As summer approaches its end, several new exhibitions are open for September’s First Friday in downtown Phoenix. 

New City Studio is back in the mix after having been closed all summer. Its newest exhibition is “Embracing My Wildlife,” with brightly colored animal and nature paintings.

“Everyday MEMEing” at Modified Arts puts a modern twist on art with its meme-inspired works. 

In addition to the new shows, this is the last First Friday when you can see “Desert  Rider.” The colorful lowrider exhibit at the Phoenix Art Museum closes midmonth. 

Here is your guide to the best things to see at the Sept. 2 First Friday in Phoenix.

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Match squares on your bingo card with art in the Heard Museum's exhibitions. Prizes will be available for the winners. Plus, all books in the Heard Museum’s Books & More store will be on sale for 20% off. 

Details: Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave. 602-252-8840, heard.org.

Phoenix artist Harold Lohner will show "Prints of Men," his monoprints — one-off handmade prints — on materials including paper, fabric and leather. Expect bold, large drawings of male faces and figures with vivid colors and patterns.

Details: Open 6-9 p.m. on First Friday. Five15Arts @ Chartreuse, 1301 N.W. Grand Ave., Phoenix. 602-859-0247, five15arts.com.

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"Desert Rider" explores lowrider culture in the Southwest through large-scale installations, prints and sculptures by Latinx and Indigenous artists, including Caro Romero, Douglas Miles, Margarita Cabrera and Liz Cohen. 

This is your last First Friday to see "Desert Rider" — it closes on Sept. 18. 

Details: Through Sept. 18. Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesdays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays. 602-257-1880, phxart.org.

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You can print a free poster at Hazel & Violet Letterpress, which is open 5-10 p.m. on First Friday. The store also has cards, coasters, calendars and stationery available for purchase. 

Details: Hazel & Violet Letterpress, 1301 N.W. Grand Ave., Phoenix. 480-544-2162, hazelandviolet.com.

Phoenix artist Gabby Avalos will present her newest exhibition, “Embracing My Wildlife,” with pieces dedicated to the “blessing of being alive.” From landscapes to animal portraits, the display unites simplicity, color and ordinary moments in works worth stopping to see. A First Friday reception is 7-10 p.m. 

Details: New City Studio, 1300 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. newcitystudio.org.

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“Everyday MEMEing” will feature more than 20 artists’ perspectives of memes we see all the time. Logos, emojis, signs, characters, iconic figures, viral images, traditions and patterns of behaviors will be on display. 

Details: Modified Arts, 407 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix. 317-755-7971, modifiedarts.org.

Alwun House will host more than two dozen vendors offering jewelry, clothing, artworks and crafts at its Art Park. Also on hand: Fat Boyz Tacos and Naughty Vegan. DJ Scapegoat will provide the music.  

Details: Alwun House, 1204 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix. 602-253-7887, alwunhouse.org

“Artists Serving Humanity” represents incarcerated artists who want to give back to the community. It presents works by six artists ranging from ages 18 to 81. The First Friday reception is 6-9 p.m. 

Details: Olney Gallery at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 100 W. Roosevelt St., Phoenix. trinitycathedral.com.

Reach the reporter at sofia.krusmark@gannett.com. Follow her on Instagram @sofia.krusmark.