The Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection presents a lecture by Quentin Beresford, Ph.D., a visiting fellow at the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities from Edith Cowan University, Western Australia, whose talk is entitled, “Saying Sorry: The Politics Behind Australia’s Official Apology to Indigenous Australians.” Space is limited, so call for reservations. 400 Worrell Dr. 244-0234.

Staunton’s Sunspots Studios invites everyone to experience glass blowing firsthand and take home a holiday ornament he or she helped create. First come, first served. No reservations required. 202 South Lewis St. 540-885-9815.

Three lamps by Frederic Crist

Metalsmith Frederic Smith and Trinity Studios invite the public into their workspaces to experience blacksmithing and glass blowing demonstrations, along with live music. Much of the art on display will be for sale. South River Complex, 200 Twelfth St., Waynesboro. 540-942-7854.

Steve Keene’s studio, Brooklyn, NY.
PHOTO BY COURTESY OF THE ARTIST.

Second Street Gallery presents a show of work by ever-popular former Charlottesvillian, Steve Keene. As part of the exhibition, Keene will set up his studio at SSG December 6-12, where he will make and sell paintings ranging in price from $10-15. A First Friday reception is scheduled for December 5, 5:30-7:30pm, with an artist’s talk at 6:30pm. 115 Second St. SE. 977-7284.

Zack Smith, “The Bally Hoo.”

Aaron Farrington, “Hogwaller.”

Jenny Bagert, “Jon Cleary.”

The Bridge shows photographs by Zack Smith, Jenny Bagert, and local fave Aaron Farrington in the exhibition, “Pictures from New Orleans and Everywhere Else.” A First Friday opening is scheduled for December 5, 6-8pm. 209 Monticello Road (across from Spudnuts). 984-5669.

Randall David Tiption, “Windbreak.”

Migration: A Gallery features small watercolor landscapes by Portland, Oregon-based artist, Randall David Tipton, in the exhibition, “Naturescapes.” A First Friday opening is scheduled for December 5, 5:30-8pm. 19 5th St., SE. 293-2200.

Clay Witt, “Lazarus.”

Lex Yeux du Monde presents “The Peaceable Kingdom,” an exhibition of dazzling mixed-media paintings by the always-interesting Clay Witt. A First Friday opening is scheduled for December 5, 5:30-8pm. 500 West Main St. 973-5566.

Isabelle Abbot, “Farmhouse in the Early Morning.”

The Gallery @ 5th & Water presents “Reminiscence,” an exhibition of paintings by Isabelle Abbot. A First Friday opening is scheduled for December 5, 5:30-8pm. Located in the upstairs foyer of Henderson & Everett and Stoneking/von Storch, 107 5th St., SE. 979-9825.

Photograph by John Bice.

Mudhouse showcases the photographic work of John Bice. A First Friday opening is scheduled for December 5, 6-8pm. . 213 W. Main St. on the Downtown Mall. 984-6833.

Silvia Lizama, “Window, 73rd Avenue.”

Piedmont Virginia Community College presents two exhibitions in its V. Earl Dickinson Building Galleries. In the North Gallery, “Three Fabulous Babes” features collages by Angi Curreri, hand-tinted photographs by Silvia Lizama, and mixed-media work by PVCC’s own Beryl Solla. In the South Gallery, “Looks Good on Paper” showcases local printmakers Tim Michel, Matt Pamer, and Russell U. Richards. 961-5362.

John Ogden, “Central Australia, Northern Territory,” 1984
© 2008 John Ogden.

The Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection presents “Australienation: Portrait of a Bi-cultural Country,” an exhibition of photographs by John Ogden. Since the 1970s, Ogden has explored the contrast between indigenous Australians and cultures that arrived later on the continent. 400 Worrell Dr. 244-0234.