“Memories,” by Gallery 113 artists: Almost 20 artists, including Carey Pelto and Irving Middlemist, will showcase works inspired by memories. Pelto uses watercolor, pastel and ink. Middlemist uses paint and collage to recreate memories. Running through August, it opens with a free reception with live music and refreshments from 5-8 p.m. Friday, 125 ½ N. Tejon St.; gallery113cos.com.

“Human Being,” by Marre Moores: In her first solo show, Moores takes on existential questions such as “How fragile are individual ideas under the weight of the collective?” Her oil paintings blend surrealist landscapes, realistic portraits and abstract figures. Up through Sept. 26, it opens with a free reception from 4-9 p.m. Friday, Platte Collections Art Gallery, 2331 E. Platte Place; gallery.plattefurniture.com.

“Spirit of the South,” works by Mobile Arts Council: Members of the nonprofit arts organization from Mobile, Ala., will showcase works in multiple mediums that explore the character, culture, history and beauty of the South. A free opening reception is from 5-8 p.m. Friday. It’s up through Aug. 28, Cottonwood Center for the Arts, 427 E. Colorado Ave.; cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com.

Mountain Arts Festival: Fill your eyes and home with works by more than 100 artists at the 41st annual juried art exhibit in Woodland Park. Works span the gamut of mediums, including pottery, metalwork, watercolor, mosaics, oils, photos and more. It’s 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Memorial Park, 200 N. Park St., free; mtnartists.com.

“Manitou Rails”: Manitou Springs Heritage Museum’s new exhibit, up through Aug. 31, will school you on the five railroads that once served the town, including Manitou’s Lost Railroad. See artifacts, images and video rides. A free reception with refreshments and live music is 5-8 p.m. Friday, 517 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, free; manitouspringsheritagecenter.org.