A range of art to start the new year

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.

Art in City Hall. City Hall, Broad and Market streets, 215-686-9912. "11th National Arts Program at Philadelphia," works by city employees and their families. To Feb. 18. Also, "Dysfunctional Furniture," featuring 24 regional artists. To Feb. 25.

Arthur Ross Gallery. 220 S. 34th St., 215-898-2083. "The Dogon: Work, Women and Water," photography by Stuart Franklin, ends Sunday. "Post-Mao Dreaming: Contemporary Chinese Art," Jan. 22-April 3. Gallery talk 5-7:30 p.m. Jan. 21.

Artists' House Gallery. 57 N. 2nd St., 215-923-8440. Peter Van Dyck, Melissa Bateman, Kathy Hayden, Susan O'Reilly, Tony Morinelli, Beverly Benson, Michael Edwards and Rosemary Ignarri. To Jan. 30. Reception 5-8:30 tonight, and 1-4 p.m. Sunday.

Fleisher/Ollman Gallery. 1616 Walnut St., 215-545-7562. Works by Lee Arnold, Sarah Gamble and Andrew Gbur. To Jan. 15.

Galleries at Moore College of Art & Design. 20th Street and the Parkway, 215-965-4027. Selections from the Jumpstart Fashion Show, to Jan. 15. "Mel Kadel: Spacing Awake," drawings. "Jenny Drumgoole: Real Woman of Philadelphia," multimedia. "Frances Trombly: Everything and Nothing," sculpture. Jan. 29-March 15. Reception 6-8 p.m. Jan. 28.

JAGR: Projects. 210 W. Rittenhouse Square, Suite 310, 215-735-6930. Hanno Otten, recent work. To Feb. 11

JSF Contemporary. 36 N. 3rd St., 2nd Floor Front, 267-516-5034. Thomas G. Brady, paintings, pastels and sketches, through March. "Jonathan Eckel: Figurative Works," to Feb. 27. Reception 6-8 tonight.

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. Ends Jan. 15. Reception 6-8:30 tonight.

Locks Gallery. 600 Washington Square South, 215-629-1000. "Alterations," group exhibition featuring digital media, curated by artist Peter Campus. To Feb. 5. Reception 5:30-7:30 tonight.

Muse Gallery. 52 N. 2nd St., 215-627-5310. Charles Burrus, through Jan. 30. Receptions 5-9 tonight and 3-7 p.m. Jan. 16.

Pentimenti Gallery. 145 N. 2nd St., 215-625-9990. Mixed media works by Kiki Gaffney, "Object and Ornament"; and Yu-Wen Wu, "Listen." Jan. 15-Feb. 19. Reception 5-7 p.m. Jan. 15.

Philadelphia Photo Arts Center. 1400 N. American St., 215-232-5678. Visiting artist Daniel Gordon discusses his large color photographs and collage techniques. 7 p.m. Jan. 27.

Rodger LaPelle Galleries. 122 N. 3rd St., 215-592-0232. "On the Move," winter group show. To Feb. 27. Receptions 1-5 p.m. Sunday and Feb. 6.

Sande Webster Gallery. 2006 Walnut St., 215-636-9003. "Breaking Boundaries," collage by Al Loving. Brandywine Workshop, "Art of the Lithograph." Through Jan. 29. Reception 6-8 p.m. Jan. 14.

Springboard Studio. 530 Carpenter Lane, 215-528-2138. New work by photographer Lynne Goldstein. Jan. 29-Feb. 5. Reception 2-6 p.m. Jan. 29.

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

3rd Street Gallery. 58 N. 2nd St., 215-625-0993. Invitational exhibit of various artists. Jan. 5-30. Receptions 5-9 tonight and 1-3 p.m. Sunday.

Vox Populi. 319 N. 11th St., 215-238-1253. "Quadruple Consciousness," 19 diverse artists, curated by Malik Gaines. To Jan. 30. Gallery talk 6:30 p.m. Jan. 29; performances and screening follow at 8 p.m.

Submit First Friday listings to Laurie Conrad by e-mail (conradl@phillynews.com) or mail (400 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19130). The February deadline is Jan. 28.