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.
• Art Show For The Homeless at Fine Furniture Direct on Nov. 20 & 21, 5-8 p.m.. Featuring abstract and contemporary works with mixed media by Greg Walker. To benefit the homeless in Charlotte. For more information, visit www.gregwalkerart.com.
Fine Furniture Direct, 2900 Griffith St. 704-334-1068.
• Clayworks by Sherudan Hathaway at Tres’ Chouette. Opens: Fri., Nov. 20, 7 p.m.
Tres’ Chouette Gallery, 1900 Shamrock Dr.
• Holiday Open House at UMAR Arts Center. Fri., Nov. 20, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Featuring ornaments, wreaths, manger scenes, bracelets, and a variety of other types of arts and crafts. The event will also feature portraits by artist/instructor, Randy Leibowitz Dean, in conjunction with UMAR artists. For portrait reservations, call 704-348-0994. Hot apple cider will be provided.
UMAR Arts Center, 1025 E. 36th St.
• Charlotte: Layered Perspectives at UNC-Charlotte. A collaboration installation by Sonja Hinrichsen and students of UNC-Charlotte. Continues through Dec. 10. 704-687-3315.
Rowe Arts Building at UNC-Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd.
• Abundance/Abundance Lost at Waterworks Visual Arts Center. By ARPA 10. Held in Norvell Gallery. Opens Nov. 20 and continues through Dec. 4.; Appalachians: End To End. Featuring works by Phyllis Steimel. Held in Stanback Hall Gallery. Opens Nov. 20 and continues through Feb. 13.; Selections from the Collection of Katherine W. Osborne. Held in Osborne and Woodson Galleries. Opens on Nov. 20 and continues through Feb. 13.; 2009 Artists Invitational Exhibition. Held in Young People’s Gallery. Opens Nov. 20 and continues through Feb. 13.
Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 East Liberty St., Salisbury. 704-636-1882.
This article appears in Nov 17-23, 2009.
