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EVENTS

Lecture: "The Greatest Piece of Cultural Machinery on Earth"

TODAY Robert Farris Thompson, professor of African and African American Art History at Yale University, will explore the principles of motion and African art. 7 p.m. today, Plestcheeff Auditorium, Seattle Art Museum, 100 University St., Seattle (206-654-3100 general information, 206-654-3121 box office or www.seattleartmuseum.org).

"Overdrawn"

TODAY-SUN Vital 5 Productions hosts a non-conventional art sale with works available for trade; all you need is a personal check stamped "insufficient funds" or a cash-machine receipt dated after June 11, 2001 that shows a negative balance. Opening reception, 7 p.m. today, noon-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Vital 5 Productions, 2200 Westlake Ave., Seattle (206-254-0475).

Second Saturday Artwalk

SAT Central Ballard galleries and businesses stay open late, offering art exhibits, shopping, food and music. 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Northwest Market Street and surrounding area, Seattle Artwalk maps available at participating galleries and shops (206-784-9705).

Seattle Print Fair

SAT-SUN Original woodcuts, etchings and lithographs from local and national galleries. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Seattle Center, Snoqualmie Room, Seattle, FREE (206-624-6700 or www.seattleprintfair.com).

Africa Photo Art Exhibit

OPENS SAT, ENDS 2/8 Photographer Robert David presents a series of images from Africa. Opening reception, 3-5 p.m. Saturday. 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, University Unitarian Church Art Gallery, 6556 35th Ave. N.E., Seattle (206-525-8400).

Lecture: "The Pleasures and Perils of Curating Japanese Art"

SUN Dr. Maribeth Graybill, senior curator from the University of Michigan Museum of Art, will speak on Japanese painting, including the museum's recent installation "A Thousand Years of Beauty: Japanese Art in Seattle." 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Stimson Auditorium, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Volunteer Park, 1400 E. Prospect St., Seattle (206-654-3100).

Lecture: "The Face of Pakistan: An Evening with Photographer Phil Borges"

WED Local photographer Borges will present a slide show and discuss his latest photographs from the Pakistan/Afghanistan border. 7 p.m. Wednesday, University of Washington, Kane Hall, room 210, Seattle, FREE (206-685-3130).

MUSEUMS

Bellevue Art Museum

ENDS 3/24 "An American Diary," a traveling exhibition of paintings by Roger Shimomura based on the diaries kept by his grandmother Toku Shimomura while interned during World War II.

Also showing: "Shaping Stories," works by contemporary visual artists using a variety of traditional and new strategies to suggest narrative content (ends March 10). 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, till 8 p.m. Thursday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 510 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue (425-519-0770 or www.bellevueart.org).

Frye Art Museum

ENDS 2/17 "Russian Connection: The Paintings and Drawings of Fechin, Bongart, and Gaspard."

Also showing: "Witness and Legacy: Contemporary Art about the Holocaust" (ends Sunday). 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, till 9 p.m. Thursday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 704 Terry Ave., Seattle (206-622-9250 or www.fryeart.org).

Henry Art Gallery

ENDS 3/3 "Superflat," an exhibit of contemporary Japanese art organized by Tokyo-based artist and curator Takashi Murakami.

Also showing: "Short Stories" a rotating series of one- and two-room exhibits currently featuring "To See It All," mixed-media works by Kori Newkirk (ends May 12), "Seedling," a video and sound installation by Susan Robb (ends May 12), "Worn: Social Roles revealed in Photography," with works from the Joseph and Elaine Monsen Collection (ends March 10) and "Elevator Phantom," sound work by Phantom Empire (ends March 10). 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, University of Washington, 15th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 41st Street, Seattle (206-543-2280 or www.henryart.org).

Museum of History & Industry

ONGOING "Metropolis 150: From Wilderness to World City," a look back at 15 decades of Seattle and King County history (ends 2003). 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, 2700 24th Ave. E., Seattle (206-324-1126 or www.seattlehistory.org).

Museum of Northwest Art

OPENS SAT, ENDS 3/31 "Iridescent Light: The Emergence of Northwest Art," a group show featuring paintings, sculpture, glass art and photography by 21 artists. Opening reception, 2 p.m. Saturday. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, 121 S. First St., La Conner (360-466-4446 or www.museumofnwart.org).

Nordic Heritage Museum

ENDS SUN Norwegian gilded leather work by Olang Kalve Storkson. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, 3014 N.W. 67th St., Seattle (206-789-5707 or www.nordicmuseum.com).

Seattle Art Museum

ENDS 10/20 "Morris Graves and Seattle," an exhibition of Graves' works from the museum's own collection and local private collections. Documents Northwest/The Poncho Series: "Vertical," an exhibit of glassworks by Anna Skibska (ends February 2002). "Expressions of the Brush: Paintings by Dutch and British Masters," works by Frans Hals, Pieter de Hooch, J.M.W. Turner and others, on loan from the Taft Museum of Art (ends February 2003). "Kilengi: African Art from the Bareiss Family Collection" (ends October 2003). 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, till 9 p.m. Thursday, 100 University St., Seattle (206-654-3100 general information, 206-654-3121 box office or www.seattleartmuseum.org).

Seattle Asian Art Museum

ENDS 4/7 "Harmonizing with the Infinite: Seattle Collects Chinese Art, Part II," an exhibit featuring paintings and calligraphy from private collections.

Also showing: "A Thousand Years of Beauty: Japanese Art in Seattle (ends June 2). "Wonders of Clay and Fire: Chinese Ceramics Through the Ages" (ends Aug. 4). "Tangible Grace: Chinese Furniture from the Museum Collection" (ends Aug. 4). 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, till 9 p.m. Thursday, Volunteer Park, 1400 E. Prospect St., Seattle (206-654-3100).

Tacoma Art Museum

ENDS 3/10 "Urban Invasion," paintings by Chester Arnold. Also, "Pressed: The Woodcut," the first in a series of four exhibitions based on printmaking techniques and "Art for the Masses: Associated American Artist Prints" (ends March 30). 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 12th Street and Pacific Avenue, Tacoma (253-272-4258 or www.tacomaartmuseum.org).

Washington State History Museum

ENDS 9/2 "Stuff and Junk: the Story of a Bricoleur," an assemblage of sculptures by Washington artist Harold Balazs.

Also showing: "This Land is Your Land: The Life and Legacy of Woody Guthrie" (ends Jan. 21). 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, till 8 p.m. Thursday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, FREE admission every Thursday 5-8 p.m. (888-BETHERE or 253-272-3500).

Whatcom Museum of History & Art

ENDS 3/17 "Shifting Light," paintings by Bellingham artist Barbara Sternberger. Noon-5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham (360-738-7409 or www.whatcommuseum.org).

Wing Luke Asian Museum

ENDS 1/27 "If Tired Hands Could Talk," an original display of stories and artifacts from Asian-Pacific-American women garment workers in the Pacific Northwest.

Ongoing: "Portrait of a Community," an exhibit about Seattle's Chinatown International District history and "Camp Harmony D-4-44," permanent exhibition about Camp Harmony, an American concentration camp. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 407 Seventh Ave. S., Seattle (206-623-5124 or www.wingluke.org).

GALLERIES

Art Institute of Seattle

ENDS 2/2 19th annual faculty show. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, 2323 Elliott Ave., Seattle (206-448-0900).

Art/Not Terminal Gallery

ENDS 2/7 "Elegant Elements," works in clay by Sheri Mackey. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 2045 Westlake Ave., Seattle (206-233-0680 or www.antgallery.org).

Artemis Gallery

ENDS 1/31 "Megan" and "Listen," two photographic documentaries by Laura Jane Petelko and sculpture by Ann Fernald Borwick. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 3107 S. Day St., Seattle (206-323-0562).

Artists' Gallery of Seattle

ENDS 1/31 "My View," oil paintings by R.J. Stockwell. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 902 First Ave. S., Seattle (206-340-0830 or www.agofs.com).

Arts Council of Snohomish County

OPENS THU, ENDS 2/28 "Divergent Convergence," traditional and digital work by the faculty and students of Henry Cogswell College. Artists' reception, 5-8 p.m. Thursday. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Everett Center for the Arts, 1507 Wall St., Everett (425-257-8380).

ArtsWest Gallery

ENDS 2/2 A group show of works by the Beacon Hill Printmakers. Noon-7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle (206-938-0963 or www.artswest.com).

Auburn City Hall Gallery

ENDS 2/1 A group show featuring works by participants in Auburn School District's Reflections Program, a national PTA cultural-arts competition. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St., Auburn (253-931-3043).

Ballard/Fetherston Gallery

OPENS TODAY, ENDS 2/27 A solo exhibition by Rhode Island artist Ron Ehrlich. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 818 E. Pike St., Seattle (206-322-9440 or www.ballardfetherstongallery.com).

Benham Studio Gallery

OPENS MON, ENDS 2/23 "Allude," a series of self-portraits by Erin Spencer and photography by Carol Golembowski and Patricia Ridenour.

Also showing: Works by the gallery's resident artists as well as feature works by photographers Alan Pogue and Phil Borges (ends Saturday). 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, noon-5 p.m. Saturday, 1216 First Ave., Seattle (206-622-2480 or www.benhamgallery.com).

Elliott Brown Gallery

ENDS 1/26 "Envelop," new work by Portland artist Deborah Horrell. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 215 Westlake Ave. N., Seattle (206-340-8000).

Columbia City Gallery

ENDS TUE New works by glass artists Mark Ditzler, Bill Davies, Donita Davies and Deborah Bigelow-Johnson. Noon-7 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, 4916 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle (206-760-9843).

Cornish College Galleries

OPENS THU, ENDS 2/9 "Secret Identity," an interactive audio and video installation by Alicia Berger and John Burrow. Harvard House I: Noon-6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, 723 Harvard Ave. E., Seattle (206-323-1400, Ext. 3041).

D'Adamo/Hill Gallery

ENDS 2/5 New works by Seattle artist Quincy Anderson. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 307 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle (206-652-4414 or www.artforte.com).

Davidson Galleries

ENDS 2/2 Paintings by Tom De Groot, Robin Wassong and Taimuras Kozyrev. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 313 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle (206-624-7684 or www.davidsongalleries.com).

Esther Claypool Gallery

ENDS 2/9 Oil paintings by Richard Beerhorst. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 617 Western Ave., Seattle (206-264-1586 or www.estherclaypool.com).

Foster/White Gallery

ENDS 2/3 "Mark Tobey and the Northwest Mystics," an exhibit featuring sculpture and works on paper by Tobey, Morris Graves, Kenneth Callahan, George Tsutakawa, James Washington Jr. and Richard Gilkey. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 123 S. Jackson St., Seattle (206-622-2833 or www.fosterwhite.com).

FotoCircle Gallery

ENDS 2/2 "Doksany," works by Pavlina Honcova-Summers. Noon-5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 562 First Ave. S., Suite 300, Seattle (206-624-2645 or www.fotocircle.com).

Friesen Gallery

ENDS 1/19 "Color Fields," a solo show of mixed-media landscape paintings by James Shay, and "Gems," a group show by the gallery's artists. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1210 Second Ave., Seattle (206-628-9501).

Gallery @ Madison Audio

OPENS SAT, ENDS 4/6 "New Faces," a group show featuring paintings by Warren Pope, photography by Chip Van Gilder and mixed media by Juliette Ricci. Opening reception, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 909 Western Ave., Seattle (206-382-1001).

Garde Rail Gallery

ENDS 1/31 A painting exhibition called "Method of Annie: 12 years of Anne Grgich." 2-7 p.m. Wednesday, 2-6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 4860 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle (206-760-3720 or www.garde-rail.com).

Grover/Thurston Gallery

ENDS 2/14 "Lies/Fantasies," mixed-media works by Inez Storer. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 309 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle (206-223-0816).

Harbor Gallery

ENDS 1/31 A group show of mixed-media works by Sonia Jensen, Taci Ambrust and Rob Russell. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, 3177 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor (253-851-8626).

James Harris Gallery

ENDS 1/19 "Transmogrified," a group exhibition with works by Claire Cowie, Patrick Holderfield, Susan Robb, Ephraim Russell and Stephanie Syjuco. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 309A Third Ave. S., Seattle (206-903-6220).

Lisa Harris Gallery

ENDS 2/2 Paintings by Joan Gold and Ed Kamuda. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, 1922 Pike Place, Seattle (206-443-3315 or www.lisaharrisgallery.com).

Linda Hodges Gallery

ENDS 2/1 An exhibit of works by Portland fiber artist Judith Poxson Fawkes. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 316 First Ave. S., Seattle (206-624-3034 or www.lindahodgesgallery.com).

Howard House

ENDS 1/26 "Mile Post Queens": One of the region's favorite artists, Patti Warashina, shows grand-scale ceramic figures in her first Seattle exhibit in a decade. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 2017 Second Ave., Seattle (206-256-6399 or www.howardhouse.net).

Kent Arts Commission Gallery

ENDS 1/30 New paintings by Kent artist Ricardo Campagnoli. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 220 Fourth Ave. S., Fourth Floor, Kent (253-859-3991 or www.ci.kent.wa.us/ArtsCommission).

Kimzey Miller Gallery

ENDS 1/31 New paintings by Northwest artist Debra Van Tuinen. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1225 Second Ave., Seattle (206-682-2339).

Kinsey Gallery

OPENS MON, ENDS 2/28 "Impressions of India," photography by Anil Kapahi. Opening reception, 4-6 p.m. Thursday. 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, Seattle University, 900 Broadway, Seattle (206-296-2282).

The Kirsten Gallery

ENDS TUE "Exploration and Traders on the Northwest Coast," paintings by Mark Myers. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. daily and noon-8 p.m. Thursday, 5320 Roosevelt Way N.E., Seattle (206-522-2011 or www.kirstengallery.com).

Greg Kucera Gallery

ENDS 2/2 "Paintings from the Estate," a selection of oil paintings and works on paper spanning three decades by Northwest abstractionist Frank Okada. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 212 Third Ave. S., Seattle (206-624-0770 or www.gregkucera.com).

Kurt Lidtke Gallery

OPENS SAT, ENDS 2/28 An exhibition of collage and watercolors by Paul Horiuchi. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 408 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle (206-623-5082).

Li'l Red Shack Gallery

ENDS 2/3 "It's Just Like the Movies," a group show depicting reactions to the attacks of Sept. 11. Noon-5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, 1028 First Ave. S., Seattle (206-621-7807).

Little Theatre Gallery

ENDS 1/26 "American Mall," a series of color photographs by Craig Pozzi.

Also showing: "Plastic Panoramics," photographs by Joe H. Moore (ends Saturday). 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 608 19th Ave. E., Seattle (206-329-2629).

Martin-Zambito Fine Art

ENDS 2/6 "Northwest Printmakers: 1900-1960." 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 721 E. Pike St., Seattle (206-726-9509 or www.martin-zambito.com).

Jeffrey Moose Gallery

ENDS 2/16 Acrylic paintings and prints by artists from the Warlukurlangu Cooperative of Yuendemu, a small town in Australia's central desert. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday, noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Rainier Square Atrium, 1333 Fifth Ave., Seattle (206-467-6951 or www.jeffreymoosegallery.com).

Nico Gallery

ENDS 2/2 "Fragments," a solo exhibit of mixed media by Simona Foggitt. Also, works by Marc Lindsay, Chris Dougherty, Erik Andrew, Rosalyn Engleman and Christian French. 2-6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday or by appointment, 619 Western Ave., Seattle (206-264-1710 or www.nicogallery.com)

North Seattle Community College Art Gallery

ENDS 1/31 A juried show of works by members of Women Painters of Washington. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 9600 College Way N., Seattle (206-528-4557).

Bryan Ohno Gallery

ENDS 2/2 Selected works by Lisa Zerkowitz, Isabel Kahn, Brandon Zebold, Dean Eliasen, Mary Henry, Ben Darby, Jim Hansen and Lisa Buchanan. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 155 S. Main St., Seattle (206-667-9572 or www.bryanohnogallery.com).

Phinney Center Gallery

ENDS 1/28 "14.15.art," a group show with works by 15 artists. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, 6532 Phinney St., Seattle (206-783-2244).

Pitcairn Scott Gallery

ENDS 1/30 Oil paintings by Jack Han. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, 2207 Second Ave., Seattle (206-448-5380).

Pratt Fine Arts Center

OPENS TODAY, ENDS 2/8 Paintings and prints by Gaylen Iwasaki. Opening reception, 6-9 p.m. today. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 1902 S. Main St., Seattle (206-328-2200).

Roq la Rue Gallery

ENDS 1/31 "The Mexicana Show," with the kitschiest of pseudo-Mexican visuals by a bunch of artists from north of the border, including Art Garcia, Jim Blanchard, The Clayton Brothers and Sandra Equihua. 2-6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday, 2224 Second Ave., Seattle (206-374-8977 or www.roqlarue.com).

Seahurst Art Gallery

ENDS 2/16 "Artists United Juried Art Show." Noon-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 15210 10th Ave. S.W., Burien (206-244-7844).

Seattle Art Museum Rental/Sales Gallery

ENDS 2/16 "Vancouver 5," a group show with works by Alain Attar, Debra Yelva Dedyluk, Camrose Ducote, Janice Wong and Andre Petterson. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Museum Plaza Building, 1334 First Ave, Suite 140, Seattle (206-654-3240).

Seattle Central Community College Art Gallery

ENDS 1/17 "Studio Works," a group show featuring works by students of the Seattle Central Fine Arts program. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 5-7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Broadway and Pine Street, Seattle (206-344-4379).

Francine Seders Gallery

ENDS SUN "Restraining Order," mixed-media works by Diann Knezovich. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, 6701 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle (206-782-0355 or www.sedersgallery.com).

Shoreline Arts Council Gallery

ENDS 2/28 "Rhyme or Reason," works by Gale Johansen, Douglas Smith and Jill Stutzman. Noon-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, Shoreline Center, 18560 First Ave. N.E., Shoreline (206-417-4645).

Shoreline Community College Gallery

OPENS TUE, ENDS 3/5 New work by Tom De Groot.

Also showing: "E = Motion," paintings, prints and drawings by Alex Souldancer (ends Monday). 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 1601 Greenwood Ave. N., Administration Building 1000, Seattle (206-546-4101, Ext. 4433).

Solomon Fine Art

ENDS 2/2 A group show with painted glass by Jessica Dodge, and paintings by Laurie LeClair and Kevin Wilson. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1215 First Ave., Seattle (206-297-1400 or www.solomonfineartinc.com).

South Seattle Community College Gallery

ENDS 2/7 "Lagarto Glassworks," a group show of works by artists from the Lagarto Glass Blowing Studio and South Seattle Community College students. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 6000 16th Ave. S.W., Seattle (206-768-6750).

Jack Straw New Media Gallery

ENDS 2/28 "7Ply: Plywood and Memory," a sculptural installation by Donald Fels. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 4261 Roosevelt Way N.E., Seattle (206-634-0919 or www.jackstraw.org).

William Traver Gallery

ENDS 2/10 "New Artists, New Work," the gallery begins its 25th year with a group show of 17 new artists. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 110 Union St., Seattle (206-587-6501 or www.travergallery.com).

Winston Wächter Fine Art

OPENS THU, ENDS 2/22 Abstraction," a group exhibition featuring paintings by Susan Dory, Betsy Eby, Caio Fonseca, Chris Gallagher, Alfred Harris and Antonio Murado. Opening reception, 6-8 p.m. Thursday. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 403 Dexter Ave. N., Seattle (206-652-5855 or www.winstonwachter.com).

Gordon Woodside/John Braseth Gallery

OPENS THU, ENDS 2/8 New encaustic works by Joseph Goldberg. Opening reception, 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1533 Ninth Ave., Seattle (206-622-7243 or www.woodsidebrasethgallery.com).

The Virginia and Bagley Wright Collection

ONGOING "A Celebration of Abstract Art," curated by Virginia Wright including works by Kenneth Noland, Larry Poons, Morris Louis, Helen Frankenthaler, Frank Stella, Robert Ryman and Cordy Ryman. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday or by appointment, 407 Dexter Ave. N., Seattle (206-264-8200).

EASTSIDE GALLERIES

atelier 31

ENDS 2/12 Land and seascapes by Suzzanne Fokine Thomas and "Hands," encaustic works by Judith Kindler. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 122 Central Way, Kirkland (425-576-1477 or www.atelier31.com).

East Shore Gallery

ENDS 2/3 "Water: Above and Below," a group show with works by 12 photographers. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 12700 S.E. 32nd St., Bellevue (425-747-3780).

Flamingo Gallery

ENDS 3/2 A group show with works by 20 local artists. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 14260 S.E. 176th St., Renton (425-226-9880).

Foster/White Gallery

ENDS 2/10 Paintings and works on paper by Northwest artists Kenneth Callahan and Windsor Utley. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, 126 Central Way, Kirkland (425-822-2305 or www.fosterwhite.com).

Kirkland Arts Center Gallery

ENDS 2/8 "Annual Members' Exhibit 2002." 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. 620 Market St., Kirkland (425-822-7161 or www.kirklandartscenter.org).

Kirkland Gallery

ENDS 2/10 "Symphony of Colors," oil paintings and prints by Miho Kwak. 10:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, noon-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 107 Park Lane, Kirkland (425-822-5022).

The Marine Gallery

ENDS 2/9 Works by Stan Edward Sampson, Brian Stewart and Charles Waldman. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 14 Lakeshore Plaza, Kirkland (425-739-9895).

Mercer Island Chamber Gallery

OPENS MON, ENDS 2/28 "New Impressions," works by Steve Clark, Stina Coto and Lisa Huey. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, 7613 S.E. 27th St., Mercer Island (206-232-3404).

Mercer Island Gallery

ENDS 3/7 "Melody of Chinese Painting," works by Hongduan Yang. 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, 8236 S.E. 24th St., Mercer Island (206-236-3545).

Parklane Gallery

ENDS 1/31 "New Beginnings," a group show featuring paintings, sculpture and photographs by the gallery's artists. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, 130 Park Lane, Kirkland (425-827-1462).

Patricia Rovzar Gallery

ENDS 2/10 "Hats and Other Complements," new works by Leah Kosh. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, 118 Central Way, Kirkland (425-889-4627 or www.rovzargallery.com).

Compiled by Jeff Albertson.