 6. 111 S. 14th St. 782-1776.