Baker Gallery Walker Fine Arts Center, Woodberry Forest School. “New Works,” landscape paintings featuring scenes from Charlottesville by Richard Crozier. Through December 31. First Fridays reception.
The Center at Belvedere 540 Belvedere Blvd. A small-works open exhibit featuring over 30 artists, including Meredith Bennett, Susan Trimble, Joan Griffin, Frannie Joseph, and Judith Ely. Through December 19.
Chroma Projects Inside Vault Virginia, Third St. SE. “Listen,” paintings and sculptures by Aggie Zed. Through December 17. First Fridays reception.
C’ville Arts Cooperative Gallery 118 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. “Reclaimed,” a colorful mixed-media collection from Sigrid Eilertson. First Fridays opening.
The Fralin Museum of Art at UVA 155 Rugby Rd., UVA Grounds. “Power Play: Reimagining Representation in Contemporary Photography,” “Earthly Exemplars: The Art of Buddhist Disciples and Teachers in Asia,” and other exhibitions.
Jefferson School African American Heritage Center 233 Fourth St. NW. “Of Another Canon: African American Outsider Art,” includes works from 11 African American artists. Through January 7.
Les Yeux du Monde 841 Wolf Trap Rd. “Perspectives on Place,” paintings that offer differing perspectives on place from Richard Crozier and David Hawkins. Through December 22. Lunch and conversation with artists December 4, 12:30pm.
McGuffey Art Center 201 Second St. NW. On December 4, Winterfest, featuring family-friendly art activities, a scavenger hunt, music, food, fire dancer, and more. Through December 31, the Holiday Show and Shop features two floors of original art, home goods, prints, cards, and jewelry. First Fridays celebration with live music and a screening of Horse Teacher, a documentary by Shandoah Goldman.
New City Arts 114 Third St. NE. David Askew considers their relationship with social media through paintings of posted selfies in “i decided to do nothing (about everything).” Through December 22. First Fridays opening, 5pm.
Phaeton Gallery 114 Old Preston Ave. “Winter’s Edge,” new works by Cate West Zahl that pay homage to the simplification that takes place during the winter season.
PVCC Gallery V. Earl Dickinson Building, 501 College Dr. Two exhibitions from photographer, scientist, and conservationist Michael O. Snyder. “The Mountain Traditions Project” showcases photographs and oral histories from the Appalachian region. “Our Changing Climate: A Visual Chronicle” features works from Snyder’s former students. On December 3, the annual PVCC Pottery Club Sale.
Quirk Gallery 499 W. Main St. “Conversations,” recent individual mixed-media works by Mary Scurlock and Diego Sanchez, as well as nine works that are the result of months of collaboration between the two artists. Through December 11.
Ruffin Gallery 179 Culbreth Rd., UVA Grounds. “Breaking Water,” collaborative works from Calista Lyon and Carmen Winant. Through December 9.
Second Street Gallery 115 Second St. SE. In the Main Gallery, “Her Deeds,” mixed-media installations by Mariana Parisca. In the Dové Gallery, “Visions of Mary,” linocut prints, painting, and installation by Ramona Martinez. Through January 21. First Fridays opening.
Studio Ix 969 Second St. SE. “ar.ti.fac.tu.al,” works from local artists Kim Boggs and Mike Fitts. Through January 19. First Fridays opening.
Telegraph Art & Comics 211A W. Main St., Downtown Mall, and 398 Hillsdale Dr. Todd Webb’s annual “Picture Show” is on display at both locations. Through January 15. First Fridays reception at 5pm at the downtown location.
Vault Virginia 300 E. Main St. “Final Bill,” an exhibition from Bill Atwood in a variety of mediums, including ink on newsprint, mixed-media collage, and sculpture. Through December. First Fridays reception.
Yellow Cardinal Studio 301 E. Market St. First Fridays open house with various artists and artworks. Also open Friday and Saturday afternoons from 1-5pm during December.