The University of Virginia’s Harrison Institute and Small Special Collections Library presents the exhibition, “Declaring Independence: Creating and Re-creating America’s Document.” McCormick Road. 243-2184.

The University of Virginia’s Harrison Institute and Small Special Collections Library presents the exhibition, “Flowerdew Hundred: Unearthing Virginia’s History.” McCormick Road. 243-2184.

Jason McLeod, “Time Bracelets.”

The Jason McLeod Jewelry Studio Gallery presents a group show featuring work—not all of it jewelry—by Elaine Butcher, Frankie Denton, Brian Gibney, Malcolm McGregor, Jason McLeod, and Andres Zapata. 1713-2E Allied Lane in McIntire Plaza (behind C’ville Coffee). 293-9548.

Rob Tarbell, “Zia.”

Piedmont Virginia Community College hosts an opening reception for its annual Art Faculty Exhibit, featuring work by PVCC’s fulltime and adjunct faculty, including George Andrews, Fenella Belle, Tom Clarkson, Mark Edwards, Stacey Evans, Nancy Ross, Beryl Solla. Rob Tarbell, Jeremy Seth Taylor, and Rebekah Wostrel. V. Earl Dickinson Building, College Dr. 961-5202.

Rebekah Wostrel, “Persian Plumb.”

Piedmont Virginia Community College presents its annual Art Faculty Exhibit, featuring work by PVCC’s fulltime and adjunct faculty, including George Andrews, Fenella Belle, Tom Clarkson, Mark Edwards, Stacey Evans, Nancy Ross, Beryl Solla. Rob Tarbell, Jeremy Seth Taylor, and Rebekah Wostrel. V. Earl Dickinson Building, College Dr. 961-5202.

To marks its fifth anniversary, The Bridge’s walls feature a collaborative wall painting celebrating those who have given their support and service to the community by volunteering for The Bridge’s various programs. A First Friday kick-off celebration is scheduled for November 6, 6-8pm, and will showcase favorite alumni, including fave films, bands, theater, and “good old-fashioned ‘noise.’” 209 Monticello Road (across from Spudnuts). 242-0905.

Drawing by Christopher Counts.

Christopher Counts Studio holds an opening reception for “Veduta Urbana,” an exhibition of large black and white drawings involving the spatial registration, movement, and use of urban landscapes. The drawings and paintings explore techniques of representation and en plein air drawing as an interdisciplinary exercise.  The work was first shown at the Amercan Academy of Rome in May 2009. 300 W. Main St., Suite 104. 466-9910.

Drawing by Christopher Counts.

Christopher Counts, who is an adjunct professor in the Landscape Architecture Department at UVA, holds an open house at his downtown studio, where he will show a series of large format black and white drawings involving the spatial registration, movement, and use of urban landscapes. The drawings and paintings explore techniques of representation and en plein air drawing as an interdisciplinary exercise. 300 W. Main St., Suite 104. 466-9910.

Dana Giacofci, “Motorhome 2.”

The Garage presents “Staycation,” an exhibit of mixed-media work by UVA and Cranbook Academy alum, Dana Giacofci. A First Friday opening is scheduled for November 6, 5-7pm. 250 N. First St. For more information, visit http://thegarage-cville.com.

Charles Matheson, “Alchemist of Color.”

Speak! Language Center shows watercolors and prints by Charles Matheson, including images of Italy, hunting sketches, and depictions of Robert Redd. A First Friday reception is scheduled for December 4, 5:30-7:30pm. 313 Second St. SE, Suite 109 (back side of the Glass Building). 245-8255.