ARTIQUE GALLERY OF FINE ART -- Presents Of Flesh and Stone, an exhibit of gothic photography featuring several artists. Opening reception: 5:30-9 p.m. Friday. Through Sept. 15. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 12-8 p.m. Wednesday; 11-5 p.m. Sunday and Monday. 4462 Marie Drive, Middletown. 513-422-4435.

CHIDLAW GALLERY -- Displays Utterances, an installation of collage-based works by Delanie Jenkins. Opens Thursday through Sept. 20. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 951 Eden Park Drive, Eden Park. 513-562-8748.

KZF GALLERY -- Showcases the Profound Objects of artists Kelly Malec-Kosak, Jack McCullough, Cheryl Wassenaar and Liz Zorn. Opening reception: 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday through early November. The Grand Baldwin Building, 655 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. 513-763-2870 or jackie.rohling@kzf.com

MIAMI UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM -- Presents the exquisite pottery of Edna Kelly with Voices in Clay: Pueblo Pottery from the Edna M. Kelly Collection. Opens Friday. Through Jan. 13. ... Draws upon an Appalachian heritage in his paintings to present Michael K. Paxton: From Enoch to Strange Creek. Through Oct. 14. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; noon-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Miami University Art Museum, Oxford. 513-529-2232.

XAVIER UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY -- Presents the paintings of Barry Motes and the ceramic sculpture of Christopher Garcia. Opens Sunday through Sept. 14. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. 3800 Victory Pkwy., North Avondale. 513-745-3811.

THE ARTERY -- Hauls in work by Laura Hollis with Memory, History & Storytelling. Through August. 3-6 p.m. Wednesday; and by appointment. The Artery, 913 Monmouth St., Newport. 859-431-8157.

AURORA BOREALIS ART GALLERY -- That's not a pillow. It's Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. Through Sept. 1. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday. 109 Third St., Aurora. 812-926-0117.

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. Open Final Fridays; and by appointment. Pendleton Arts Center, 1310 Pendleton St., Downtown. 513-321-2967.

BANKERS CLUB -- Features a sneak preview of Susan Schuler's "Cuban Music" series of paintings. Through Aug. 31. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. 511 Walnut St., Suite 3000, Downtown. 859-760-9333 or susan41011@aol.com

BASE ART GALLERY -- Noon-5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. 1311 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. 513-721-2273.

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.

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.

CARL SOLWAY GALLERY -- Alan Sonfist, Daniel Spoerri, Saul Steinberg and Jessica Stockholder take stock in a group exhibition. Through Aug. 31. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; and by appointment. 4242 Findlay St., Over-the-Rhine. 513-621-0069.

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.

CHIC BEAUTY SALON -- Features a rotating exhibit of the artwork of Bishop Cool. 1401 Woodland St., Roselawn. 513-821-DIVA.

CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM -- Is sensitive to A Touch of Glass. Through Oct. 7. ... Receives An Added Dimension: Sculptors as Printmakers. Through Sept. 23. ... Unveils Treasures for a Queen: A Millennium Gift to Cincinnati. Through Sept. 2. ... 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. Admission free through Sept. 2. 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. 513-721-5204.

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.

CODY'S CAFE -- Turns up the heat with some Summer Abstractions. Through August. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday. Cody's Café, 48 W. McMillan St., Clifton. 513-569-0555.

COVINGTON CATHEDRAL ART GALLERY -- Features prints by the Directors of Tiger Lilly Press: Cara Bardes, Elizabeth Foley and Theresa Gates Kuhr. Through Sept. 2. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1140 Madison Ave., Covington. 513-251-5862.

DESIGNSMITH GALLERY -- Displays the works of Corey Jefferson. Through Sept. 22. 12-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 1342 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. 513-421-1397.

ENJOY THE ARTS/START -- Features the Italian inspired drawings and paintings of Kim M. Watling. Through Sept. 21. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 1338 Main St., Downtown, 513-621-4700.

FITTON CENTER FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS -- Gets warm and fuzzy by Embracing Color: Ron Bushhorn and Bonnie Goldberg, an exhibition of watercolors and pastels. ... Lounges around on some Original Furniture by Lamont Jacobs. ... Features a retrospective into the photographic work of Kezur: Students and Friends Remember Dr. Edward Kezur. ... Through Sept. 9. 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-noon Saturday; 1-4 p.m. Sunday. 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton. 513-863-8873.

THE FOUNDATION GALLERY -- Features the paintings and poetry of Pamela J. Polley's Lost Crossroads. Through September. 8:30-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 200 West Fourth St., Downtown. 513-241-2880.

GALLERY 109 -- Anthony Schmidt uses photography and paint to show the turn of the century working class in everyday life. Through Aug. 31. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. 109 Park Place, Covington. 859-261-9109.

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.

HIESTAND GALLERIES, SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS -- Presents posters by Zdenek Ziegler through Sept. 19. ... Also exhibits art by Ambler Hutchinson, Dianne Lancia, Teresa Pasche and Mark Ritchie. Through Sept. 15. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. 513-529-1883.

HUENEFELD TOWER ROOM -- Alice Balterman will present a talk and slide program for the opening of her exhibit Piece of Dreams: the Art of Alice Balterman. Through September. Huenefeld Tower Room, Third Floor, Main Library, 800 Vine St., Downtown. Through September. 513-369-6959.

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.

LAURA PAUL GALLERY INC. -- Is In the Abstract with works on canvas by Tanner, Diego, Maxwell and Hollack. Through Aug. 31. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; and by appointment. Dixie Terminal Arcade, 49 E. Fourth St., Downtown. 513-651-5885.

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.

MALTON GALLERY -- Unveils some new work by gallery artists. Through Sept. 1. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; noon-5 p.m. Saturday. 2709 Observatory Ave., Hyde Park. 513-321-8614.

S.S. NOVA -- Sets sail with an exhibition of rising talent and live music. By appointment only. 2260 Central Pkwy., Over-the-Rhine. emily@ssnova.org.

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 -- Heats up with some Sun and Fun. Through Aug. 31. 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.

QUEEN CITY GRIND -- Evolves with Bishop Cool's Evolution in Oil. Through August. 2607 Vine St., Clifton. 513-281-5840.

ROW HOUSE GALLERY -- Presents Reading the Wild. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. 211 Main St., Milford. 513-831-7230.

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.

A SHOW OF HANDS BY OHIO DESIGNER CRAFTSMEN -- Features the mosaic landscapes and floral images of ceramic artist Lisa Bliss. Through Sept. 16. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Kenwood Towne Centre, 7875 Montgomery Road, Kenwood. 513-791-7110.

SOLAR FLAIR GALLERY -- Navigates the Ohio River Valley. Through Sept. 6. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; and by appointment. 213 Main St., Rising Sun. 812-438-2550.

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

SUZANNA TERRILL GALLERY -- 1-6 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday; 1-9 p.m. Final Friday of the month. 1315 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. 513-665-4500.

THE SYMPHONY HOTEL -- Shines on Lisa's Irish Light: two wheels and a camera. Through August. 210 W. 14th St., Over-the-Rhine. 513-721-3353.

TREADWAY GALLERY -- Carves up some arts & crafts woodblocks. Through Nov. 14. ... Also On permanent display and for sale are Rookwood Pottery and paintings by local artists. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; and by appointment. 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.

WESTON ART GALLERY -- Explores Inner Sanctums, Urban Medals & Other Short Subjects by Thom Shaw. Through Sept. 1. ... Energizes some Cartographic Exhaustion with paintings by Charles Grund. Through Sept. 1. ... Visits the Nuts Society T-Shirt Center. Through Sept. 1. ... 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. 650 Walnut St., Downtown. 513-977-4165.

YWCA WOMEN'S ART GALLERY -- Presents Nature Nurture: Images and Words from Women Writing for (a) Change. Through Sept. 14. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday. YWCA, 898 Walnut St., Downtown. 513-241-7090.

COLUMBUS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN -- Presents the 122nd Annual Student Exhibit and Best of Senior Thesis Works. Through Sept. 1. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday; and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Canzani Center, corner of Cleveland Avenue and E. Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio. 614-222-4002, lluce@ccad.edu or www.ccad.edu.

CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER -- Video works prove timely in Phyllis Baldino's times per second. Through Aug. 26. ... Transcends the work of Paul Henry Ramirez to Elevatious Transcendsualistic. Through Aug. 26. ... Gives a retrospective on the life and work of New York artist Adrian Piper. Through Aug. 26. ... 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 -- Features the glass sculptures of internationally acclaimed artist Dale Chihuly and his exhibition, Form From Fire. Through Oct. 21. ... Features the photographs of John E. Ford and the paintings of Lee Funderburg. Through Oct. 21. ... Gets dainty with Laces and Linens. Through October. ... 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. ... 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.

HEBREW UNION COLLEGE SKIRBALL MUSEUM -- 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 2-5 p.m. Sunday; and by appointment. 3101 Clifton Ave., Clifton. 513-221-1875.

SOUTHERN OHIO MUSEUM -- 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. Ky. 502-634-2700.

TAFT MUSEUM OF ART -- The Modern Masters: From Corot to Kandinsky are invading town. Through Oct. 28. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday. $4; $2 seniors and students; free 18 or younger and free for everyone on Wednesday and Sunday. 316 Pike St., Downtown. 513-241-0343.

WEXNER CENTER FOR THE ARTS -- Jots down some Notations/Franz West: 2Topia. Through spring 2002. ... 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; $2 students, seniors and groups; free on Thursdays, 5-9 p.m. Wexner Center for the Arts, 1871 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio. 614-292-3535 or www.wexarts.org.

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