Event: First Friday at CityArts

Date: Nov. 6 | 5-8 p.m.

Featured artists: Madison Mullen, Hayley Cheatham and various artists.

Event description: CityArts will host First Friday featuring three exhibitions across its galleries. The Main Gallery will feature U Bare It., an exhibition presented in collaboration with the Ulrich Museum of Art featuring work by various artists. The Boardroom Gallery will showcase Attention Icon: Back for More by Madison Mullen, while the Balcony Gallery will feature An Overthinker’s Guide to Hope and Whimsy by Hayley Cheatham. The exhibitions will be on display through Dec. 23.

Event: “Leaf-It to Me”

Date & time: Nov. 6 | Noon-9 p.m.

Featured artists: Jan Butler and Dan Gegan

Event description: Gallery 12 will showcase paintings inspired by trees and landscapes by member artist Jan Butler and ceramic works by local artist Dan Gegan in its November exhibition, “Leaf-It to Me.” The exhibition runs Nov. 4-28, with a First Friday opening reception on Nov. 6 from 6-9 p.m. Butler will give a gallery talk at 7 p.m. A closing reception is scheduled for Final Friday, Nov. 27, when Gegan will discuss his ceramic art at 7 p.m. Gallery 12 is free and open to the public.

Event: First Friday at Harris & Co. Frame Shop

Date: Nov. 6 | 5-10 p.m.

Featured artist: John N. Sandlin

Event description: Harris & Co. Frame Shop will host Step Back with John N. Sandlin, an art retrospective celebrating the artist’s work. The exhibition will feature original art created between 1949 and 1994, including etchings, woodblock prints, lithographs, paintings, drawings and screen prints. Many of the works have not been displayed in more than 50 years.

Event: November First Friday Opening Receptions

Date & time: Nov. 6 | 5-8 p.m.

Featured artists: Natalie Clouse, Shin-Hee Chin, Priscella Brown, Jovana Mendoza, FayDe and Joshua Thompson Williams.

Event description: Harvester Arts will welcome visitors Nov. 6 for its November First Friday Opening Receptions, celebrating a new collection of exhibitions featuring Natalie Clouse, Shin-Hee Chin, Priscella Brown, Jovana Mendoza, FayDe and Joshua Thompson Williams. The event invites guests to explore the artists’ work, enjoy an evening of art and join the community in celebrating the latest exhibitions at Harvester Arts.

Event: Commerce Collective

Date: Nov. 6 | 6-9 p.m.

Featured artists: Monica Morris, Lindsey Kernodle, Grace Young and Pamela Lamont

Event description: The Commerce Club in downtown Wichita will host Commerce Collective, an evening celebrating local art, music and community. The event will feature artwork by Monica Morris, Lindsey Kernodle, Grace Young and Pamela Lamont, along with live music by Steffanie Moore. Guests can tour the coworking and event space, connect with fellow community members and experience the venue. The event is free and open to the public.

Event: Black Light Halloween

Date: Nov. 6 | 5-9 p.m.

Featured artist: Various artists

Event description: Vertigo 232 Art Gallery will host Black Light Halloween, an exhibition featuring black light art submitted by artists from around the area. The gallery will be filled with black lighting to create a day-glo environment for the exhibition. The event will also feature two 30-minute live sound and video performances by Mark Walker at 7 and 8 p.m. Visitors should be aware of the sensory environment, which features black lighting and day-glo artwork.

Event: Wired

Date: Nov. 6 | 6-8 p.m.

Featured artists: Case Allen, Ezekiel Brown, Denise Camolina, Amber Hughes, Hannah O’Connor, Sierra Raine, Lucas Reeves, Haylee Renfrow, Michael Rosebraugh, Lexi Tylski, Hannah Vu and Natalie Yeager

Event description: Wichita State University’s School of Art, Design and Creative Industries will host Wired, an exhibition featuring original artwork by Studio Tools students. Displayed across the first, second and third floors of McKnight Art Center West, the exhibition explores the late nights, experimentation and creative challenges that shape the artistic process. Bringing together multiple perspectives, media and contexts, the student artists examine the tension and excitement of developing work, preparing for critiques and striving to bring their ideas to life. The exhibition and opening reception are free and open to the public.

Event: Souvenirs

Date: Nov. 7 | 5-7 p.m.

Featured artist: Scott Moser, M.D.

Event description: The William J. Reals Gallery of Art at KU School of Medicine-Wichita will host the opening reception of Souvenirs, an exhibition featuring acrylic paintings by Scott Moser, M.D. The reception is free and open to the public, with complimentary refreshments provided.