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Gaston County Public Library 3-D Garbage Art. Original three-dimensional artworks created by area students from recyclable and discarded materials. Sponsored by Keep America Beautiful, under the direction of Carol Maxwell. Call for more information about other current or upcoming library exhibits. Dec. 2-31. 1555 East Garrison Blvd, Gastonia. 704-868-2167.
Gonzales Studio Home is Where the Art Is. A 2-day art show and sale with original artwork by Francisco Gonzales, Charlotte Foust and Linda LaCroix in the Raintree Community. Dec. 6, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 3023 Shallowood Ln. 704-341-5645.
Hodges Taylor Gallery Photography. Photos by Elizabeth Matheson. Opening reception: Dec. 6 from 6-8pm. Dec. 6-Feb. 1. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.
Jeanne Rauch Gallery, Gaston College Paul Martyka & Reed Elliott. Acrylic paintings and drawings. Dec. 5-Jan. 24. Rauch Science and Fine Arts Bldg., Dallas Campus, 201 Highway 321 South, Gastonia. 704-922-6215.
JS Pottery Open House. Raku artist Ben Davidson will demonstrate and explain the process on Nov. 30 from 9:30am-1pm. Raku available. Nov. 29-Dec. 24. Free. 27 South Main Street, Belmont. 704-829-0360.
McColl Center for Visual Art Release. An exhibition of work by Shaun Cassidy, McColl Center for Visual Art Affiliate Artist. Opening reception: Dec. 6 from 6-8pm. Dec. 6-Jan. 11. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535.
Pope's Gallery Various Artists. The Arboretum and Myers Park locations will be exhibiting an assorted selection of original art works by Pope's family of artists. Dec. 1-31. 8016-900 Providence Rd. and 1035 Providence Rd. 704-541-3199 or 704-342-1774.
Queens University Art Gallery Rick Crown Pottery Show. Crown will display his functional ware: bowls, platters, mugs, pitchers, vases, covered jars and bottles. Opening: Dec. 8 at 2pm. Dec. 8-16. 1900 Selwyn Avenue. 704-337-2286.
RASi Gallery Bernadette Kalinowski. A contemporary combination of surrealism and impressionism. The paintings are done in acrylics, ink and watercolor. The sculpture is done in polymer clay, plastics and stone. A reception will be held on Dec. 13 from 6-9pm. Dec. 1-31. 1989 Gold Hill Rd., Fort Mill. 803-547-0957.
Sandy Buffie's Studio The 3rd Annual Lint Lady Holiday Open Studio. In addition to Sandy Buffie's dryer lint art, 6 guest artists will show their work. Featuring paintings, pottery, sewn novelties, jewelry, photography and weavings. All proceeds from lint art will go to charity. Dec. 6, 6 p.m.; Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Dec. 8, 1-5 p.m. 6530 Buggy Whip Ln., Waxhaw. 704-243-2797.
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. Continues through Nov. 30. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Charlotte Quilters Guild Show. The Charlotte Quilter's Guild seeks to provide charitable and educational opportunities for its members. Continues through Nov. 30. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
Blue Pony Gallery & Press A Journey. New monotypes by Mary Lou Sussman. Also paintings and mixed media work by Jan Kinslowe, Liisa Salosaari Jasinski, Bruce Shores and Linda Vista. NoDa Gallery Crawls 1st and 3rd Fridays from 6-9pm. Continues through Nov. 30. 3202A N. Davidson St. 704-334-9390.
Center of the Earth Gallery Maggie Taylor: Looking Back. Taylor creates symbolic images using photography as well as computer generated imagery, often appropriating Victorian photographs. Continues through Dec. 28. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.
Charlotte Art League Seven Ways to Light: A Journey to Commonality. A collection of 7 artists' individual approaches to photography as a creative medium. Nov. 21-30. 1517 Camden Rd. 704-376-2787.
Charlotte Public Library Celebrating 75 years of Theatre Charlotte. The exhibit features programs, cast photos and other memorabilia from three-quarters of a century of theatrical productions. Carolina Room, third floor. Continues through Jan. 5. Block Party: Original Art from "What Do Animals Do On The Weekend?". An exhibit of original artwork from NFP's first children's book by writer and illustrator, Lauren Faulkenberry. Carnegie Gallery, third floor. Continues through Jan. 5. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-2020.
Christa Faut Gallery Illumination- The Brilliance of Artistic Fine Jewelry. Precious Metals to wear by national metalsmiths, Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-3pm. Also on exhibition: paintings, drawings, lithographs, clay sculptures and glass by Gallery artists. Fri., Sat. Continues through Dec. 31. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.
Coffey & Thompson Gallery Latin American Contemporary Art Show. An exhibit of contemporary paintings and metal sculpture by Leandro Manzo, Barbara Rueda, Adriana Gomez, and Miguel Angel Jimenez. Continues through Nov. 30. 1423 E. 4th St. 704-375-7232.
CPCC Art Gallery Divergence: Two Approaches to Organic Form. Jill Allen and Mary Mason. Both artists question the notion, so common in Western culture, that art and use are mutually exclusive. However, their specific sources of imagery are quite different and they have chosen artistic genre that are often thought to be diametrically opposed. Continues through Dec. 8. P.O. Box 35009. 704-330-6480.