Arts Agenda 

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Mythos High Voltage. Center of the Earth Gallery and Mythos cross wires to host the public appearance of visual and performance artist Louis St. Lewis. The evening begins with an exhibition of new works at Center of the Earth Gallery from 6-9pm, and culminates in a multimedia performance at Mythos. Fri., Oct. 4, 10 p.m. $10. 300 N. College St. 704-375-8765.

Pope's Gallery Cher Cosper. Landscapes of far away places in oil. Exhibiting many original works of art by other local and regional artists in a variety of media. Arboretum Gallery. Oct. 1-31. Sheila Hamilton. Exhibiting lively oil paintings of still lifes as well as beach scenes including children, and mother and child. Myers Park Gallery. Oct. 1-31. 8016-900 Providence Rd. and 1035 Providence Rd. 704-541-3199 or 704-342-1774.

Pottery Central Benefit and Kiln Opening. Folks can enjoy a Charlotte Shout event with live music by The Beat Dukes, a wheel throwing demonstration, as well as a kiln opening. The event features a silent auction that will continue all day. Pottery Central will donate 100% of the proceeds from the auction to The Metrolina AIDS Project. Sat., Oct. 5, 12-9:30 p.m. 3534 Central Ave. 704-537-4477.

Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel Artists in Recovery. The public is invited to the opening reception of paintings, photography and sculpture by artists in recovery. The exhibition is part of the Carolina Conference on Addiction & Recovery and is being held in celebration of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Wed., Sept. 25, 7:30-9 p.m. 2800 Coliseum Centre Dr. 828-254-9737.

Shain Fine Art Originals American Landscape- Contemporary Nostalgia. Works by Andrew Braitman. This exhibit invites the viewer to appreciate the world as we know it today while reflecting on changes occuring wihin the features of the American landscape. A reception will be held on Oct. 3 from 6-9pm. Oct. 3-31. 601-B Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.

Spirit Square Celebrating the Legacy of Romare Bearden. A two-part exhibition in conjunction with the Mint Museum of Art.. Sept. 28-Jan.5. The World of Regional Latin American Visual Artists. An exhibit promoting 10 regional emerging visual artists from Latin America. Painting, sculpture, mixed media and jewelry. An opening reception will be held on Oct. 4 from 5:30-9pm. Oct. 4-26. 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.

Visual Arts: Ongoing

Afro-American Cultural Center Eros Negras: Encountering the Black Female Body. An exhibition that explores the sexuality, sensuality and eroticism of black women from a socio-political perspective in a contemporary world. Sept. 20-Nov. 30. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.

Applewood Gallery Near Visions. Pastels with an intimate vantage point featuring Judith Cutler. Also, Terry Thirion, Ada Offerdahl and other artists. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Sept. 26. 3920 Park Rd. 04-525-6162.

Art 1 Gallery The 5th Annual "I Am Woman" Exhibition and Competition. The exploration and provocative interpretation of women and womanhood as expressed by participating artists from New York to Florida. I Am Woman is an open show rather than a juried show. Works by both male and female artists are accepted and must pertain to the I Am Woman theme. Sept. 20-Oct. 25. 170 W. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia. 704-854-8800.

Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Ila Prouty's Interaction. Exhibit includes three-dimensional cast glass and two-dimensional monoprints. Mon.-Fri. Continues through Sept. 30. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.

Artists' Atelier Carolina Open Studios. By appointment. Ongoing exhibits feature paintings and mixed media by popular North Carolina Artists: Peggy Hutson Weston, Fay M. Miller, Carol Mueller, Betty G. Robinson; Photography by Waldo Miller; and sculptures by Greg Weston. Studios are open to the public, gallery owners, designers and art connoisseurs. Please call for an appointment. Mon.-Sun. 220 W. 10th St. 704-347-2781.

ArtMakers Gallery and Studios Current Feature. Watercolors, oils and acrylics by Nancy Couick and Kelley Sanford. Tue.-Sat. 515 Fenton Pl. 704-916-0140.

Bank of America Gallery A Century of Landscape Exploration: 1845-1945. Mon.-Sat. Continues through Nov. 6. Hearst Tower, 114 N. Tryon St. 704-386-7324.

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.

Beatties Ford Road Library A New Historic West End Vision. See the plans in store for the revitalization of the Historic West End. This new vision, conceptualized by residents and business leaders, will be illustrated with graphics and maps. Sept. 20-Oct. 31. 2412 Beatties Ford Rd. 704-432-6706.

Blue Pony Gallery & Press Illustrations. new acrylic and oil paintings by South Carolina artist, Liisa Salosaari Jasinski. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Oct. 12. Fit in the Box. monotypes by Charlotte artist Terri Lynch. Ms. Lynch uses flattened boxes and packages as printmaking plates to create images of human forms as a metaphor for society's rigid prescriptions of beauty. NoDa Gallery Crawls 1st and 3rd Fridays, Sept. 6 and 20, 6-9pm. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Sept. 28. 3202A N. Davidson St. 704-334-9390.