Museum and gallery events

African American Museum

701 Arch St.; 215-574-0380.

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. The first institution built by a major U.S. city to house & interpret the life & work of African Americans. Temporarily closed for renovations until 5/22. $8; $6 children & seniors. Tue.-Sat. 10 am-5 pm, Sun. noon-5 pm.

Barnes Foundation 300 North Latchs La., Merion; 610-667-0290. www.barnesfoundation.org. Work by Matisse, Van Gogh, other impressionists & post-impressionists. Guided Garden Tours of the Arboretum - Tours may be canceled due to inclement weather. $12 (RSVP required). Fri.-Sun. 9:30 am-5 pm.

Berman Museum of Art Main St., Collegeville; 610-409-3500. www.ursinus.edu/berman. Annual Student Exhibition 2009 - Showcases works by studio art majors in painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture & photography. Closes 5/16. Donations accepted. Tue.-Fri. 10 am-4 pm; Sat.-Sun. noon-4:30 pm. Closed Mon. & college holidays.

*FREE* Chemical Heritage Foundation 315 Chestnut St.; 215-925-2178. www.chemheritage.org. Slowlife - Multimedia exhibit using time lapse photography & film to show how plants react to their environments. Closes 12/31. Mon.-Fri. 10 am-4 pm. Closed on holidays.

*FREE* Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts 200 S. Madison St., Wilmington; 302-656-6466. www.thedcca.org. Robert Geyer: Crystal Wonderland - Window glass that's been cut & reconstructed into new forms. Closes 5/17. Crossing Lines: 2009 Members' Juried Exhibition - Guest juried by Darsie Alexander of the Walker Art Center in MN. Closes 5/24. Caroline Lathan-Stiefel: Layer City - Site-specific installation featuring a yurt-like structure of pipe cleaners, plastic, felt, pins & fishing weights. Closes 6/7. Christina Bothwell: Transitory Presence - Sculptor who works with glass. Closes 6/21. The American Scene - Group exhibition featuring images of people that capture elements of American life. Closes 8/2. Tue., Thu.-Sat. 10 am-5 pm, Wed. & Sun. noon-5 pm.

La Salle University Art Museum 1900 W. Olney Ave.; 215-951-1221. www.lasalle.edu/museum. Susan Moore: Second Skin - Small-scale drawings created while the artist was in Rome. Closes 5/29. Donations accepted. Mon.-Fri. 10 am-4 pm; Sun. 2-4 pm.

Manayunk Art Center 419 Green La.; 215-482-3363. www.manayunkartcenter.org. Going Green - Artists from the Manayunk Artists' Co-Op interpret the theme in various ways. Opening reception 5/3. Closes 5/31.

Philadelphia Museum of Art 26th St. & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; 215-763-8100. www.philamuseum.org. Andrew Wyeth: In Memoriam - Memorial exhibition in honor of the late artist, featuring 2 of his paintings & 7 drawings. Closes 5/3. Willem Kalf & the Sumptuous Still Life - Selection of still lifes by Willem Kalf & other 17th-century Dutch & Flemish painters. Closes 5/28. Cezanne & Beyond - 60 of the artist's paintings, drawings & watercolors & work by several artists inspired by him. Closes 5/31. $24; $22 seniors; $20 students & youth 13-18; $14 children 5-12; free for children 4 & under (incl. reg. adm.). Live Cinema: Tim Hyde - Video & collaged photos exploring the relationship between architecture, time & visual perception. Closes 6/21. Heroism & Treachery - Seven 16th & 17th-century illustrations showing an act of heroism or justice benefitting an Islamic ruler. Closes 6/28. The Privilege of Paint: Portraits From the Courts of India - 16th & 17th-century portraits from the Mughal empire. Closes 6/28. Peaks of Faith: Buddhist Art of the Himalayas - Works spanning nearly a thousand years, from across the Himalayan region & neighboring areas. Closes 7/09. Philadelphia Treasures - Display of two iconic masterworks by Augustus Saint-Gaudens & Thomas Eakins. Closes 7/19. A Director's Vision: The Legacy of Anne d'Harnoncourt - Labels mounted throughout the museum highlight some of the pieces acquired during d'Harnoncourt's tenure. Closes 7/19. $14; $12 seniors; $10 students & youth 13-18; free for children 12 & under. Tue.-Thu., Sat.-Sun. 10 am-5 pm; Fri. 10 am-8:45 pm.

Philadelphia Museum of Art - Perelman Building Fairmount Ave.; 215-763-8100. www.philamuseum.org. Richard Schultz: Five Decades of Design - Several works created over half a century by legendary outdoor furniture designer Richard Schultz. Closes 5/31. Hello! Fashion: Kansai Yamamoto, 1971-1973 - Fashion exhibit with designs by one of the founding fathers of Japanese contemporary fashion. Closes 6/09. Daido Moriyama: Tokyo Photographs - Approx. 45 photos taken in & around Tokyo in the 1980s. Closes 6/30. Shopping in Paris - Examples of Parisian fashion from between 1850 & WWI, as well as American fashions inspired by them. Closes 9/09. Henri Matisse & Modern Art on the French Riviera - 40 works from the Museum's collection & local private collections. Closes 11/1. $7. Tue.-Sun. 10 am-5 pm.

*FREE* Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art 615 N. Broad St.; 215-627-6747. www.rodephshalom.org. Contemporary art that illuminates the Jewish experience. Works by William Anatasi, Chaim Gross, Tobi Kahn & others. Mon.-Thu. 10 am-4 pm; Fri. 10 am-2 pm; Sun. 10 am-noon.

Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion 319 East State St., Trenton; 609-989-3632. www.ellarslie.org. The Ellarslie Open XXVII - Over 100 works in a variety of media by regional artists. Closes 6/14. Clipper Erickson, Pianist - Pianist Clipper Erickson brings music to life, making music accesssible through concerts & educational presentations. $20. 5/3 3 pm. American Belleek, Cybis & Boehm Porcelain. Closes 11/09. Donation suggested: $5; $3 seniors & students. Tue.-Sat. 11 am-3 pm; Sun. 1-4 pm.

Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center 1501 Glasstown Rd., Millville; 800-998-4552. www.wheatonarts.org. Paul Stankard & Stankard Studio - Glass art by Paul Stankard, Katherine Stankard Campbell, Christine Stankard Kressley & Pauline Stankard Iacovino. Closes 5/31. Treasures From the Collection: Museum of American Glass - Celebrates 40 years of collecting & focuses on the most significant pieces in the collection. Closes 12/31. $10; $9 seniors; $7 students; Free for children 5 & under. Tue.-Sun. 10 am-5 pm.

*FREE* Woodmere Art Museum 9201 Germantown Ave.; 215-247-0476. www.woodmereartmuseum.org. Origins Invitational Exhibition - Regional schools with exemplary art programs address the theme of 'Origins' through art. Closes 5/10. Contemporary Voices: 69th Annual Juried Exhibition - 50-75 works of art encompassing the traditional & the avant-garde in all media. Closes 6/7. A Romance With the Land - American landscape paintings from different eras in art. Closes 6/14. Total Relief: Prints From Blocks - Relief prints creatd via the woodcut or wood engraving technique. Closes 6/14. Intention: Nine Philadelphia Sculptors - Works by Warren Engle, Robert Roesch, Warren Holzman, Martha Gelarden, Scott Kaylor, Barry Parker, Jeanne Jaffe & more. Closes 8/2. Tue.-Sat. 10 am-5 pm; Sun. 1-5 pm.

243 South Street Gallery

243 South St. Cecilia Dougherty & Richard Metz: Installations - Cecilia Dougherty & Richard Metz explore the nature based origins & workers struggles of Mayday. Closes 5/2.

1st Fri 3rd Street Gallery 58 N. 2nd St.; 215-625-0993. www.3rdstreetgallery.com. Sally Walker: Of Space & Place - New canvases of acrylic & collage. Reception 5/1. Closes 5/31.

915 Studio Building 915 Spring Garden St.; 215-232-5459. www.915studios.com. Open Studios - Art lovers can examine art, talk with artists & make purchases. 5/2-5/3.

1st Fri Allens Lane Art Center 601 W. Allens Ln.; 215-248-0546. www.allenslane.org. Henrietta & Reinhold Edelschein: A Closer Look - Sculpture based on cubism, African aesthetics, nature & fantasy landscape paintings. Opening reception 5/1. Closes 6/12.

Aphrodite Gallery 620 S. Fifth St.; 215-829-4986. www.aphroditegallery.us. Collective Passional Staff Art Show - Join the celebration of art events by visiting the newly revamped gallery space on the third floor of Passional Toys. Closes 5/24.

Area 919 919 N. 5th St.; 215-627-3311. www.area919.com. Amie Potsic: Skin Stories - Large scale silver gelatin prints portraying flesh, wounds & scars. Closes 5/30.

Art In City Hall 701 City Hall; 215-683-2078. www.artincityhall.org. On the Fringe of Fiber - Fiber art by 50 Philadelphia artists. Closes 5/22.

Artists' House Gallery 57 N. Second St.; 215-923-8440. www.artistshouse.com. May artists: Jennifer Hall, Jerry Ross, Julia McGeehan, Laura Renner, Mark Heid, Rita Klinger, Thelma Grobes & Tony Rosati. Opening reception 5/3. Closes 5/31.

Asian Arts Initiative 1219-1223 Vine St.; 215-557-0455. www.asianartsinitiative.org. Chinatown In/flux: Future Landscapes - Four site-specific installations at AAI & surrounding streets. Closes 8/2.

1st Fri AxD Gallery 265 S. 10th St.; 215-627-6250. www.a-x-d.com. AIGA Philadelphia Show Some Love Design Awards - Featuring advertising, book design, catalogs, invitations, logos, packaging, video/film, websites, photography, textiles & more. Closes 5/30. First Friday Reception. 5/1 5-8 pm.

Bambi Gallery 1817 Frankford Ave.; 215-423-2668. www.bambiproject.com. Salon des Filles - Work in a variety of media by women artists. Closes 5/16.

1st Fri Bridgette Mayer Gallery 709 Walnut St.; 215-413-8893. www.bridgettemayergallery.com. Elyce Abrams: Long Distance - Panoramic acrylic on panel paintings. Reception 5/1 6-8:30 pm. Closes 5/30.

Cerulean Arts 1355 Ridge Ave.; 267-514-8647. www.ceruleanarts.com. The Air Is Thick - Landscapes by Marc Connor, Laurie Riccadonna, Christopher Schade & Zoe Pettijohn Schade. Closes 5/15.

1st Fri The Clay Studio 139 N. 2nd St.; 215-925-3453. www.theclaystudio.org. Julia Galloway: Quiescent - Featuring work by potter Julia Galloway of the University of Montana. Sharif Bey: Snag - Bey is an Assistant Professor of Art Education at Winston Salem State University. Small Favors IV: Benefit Exhibition & Sale - Miniature, wall-mounted art by over 180 artists. Opening reception 5/1. All closing 5/31.

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine St.; 215-829-0466. www.davinciartalliance.org. Confederation of Artistic Entanglement - Yuan Army will be presenting a group exhibition. Closes 5/31.

Drexel University 3141 Chestnut St.; 215-895-2787. www.drexel.edu. Rose Eichenbaum: The Dancer Within - Photography exhibit from the Smithsonian. Call 215-895-0480 for information. Closes 6/21.

Drexel University - Bossone Research Center & Atrium; Leonard Pearlstein Gallery; & Paul Beck Alumni Center; 215-895-2000. INK not INK Exhibit - Eighty paintings, prints, sculptures & videos by 40 Chinese artists. Closes 5/9.

Drexel University - Picture Gallery 32nd & Chestnut St., 3rd Floor; 215-895-0480. www.drexel.edu/drexelcollection. Paintings by Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot, artists of the Barbizon School, Dusseldorf Academy, portraits by Francis Martin Drexel & 18th century Astronomical, Musical Clock by David Rittenhouse.

1st Fri Dupree Studios 703 S. Sixth St.; 215-413-3884. www.dupreestudiosinc.com. Second Annual Figure Drawing Exhibition - Works on paper in various media & techniques will be on exhibition. Reception 5/1. Closes 5/31.

1st Fri F.A.N. Gallery 221 Arch St.; 215-922-5155. www.fanartgallery.com. Charles Newman - Recent paintings. Opening reception 5/1. Closes 5/31.

Fleisher/Ollman Gallery 1616 Walnut St., Ste. 100; 215-545-7562. www.fleisherollman.com. Bruce Pollock: Figure - New works exploring organic geometry, micro/macro space & fractal systems. Closes 5/9.

Gallery 339 339 South 21st St.; 215-731-1530. www.gallery339.com. Ion Zupcu: Works on Paper - Black & white still-life photography. Closes 5/16. Yuichi Hibi: Neco - Cat photographs that reveal the assurance, elegance & ferocity of the feline species. Closes 5/16.

Gallery 51 51 N. 2nd St.; 215-413-3191. www.gallery51.net. Gallery 51 Collection - Focus on the appreciation, conservation, & collection of fine, antique textile art & antique oriental rugs. Ongoing.

Germ Books & Gallery 2005 Frankford Ave.; 215-423-5002. www.germbooks.com. Visual Art by Visionary Musicians - Featuring paintings by Justin Duerr, Ed Wilcox & Lisa Spera. Closes 5/23.

1st Fri Highwire Gallery 2040 Frankford Ave.; 215-426-2685. www.highwiregallery.com. Barbara Spadaro: From Fact to Fables - Investigates boundaries between humans & animals, & juxtaposes the realities of wild ecosystems, farming, & need for nutrition. Reception 5/1. Closes 5/31.

Historical Society of Pennsylvania 1300 Locust St.; 215-732-6200. www.hsp.org. One of the largest family history libraries in the nation. 200 Years of Lincoln Exhibit - Photographs, prints, documents & ephemera detailing Lincoln's life & death. Closes 5/1.

International House of Philadelphia 3701 Chestnut St.; 215-387-5125. www.ihousephilly.org. An Introduction to Hussian - Work by Hussian School of Art students & the Millville, NJ artistic community. Closes 5/1. J Makary: Visual Boring - Interactive installation/anti-video game exploring what drives game behavior. Closes 5/1.

Knapp Gallery 162 N. 3rd St.; 267-455-0279. www.knappgallery.com. Jon Eckel - Watercolors, oils & drawings. Closes 6/28.

Lantern Lab at the Lantern Theater 923 Ludlow St.; 267-350-9188. Envisioning Hamlet - Work by members of Da Vinci Art Alliance featuring art inspired by Shakespeare's tragedy. Closes 5/3.

Larry Becker Contemporary Art 43 N. 2nd St.; 215-925-5389. www.artnet.com/lbecker.html. Marcia Hafif: From the Table of Pigments & Fresco Paintings - Frames consisting of one or two brightly-hued colors. Closes 5/30.

1st Fri Matthew Izzo 1109 Walnut St.; 215-829-0606. www.matthewizzo.com. First Friday Art Opening & Trunk Show - Shop Wrath Arcane's trunk show & meet with another of Philadelphia's great talents, Hilary White. 5/1 6-10 pm.

1st Fri Mt. Airy Contemporary Artists Space 25 W. Mount Airy Ave.; 215-764-5621. www.mountairycontemporary.com. And So On and So Forth - Exhibition designed to mimic how social networking happens. Closes 6/6. First Friday Reception. 5/1 6-9 pm.

Mugshots Coffeehouse & Cafe 110 Cotton Street; 215-482-3964. www.mugshotscoffeehouse.com. E. Hamilton: Art Exhibit - Boston artist E. Hamilton's work includes mixed media paintings & drawings. Closes 5/2.

Muse Gallery 52 N. Second St.; 215-627-5310. www.musegalleryphiladelphia.com. Etta Winigrad: Ceramic Sculptures - Etta Winigrad will be exhibiting new ceramic sculptures. Closes 5/31.

Newman Galleries 1625 Walnut St.; 215-563-1779. www.newmangalleries.com. The Annual May Sale – 10% to 50% off original artworks throughout the month. Ends 5/30.

Nexus Gallery 1400 N. American St.; 215-629-1103. www.nexusphiladelphia.org. Blaine Siegel: Progenitor - Closes 5/1.

1st Fri Old City Jewish Art Center 119 N. 3rd St.; 215-923-1222. www.firstfridayshabbos.com. Elsa Wachs - Signatures of the Soul: Words & Textiles for Body & Soul - Artist layers fabrics, images & text to create her eclectic & diverse art. Closes 5/27. First Friday Reception. 5/1 5-9 pm.

1st Fri Painted Bride Art Center 230 Vine St.; 215-925-9914. www.paintedbride.org. Landscape on Hold - Featuring Marianela Boan, Tania Isaac & Gabri Christa. Closes 5/2. Michelle Marcuse: As Seen On Site - Works combining two & three-dimensional forms with digital images & wax. Closes 5/16. Synesthesia - Artwork blending the world of visual art with a broader field of sensory perception. Closes 5/16. First Friday reception 5/1.

Philadelphia Folklore Project 735 S. 50th St.; 215-726-1106. www.folkloreproject.org. If These Walls Could Talk.. Posters, handbills, pictures & other social change-themed memorabilia.; Rethinking Plenty of Good Women Dancers - Exhibit on tap history. Tue. & Thu. 10 am-6 pm. Storied Objects - Paintings, stories & instruments from people with important tales to tell. Ongoing. Thu. 10 am-6 pm.

Philadelphia Foundation - Community Art Gallery 1234 Market St., Ste. 1800; 215-563-6417. www.philafound.org. Community Murals, An Appreciation - This exhibit features photographs that chronicle the transformation of neighborhoods. Closes 10/14.

Philadelphia Sketch Club 235 S. Camac St.; 215-545-9298. www.sketchclub.org. 146th Annual Exhibition of Small Oil Paintings - Over 150 works by prominent & emerging artists. Closes 5/2.

The Print Center 1614 Latimer St.; 215-735-6090. www.printcenter.org. Pulling from History: The Old Masters - Pieces by contemporary artists whose work has been influenced by Old Master prints. Closes 5/16. Susan White: Disorder - Site-specific installation featuring printed collaged works & altered books. Closes 5/16.

1st Fri Rodger LaPelle Galleries 122 N. Third St.; 215-592-0232. www.rodgerlapellegalleries.com. May Salon - Works by gallery artists will be on display. Closes 5/31. First Friday Reception. 5/1 5-10 pm.

Sande Webster Gallery 2006 Walnut St.; 215-636-9003. www.sandewebstergallery.com. Phil Stein: Streets - Dimensional photographic collages of the urban landscape. Closes 5/2. R.L. Washington: Extensions of Presence. Closes 5/2.

Schmidt/Dean Gallery 1710 Sansom St., 2nd Fl.; 215-569-9433. www.schmidtdean.com. Jan Baltzell - Abstract mixed media work. Michael Gallagher - New paintings. Opening reception 5/2. Both close 6/6.

Shadow's Space 1248-50 North Front St.; 215-425-1275. Climb Back in the Window - Group show of paintings, installations & photographic works. Closes 6/10.

Sherman Mills Arts 3502 Scotts Lane; 215-991-7601. shermanmillsarts.org. Irreverence - Painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, photography, assemblage, textiles, ceramics, glass & installation. Closes 5/17.

Silica Galleries 908-A North 3rd. St.; 215-627-3655. www.silicagalleries.com. Jennifer Blazina: Ephemeral Narratives - Exhibit shows her latest work that has utilized cast glass & found object to create Blazina's installations. Closes 5/3.

Skybox at 2424 Studios 2424 East York St.; 215-717-6490. www.2424studios.com/home.php. MFA Book Arts/Print Making Thesis Exhibition - Reception 5/8. Closes 6/7.

1st Fri Slought Foundation 4017 Walnut St.; 215-701-4627. slought.org. Gary Hill: Art of Limina - New & reformulated installations with an essay by collaborating artist/critic George Quasha. Closes 5/1.

Studio 27.28 2728 Girard Ave. www.studio2728.com. Chase Lisbon - Artist Chase Lisbon is known for his alternative photographic methods. 5/2 6-9 pm.

Temple University - Tyler School of Art 2001 N. 13th St.; 215-777-9144. www.temple.edu/tyler/exhibitions.html. MFA Thesis Exhibitions - Painting, sculpture, glass, printmaking, metals, graphic design, fibers, photography, ceramics & more. Closes 5/9.

Twenty-Two Gallery 236 S. 22nd St.; 215-772-1911. Dale Levy: Metaphors. Closes 5/3.

UPenn - Arthur Ross Gallery 220 S. 34th St.; 215-898-2083. www.upenn.edu. John Moore: Thirteen Miles From Paradise - Industrial landscape paintings. Closes 6/14.

UPenn - Burrison Gallery 3611 Walnut St.; 215-898-4618. www.business-services.upenn.edu/universityclub/burrison.shtml. Scott Wright: Signs of Life - Scott Wright seeks out places where the landscape takes on the appearance of vast abstract canvases. Closes 5/15.

UPenn - Van-Pelt Dietrich Library Center 3420 Walnut St.; 800-390-1829. www.library.upenn.edu. Did Censorship Make the French Enlightenment? - Exhibit on focuses on texts by Moliere, Voltaire, Diderot & others. Closes 6/13. John Milton at 400 - Rare pamphlets, illustrated editions of 'Paradise Lost' & Milton-related items from various periods. Closes 8/17.

1st Fri University of the Arts - Gallery 817 333 S. Broad St.; 215-717-6495. www.uarts.edu. Thesis Solos - Works by seniors of the UArts Painting & Drawing department. Closes 5/1.

University of the Arts - Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery 333 S. Broad St.; 215-717-6480. www.uarts.edu/events/rwg/index.cfm. Richard Amsel Retrospective Exhibition - Over 50 of the Philadelphia native's Hollywood-related illustrations & sketches. Closes 5/14.

University of the Arts - Sol Mednick Gallery 211 S. Broad St., 15th Fl.; 215-717-6300. www.uarts.edu. Snapshots on the Way to the Real World - Works by University of the Arts Photo Alumni Faculty members. Closes 5/1.

University of the Arts - Von Hess Illustration Gallery 333 S. Broad St.; 215-717-6240. www.uarts.edu. Charles Santore: The Painted Word. Closes 5/22.

1st Fri Wexler Gallery 201 North 3rd St.; 215-923-7030. www.wexlergallery.com. Neoteric Matter: New Studio Jewelry - Work pushes the boundary of their craft beyond decoration using new media & digital technology. Reception 5/1. Closes 6/27.

White Stone Gallery 4219 Main St.; 215-482-7700. www.whitestonegallery.com. Makoto Fujimura: Psalms of Ascent - New works by internationally acclaimed Nihonga artist. Closes 6/20.

1st Fri Wood Turning Center 501 Vine St.; 215-923-8000. www.woodturningcenter.org. The Art of Opening - Hand-made limited production corkscrews & wine bottle stoppers. In Balance: Metal & Wood - Work by Robyn Horn, Todd Hoyer, Stoney Lamar & William Moore. Opening reception 5/1. Both close 7/18.

Abington Art Center

515 Meetinghouse Rd., Jenkintown; 215-887-4882.

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. Jacob Lunderby: Solo Series - Vibrant Paintings. Closes 5/3. Forever Young, Celebrating Seven Decades of Art - Installations tell the early story of the organization as it transformed from the Old York Road Art Guild into Abington Art Center, a museum, Sculpture Park, studio school & cultural center. Closes 7/26.

Airways Gallery 200 E Girard Ave., Fishtown; 215-423-3970. Fishtown Sacred Grounds - Sacred Grounds uses the eye of photographer Peter Prusinowski to contrast with the historical spectrum of Penn Treaty Museum. Closes 5/24.

Barnstone Gallery 388 W. Pothouse Rd., Phoenixville; 610-917-0140. www.barnstonegallery.com. Michael Bartmann: Degree of Enclosure - Landscapes. Closes 5/30.

BOI's of New Hope Art Gallery 9 West Mechanic St., New Hope; 215-862-8292. www.BOIsofnewhope.com. Remembering: Thomas Malloy - Watercolors & sketches spanning 4 decades. Closes 5/3.

The Bridge 31-33 N. Narberth Ave., Narberth; 610-649-2706. www.thebridgenarberth.com. Denise Sati: Radiant Reflections - Art featured in Sati's new book, 'Radiant Reflections.' Evening includes music, brief presentation & book signing. 5/1 6:30-9 pm.

Bucks Gallery of Fine Art 201 S. State St., Newtown; 215-579-0050. www.bucksgalleryoffineart.com. Jacques Fabert: Body & Soul. Closes 5/6.

Central Bucks County Area 215-348-3913. www.CentralBucksChamber.com. Artists Studio Tour - View the studios of Andrew Logan, Amy McDermott, Mark Beard, Deb Hoeffner, Maggie Leiby, Jackie Walker, Tarui Zarka, John McDevitt, Katia McGuirk & Sharon Shaw. 5/2-5/3. $10 per car. Reception at Bucks County Gallery of Fine Art. 5/3.

Chadds Ford Gallery 1609 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford; 610-459-5510. www.awyethgallery.com. Paul Scarborough: Scarborough Fair - Paul Scarborough offers a colorful splash into spring with one of the area's favorite places. Closes 5/3.

Darlington Arts Center 977 Shavertown Rd., Boothwyn; 610-358-3632. www.darlingtonarts.org. Andrea Baldeck: Balancing Arts - In the spirit of play & experimentation, using household crockery, this still life series riffs on this theme of balance. Reception 5/2. Closes 5/27.

Delaware County Community College 901 Media Line Rd., Media; 610-359-5134. www.dccc.edu. 2009 Graphic Design Student Exhibit - Accomplished works by students in various graphic design classes. Closes 6/1.

1st Fri Downtown Hatboro York Rd., Hatboro; 215-956-9540. www.hatboro-pa.com. First Friday Hatboro - Celebration of "The Arts" in downtown Hatboro. Visit website for full schedule of activities. Call 215-956-9540 for information. 5/1 6-9 pm.

1st Fri First Friday Main Line Lancaster Ave., Haverford; 610-642-4040. www.firstfridaymainline.com. First Friday Main Line - Monthly arts, music & culture events held at locations throughout Bryn Mawr, Haverford & Ardmore. 5/1 6-10 pm.

Greenshire Arts Consortium 3620 Sterner Mill Rd., Quakertown; 215-538-0976. www.greenshirearts.org. Earth Awakening - Creative works in oil, watercolor & acrylic paintings, ceramics & fiber arts. Closes 5/17.

Haverford College - Cantor Fitzgerald Gallery 370 Lancaster Ave., Haverford; 610-896-1287. www.cantorfitzgeraldgallery.org. Transformation: Drawing Into Painting - In depth view of six artists' understanding of the intimate relationships between drawing & painting. Closes 5/3.

Langman Gallery 2500 Moreland Rd., Willow Grove; 215-657-8333. www.langmangallery.com. A Spot of Tea: Five Contemporary Teapot Artists - Interpretation of a functional or non-functional teapot form utilizing an array of materials & unconventional forms. Closes 6/30.

Main Line Art Center Old Buck Rd. & Lancaster Ave., Haverford; 610-525-0272. www.mainlineart.org. Fine Art Sale - Featuring over 200 pieces in a variety of media, by over 50 regional artists. Closes 5/28.

MCGOPA at SPP Galleries Inquirer Building, Conshohocken; 610-292-6084. www.mcgopa.org. Invitational Show - Work by MCGOPA & Artifax members, a group of women artists working with paints & pastels. Closes 5/2.

Montgomery County Community College 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell; 215-641-6505. www.mc3.edu. 42nd Annual Student Exhibition & Competition. Closes 5/3.

Orchard Artworks 520 Tomlinson Rd., Bryn Athyn; 215-947-9882. www.orchardartworks.org. Beauties & Their Beads III - Unique jewelry by Gail Simons, Diane Worthington, Carolyn Ipri, Arlene Wartenberg & Kathy Makransky. Opening reception 5/3. Closes 5/31.

Pennswood Village Art Gallery 1382 Newtown-Langhorne Rd., Newtown; 215-968-9110. Taryn Day: Awake & Painting - Still life & landscape oils. Closes 5/10.

Radclyffe Gallery & Framing 6236 Lower York Rd., New Hope; 215-862-2153. www.radclyffegallery.com. Spring Thaw. Closes 5/30.

Salon des Amis 2321 Yellow Springs Rd., Malvern; 610-647-6010. www.salondesamisgallery.com. Arthouse - This exhibit will feature the work of 45 artists. Closes 5/17.

Yellow Springs Art Show & Sale Closes 5/10. Historic Yellow Springs, 1685 Art School Rd., Chester Springs; 610-827-7414. www.yellowsprings.org.

Appel Gallery

1301 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill; 856-424-4444.

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. Many Voices - ARTsisters present an exhibit of paintings, prints, mixed media, watercolors & photography. Opening Reception 5/7. Closes 6/30.

Artists' Gallery 32 Coryell St., Lambertville; 609-397-4588. www.lambertvillearts.com. Charles Katzenbach & Materese Roche - Geometric shapes painted on glass & oil paintings of landscapes & still life scenes. Closes 5/3.

Artworks 19 Everett Alley, Trenton; 609-394-9436. www.artworkstrenton.org. The Salon at Artworks - Featuring over 60 works by regional artists. Opening reception 5/8. Closes 6/13.

1st Fri Downtown Haddonfield Main St., Haddonfield; 856-857-1440. First Friday Event - Haddonfield's monthly fun, family celebration of "The Arts" will feature local artists, musicians and more. 5/1 6-9 pm.

1st Fri Evearts Gallery 55 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield; 856-354-3260. www.eveartsgallery.com. Anthony Morrow: Solo Show - Etchings, paintings, monotypes & prints. Closes 6/1. First Friday. 5/1 5-9 pm.

1st Fri Gallery 50 50 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton; 856-575-0090. www.gallery50.org. Quilts - Group exhibit featuring quilts. Reception 5/1. Closes 5/29.

Gloucester County Historical Society Museum 58 N. Broad St., Woodbury; 856-848-8531. Down the Aisle: Brides of Yesteryear - Bridal dresses & accessories from the 1800's through the 1980's. Closes 8/7.

Hammonton Arts Center 219 Bellevue Ave., Hammonton; 609-567-5306. www.hammontonartscenter.org. 12th Annual Juried Arts Exhibit - The NJ Society of Professional Artists realism award will be granted. Closes 5/26.

Home Fine Art 2 Church St., Mount Holly; 609-261-8634. www.homefineart.org. Jan Terry: Transitions. Opening reception 5/15. Closes 5/31.

1st Fri Main Street Burlington 10 E. Broad St., Burlington; 609-239-1020. www.mainstreetburlington.org. First Friday - Wine tasting, music & fun. Jaskol Insurance Agency. president@mainstreetburlington.org. 5/1 5:30-7 pm.

Perkins Center for the Arts 395 Kings Hwy., Moorestown; 856-235-6488. www.perkinscenter.org. Juried Watercolor Exhibition - Juried by Lorraine Riesenbach, director of Artists' House Gallery in Philadelphia. Opening reception 5/3. Closes 6/14.

Queenstown Gallery 24 West Broad St., Hopewell; 609-466-0817. thequeenstowngallery.com. Jerry Farber: Reflections of Memories - Exhibit features oils on canvas. Closes 5/9.

SOMA NewArt Gallery 31 Perry St., Cape May; 609-898-7488. www.somagallery.net. David Clemans: River Run to the Sea - Impressionistic & historic views of Cape May. Closes 5/3. Marc Shenfield: Cape May in Detail - Oils capturing small details from around Cape May. Closes 5/3.

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Hardcastle Gallery

5714 Kennett Pike, Centreville; 302-655-5230.

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. Wachovia Securities Team Event: Client Art Exhibition - Work by W. James McGlynn, Lore Evans, June Jenkins Peterson, Claire Murray & more. First Friday reception 5/1. Closes 5/30.

Somerville Manning Gallery Breck's Mill, 2nd Floor, Greenville; 302-652-0271. www.somervillemanning.com. Christine LaFuente: Other Homes - Oil paintings. Closes 5/16.