Philadelphia art galleries put gift-giving in the picture

Many art galleries in and around Philadelphia stay open later on the first Friday of the month. Here's a rundown of gallery and arts events tonight and for the next few weeks. Smaller works suitable for holiday gift-giving are a common theme among many galleries for December.

Arthur Ross Gallery. 220 S. 34th St., 215-898-2083. "The Dogon: Work, Women and Water," photography by Stuart Franklin. To Jan. 9.

Artists' House Gallery. 57 N. 2nd St., 215-923-8440. Smaller works in various media, suitable for gift-giving. To Dec. 24. Receptions 5-8:30 tonight and 1-4 p.m. Sunday.

AxD Gallery. 265 S. 10th St., 215-627-6250. "Objects and Fields," Mike Stack and Carrie Patterson. To Dec. 4.

Bambi Gallery. 1001 N 2nd St., No. 7, 267-319-1374. "Do It Yourself Doodler," David Jablow. Through Jan. 2. Reception 6-10 tonight.

Bridgette Mayer Gallery. 709 Walnut St., 215-413-8893. Painter Charles Burwell, "Structuring Desire/Desiring Structure." "Kissing Walls," Clint Takeda. To Dec. 17.

Galleries at Moore College of Art & Design. 20th Street and the Parkway, 215-965-4027. "Faculty Triennial Exhibition: Practice and Process." "Frank Agostino: The Architecture of Style." Both to Dec. 11. "Selections from the Jumpstart Fashion Show," to Jan. 15.

JAGR: Projects. 210 W. Rittenhouse Square, Suite 310, 215-735-6930. Hanno Otten, recent work.

JSF Contemporary. 36 N. 3rd St., 2nd Floor Front, 267-516-5034. Thomas G. Brady, paintings, pastels and sketches.

LGTripp Gallery. 47-49 N. 2nd St., 215-923-3110. "FOCUS: 3rd Annual Abstract Photography Exhibition," with Janette Bradley Smith, Howard Brunner, Ken Cushman, Tim Fitts, Rose Mackiewicz, Benjamin Pierce and David Sacks. Receptions 6-8:30 tonight and Jan. 7, 5-7 p.m. tomorrow.

Locks Gallery. 600 Washington Square South, 215-629-1000. Ann Agee, "Rules of the Pattern" and Lynda Benglis, "Flow and Flesh." To Dec. 30. Reception 5:30-7:30 tonight.

Manayunk Roxborough Art Center. 419 Green Lane, 215-482-3363. "Local Scenes," landscapes and city scenes by member artists. To Dec. 19. Reception noon-3 p.m. Sunday.

Muse Gallery. 52 N. 2nd St., 215-627-5310. "Flat and Floating," collages by Kathryn F. Lee. To Dec. 31. Receptions 5-9 tonight and 4-8 p.m. Dec. 12.

Pentimenti Gallery. 145 N. 2nd St., 215-625-9990. Mark Khaisman, "From Russia with Love," mixed media and video. Sand T, paintings, "Reductive." To Dec. 18.

Philadelphia Art Alliance. 251 S. 18th St. 215-545-4302. "The Sitting Room: Four Studies," Jennifer Angus, Ligia Bouton, Carole Loeffler and Saya Woolfalk. To Jan. 3.

Rodger LaPelle Galleries. 122 N. 3rd St., 215-592-0232. Patricia Traub, "Biophila," and Jeanine Leclaire, "Borrowing Souls and Other Awkward Moments." To Dec. 31.

Sande Webster Gallery. 2006 Walnut St., 215-636-9003. "5 UNDER 40" group show. "Art on the Square: Blox Box." To Dec. 31. Reception 6-8 p.m. Dec. 10.

Shadow's Space. 1248 N. Front St. "Worlds Fair Art Show," group show curated by Concetta Barbera & Patch. To Dec. 29.

St. Asaph Gallery. 27 Conshohocken State Road, Bala Cynwyd, 610-664-0966. Ella McNamara, watercolors, mixed media. Ends Sunday.

Temple Gallery. Tyler School of Art, 12th and Norris streets, 215-777-9144. "Surface Deposit," from Seattle's Lead Pencil Studio. To Feb. 26. Reception 6-8 tonight.

3rd Street Gallery. 58 N. 2nd St., 215-625-0993. 3rd Street Annual Group Exhibition of member works. To Dec. 24. Reception 5-9 tonight.

Z Gallery. 109 W. Gay St., West Chester. Delaware Valley Art League Miniature Exhibit, to Dec. 29. Reception 5-9 tonight.

Submit First Friday listings to Laurie Conrad by e-mail (conradl@phillynews.com) or mail (400 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19130). The January deadline is Dec. 30.