The Art Beat

Angst Gallery
Under the Wing of Corvus
March 5 - 27
An exhibition by local artist Jason Phelps that is a study of myth and metaphor on the subject of crows and ravens. Found objects from regional rivers, oceans, and deserts combine with a metallic color palette to construct wall relief rich in narrative and meaning. Opening reception during First Friday Artwalk, 5 to 9 p.m. (1015 Main St.; Open Wednesday – Saturday noon – 5 p.m.; 253-1742; www.angstgallery.com; Leah.AngstGallery@gmail.com)

Archer Gallery
Alight
Now - march 14
An exhibition of works on paper by Aili Schmeltz (Los Angeles) and Laura Vandenburgh (Eugene, Ore.). Schmeltz will give a Clark Art Talk on March 3 at 7 p.m. in the gallery. (Clark College, FAC 101, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way; Open Tues. - Thurs. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sat. 1 - 5 p.m.; Call 992-2246, email bshell@clark.edu or visit www.clark.edu/archergallery for more info.)

Art on the Boulevard
Wings of Whimsy
March 5 - 27
Featuring new work from the multi-talented Jan Taylor-Taskey. Jan uses various mediums — fiber constructions, sculpture, encaustic or acrylic paint and more — to set the backdrops fro expression of her experiences. She calls this show a combination of her attraction to birds and the influence of children’s fresh, basic approach to interpreting nature. Opening reception during First Friday Art walk, 5 to 9 p.m. (210 W Evergreen Blvd; Tues-Sat 10a.m.-5 p.m.; First Fri till 9 p.m.; 750-4499 or www.artontheboulevard.org for info)

Aurora Gallery
March 5 - 27
Featuring art projects by Washington State School for the Blind students. First Friday Artwalk reception with music on March 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. (1004 Main St.; Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; 696-0449; www.auroragalleryonline.com.)

Hidden Gallery @ The Academy
Mixed Media & Collage Show
March 5 - 30
Featuring local artists Kelly Keigwin, Pablito, Colleen Lindsay, Greg Bee and Anni Becker. Artists will be creating new pieces of art throughout the evening during the First Friday Artwalk, 6 to 9 p.m. (Courtyard Coffee Lounge, in The Academy, 400 East Evergreen Blvd.)

Lincoln’s Gallery / Rainy Day Gallery
We’re All Just People
March 5
Featuring various work by many emerging local artists. Party starts at 6 p.m. during First Friday Artwalk (106 W. 9th St.; email brianripp@divergentclothing.com for more info.)

Mon Ami Cafe
Dwayne Spence
March 5 - 31
A multi-media exhibition by local artist and musician (Lincoln’s Beard), Dwayne Spence. Artist’s reception on March. 5 from 4 to 8 p.m. (1906 Main Street; up for viewing during business hours.)

North Bank Artist Gallery
Through My Eyes and The Eyes of March
March 5 - 30
In her first solo show since 2007, painter Cynthia Heise offers a set of re-imagined art produced in the last few years. “The storytelling aspect of my art has remained constant and has evolved to become less cynical and more sympathetic of human foibles,” she says. In the third gallery, a special cooperative show and visual experience, “The Eyes of March,” will be on display. Opening reception during First Friday Artwalk from 5 to 9 p.m. (1005 Main Street; Tues-Sat, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; 693-1840 or www.northbankgallery.com for info)

Paper Tiger Coffee House
Various work
March 5
Featuring new art by Vancouver talent. First Friday show at 6 p.m. featuring music by Myles Lawrence and Peter Chan. ( 703 Grand; www.papertigercoffee.com)

Second Story Gallery
Flights of Fancy
March 5 - 30
Lifelong Ridgefield resident Patti Chilbeck Meuler presents her signature watercolor paintings and more for Camas art enthusiasts. Opening reception during First Friday, 5 to 8 p.m. (Camas Public Library, second floor, 625 NE 4th Ave, Camas, WA; Mon-Thurs, 10 a.m.- 9 p.m.; Fri-Sat, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 834-4692 for info)

Sixth Street Gallery
Show Some Emotion
March 3 - 28
Thought-provoking work in various mediums by 30 artists from throughout the nation and Canada who were urged to expose their emotions: raw and elemental, intriguing and coy; shy and gentle; intense and earth-shattering. Also, Sharon Wylie showcases her portraits in oil on canvas as the featured gallery-represented artist for March. Opening reception during First Friday Artwalk, 5 to 9 p.m., with soulful singer/songwriter Mila Polevia. (105 West 6th Street; opening reception is Feb. 5, 5-9 p.m.; 693-7340 or www.sixthstreetgallery.com for info)
White Sturgeon Art Gallery
Pacific Northwest Through the Eyes of a Potter and a Pastel Artist
March 6 - 31
Featuring Pacific Northwet pastel artist Christy Perrine and Portland potter Carol Opie. Artist’s reception on Sat., March 6 from 2 to 5 p.m. (Water Resources Education Center; 4600 SE Columbia Way; Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; admission is free; contact Maya Jones 487-7113 or Maya.jones@ci.vancouver.wa.us for info)

Washington State University
BNW Oil Guild / Brooke Keitel and Frank Rysavy
Now - March 26
A selected group of oil paintings in the administration building gallery, featuring a broad range of styles, techniques and genres; and large, brightly colored, abstract paintings by Brooke Keitel, and Frank Rysavy in the Engineering Life Science building galleries. (WSU-V, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave.; open Mon. - Thurs. 8 a.m. - 9 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.. )