Damon Freed: Life Saver: Freed's second solo exhibition with the gallery features paintings that delve deeper into the dichotomy of balance and symmetry. Opening reception from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, December 2. Wednesdays-Saturdays. Continues through Jan. 20, free. Bruno David Gallery, 3721 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, 314-531-3030, www.brunodavidgallery.com.
Cherokee Print League Sale: The print shops (All Along Press, Firecracker Press) and galleries of Cherokee host an all-day sale of print art, with musical artists and guest artists at key stops along the way. Sat., Dec. 3, free admission. All Along Press, 2712 Cherokee St., St. Louis, 314-827-6185, www.allalongpress.com.
Kristkindl Markt 2011: Sat., Dec. 3; Sun., Dec. 4, free admission. Stone Hill Winery-Hermann, 1110 Stone Hill Highway, Hermann, 800-909-9463, www.stonehillwinery.com.
The 200 Show: Select artworks by members of the St. Louis community, including many members of the SLU faculty and current students. Opening reception from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, December 2. Fridays, Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. Continues through Jan. 28, free. Saint Louis University-Boileau Hall, 38 Vandeventer Ave., St. Louis.
Artropy 3: ShowMe Etsy presents this arts and craft show featuring handmade works by local artists, plus live music. Sat., Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., free admission, www.facebook.com/showmeetsy. Regional Arts Commission, 6128 Delmar Blvd., University City, 314-863-5811, www.art-stl.com.
The Big Red Box Show & Sale: More than 20 artists from the Best of Missouri Hands sell holiday craftwork in all media. Fri., Dec. 2, 4-9 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free admission. Foundry Art Centre, 520 N. Main Center, St. Charles, 636-255-0270, www.foundryartcentre.org.
Bulging Packages Under Your Tree: Third annual holiday gift show features original art from a dozen local artists, all priced to meet your holiday budget. Opening party 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, December 3 and 4. Starting Dec. 3, Thursdays-Saturdays. Continues through Jan. 1, free admission. phd gallery, 2300 Cherokee St., St. Louis, 314-664-6644, www.phdstl.com.
Design em Santuarios Humildo: Collaboration, Research and Social Design in the Favelas of Rio de Janeiro: Opening reception from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, December 8. Dec. 3-Jan. 15, free. St. Louis Community College-Meramec-Meramec Gallery, 11333 Big Bend, Kirkwood, 314-984-7632, www.stlcc.cc.mo.us/mc/.
Dickson Beal: Light Diet: New video work that explores the relationship between past and present. Opening reception from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, December 2. Wednesdays-Saturdays. Continues through Jan. 20, free. Bruno David Gallery, 3721 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, 314-531-3030, www.brunodavidgallery.com.
Group Exhibition: WOP I: Opening reception from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, December 2. Wednesdays-Saturdays. Continues through Jan. 20, free. Bruno David Gallery, 3721 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, 314-531-3030, www.brunodavidgallery.com.
Muddy River Arts Holiday Show: Thirty artists sell handcrafted works, perfect for holiday gifts. Fri., Dec. 2, 12-9 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., free admission. Ethical Society of St. Louis, 9001 Clayton, Richmond Heights, 314-991-0955, www.ethicalstl.org.
Photo Imaging Educational Association International Exhibition: Opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, December 2. Mondays-Fridays. Continues through Dec. 16, free. Webster University May Photography Gallery, 8300 Big Bend Blvd, St Louis, 314-961-2660, www.webster.edu/maygallery/.
Seen 2011: The best photographs made by St. Louis photographers in the past year. Opening reception from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, December 3. Dec. 3-Jan. 9, free. Studio Altius, 2301 S. Big Bend Blvd., Maplewood, 314-769-9769, www.studioaltius.com.
Shawn Burkard: Ye Ol Saint Nick: Opening reception from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, December 2. Wednesdays-Saturdays. Continues through Jan. 20, free. Bruno David Gallery, 3721 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, 314-531-3030, www.brunodavidgallery.com.
Size Matters: Smaller Is Better: An all-media, juried show by local and regional artists. Opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, December 2. Tuesdays-Sundays. Continues through Jan. 21, free. Norton's Fine Art & Framing, 2025 S. Big Bend Blvd., Richmond Heights, 314-645-4040, www.nortonsfineart.com.
An Unlikely Coincidence of Haptic Hermenuetics: The Webster Arts Coalition 2011 showcase features work by the program's 30 artists-in-training. Opening reception from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, December 2. Dec. 2-26, free. Mad Art Gallery, 2727 S. 12th St., St. Louis, 314-771-8230, www.madart.com.
