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212 Gallery Continuing through Dec. 21. “Work: The Collective” The gallery’s first major collaborative show features an intriguing collection from artists Matt Lively, Hunter Boxley, Andy Trinko, and Hillary Knause. 12 E 12th St. 233.9957.
http://www.1212galleryrichmond.com

1708 Gallery Opening Dec. 5. “Not So Silent Night: Holiday in a Box.” Art Box featuring six limited-edition art works by Paul Teeples, Tom Chenoweth, Carole Garmon, Robert Walz, Rob Tarbell, and Cindy Neuschwander. Opening reception Dec. 5, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Silent Auction Gala Dec. 19, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. After Gala Dance Party Dec. 19, 9:30 p.m. to midnight. 319 W. Broad St. 643.1708. http://www.1708gallery.org

ADA Gallery Opening Dec. 13 thru Jan. 14. Salon Selectives III; Drawing Show featuring: Naomi McCavitt (RVA), Able Brown (Brooklyn), James Davis (MS), Ginna Triplett (Brooklyn), Richie Pope (VA), Todd White (Brooklyn), Cliff Hengst (San Francisco), Rob Lee (RVA), Tate Pray (VA), Scott Hewicker (San Francisco), Natalie Estrellita (VA), Bonnie Staley (RVA). 228 W. Broad St. 644.0100. http://www.adagallery.com

ART 180 Opening Dec. 4. “Art Karma” Fundraiser. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Plant Zero (0 East 4th St).  Art Karma, an annual fundraiser and “good karma” party to benefit ART 180. The event includes an extensive silent auction and lots of entertaining elements to round out the experience. This year, Art Karma is adding a special green twist, targeting art made from recycled materials, as well as eco-friendly products and services. Look for key GO GREEN items in this special auction that always encourages buying locally for a good cause. Listen to global music played by WRIR DJs, eat exotic appetizers, sample Virginia wines and don’t forget to try the one and only Karmatini. Admission is $10. 103 S. Jefferson St. 233-4180. http://www.art180.org

Artemis Gallery Opening Dec. 5. “Cultural Transformations,” Art History in Ceramics by Noi Volkov and Genna Gervich. Opening reception 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Featuring fine food, live music, and Christmas caroling. 1610 W. Main St. 254-1755.

Artspace Continuing through Dec. 21. Biennial Members’ show, entitled “artspace@ twenty.” Showcasing work in the Main, Frable, Helena Davis, and Suzanne Foley Galleries.  Zero East 4th Street. 232.6464.

Art Works Continuing thru Jan. 18. The Day after Thanksgiving Art Affair. Event is free and open to the public. Showcasing November All Media Show, Simply Photography, works by Linda Winkler, spirit of the Abstract by Roger McClung. 320 Hull St. 291.1400. http://www.artworksrichmond.com

Chasen Galleries “Give the Gift of Art this Holiday Season.” Holiday showcase of artists featuring Virginia artist, Rich Biehl. 3554 W. Cary St. 204-1048. http://www.ChasenGalleries.com

Eric Schindler Gallery Continuing thru Dec. 19. “How to Enter a Room,” new work by R. Sawan White. 2305 E. Broad St. 644-5005. http://www.ericschindlergallery.com

Gallery 5 Opening Dec. 5. “Sleight of Hand: Gallery5’s National Juried Contemporary Craft Competition.”  Featuring Works by: Mathew Isaacson, Gabriel Craig, Ryan Gothrup, Aaron McIntosh, Tom Alward, Andrew Montgomery, Mari Fray, Jessie Daniels, Elizabeth Perkins, Kathleen Kennedy, Katie Hudnall, Erik Wilhelmsen, Danielle Stevens, Jason Lanka, Elizabeth Kendall and Amy Weiks. Opening reception and awards ceremony on Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. 200 W. Marshall St. 644.0005 http://www.gallery5arts.org

Ghostprint Gallery Opening Dec. 5 through Jan. 31. “Bleeding Hearts,” Amanda Wachob. Wachob, a New York based artist, shows new work interpreting mid-century representations of women in fashion and advertising. 220 W. Broad St., 344-1557. http://www.ghostprintgallery.com

Ginger Levit Opening Dec. 5. “Natures Mortes,” New Still Lifes by Christine Lafuente. All oil on canvas. 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Exhibiting at Contract Associates, 1519 West Main Street in uptown Richmond through Jan. 8, 2009. Larry Horowitz: Landscapes continues through Dec. 31. http://www.gingerlevit.com

Glave Kocen Gallery Continuing through Dec. 24. Dan Miller. New Works. 1620 W. Main St. 358.1990. http://www.glavekocengallery.com

The James Center & Richmond Public Library Giant Holiday Cards on Display Downtown. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free. This year’s 6th annual exhibition of art cards will be a display of vintage holiday cards from metro Richmond area public and private schools during the month of December. The giant cards, each created from wooden doors, are creatively designed and painted by art classes and clubs in schools from the City of Richmond, Henrico County, Chesterfield County and private schools. 10th and E. Cary (James Center), 2nd and E. Main (Richmond Public Library). 788-6466. http://www.venturerichmond.com

Main Art Gallery Opening Dec. 5. “Open Road,” featuring the monotype prints of Mary Watt New. Opening reception Dec. 5, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. 1537 W. Main St. 355.6151. http://www.mainartsupply.com
Metro Space Gallery Opening Dec. 5. “Museum of Mounted Heads,” New work by Lily Lamberta of The All Saints Theater Company (sculpture and puppets from trash, discarded cardboard, and material). Opening reception Dec. 5, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. 119 W. Broad St. 307-9420.

Page Bond Gallery Dec. 11 through Jan. 3. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Prints and small works: Andras Bality, Donald Fultan, Cindy Neuschwander and Wayne Thiebaud.  1625 W. Main St. 359.3633. http://www.pagebondgallery.com

Quirk Gallery Continuing thru Dec. 23. Quirk’s annual art jewelry show Sparkle Plenty 4 will feature works by: Allyson Bone, Helen Carnac, Timothy Information Limited, Jim Cotter, Lisa Crowder, Linda Darty, Robert Ebendorf, Pat Flynn, Susie Ganch, Katy Hackney, Charity Hall, Tom Hill, Rob Jackson, Hongsock Lee, C. James Meyer, Marion Sak, Helen Shirk, Susanna Speirs, Elizabeth Turrell, Jessica Turrell and Kiwon Wang.

Richmond Public Library Opening Dec. 5. Gellman Room: Color and black-and-white images of a variety of subjects by contributing members of Focus Group Camera Club. Dooley Foyer: “Expressions of Jazz,” colorful expression in mixed media by Richmond artist Sir James Thornhill. Dooley Hall: “Experience Africa,” photographs and oil paintings from a 2007 study in West Africa by Richmond artist Sir James Thornhill. 2nd Floor Gallery: “Holiday Art Cards,” festive cards from 2007 by Richmond area high-school art students. David Freed Gallery: the library’s permanent collection of prints of renowned authors by David Freed. Opening reception Dec. 5, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Special music performance by the University of Richmond Global Music Ensemble, University Dancers, and the Nggoma Dance Ensemble on First Friday. http://www.richmondpubliclibrary.org

Red Door Gallery Opening Dec. 12. “Recent Works” by Lenny Campello and “Iterations,” recent works by Harold Edwards. Opening reception Dec. 12 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Light fare and beverages provided. 1607 W. Main St. 358-0211. http://www.reddoorgalleryrichmond.com

Reynolds Gallery Opening Dec. 5 thru Jan 17. New watercolors by Javier Tapia and new paintings by Isabel Bigelow. 1514 W. Main St. 355-6553. http://www.reynoldsgallery.com
Studio 418 Opening Dec. 5 thru Jan. 31. Works from Mary Atkinson. Opening reception Dec. 5 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Live music from a new ’80s cover band “The Revinyls.” 418 W. Broad St. 225-0020. http://www.studio418.net

Thanky Opening Dec. 5 thru Dec. 28. Foodist Colony 2: Temple of Food! Collecting canned food for the Central Virginia Food Bank. Opening reception Dec. 5 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Featuring complimentary cupcakes and holiday fare. 407 Brook Road. 814.3585. http://www.thankyspace.com

Transmission Opening Dec 5. Works by Jamie Boling and Bill Donovan. 321 Brook Rd. 200.9985. http://transmissionrva.blogspot.com/

Uptown Gallery Opening Dec 5. Opening reception Friday December 5, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., for “It’s A Small World”, by members of the Metropolitan Richmond Artists’ Association, in the ELM Loft through Jan. 31. Continuing through Dec. 27 are “The Colors of Time” by featured artists Solange Brown and Anne Via in the Owners’ Gallery and “Whimsical Primates” by Arlene DeConti in the Frable Gallery. 321 Brook Rd. 1305 W. Main St.

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts “Annunciation and Adoration: Paolo de’ Matteis.” 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. This loan reunites two great masterpieces by the Italian late-Baroque painter Paolo de’ Matteis. 200 N. Blvd. 340-1405. http://www.vmfa.state.va.us

Visual Art Studio Opening Dec. 5. “Abstractions in Reality,” photography by Peter Thaxton. Trunk show, Swarovski crystal jewelry by Denise Bell. “Artistic Gifts featuring Hang Ups” continues through January 30, 2009. Opening reception Dec. 5, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Light refreshments to benefit United States Equine Rescue League. Free and open to the public. 208 W. Broad St. 644-1368. http://www.visualartstudio.org.