Anthony Luensman's "Nipple Sunrise" is currently on display at Annie Bolling Gallery in Oakley.

Forget resolve: I'm asking you to vow to see more art this year; and you can start off with a bang -- or rather, a bell, gong, chime or your choice of many sounds -- at the PHYLLIS J. WESTON/ANNIE BOLLING GALLERIES (3235 Madison Road, Oakley). Local favorite ANTHONY LUENSMAN brings us Peeps & Bells: Multimedia Works, an intriguing exhibition of interactive sculpture and installation that explores sounds through his distinctive interpretation of "peepholes" and "doorbells." Luensman's pieces have always shown incredible imagination and wit, and this one is no exception. His series of "doorbells" is delightful, incorporating incongruous materials (guitar picks, thumbtacks, a turntable, a windshield wiper) with others to form truly functional, yet slightly absurd sound sculptures. My favorite is a background of thread and feathers held under glass; with the periodic movement of a windshield wiper, the feathers undulate gently, emitting only a slight whisper of sound. Luensman also includes some voyeuristic "peepholes" like "Flower Belly" and "Nipple Sunrise" which use those key body parts as centerpieces within the image. As if this weren't enough, Luensman has included some crisp, vibrant photographs from his recent trip to Taiwan. While you're visiting this witty and fascinating show, stay a little longer to explore the M. Willis Interiors complex that houses the galleries, offering a conglomeration of fine art, antiques, collectibles and furniture. Through Jan. 29. ...

Continue to thaw out with January Thaw on Friday, the new exhibition by artist VERN LEWIS at the UC CLERMONT COLLEGE ART GALLERY (4200 Clermont College Drive, Batavia). Lewis, a native of Westerville, Ohio, will present a collection of acrylic paintings and pictures in various sizes that explore the spirit of the unreal. Using a minimalist style, he finds his inspiration in artists from Georgia O'Keeffe to Max Ernst. In recent months, the fledgling Clermont College gallery has brought interesting and varied artists to its space, and Lewis is no exception. He promises to have a warm, unassuming style that's universally appealing. Opening reception: 6-8 p.m. Friday. Through Feb. 2. ...

Head to the opposite side of the city to another university gallery, STUDIO SAN GIUSEPPE (5701 Delhi Road, Delhi) at the College of Mount St. Joseph. On Sunday, the gallery opens a show with more than 25 regional artists, Master CraftWorks: Kentucky. You'll see work in a wide range of materials -- clay, glass, fiber, beads and book art. Don't miss this chance to check out some accomplished regional artists and to support one of our local university galleries. Opening reception: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday. Through Feb. 6. ...

On Saturday, climb "Upstairs at The Greenwich," the gallery space at THE GREENWICH (2442 Gilbert Ave., Walnut Hills) for an exhibition by MATTHEW LITTEKEN, a recent graduate from UC's College of Design, Art, Architecture and Planning (DAAP). His exhibition, Stretching the Value, explores and comments on the integral role that money plays in our society. Litteken focuses on the meaning of "value" and how society defines it, as well as the "aesthetically dull" nature of U.S. currency. It sounds fascinating -- and definitely could prove artistically value-able to you. Opening reception: 7-10 p.m. Saturday. Through Feb. 12.

Mini Reviews
Now at the WESTON ART GALLERY (650 Walnut St., Downtown) is Add-ons, bronze sculpture and drawings by STUART FINK, as well as A Perfect Storm, a site-specific installation by ANDREW SCOTT. Fink's exploration of space is breathtaking. The work is industrial, yet it radiates an unquestionably organic sensation, while clearly communicating Fink's deep understanding of all aspects of medium. Scott's series of installations are composed of welded steel and wire mesh. His work focuses on what is often perceived as contradictory views surrounding drugs, race and police brutality within the city. His work presents a dichotomy in both form and function. The wire mesh bust and steal batons are delicate and carefully crafted, yet they spur a stinging reaction. Through Jan. 23. (Jacquelyn Vaughn) Grade: A