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• TOWN SQUARE ART GALLERY, Carrs Mall, Wasilla, 376-0123. Holly Gittlein, local artist in metal and glass. Meet the artist from noon to 4 p.m.
• PRIMROSE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, 889 N. Elkhorn Drive, Wasilla, 373-5505. Gallery A: “Dancing With Color” by Jeanne Young. Gallery B: “Imaginative Realism” by Tracie Tompkins. Sponsored by Valley Fine Arts Association. Reception from 1 to 3 p.m.
• DOROTHY PAGE MUSEUM, 323 N. Main St., Wasilla, 373-9071. “Alaska Positive” state photo juried show. Reception from 2 to 4 p.m.
• TURKEY RED, 550 S. Alaska St., Palmer, 745-6045. “Flora, Fauna and Beyond” by Andy Sonneborn. Opening is 2 to 4 p.m.
• PANDEMONIUM BOOKSELLER AND CAFÉ, 1325 E. Palmer-Wasilla Hwy., 376-3939. “Potpourri Paint” by Kristy Tracy and Penne Chimielewski. Sponsored by Valley Fine Arts Association. Opening is 3 to 5 p.m.
• VAGABOND BLUES, 642 S. Alaska St., Palmer, 745-6045. “Sensitive Paintings” by Brandy Davis, with music by Melanie Trost and Matt Davis. Opening is 4 to 6 p.m.
• TALKEETNA DENALI ARTS COUNCIL, denaliartscouncil.org. Free children’s exhibit show from 4 to 7 p.m., called “Focus on Kids.”
• MADD MATTERS GALLERY, 105 E. Arctic Ave, Palmer, 745-6045. Second annual Valley Arts Alliance “Season of Joy” gift-sized original art from 25 local artists. Meet the artists from 6 to 8 p.m.