“Making Waves,” a vibrant and lively show of paintings by Jen Galvin and Kit Paulsen, will have a First Friday Reception at Art First Gallery on October 1 from 6-8:30pm. Jen works with paper pulp, creating multicolored and multi-fibered paintings that are truly one of a kind. Kit’s watercolors are drawing based, telling a story with wash and color.“Making Waves” will hang from September 30 through October 31 at Art First. The First Friday Reception is October 1, from 6:00 to 8:30. Art First Gallery hours are Thursday – Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Art First is located at 824 Caroline St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401, 540-371-7101; website: artfirstgallery.com.