ART ATTACK

This week the First Coast has three receptions worth checking out. University of North Florida Gallery presents the opening reception for Beyond the Degree, featuring work by UNF alumni Ashley Maxwell, Devin Balara, Bobby Davidson, Corey Kolb, Staci BuShea, Zach Fitchner and David Nackashi, Oct. 24, 5-7 p.m., 1 UNF Drive, Southside, 620-2534. On Oct. 25, 5-8 p.m., Clay and Canvas Studio presents Open Studio Night, featuring works by Lily Kuonen, Tiffany W. Leach and Madeleine Peck and live music by Wobi Wütenberg, at 2642-6 Rosselle Street, Riverside. The opening reception for Nida Bangash’s I Am a Tree (pictured, War Rug with Love), is held Oct. 28, 6-8 p.m., FSCJ Kent Campus Gallery, 3939 Roosevelt Blvd., Westside.