As the headline suggests, here are a few picks of art exhibition openings and shows to check out this weekend in Charlotte and the surrounding area — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

• Charlotte Artery’s Art Attack exhibition. Open: Fri., Nov. 13, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Charlotte Artery exhibition will feature art by all founding members of the group, including printmaker Dan Allegrucci, printmaker and mixed media artist Julie Benda, painter Ashley Lathe, and fiber/mixed media artists, Janet Lasher and Bev Nagy. Hosted by Greg Pappanastos.

Exhibition is also open on Nov. 20, from 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. and by appointment.

Held at 130 West Bland St. For more information, call 704-942-4790.

• Charlotte Art Collective Holiday Show at Avondale Presbyterian Church. Open: Sat., Nov. 14, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Featuring paintings, pottery, jewelry, sculptures, wood, collage, fiber art, and more. Also featuring a variety of Charlotte artists.

Avondale Presbyterian Church, 2821 Park Road. For more information, call 704-364-0961.

• Antoine Williams' "The Good Fight" from the Game Theory exhibition at Dialect Gallery

• Game Theory exhibition at Dialect Art Gallery. Opening reception and public artist's talk: Fri., Nov. 13, 6 p.m. A solo exhibition by Antoine Williams. Mixed media paintings about different perspectives of competing ideals about life and how we attempt to obtain what we consider happiness and freedom For more information, visit www.rawgoods.org.

Exhibition continues through Dec. 4.

Dialect Art Gallery, 3204 North Davidson St., Ste. C.

• 28th Annual Art Auction at The Light Factory. Open: Sat., Nov. 14. Auction features photography and other fine art from regional, national, and international artists. For tickets or to see works available at the auction, visit www.lightfactory.org. 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755.

• Ginny Edelen's "Feel the Love" from Mint Hill Arts' Small Treasures exhibition

• Small Treasures exhibition and 2009 Fall Jewelry Show at Mint Hill Arts. Opening reception for Small Treasures exhibition: Fri., Nov. 13, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Exhibition features small works of art. Continues through Dec. 3.; 2009 Fall Jewelry Show. The show will feature handmade artisan jewelry crafted by professional members of Mint Hill Arts. Open: Sat., Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Mint Hill Arts, 7714 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd. 704-545-0894.

• Exhilarate the Senses exhibition at The Artisan Galleries and Learning Studio. Opening reception: Fri., Nov. 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Experience Autumn in sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste. Exhibition features collective works by more than 30 emerging and established artists.

The Artisan Galleries and Learning Studio, 1236 East Blvd., Ste. C. 704-779-7697.

• Southern Christmas Show at The Park. The annual Southern Christmas Show: 12 Days of Christmas features Christmas displays, arts and crafts, and entertainment, including a fashion show, choir performances and more. For more information, visit www.southernshows.com. Continues through Nov. 22. Dates/times: Nov. 13, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Nov. 15, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Nov. 20, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $8-$9; $3 for children 6-12 years old; Free for children under 6 years old with a paying adult.

The Park (formerly the Charlotte Merchandise Mart), 2500 Independence Blvd. 704-333-7709.

• 28th Annual Art Auction at The Light Factory. Open: Sat., Nov. 14. Auction features photography and other fine art from regional, national, and international artists. For tickets or to see works available at the auction, visit www.lightfactory.org. 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755.

• Ginny Edelen's "Feel the Love" from Mint Hill Arts' Small Treasures exhibition

• Small Treasures exhibition and 2009 Fall Jewelry Show at Mint Hill Arts. Opening reception for Small Treasures exhibition: Fri., Nov. 13, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Exhibition features small works of art. Continues through Dec. 3.; 2009 Fall Jewelry Show. The show will feature handmade artisan jewelry crafted by professional members of Mint Hill Arts. Open: Sat., Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Mint Hill Arts, 7714 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd. 704-545-0894.

• Exhilarate the Senses exhibition at The Artisan Galleries and Learning Studio. Opening reception: Fri., Nov. 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Experience Autumn in sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste. Exhibition features collective works by more than 30 emerging and established artists.

The Artisan Galleries and Learning Studio, 1236 East Blvd., Ste. C. 704-779-7697.

• Southern Christmas Show at The Park. The annual Southern Christmas Show: 12 Days of Christmas features Christmas displays, arts and crafts, and entertainment, including a fashion show, choir performances and more. For more information, visit www.southernshows.com. Continues through Nov. 22. Dates/times: Nov. 13, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Nov. 15, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Nov. 20, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $8-$9; $3 for children 6-12 years old; Free for children under 6 years old with a paying adult.

The Park (formerly the Charlotte Merchandise Mart), 2500 Independence Blvd. 704-333-7709.