CLOSSON'S ART GALLERy -- Is proud to present international artist John Stobart who will unveil his new painting, "Cincinnati: The Public Landing By Moonlight in 1884," as well as other paintings. Opening reception: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Through June 16. ... Presents the work of Gayle Gillette Hummel. Through May 12. ... 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 401 Race St., Downtown. 513-762-5510.

COLLEGE HILL TOWN HALL -- Kicks things off with the next Performance and Art Show featuring the work of Rose Baz, Emily Eagen, Rachel James, Shirley Maul and many more. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Free. Contemporary Dance Theater, College Hill Town Hall, 1805 Larch St., College Hill. 513-591-2557 or 513-591-1222 or www.cdt-dance.org.

DESIGN CONSORTIUM GALLERY -- Presents the work of Valerie Lennon. Opening reception: 6-9 p.m. Friday. Through June 8. 10-5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 2012 Madison Road, Hyde Park. 513-321-1800.

GEORGE ROGERS CLARK PARK -- Hosts the 33rd annual Duveneck Memorial Art Show, featuring the work of regional artists. The showcase is sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Heritage League. Noon-5 p.m. Riverside Drive, Covington. 859-581-0165.

MALTON GALLERY -- Features the The Moment by Caroline Jennings and Allen Wynn. Opening reception: Saturday. Through June 8. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; noon-5 p.m. Saturday. 2709 Observatory, Hyde Park. 513-321-8614.

ROW HOUSE GALLERY -- Displays the work of Simon Combes in Painting Safari, USA. Opening reception: 5:30-8 p.m. Saturday. Through May 18. ... 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. 211 Main St., Milford. 513-831-7230.

WEXNER CENTER FOR THE ARTS -- Come see Autechre, an art collective on the cutting edge of the electronic music scene. 8 p.m. Thursday. $15; $12 for member. ... Hosts their spring exhibit titled As Painting: Division and Displacement, an exploration of what it is that makes a painting a painting. Opening reception: 7-9 p.m. Saturday. Through August 12. ... 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tuesday-Wednesday, Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday; noon-6 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday. $3, general; $2, students, seniors, groups; free on Thursdays, 5-9 p.m. Wexner Center for the Arts, 1871 N. High St., Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. 614-292-3535 or www.wexarts.org.

Galleries & Exhibits

537 GALLERY -- Photographers Michael Wilson and Brad Austin Smith offer their New Work. Through May 18. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 537 Pete Rose Way, Downtown. 513-751-3134 or 513-621-6699.

THE ARTERY INC. -- Presents the work of Char Allen in Anger, Despair, Healing. Through May 13. 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays; and by appointment. 913 Monmouth St., Newport. 859-431-8151.

THE ALLEY SHOP -- Presents the work of Korean artists including Bukang Kim, Eunshin Khang, Ynug Ja Lee and others. Through May 18. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 4628 Paddock Road, Bond Hill. 513-242-5400.

ARTIQUE -- Features the Harpers: Charlie, Edie and Brett. Through May 12. Noon-4 p.m. Saturday. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; noon-8 p.m. Wednesday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. 4462 Maria Drive, Kittyhawk Plaza, Middletown. 513-422-4435.

ASHLEY'S GALLERY OF ART AND FRAME -- Regularly features limited-edition prints from Thomas Kinkade, Terry Redlin, Dave Barnhouse, Steve Hanks, Nancy Glazier, Mort Kunstler and others. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. 318 S. College Ave., Oxford. 513-523-6191.

ATELIER FABIENNE -- Features a collection of canvases, drawings, panoramas and single panel oils by Fabienne Christenson. Added to her works are the The Popular Culture Series. Open Final Fridays; and by appointment. Pendleton Arts Center, 1310 Pendleton St., Downtown. 513-321-2967.

BASE ART GALLERY -- Gets inconsiderate with The Nameless Thoughtless Show, an exhibit of paintings, drawings and sculptures by Chad Kellerman and Daniela Duncan. Through May 20. ... Receives a makeover with Beauty for the People. Through May 25. ... Noon-5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. 1311 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. 513-721-BASE.

BAUER'S BISTRO ART GALLERY -- On permanent display are the oil and pastel paintings of Edward A. Frey. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 5-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 5-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 1109 S. Ft. Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas. 859-441-5559.

BIAGIO'S BISTRO -- Presents the work of internationally recognized photographer William Messer in Il Giardini dei Mostre, Bomarzo, Italia. Through spring. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 308 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. 513-861-4777.

BLACKBIRD STUDIOS -- Changing exhibits of paintings, works on paper and mixed media by Merle Rosen. By appointment only. 2523 Essex Place, Walnut Hills. 513-421-9717.

BROWNING'S OF WYOMING -- An ongoing show of original serigraphs of American Indian images by J.D. Challenger. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday. 1424 Springfield Pike, Wyoming. 513-821-7079.

CHERRINGTON'S RESTAURANT -- Regularly displays the works of local artists. 11 am.-3 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 8-11:30 a.m. Saturday; 5-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 4-9 p.m. Sunday. 950 Pavilion St., Mount Adams. 513-579-0131.

CINCINNATI ART CLUB -- It's time for The Sketch Group Exhibit. 2-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Through May 13. 1021 Parkside Place, Mount Adams. 513-733-1333.

CINCINNATI ART GALLERIES -- Features the works of Paul Chidlaw. Through May 26. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. 225 E. Sixth St., Downtown. 513-381-2128.

CITY ART CENTER -- On permanent display is Phases, a collection of linoleum prints, graphics, watercolors, paintings and sculpture. Hours vary. Monday-Friday. 501 E. 13th St., Over-the-Rhine. 513-381-2333.

C·MODERN GALLERY -- Features vintage home and office furniture, modern art and lighting in styles ranging from art deco to Danish modern to '60s and '70s plastic. Noon-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 1412 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. 513-684-0464.

COVINGTON CATHEDRAL ART GALLERY -- Lives long and prospers with Immortality, a collection of hand-colored and color photographs by Linda Tabler. Through July 1. Covington Cathedral Art Gallery, Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, 1140 Madison Ave., Covington. 859-356-2360.

DAAP GALLERIES -- Displays the work of David Niland. Through June 9. ... Exhibits American Celtic presented by the department of Design Art, Architecture and Planning. Through Aug. 3. ... 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. University Hall, sixth floor, University of Cincinnati. 513-566-1204.

DOWNTOWN RESIDENTS COUNCIL -- Presents Dancing with Shadows. Through May 22. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The Butterfield Center, 22 Garfield Place, Downtown. 513-421-2803.

ENJOY THE ARTS/START -- Jacqueline J. Glaser glazes over her paintings and photography. Through May 18. On display during the Final Friday Gallery Walk. Monday-Friday. 1338 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. 513-621-4700.

ETC LOBBY GALLERY -- The Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati lobby gallery hosts the work of Joell Angel-Chumbley in Place and the Human Experience. Through May 20. 1127 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine. 513-421-3555.

FITTON CENTER FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS -- Kendra Bayer wants you to Remember Who You Are with her sculptures inspired by Alzheimer's patients. Through June 17. ... To coincide with Older Americans Month (yes, there really is such a thing), the center exhibits art created by those 55 years old and up. Through June 17. ... 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-noon Saturday; 1-4 p.m. Sunday. 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton. 513-863-8873.

THE FOUNDATION GALLERY -- Presents Looking In/Looking Out. Through June. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 200 W. Fourth St., Downtown. 513-241-2880.

GOLDEN RAM GALLERY -- Works by Wyoming's Ed Ingold, Cincinnati's Sam Crew and other artists are on permanent display. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, Thursday-Friday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. 6810 Miami Ave., Madeira. 513-271-8000.

GTL FINE ART GALLERY -- Regularly features the work of African-American artists and poets. Noon-8 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. 726 McMillan St., Walnut Hills. 513-861-3288.

HEBREW UNION COLLEGE SKIRBALL MUSEUM -- Is Living In The Moment: Contemporary Artists Celebrate Jewish Time. This international exhibition marks the 125th anniversary of Hebrew Union College. Through June 29. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 2-5 p.m. Sunday; and by appointment. 3101 Clifton Ave., Clifton. 513-221-1875.

HIESTAND GALLERIES -- Presents the MFA Thesis Exhibitions with ceramics by John Leyland, metals by Sean McQuay and Karl Stover. Through May 11. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Miami University, Hiestand Hall, Maple Street, Oxford. 513-529-1883.

HURLEY FINE ART -- Features luminous landscapes in oil and pastel by M. Katherine Hurley. By appointment; and 6-10 p.m. Final Fridays. Pendleton Art Center, Studio 701, 1310 Pendleton St., Over-the-Rhine. 513-684-0433.

INDONESIAN ANTIQUES -- Items on display include woodcarvings, teak benches, stone pieces, armoires and artifacts. Noon-4 p.m. daily. 501 Minnesota Ave., East Walnut Hills. 513-961-7321 or 513-321-9705.

JACK WOOD GALLERY -- Rare and vintage American and European poster art from the 19th and 20th centuries are on permanent display. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; and by appointment. 2039 Madison Road, O'Bryonville. 513-321-7077.

KALDI'S COFFEE HOUSE -- Trish Weeks counts the days with her paintings. Through May 22. 8 a.m.-1 a.m. Monday-Thursday; 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-midnight Sunday. 1204 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. 513-241-3070.

KZF GALLERY -- It's the Tristate that nobody wants you to see in Unseen Cincinnati. Through July. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The Grand Baldwin Building, seventh floor, 655 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. 513-621-6211.

LAURA PAUL GALLERY INC. -- Presents works by Jim Dine, Louise Nevelson, Frank Stella and Sam Francis in Contemporary Masters. Through May 31. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; and by appointment. Dixie Terminal Arcade, 49 E. Fourth St., Downtown. 513-651-5885.

LINDA SCHWARTZ GALLERY -- Presents Stewart Goldman Neo Jazz. Through May 12. ... The Project Room features Euro Trash Tapestry by Joel Otterson. Through May 12. ... 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; and by appointment. 315 W. Fourth St., Downtown. 513-241-4202.

MAINSTRASSE ART COLLABORATIVE -- Features an ongoing display of paintings, jewelry and sculpture by local artists. 1-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday; and by appointment. 636 Main St., Covington. 859-491-6003.

MAIN STREET GALLERY -- Features unique oil, pastel and watercolor landscapes, still lifes and portraits by MEA, Virginia Munroe and area artists. Photography display by Tom Ross. Noon-5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday; noon-8 p.m. Fridays. 116 Main St., Augusta. 606-756-2261.

MAIN STREET AREA ASSOCIATION -- Hosts the ninth annual ArtHop, in which 30 business on Main Street presents artists from around Greater Cincinnati. 5-9 p.m. Friday. Main Street, Downtown. 513-844-6246.

MANDELL-BROWN PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER ART GALLERY -- The Lady in Red is dancing with us cheek to cheek courtesy of oil painter B.B. Hall. Through July 20. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; and by appointment Saturday. 10735 Montgomery Road, Montgomery. 513-984-4700.

MASON ART ASSOCIATION -- Presents recent art work in the Garden Room of the historic Grand Finale Restaurant. Through June 15. 11:15 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 11:15 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-10 p.m. Sunday. Sharon Road and Route 747, Glendale. 513-733-8064.

MILLER GALLERY -- Dominick Labino and Joyce Pike prove that they are Artisans of Glass and Brush. Through May 26. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 2715 Erie Ave., Hyde Park. 513-871-4420.

OVER-THE-RHINE SENIOR CENTER -- Has a portrait of Henry Williams by Tom Lohre on permanent display. By appointment only. 1720 Race St., Over-the-Rhine. 513-381-3007.

PATRICIA WEINER GALLERY -- Offers up some Spring Selections. Through June 23. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; and by appointment. 9393 Montgomery Road, Montgomery. 513-791-7717.

PENDLETON ART CENTER GALLERY WALK -- The Pendleton Art Center boasts eight floors of artists' studios, housing more artists than any other gallery in the world. By appointment only. 1310 Pendleton St., Downtown. 513-241-4010, ext. 707.

THE PIEDMONT ART GALLERY -- Presents six recent oil on canvas paintings by Robert Knipschild and raku and handcast bronze sculpture by Catherine Wisener. Also displays black-and-white photography and Harlan Hubbord watercolors. By appointment only. 115 W. Riverside Drive, Augusta. 859-756-2216.

SALLY HUSS GALLERY -- Art, prints, apparel, accessories, wallpaper and more by Sally Huss are on permanent display. By appointment only. 2725 Erie Ave., Hyde Park. 513-321-5750.

SAM AND EDDIE'S OPEN BOOK -- Presents Yellow Springs Trash by Stephen Rumbaugh. Through May 30. 10:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday; 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. 232 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs. 937-767-1966

SEMANTICS -- Presents The Making of the Flatlands: The Anatomy of a Myth by Dave Rohs. Through May 26. Noon-4 Saturdays; and by appointment. 1107 Harrison Ave, Clifton Heights. 513-651-5460.

A SHOW OF HANDS -- Presents Cincinnati native Nancy Hopkins and her collection of really funky things. Through May 31. Kenwood Towne Center, 7875 Montgomery road, Kenwood. 513-791-7110.

STEPHEN CINCINNATI GALLERY -- Regularly displays colorful landscapes. By appointment only. Studio 412, Pendleton St., Downtown. 513-723-9419.

SUZANNA TERRILL GALLERY -- It's not easy being green unless you're painter Thomas R. Greene. Through May 31 1-6 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday; 1-9 p.m. Final Friday of the month. 1315 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. 513-665-4500.

TREADWAY GALLERY -- On permanent display and for sale are Rookwood pottery and paintings by local artists. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. 2029 Madison Road, O'Bryonville. 513-321-6742.

THE VENICE ART GALLERY -- Features an ongoing display of the paintings of Wolfgang Ritschel. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. 2605 Cincinnati-Brookville Road, Ross Twp. 513-738-5068.

WARSAW PROJECT SPACE -- Cheryl Wasserman reads the Signs. Through May. Noon-2 p.m. Saturday; and by appointment. 3116 Warsaw Ave., East Price Hill. 513-562-8774.

WESTON ART GALLERY -- Unleashes Sex Machines and Related Objects/Activities by Peter Huttinger. Through June 2. ... Features Unbrided Textile and computer-generated works by Deborah Brod. Through June 2. ...10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. 650 Walnut St., Downtown. 513-977-4165.

XAVIER UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY -- Features printmaking by Eric Brass. Through May 11. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Xavier University Gallery, Cohen Center, Xavier University, Evanston. 513-745-3811.

YWCA WOMEN'S ART GALLERY -- Scopes out some Ohio River Valley Landscapes. Through June 30. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. YWCA, 898 Walnut St., Downtown. 513-361-2127.

THE YORK STREET CAFE & ART GALLERY -- Painter Glenna Adkins adds her artwork to the gallery. Through June 3. ... The works of B.B. Hall (a.k.a. Betsy Cunningham) are on permanent display throughout the facility. ... 5-10 p.m. Sunday-Monday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 738 York St., third floor, Newport. 859-261-9675.

Museums

CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM -- For your viewing pleasure, The Human Comedy: Daumier and His Contemporaries will be on display. Through May 27. ... Permanent displays include collections of art, sculpture and artifacts from various periods and cultures from the last 5,000 years. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Special exhibit prices vary. 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. 513-721-5204.

CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER -- Presents Nancy Davidson: Crystal Blue Persuasion by New York-based artist Nancy Davidson. Through June 17. ... Presents The Seed Sounds of the Vegetative Nervous System at the Hydroponic Nectar-Lake, an arrangement by Swiss artists Gerda Steiner and Jörg Lenzlinger. Through June 10. ... 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. $3.50 general admission; $2 seniors and students; free on Mondays. 115 E. Fifth St., Downtown. 513-345-8400.

THE DAYTON ART INSTITUTE -- Presents The Triumph of French Painting: Masterpieces from Ingres to Matisse. Through June 3. ... Displays Go Figure!, an exhibit about the human form. What better reason is there to go see art than naked folks. Free. Through Dec. 31, 2002. ... Enjoy live performances of Gospel by local choirs the second Sunday of the month. ... Permanent displays range from Egyptian art through contemporary work, American and European, Asian and African, as well as Oceanic art. Art glass is on display in the Eileen Dicke Gallery of Glass Art. ... 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily except 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday. Free; special exhibit prices vary. The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, Ohio. 937-223-5277.

MIAMI UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM -- Thank goodness for Schoolhouse Rocks or else we wouldn't know that Craft Is a Verb: Selections from the Collection of the American Craft Museum. Through Aug. 5. ... Ana England is An Artist in the Forest. Through June 17. ... On Final Fridays of the month the museum remains open from 5-9 p.m. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Free. Miami University Campus, Patterson Avenue, Oxford. 513-529-2232.

SOUTHERN OHIO MUSEUM -- John Stewart Experiments in Color. Through June 30. ... Geoffrey Beetem has a Glass Act that will astound and amaze. Through June 2. ... Is a little bit Hot and Cool with an exhibit of contemporary glass works. Through May 19. ... 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 1-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. $1 adults; 75 cents students and children under 12. 825 Gallia St., Portsmouth. 740-354-5629.

SPEED ART MUSEUM -- Permanent art collections on display include Renaissance, Native American, African and American art. Come see modern art's satirical look at American icons in Americans: A Satirical Parade. ... 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday; 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday; 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. $3.50 Leatherman Art Learning Center; free to ages 1 and under. 2035 S. Third St., Louisville. 502-634-2700.

TAFT MUSEUM OF ART -- Artists Reaching Classrooms reaches out for the 10th Annual exhibition, joining professional artists and high school art for mutual inspiration in the classroom, studio and museum. Through May 20. Pendleton Art Center, 1310 Pendleton St., Downtown. 513-241-4010. ... American Painting at Procter & Gamble: The Historic Cincinnati Collection by John Wilson. Through June 17. ... Size doesn't matter with Small Paintings from the Taft Collection. Through June 17. ... 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 1-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. $4; $2 students and seniors; free to children 18 and under. 316 Pike St., Downtown. 513-241-0343.

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