– Works by Denise Duker and Dana Lee Stoner, at Gallery 113: The downtown gallery will feature two artists in May: Duker’s “Year of the Fire Horse” series of paintings, and photos by Stoner. Both exhibits are inspired by the Western landscape, wildlife and city life. Opening reception 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Gallery 113, 125 1/2 N. Tejon St., free; gallery113cos.com.

– “Dreamscapes,” by Cottonwood Center for the Arts: The call for entries asked: What do you dream, what have you seen, and what pieces of it do you carry? Artists responded with surreal imagery plucked from their nightly excursions into the unknown. Opening reception 5-8 p.m. Friday, Cottonwood Center for the Arts, 427 E. Colorado Ave., free; cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com.

– May Day Artisan and Gift Show: The free fundraiser for Colorado Springs Ladies Events will offer a chance to buy gifts, such as candles, jewelry and crocheted works, from more than 80 artisan vendors. The event will benefit Status Code 4, Inc., which provides mental health therapy. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Norris Penrose Event Center, 1045 W. Lower Gold Camp Road; csladiesevents.com.

– “Pieces of Me,” by Shasta Laue and “Human Made Art,” by Jess Lewis, at Disruptor Gallery @ Shutter & Strum: The community arts center in the Knob Hill neighborhood provides a space and voice for underrepresented artists. This month will feature Laue’s first solo show and abstract works by Lewis with a free opening reception from 5-9 p.m. Friday, Shutter & Strum, 2217 E. Platte Ave.; shutterandstrum.org.

– “Emergence,” by Jeffrey A. Scott at Meraki Springs: The painter will debut a collection of abstract oil paintings during First Friday ArtWalk in Old Colorado City. Local musician Stone Gray will play guitar. Free opening reception 5-8 p.m. Friday, 2530 W. Colorado Ave.; merakisprings.com.