Arts Agenda 

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Microcosm Gallery Exhibition of Paintings. by Jacek Palucha of Poland. For information about Jacek visit his website at www.palucha.art.pl/. Mon.-Sat. Continues through July 20. 300 N. College St. #101. 704-618-6568.

NC Museum of Art Empire of the Sultans: Ottoman Art from the Khalili Collection. an exhibit celebrating the rich artistic heritage of the Ottoman Empire. The exhibition presents approximately 200 objects from the Nassar D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Art, one of the largest collections of its kind. Tue.-Sun. Continues through July 28. $7.50-$5.50. 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 919-839-6262.

Shain Fine Art Originals Two Artist Show. a collection of works by Joseph Cave, and Mediterranean Grids by Sally Quirk. Mon.-Sun. Continues through June 30. 601-B Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.

Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art Fathoming. a collection of works by Karen Beall, Kristin Caskey, Nancy Davidson, and Jude Tallichet. Mon.-Sun. Continues through July 7. 750 Marguerite Dr., Winston-Salem. 336-725-1904.

Visual Arts: Ongoing

Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Drew Kinney: Entertainment Design. The exhibit will feature selected set design drawings, blueprints and elevations developed for movies and TV shows including Beverly Hills 90210 and American Pie. Art work for developed logos will also be displayed. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through May 31. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.

Bank of America Plaza Space, Structure and Vision. Curated by Joie Lassiter Gallery. Featuring works by Mary Edith Alexander, Helene Brandt, Gary Byrd, Lluis Lleo, Ran Ortner, Karen Rifas, Thomas Rose, Idamarie Spurr, Mike Wsol. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Nov. 15. 101 South Tryon Street. 704-373-1464.

Blue Pony Gallery & Press Crossing the Divide. and installation by Mikel Robinson. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through May 31. Eight Recapped Whitewalls. woodcuts and monotypes by Rusk Masterson. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through May 31. 3202A N. Davidson St. 704-334-9390.

Charlotte Art League Spring Into Art Juried Art Show. juried by Alex Horstman. Mon.-Sun. Continues through May 31. 1517 Camden Rd. 704-376-2787.

Christa Faut Gallery Large Drawings. pieces by Herb Jackson. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. & 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through May 31. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.

Diane Overcash Studio New Paintings. original oil and acrylic paintings by Diane Overcash. May's featured guest artist is W. Scott Deatherage. Mon.-Sun. 113 West First Street, Cannon Village, Kannapolis. 704-933-7917.

Elder Art Gallery The Masters. The exhibition will feature the work of Marc Chagall, Keith Haring, Roy Lichtenstein, Joan Miro, Roberto Matta, Robert Rauschenberg, Frank Stella and Andy Warhol. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through May 31. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.

Gallery L Vietnam: Journey of the Heart. photographs by Geoffrey Clifford, 1985-2000. A collection of stunning color images that contrast timeless pastoral scenes with views of a mondern culture beginning a new century. Mon.-Sun. Continues through June 9. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-2020.

Green Door Gallery Group Show. featuring the original watercolors, drawings, prints, pastels and mixed media by Ken Hillberry. Paintings by Jennie Martin Tomlin, Marcel Bourbonniere, Hadassa Falson, Pottery by Kirk Argo, Norma Velazques-Frink, Carol Weston, Sculpture by Chase Winfield, Jeff Tudor, Fiber design by Peggy Luey, Functional Wood Design by Michael Brown and Stained Glass design by Kym Cress. Mon.-Sat. 221 West A St., Cannon Village, Kannapolis. 704-932-0099.

Hart-Witzen Gallery I Love My Life. an exhibition by in-house artists, as well as a glimpse into their world behind closed doors. Featuring installation art, sculpture, photography, painting and blacksmithing. Mon.-Sun. Continues through May 20. 611 W. 5th St. 704-334-1177.

Hidell Brooks Gallery New Paintings. by Philip Geiger. Concurrently with this exhibition is a group exhibition with new works by Eric Aho, Carol Anthony, Tom Berg, Barbara Fisher, Tony Hernandez, Brian Rutenberg and Christopher Terry. Tue.-Sat. Continues through June 15. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.

Hodges Taylor Gallery New Works. by Richard Fennell and Maud Gatewood, two North Carolina painters who have demonstrated extraordinary skill in visually describing our varied landscapes. Mon.-Sun. Continues through June 29. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.

Jerald Melberg Gallery Emily Wilson - New Sculpture. Wall sculptures which are the seamless integration of intricately hand-carved pieces of basswood upon an equally intricate steel wire armature. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through June 8. Stanley Bielen - Still Life Impressions. first solo exhibition. Still lifes in the loose brushy style of the Impressionists, harkening back to the work of Edouard Manet and Pierre Renoir. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through June 8. 3900 Colony Rd. 704-365-3000.

The Light Factory The Topography of Desire. a multi-media installation by Jacqueline Heer. Mon.-Sun. Continues through June 15. 809 W. Hill St. 704-333-9755.

McColl Center for Visual Art's Spirit Square Gallery What's New 2. an exhibition of three-dimensional work by Charlotte area artists. Mon.-Sun. Continues through June 30. 345 N. College St. 704-332-5535.