A sense of place: "A Sense of Place," an exhibition of recent artwork by Candice Eisenfeld and Thea Schrack, opens Friday with a reception from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Julie Nester Gallery, 1755 B Bonanza Drive, Park City. The show, which runs through Dec. 26, brings together two artists who use contemporary techniques to produce fresh interpretations of landscape art. For more information or to view images, call 435-649-7855 or visit www.julienestergallery.com.
Holiday show: Handcrafted work by more than 60 artists in a multitude of styles and materials will grace the Salt Lake City Arts Council's annual Holiday Craft Exhibit & Sale, opening Friday at the Art Barn, 54 Finch Lane (1400 East), Salt Lake City. The public is invited to an opening reception Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. The show will be open daily from 1 to 7 p.m. through Dec. 17. Works include Joseph Wagner's lathe-turned wooden ornaments, Paul Heath's nostalgic images of Salt Lake in greeting cards and ceramic wall hangings, and Anne Carroll Gilmour's woven hats, scarves and placemats.
Gallery stroll: The Salt Lake Gallery Association will hold a special Holiday Gallery Stroll on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. Galleries will stay open late for browsers to meet the artists, enjoy refreshments and do some shopping. For a list of participating galleries and a map, visit www.gallerystroll.org.
Odgen's best: Art by many of Ogden's best-known artists will be shown at the Eccles Community Art Center's annual Holiday Invitational Exhibit, opening Friday with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Among the style of work on display will be oils, pastels, soft sculptures, wood-turned vases and Christmas-themed bags. The show will run through Dec. 30. The Eccles center is at 2589 Jefferson Ave., Ogden; for more information, call 801-392-6935.
Art at the library: Two new shows open Saturday at the fourth-floor gallery inside the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, Salt Lake City. "Contact" features photographs by Christine Baczek, while "Dancing with Pattern and Color" showcases hand-woven textiles by John Hess. Both shows continue through Jan. 13. An opening reception is Saturday from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
