Kathryn Wagner, “Directions.”

The University of Virginia’s Newcomb Hall Art Gallery presents an exhibition of photographer Kathryn Wagner’s images, which she shot during her travels this past summer. Newcomb Hall, Third Floor. 906-0489.

The Garage sans dress. PHOTO BY MATTHEW ROSENBERG

In what promises to be one of the most innovative exhibitions in the ‘ville, The Garage will be outfitted in a giant form-fitting, vintage-inspired dress, designed and implemented by Garage co-founder and artist Kate Daughdrill (who knows a thing or two about fashion). A First Friday unveiling is scheduled for November 7, 6-8pm, followed by musical performances by Dusty Brown and Joe Pollock. N. First St. (next to the funeral home parking lot and across from Lee Park). Call 985-630-1466 for more information.

Mary Rampini, “Small Green Leaf.”

Mary Rampini displays her fascinating up-close paintings of fall foliage at HotCakes. Barracks Road Shopping Center. 296-7885.

Michael McGurk, “Blue Shirt Girl.”

Art Upstairs Gallery features paintings by former firefighter Michael McGurk in the exhibition “Faces and Figures… Pastel Paintings and Drawings.” A First Friday opening is scheduled for November 7, 6-9pm. 112 W. Main St., Suite 4 (York Place). 923-3900.

Asger Jorn, “In the Beginning Was the Image,” 1965.

The University of Virginia McIntire Department of Art presents a lecture by University of Michigan art history prof, Alexander Potts, entitled, “”Joseph Beuys and Asger Jorn: Formations of a Political Art.” A reception follows in Fayerweather Lounge. 153 Campbell Hall. 924-6123,

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi,
The Story of Jirozaemon of Sano (Courtesan Murdered by Peasant), 1866
Color woodblock print

Monica Shenouda, Luzak-Lindner Fellow at the University of Virginia Art Museum, will offer lunchtime gallery talk discussing selected Japanese artworks in the permanent collection. According to the press release, “Shenouda will discuss the works on paper in terms of their vernacular use, their pictorial style and the way in which they evidence both tradition and modernity.” 155 Rugby Road. 924-3592.

Annie Harris Massie, “Early Morning in January.”

Les Yeux du Monde features artist Annie Harris Massie’s exhibition, “Paintings and Drawings from the Landscape.” A First Friday opening is scheduled for November 7, 5:30-7:30pm. 500 West Main St. (between Zinc and the ABC store). 973-5566.

Painting by Woody Cyrus.

Siips Wine Bar features two painting exhibitions during November: Woody Cyrus‘ “Rocks, Mountains, Trees,” and Karen Levering’s “Recent Worsk in Oils.” A First Friday reception is scheduled for November 7, 6-8pm. 212 E. Main St. on the Downtown Mall.  293-8224.