106 W. Bunnell Ave.

Scratch Game, prints and sculptures by Gretchen Sagan

5-7 p.m., First Friday Reception 6 p.m., Artist's talk

"What lies beneath the surface?" Gretchen Sagan said she asks in her exhibit of prints and sculptures. "Scratch Game explores the spectrum of emotion that is created just before a simple movement uncovers what was hidden," she writes in her artist's statement. "The games offer varying prizes and come in a variety of sizes and shapes. These revealing moments can be victorious or disappointing, but to win one must take the risk, and as with personal relationships, the discovery can be rewarding or come to nothing."

Fireweed Gallery

475 E. Pioneer Ave.

Barrow: Arctic Light and Life, photography by Kim Sharp

5-8 p.m., First Friday Reception

Homer photographer Kim Sharp's exhibits looks at life at the top of the world in

Barrow, including the ancient tradition of Inupiat whaling.

Homer Council on the Arts

344 W. Pioneer Ave.

Winter Comfort, quilts by Pam Newton

5-7 p.m., First Friday Reception 7-7:30 p.m., Alaska Arts Education Association Reception

Pam Newton, a teacher and mother of two, has been quilting for 20 years. Quilting became her favorite past time when she was at home raising her children. Her quilting was inspired by her mother, Helen Newton, and many of her quilts have been collaborations with her mother and sister.

"My quilts are always full of color, probably due to the fact that winter is my favorite time to quilt," she writes in her artist's statement. "It is a substitute for lack of color in the season."

At 7 p.m. HCOA holds a reception for Alaska art teachers attending the Alaska Arts Education Association conference.

Picture Alaska

448 E. Pioneer Ave.

Mixed media art, by various artists

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

Four Alaska artists show work in fabric, clay, oil and encaustic media. Anchorage artist Mary Hertert shows her hand dyed crepe de chine silk garments. Girdwood potter and batik artist shows her hand-thrown "crack pots." Anchorage artist Sheary Clough Suiter shows figurative encaustic paintings. Wasilla artist Jeanne Young shows oil paintings of scenes from Homer cafes.

Pratt Museum

3779 Bartlett Street

Ritz Art Preview, works by various artists

5-7 p.m., First Friday Reception

Artwork is shown that will be auctioned at the Pratt Museum's 24th annual Ritz Art and Adventure Auction fundraiser, to be held Nov. 7.

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, and jewelry and fiber/wearable art. Media includes driftwood, glass floats, old bike parts, clothing and a toilet lid. This show opened last month, but there is another reception for Friday.

Two Sisters Bakery

233 E. Bunnell Ave.

Personal Portraits, Timeless Images, photography by Linda Smogor

5-7 p.m., First Friday Reception

Known for her evocative portraits, photographer Linda Smogor shows some of her recent color and black-and-white photographs of Homer personalities.