Art of Life Gallery LLC
“The Art of Maria Elena Kaplan,” works by Kaplan, a member of the Denver Arts Students League, through July 31. Reception: 5-9 p.m. July 3. 200 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, 303-758-3936, artoflifegalleryllc.com
Gallery at Studio J
“Big Sky Mind,” works by Catherine Dixon and Karen Shaw, through Aug. 1. First Friday Art Walk: noon-8 p.m. July 3. 742 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, 303-669-8991, galleryatstudioj.com
Ice Cube Gallery
“From Where I Stand,” works by Karen Roehl, and “More Than One Tough Chick,” works by Laura Phelps Rogers, through July 18. First Friday reception: 6-9 p.m. July 3. Closing reception: 6-9 p.m. July 17. Dry Ice Factory, 3320 Walnut St., Denver, 303-292-1822, icecubegallery.com
Kahhak Fine Arts & School
First Friday reception includes a live painting demonstration inspired by Independence Day by Marcel Kahhak, 6-8:30 p.m. July 3. 411 Main St., Carbondale, 970-963-5901, mkahhak.com
Next Gallery
“Preservation of Chaos,” paintings by Suzanne McLean, through July 12. Reception: 6-10 p.m. July 3. 3659 Navajo St., Denver, 303-433-4933, nextartgallerydenver.com
3rd St. Gallery
“Sangres Art Guild Summer Show in Westcliffe.” Reception: 4-6 p.m. July 4. Refreshments included. 59000 N. Highway 69, Westcliffe, 719-783-0886, sangresartguild.org
Zip 37
New works by Frances Mackey including clay mono-prints, tiles and porcelain, through July 19. Reception: 6-10 July 3. 3644 Navajo St., Denver, 720-470-6339, zip37.com
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