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In the Reading Room: Creeps, a series of letterpress-printed reduction linoleum cuts exploring anxieties manifested in the physical world by Sarah Vogel, winner of last year’s exhibition award. Ends June 4. Info: 720-282-4052, 303-340-2110, abecedariangallery.com.

Abend Gallery, 2260 E. Colfax Ave., presents: All Gallery show, in the Main Gallery, through June 25; and Arleta Pech One Woman Show, A Procession of Curious Things, in the West Gallery through June 23. Info: 303-355-0950, abendgallery.com.

Amy Dixon Fine Art, 1084 S. Gaylord St., presents: Modern stone sculptures evoking wings and contemporary bronze figures by Tammy Duris; “mid-life mudpies”, whimsical, geometric paintings involving clay, ink and beeswax by Laurie Halvorson; and “retroscape” paintings influenced by modern simplicity of mid-century design by Tandi Venter. Shows through May.
            Habitat, contemporary cityscape paintings depicting domains from Denver to Italy by Kelly Berger, opens with reception Fri., June 3, 5-8p.m. Works on canvas will range from urban landscapes of iconic Denver landmarks, to townscapes referencing Colorado mountains and Tuscan villages. Artist info: kellybergerart.com.
            Open first Fridays (June 3) 11a.m.-8p.m. Information: amydixonfineart.com, 720-524-6919.

Art Students League of Denver, 200 Grant St., presents: Eclectic and Inclusive, Part One, member, student and faculty exhibition showcasing the depth and diversity of the ASLD community.
            Mark your calendars now for the Art Students League Summer Art Market, slated for Sat. & Sun., June 11-12, 10a.m.-5p.m. at 200 Grant St. Info: 303-778-6990, asld.org.

Artists on Santa Fe Gallery, 747 Santa Fe Dr., presents: Digital Constructions: Large Scale Photography by Ken Crosty, shows through May 30. Open for First Friday Gallery Walk, 6-9p.m. Info: 303-573-5903, artistsonsantafe.com.

Arts at Denver, 1025 S. Gaylord St., presents: Interiors, original oil paintings interpreting interiors – shop windows, courtyards, kitchens, rooms, restaurants, etc. – opening with reception Fri., May 13, 5-8p.m. Ends June 11. New paintings by the gallery’s 30+ artists in the front gallery. Info: 303-722-0422, artsatdenver.com.

Bell Studio/Gallery, 1573 S. Pearl St., presents: Works by new gallery artists Kelli Miller (paintings) and Courtney Cotton (abstract oils) and Connie Dines (photography), in addition to art by Susan Bell, Judith Babcock, Gail Boyd and glassblower Marie Foucault. Open for Old South Pearl Art Walk, Fri., June 3, 4-8p.m. Info: 303-282-7343:

The Big Purple Box (Mortgage West) 1705 S. Pearl St., presents: Master quilter J. Bruce Wilcox showing Fine Art Quilts, available for viewing Mon.-Fri., 10a.m.-4p.m. through May. Info: 303-282-7343.

Brushstrokes Gallery, 1059 S. Gaylord St., presents: First Bloom, the inaugural juried show of the Daily Painters of Colorado.
            Opening May 27: The Event: Abstracts As Thick As Life, an exploration of the world of abstraction by gallery artists, featuring organic, textured, abstracted landscapes with ethereal skies by Anita Mosher; multi-paneled textural/resin compositions by John K. Harrell; and objective and non-objective mixed-media compositions by Kit Hevron Mahoney. Opening reception Fri., June 3, 5-8p.m.
            Info:brushstrokesstudio.com or 303-871-0800.

Byers-Evans House Gallery, 1310 Bannock St., presents: Masterworks of Photography from the Collection of Hal Gould, a gathering of Gould’s favorite images by the world’s most recognized photographers, including Sebastiao Salgado, Philippe Halsman and Edward Weston. Gould’s Camera Obscura Gallery, Denver’s showplace for the world’s greatest photography, closed last month after 30 years. Info: historycolorado.org, 303-620-4933.

Center for Visual Art, 965 Santa Fe Dr., presents: Metropolitan State College of Denver Bachelor of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition II, through May 12. Reclamation, an exhibition where the mundane is beautiful, the industrial has become refined and function gives over to form, opens Thur., June 2, with reception, 7-9p.m.
            Info: 303-294-5207, metrostatecva.org.

Chicano Humanities & Arts Council, 772 Santa Fe Dr., presents: The Wild Bunch, a blend of old and new school, with no obvious theme save the collision of the artists’ styles, including sculptures, paintings, santos, muertos, digital and metarealism from Stevon Lucero, Al Sanchez, Robert Maestas,Carlos Sandoval, Rob Yancy, Michael Canada, Robert Martinez, Jerry Jaramillo and Jerry Vigil. Ends May 28.
            InCHAC la Galleria Cocina and CHAC Norte: Cast silver rings and silversmithing with lapis, turquoise and other stones byReuben Espinoza; stone sculptures, flowing bronze work and paintings by Mardelle Espinoza;Dia de los Muertos masks by Shay Guerrero; paintings by Rebecca V. Rozales; landscape watercolors by Dan Muniz.
            Info:ChacWeb.org or 303-571-0440.

Co-Art Gallery, 846 Santa Fe Dr., presents: Fifth anniversary celebration continues through May 14, featuring works of guest artist James Reeves and new member artists Patricia Zilinski and Sara Melzer.
            The Glass Artists Fellowship 3rd annual Glass at the Gallery juried show, Wild and Crazy!, showcases stained glass, abrasives, mosaic, fused and slumped, cast, blown and torchwork techniques. Opens with reception, Fri., May 20, 5-9p.m., and shows through May 28. The gallery will be open, 11a.m.-5p.m., every day during the show.
            Info: 303-573-5503, co-art.net.

Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., presents: Cities of Splendor: A Journey Through Renaissance Italy, more than 50 paintings, textiles and decorative arts defining the style that became known as the Italian Renaissance, circa late 15th and early 16th centuries. Free, 45-minute guided tours on weekdays, 2p.m., and weekends, 3p.m.; no reservations required.
            Watch Michael Rieger create three chalk art masterpieces, including one based on Giovanni da Bologna’s The Coronation of the Virgin (on view in the Cities of Splendor exhibition) Sat., May 14, 10a.m.-3p.m., in conjunction with the June 4 & 5 Denver Chalk Art Festival (see Odds, pg 41). High school artists will work with Rieger on two of the images while visitors can participate in completing the third piece. The free event will take place on the plaza outside the DAM; no reservations are needed.
            Closed Mondays. Colorado residents enter free on the first Sat. of the month (May 7, June 4). Info: denverartmuseum.org or 720-865-5000.

Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., presents: Native Roots – Modern Form: Plants, Peoples and the Art of Allan Houser, a new exhibition celebrating the bonds between people and presenting American Indian uses for plants indigenous to the Rocky Mountains and the Southwest. Visit the website for related exhibits, speakers, plant programs and tours, for all ages.
            Between the Real and the Imagined: Installation by Truman Lowe, opens May 19, embodying the movement of water, offering a visual dialogue with the Gardens’ environment. Opening reception Thur., May 26, 5:30-8p.m. Info: botanicgardens.org, 720-865-3500.

Denver Central Library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., presents: Colorado Face-to-Face: Portraits from the Denver Public Library Collection, more than 100 pieces of artwork depicting over 150 years of life in Colorado, including paintings, sculpture and historical photographs spanning the mid-1800s to present day, showing in the Central Library’s Vida Ellison Gallery, Level 7, through May 22.
            Visitdenverlibrary.org or call 720-865-1821 for more information.

EventGallery 910Arts, 910 Santa Fe Dr.,  and Lespwa Haiti presents: Faces of Haiti: Through Art and Photography, work of humanitarian photographers Colby Brown and Ray Tollison focusing on the Haitian people and the organizations working in post-earthquake Haiti, mixed with a colorful blend of Haitian folk art, including cut metalwork, sequin and bead art, stone sculpture, horn and bone jewelry and paintings, through June 11.
            Two fundraisers are set for Faces’ six-week run: May 20, Colorado Haiti Project, and June 2, Renewal4Haiti and Trees, Water & People. See Benefits, pg. 42, for details.
            June 3 First Friday Art Walk features Faces of Haiti artists and other stakeholders of the Haitian rebuilding and recovery effort, plus entertainment by Haitian performing artists, 6-9p.m. Info: 303-815-1779, 910arts.com.

Framed Image, 5066 E. Hampden Ave., Happy Canyon Center, presents: New Works in oil by Martin Lambuth and Griff Jones, through June 15. Info: 303-692-0727, framedimage.net.

Barbara Froula Studio Gallery, 186 S. Pennsylvania St., presents: Spring Open House and Book Signing, featuring new poster and paintings by Barbara Froula, as well as her new book, Inspired by Color, Sat., May 7, 11a.m.-3p.m. (normally open Fri., 10a.m.-1p.m., and by appointment.) Info: barbarafroula.com, or 303-777-2590.

Gallery 1261, 1261 Delaware St., presents: Kevin Weckbach: Solo Exhibition opens with reception Fri., May 20, 5-8p.m. Kevin balances his career as a painter with illustration; he recently illustrated a new edition of Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights for Micawber Fine Editions.
            Info: 303-571-1261, gallery1261.com.

Golden Triangle Museum District, bordered by Colfax, Speer and Broadway, presents:First Friday Art Tour, featuring the art galleries/studios of the Golden Triangle. Walk or ride the First Friday shuttle coach, running in a continuous loop between participating Santa Fe and Golden Triangle art district galleries, 5:30-9:30p.m.; parking available at Rackhouse Pub, 208 S. Kalamath St. Maps at galleries/studios, and gtmd.org. Info, call 303-534-0771.

William Havu Gallery, 1040 Cherokee St., presents: Time is Floating, Homare Ikeda’s first solo exhibition at the gallery. Ikeda’s paintings deal with the ambivalence of time – a linear horizontal time and a vertical non-linear time. Also, new works by Denver sculptor Michael Clapper and new oils on canvas and mixed media works on paper by Denver painter Amy Metier. Ends June 4. Info: williamhavugallery.com, 303-893-2360.

Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art, 1311 Pearl St., presents: 15 Colorado Artists – Breaking With Tradition, original artwork of the founding members of the modernist group that split from the Guild in 1948 over the validity of modernist art. Artists include Don Allen, John Billmyer, Marion Buchan, Mina Conant, Eo Kirchner, Vance Kirkland, Moritz Krieg, James Duard Marshall, Louis Rönnebeck, William Sanderson, Paul K. Smith, Richard Sorby and Frank Vavra. Also displayed are never-before-seen vintage photos of the artists and reproductions of the newspapers in which much of Denver’s modernist debate took place. Info: kirklandmuseum.org, 303-832-8576.

Niza Knoll Gallery, 915 Santa Fe Dr., presents: Sophisticated yet whimsical works by self-taught sculptor and painter Kathy Berenstein; abstract paintings based on intuition and instinct by Lela Kay; and recycled-material fish sculptures by Kenin Fenster. Shows through May 21. Grant Street Artists 3 opens June 3.
            Visitnizaknollgallery.com or call 303-953-1789 for gallery information.

Mizel Museum, 400 S. Kearney St., presents: 4,000 Year Road Trip: Gathering Sparks, a new, permanent, interactive exhibition exploring the richness and diversity of Jewish life, culture and history through the use of artifacts, fine art installations, video and photography. Individual and group tours are available. Info: 303-749-5014; mizelmuseum.org.

Museo de las Américas, 861 Santa Fe Dr., presents: Her Gaze/Su Mirada, a collection of images by five women “seers” and photographers (Graciela Iturbide, Flor Garduno, Kathy Vargas, Delilah Montoya and Yesika Felix) capturing the hints of transcendent realities among the places and faces of luminous being.
            Gallery closed May 28 through June 22 for installation of the next exhibition, Contacto 12. Information 303-571-4401 or museo.org.

Old South Pearl Street, from E. Iowa Ave. to Buchtel, presents: First Friday Art Walks, with art, appetizers and live music, every first Friday through December, 4-8p.m. Participating galleries include: Artyard, Bell Studio/Gallery, Cru Vin Dogs, George Nicks, The Plum Building, Polkadot, Sand Dollar Gallery, Stella’s Coffee and others. Info: Bell Studio/Gallery, 303-282-7343.

Penn Street Studios, 194 S. Pennsylvania St., presents: New oils, acrylics & watercolors by Trish Bryan, Jenny Jelinek, Dennis Kotelko,Jane Mahoney, Susan Schulte & John Wilson, Sat., May 7, 11a.m.-3p.m., and by appointment. Info: 303-829-6083, pennstreetstudios.com.

PISMO Fine Art Glass, 2770 E. 2nd Ave., presents: 2011 Bead Invitational, celebrating the art of the bead and its place in glass art with works by 40 international artists, including bobble-head beads by March Lamberson, wild animal beads by Joy Cichewicz, beaded purses by Sherry Serafini, carnival masks by Debbie Weaver, a beaded snake by Kim Z. Franklin, Hawaiian flowers by Kuniko Kume and whimsical totems byChristine Mann. New this year are marbles, featuring works by John Kobuki, Raj Kommineni, Kevin O’Grady and Geoffrey Beetem. Show ends May 31. Info: pismoglass.com or 303-333-2879.

Saks Gallery, 3019 E. 2nd Ave., presents: Impressions of Spring, all gallery artist exhibition featuring work by Edward Aldrich,Rick Brogan, Kathy Cooper, Barry Eisenach, Mary Garrish,Walt Gonske, Andrea Kemp, Andi Mascarenas, Mary Qian,Don Sahli, Jill Soukup, Clive R. Tyler, Scott Yeager,William Berra, Jane Christie, Michael Dudash, Kim English, Daniel Glanz, Michael Godfrey, Joseph Lorusso,Robert Murray, Wayne Salge, Sallie K. Smith, Michelle Torrez and Karen Vance, shows through May 14.
            Opening May 20: Observations, paintings capturing the moment of anticipation and wonder on the journey from one realm to another by Kim English. Artist Reception Fri., May 20, 5-8p.m.
            Info:saksgalleries.com, 303-333-4144.

Sand Dollar Gallery, 1256 S. Pearl St., presents: Spring Show, pastels and paintings from Moroccan traevels by Sandy Marvin, plus whimsical gourd birds, new 3-D glass panels, glass heart pendants and paperweights. Also, new watercolors, jewelry and photocards by Nancy Condit.Opening reception Sat., May 7, 11a.m.-5p.m. Info: 303-871-8028.

Sandra Phillips Gallery, 744 Santa Fe Dr., presents: Frank Sampson: New Work, new paintings by the 82-year-old CU-Boulder Professor Emeritus (taught 1961-90) who served as teacher and mentor to many of today’s accomplished painters. His exquisite surfaces are legendary, exuberant and engaging; figures and animals are often in the composition, yet images are enigmatic like 16th-century Bosch or Brueghel. Shows through June 4.
           Info:thesandraphillipsgallery.com, or 303-573-5969.

Art District on Santa Fe, from 6th-10th aves., along Santa Fe Dr., presents:
            First Friday Art Walk offers an intimate look at 30+ galleries and artist studios. First Friday shuttle coach runs in a continuous loop between Santa Fe Art District and Gold-en Triangle Museum District, 6-10p.m., with parking available at Rackhouse Pub, 208 S. Kalamath St.
            Third Friday Collectors Night is a more intimate, less-crowded opportunity to meet artists, buy their latest artwork, and enjoy food, wine and music, at a growing number of galleries.
            Info:artdistrictonsantafe.com.

Show of Hands, 210 Clayton St., presents: Garden Art Show, jewelry, handbags, outdoor garden accessories and indoor decor created by over 200 craft artists from around the world. Info: 303-399-0201, showofhandsdenver.com.

Singer Gallery, Mizel Arts and Culture Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., presents: To Life! Images of Jewish Life From LIFE Magazine, an exhibit of about 60 photographs by Paul Schutzer, Margaret Bourke-White, Alfred Eisenstaedt, Horace Bristol, John Loengard and others that appeared in publication during its 40+ years. Ends May 15. Info: 303-316-6360, maccjcc.org.

Space Gallery, 765 Santa Fe Dr., presents: Galileo’s Garden, new works forging connections between the arts and sciences by husband-and-wife team Tyler and Monica Aiello. After extensive research, Monica creates lush, glassy pieces by meticulously layering acrylic, varnish, ink and fiber-like strata to emulate the geomorphology of the planets and their moons; on display are pieces from her Ionian Garden Series.                                   Tyler creates biomorphic forms out of industrial materials such as steel, wood and light, inspired by mathematics, biology, botany and chemistry; on view is his new series investigating microbiological, botanical and oceanic life forms. Shows through June 11.
            Info: 720-904-1088, spacegallery.org.

Spark Gallery, 900 Santa Fe Dr., presents: I Sing the Body Corporation, images by Jennifer Parisi, and Mutus Liber and Other Alchemical Images by Deborah Bryon in the Main Gallery, plus works by Emerging ArtistsDmitri Obergfell and Zach Reini in the North Gallery, through May 22.
            Opening May 26: works by Susan Rubin and Sue Simon, plus Jimmy Sellarsin the North Gallery.
            Info: 720-889-2200, sparkgallery.com.

St. Barnabas Church, 1280 Vine St., presents: Amalgam, woodwork by Alec Juhan, jewelry by INK Jewelers Kristin Rankin and Ina Gustafson, experimental recycled plastic art works by Leigh Cabell and photography of White Sands National Monument and Colorado’s high plains by Jim Esten, showing Sat., May 7, 1-3p.m., and Sun., May 8, 11a.m.-2p.m. Info: 303-388-6469.

Studio 12 Gallery, 209 Kalamath St., Unit 12, presents: Stories, an exhibition of illustrations and sculptures that tell narratives, juried (and including works) by illustrator Larry Kresek. Shows through June 10. Meet the Artists reception Fri., June 3, 4-9p.m.
            Deadline for submissions for The Open Show – non-juried show open to all artists, any theme, style or medium, with the first 100 ready-to-hang and 10 3-D pieces accepted – is May 31. Info: studio12gallery.com, 303-629-8744.

Sync Gallery, 878-1 Santa Fe Dr., presents: SYNChronize, a members’ group show and four solo exhibitions celebrating diverse artistic styles, including beeswax pieces by Alix Christian, paintings by Jessica Loving, abstract paintings by Lydia Riegle and Egypt-inspired monotypes, sculpture and paintings by Phyllis Rider. The show spills over into neighboring Artwork Network’s 3,000-square-foot showroom, through May 14. Info:syncgallery.org.

TACtile Textile Arts Center, 1955 S. Quince St., Suite 200, presents: Steampunk: Mechanical Science Meets Victorian Romance, featuring fiber art interpretations of the Steampunk movement.
            Contemporary quilt artists are invited to submit art quilts featuring recycled materials by June 1 for EcoQuilts, opening at DU’s Women’s College gallery in August. Vist the website for application.
            Info: 720-524-8886; tactilearts.org.

Vertigo, 960 Santa Fe Dr., presents: Ideas All Day, an installation of studio images evidencing the thinking and working process of designer/inventor Michael Bernhardt, shows through May 28. Info: 303-573-8378, vertigoartspace.com.

Victoria H. Myhren Gallery, at DU, 2121 E. Asbury Ave., presents: 2011 BFA Senior Exhibition, mixed-media prints, ceramics, photography and electronic installation pieces by students graduating from the DU School of Art & Art History’s Studio Arts and Electronic Media Arts and Design programs – Taylor Arns, Megan Sullivan, Lisa Martin and Katinka Van Lier Ribbink. Opens with reception Thur., May 12, 5-8p.m. Ends June 3.
            Gallery info: 303-871-3716, or du.edu/art/myhrengallery.

Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, at the Dos Chappell Bathhouse, 600 S. Marion Pkwy., presents: Love is My Work, woodcut and linocut prints by Catherine L. Reifel Stevens, reflecting a love of the natural world, combining her training in science and art, and nudging the viewer to remember the sacredness of individuals, through May 31. Info: 303-715-1010, ext. 115.

VSA Arts of Colorado/Access Gallery, 909 Santa Fe Dr., presents: Exploring Barriers, abstract paintings capturing the quality of the dream state – especially touching on depression, silence and isolation – by Clark Barker. This show is supported by the Second Wind Fund of Metro Denver, a nonprofit that provides resources for teens at risk of suicide. Learn more at swfmd.org.
            Info: 303-777-0797, accessgallery.org.

Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave., presents: I Gotcha Covered, works of text-based artist Roland Bernier and lost-wax-casting-method sculptures by William Vielehr, opens Fri., May 13, with artists reception, 6-9p.m. Concurrently, the Back Gallery features the works of Eric Michael Corrigan, M. Vlasic and Danny Williams. Shows through June 18. First Friday reception, Fri., June 3, 6-8p.m.
            Visitwalkerfineart.com or call 303-355-8955 for information.

West Southwest Gallery, 257 Filmore St., presents: New watercolor landscapes completed during a recent trip through Yellowstone National Park by Colorado plein aire artist Buffalo Kaplinski, with reception, Sat., May 21, noon-4p.m. Info: 303-321-4139.