In a recycled and found object art show at Ptarmigan, through natural objects, the land itself becomes the media, with works created from driftwood, kelp, sea shells and beach rocks. The show also includes work made from old clothing, bicycle parts or yard debris.

Art Shop Gallery

207 W. Pioneer Ave.

Art by Tarri Thurman, Shirley Timmreck, Taz Tally and others

5-7:30 p.m., First Friday Reception

Enjoy a stress-free First Friday with art talks by local artists Shirley Timmreck, Tarri Thurman, Taz Tally and others.

Bunnell Street Arts Center

106 W. Bunnell Ave.

Monotypes by Denis Keogh

5-7 p.m., First Friday Opening Reception

Monotypes are single-copy prints where an artist paints on a plate and then runs the plate through an etching press, transferring the image to paper. Color is sometimes added to the print. "The monotype images in this exhibit are the result of much groping in the dark, in solid black ink, a process that involves a bit of faith that something worth saving, that merits further work will emerge," Keogh writes in his statement.

Fireweed Gallery

475 E. Pioneer Ave.

"Alaskan Landscapes," paintings by David Rosenthal

5-7:30 p.m., First Friday Reception

Cordova artist David Rosenthal's oil and watercolor paintings are a reflection of his relationship with nature, depicting his ongoing search for beauty and drama in Arctic and Antarctic vistas, and portray the endless, cool twilight of these regions. Rosenthal came to Alaska from Maine in 1977, and has been painting Alaska landscapes ever since.

Homer Council on the Arts

344 W. Pioneer Ave.

Paintings and clay sculptures by Laura Faeo

5-7 p.m., First Friday Reception

Nikiski artist Laura Faeo paints in watercolor, oil and acrylic and creates clay pieces that are functional and sculptural. "My inspirations are from nature animals, spirituality and my own crazy imagination," she writes in her artist's statement.

Picture Alaska

448 E. Pioneer Ave.

Paintings by Don Kolstad, Cynthia Calder Kolstad and Anne Calder

5-7:30 p.m., First Friday Reception

Well-known Alaska Artist Don Kolstad, his wife, Cynthia Calder Kolstad, and 11-year-old step-daughter Anne Calder team together for their first family show at Picture Alaska art gallery. The show includes oil paintings by Don Kolstad, new watercolor floral and oil and acrylic paintings by Cynthia Calder Kolstad and plein air acrylics by Anne Calder.

Ptarmigan Arts Back Room Gallery

471 E. Pioneer Ave.

"Recycled and Found Object Art," works by various artists

5-7 p.m., First Friday Reception

Local artists use locally found or naturally created objects to create unique art. The type of art includes two dimensional wall pieces, free standing sculptures, hanging mobiles, jewelry and fiber/wearable art. The show runs through Nov. 4, with a second reception on Oct. 2.