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Submitted by Melissa Howsam — Correspondent

MARBLES: First Friday at Marbles with ADF Project Dance, 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Museum open until 8 p.m.

“Enjoy an evening of play and adventure with the American Dance Festival, featuring Gaspard Louis, a member of the world-renowned Pilobolus Dance Theatre from 1996-2001. Gaspard will lead two children’s creative workshops. Get ready to immerse yourself in bold movements!”

— Heather Rook, communications coordinator, Marbles

THE MAHLER FINE ART: Potters of the Roan, Exhibition Opening Reception, 6-9 p.m. Exhibit runs through June 4. Work by many of these potters is also available at our sister gallery, The Collectors Gallery.

“Potters of the Roan is a guild of nationally recognized and emerging professional potters who have formed a guild to share resources and promote their work. Connected by geography, creative commonalities and friendship, these 13 potters represent a rich diversity of style, technique and talent. This is the first time that Potters of the Roan have exhibited as a collective group in Raleigh! Potters include Jenny Lou Sherburne, Suze Lindsay, Kent McLaughlin, Melisa Cadell, Gay Smith, Ken Sedberry, Michael Hunt, Naomi Dalglish, Stan Andersen, David Ross, Michael Kline, Shaunna Lyons and Courtney Martin.”

— Megg Rader, co-owner, The Mahler Fine Art

CITY MARKET: First Friday Free Concert Series, 7-10 p.m.

“City Market represents what First Friday is all about: a unique mix of art galleries, plus a free outdoor concert series, this month featuring The Debonzo Brothers. Who doesn’t want to sit outside with friends and family while enjoying the warm spring weather and music from a great local band?”

— Mary Langdon, Hunter & Associates

AMPLIFIED ART: First Friday After Party with Chad York, 10 p.m.

“Great music doesn’t end at 10pm in City Market. Head over to Amplified Art for the after party, featuring Chad York!”

— Ryan Miller, co-owner, Amplified Art

ADAM CAVE FINE ART: Walk in the Park: New Paintings and Etchings by Susan Baehmann and Brian Kiernan, 6-9 p.m. Exhibit runs through May 31.

“For those who love the outdoors, from wild mountain trails, to city parks and gardens, this landscape exhibit is sure to please. Wilmington artist Susan Baehmann has captured intimate spaces, such as courtyards and nursery paths, that we all try and enjoy from time to time. Brian Kiernan from Massachusetts takes us further afield into hard-to-get-to landscapes full of dappled light, waterfalls and rushing streams; perfect artwork for the spring and summer months.”

— Adam Cave, gallery owner, Adam Cave Fine Art

LOCAL COLOR GALLERY: Clay in May, 6-9 p.m. Exhibit runs through May 28.

“Featuring clay works: pottery by Mary Beth Owen-Zdanski and sculptures by Margaret Griffin. It's all about shaping clay. If you like original figurative sculptures, raku or even functional pieces, this is a show you should not miss. Local Color is the place to be!"

— Adrien Montoya, manager, local color Gallery

VISUAL ART EXCHANGE: Synapses: Trends in Contemporary Fiber, 6-9 p.m. Exhibit runs through May 26.

“Synapses features work from Gabrielle Duggan, Lauren Kennedy, Jacquelyn Nouveau and Shelley Smith. These artists represent various materials and artistic practices in fiber in N.C., from wearable garments to installation. The artists explore themes of identity and aging, as well as the nature and history of fiber. Curated by Rachel Berry.”

— Meredith Burgess, exhibitions director, Visual Art Exchange

DAPPER STYLE HOUSE: First Friday to Benefit Sing for the Cure featuring artwork by Side Yard Studios, 8-11 p.m. Artwork on display through May 31.

“We are so excited to host a karaoke benefit for Sing for the Cure. The event will benefit the Triangle Gay Men's Chorus and Common Women’s Chorus. Guests can donate $1 per song they sing. We’ll have complimentary appetizers from The Oxford and tons of great drink specials. We'll also feature a new artist for the month of May: Leigh Moose of Side Yard Studios!”

— Tara Zechini, director of marketing, Dapper Style House

VINTAGE 21: The AP Student Art Show of St. David’s, 7-10 p.m. Exhibit runs through May 31.

“We love our city and the artists in it! Please join us for the group show featuring the AP students of St. David's. This show represents their cumulative efforts from four years, during which they have concentrated their skills and concepts within a body of work that is both true to themselves and continuously evolving.”

— Jessica Nickerson, gallery director, Vintage21

NICOLE’S STUDIO AND ART GALLERY: Creative Realism Masters in Pastel, Watercolor and Oil with Diana Coidan, John Sweemer and Beth Roy, 6-8:30 p.m. Exhibit runs through June 1.

“This is a unique exhibit featuring three masters of realism in three different mediums. Most viewers are amazed by Diana Coidan’s cool, airy coastal and sky pastels, impressed by John Sweemer's nautical watercolors, painted with precision, and Beth Roy's slice-of-life horses, farm animals and pastoral scenes in oil. The highlight of this opening will be Coidan demonstrating her magic with pastels live throughout the reception.”

— Kelly Frost, art workshop coordinator, Nicole’s Studio and Art Gallery

THE CARTER BUILDING ALLIANCE ARTISTS: "Small Works," 6 - 9:30 p.m. Exhibit runs through May 30 in The Carter Building Lower Gallery.

"Art that is small enough to hold in your hand is like a secret, there's a one on one conversation between the viewer and the art. I enjoy having small pieces of art around. I find that I stop and pick them up when things in my day get hectic, they help me remember to slow down and 'breathe' if only for a few minutes."

— Susan Jones, owner, Susan Jones Fine Art Photography