First Wednesday at Baton Rouge Gallery

At 7 p.m. on February 1, Baton Rouge Gallery, a BREC facility, will host a “First Wednesday” Opening Reception to introduce the latest works by four of its artist members: Charles Barbier, Paul Dean, John Harlan Norris and Tom Richard. During the exhibition, which runs through Feb. 23, gallery visitors will be treated to Charles Barbier’s painterly exploration of deep space, Tom Richard’s playful look back at his own childhood toys, Paul Dean’s colorful experiments with 35 years of record collecting and John Harlan Norris’ use of portraiture as an examination of the roles people play. The exhibition is free and open to the public for its duration, Tuesday – Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. at Baton Rouge Gallery inside City Park. batonrougegallery.org