Arts Agenda 

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McGregor Downs Gallery Gallery Crawl. McGregor Downs Gallery and Anderson Gallery are included in the only gallery crawl in the Ballantyne area. Refreshments served. Fri., Feb. 7, 4-9 p.m. 10801 Johnston Rd., Suite 219. 704-333-6699.

Merrill-Jennings Galleries A Pretty Day. A one-woman show honoring North Carolina folk artist, Addie James. Meet the artist at the opening reception on Feb. 1 from 1-4pm. February. 463 S. Main St., Davidson. 704-895-1213.

Pope's Gallery Betty Mitchell. Realistic floral still lifes in oil [Myers Park]. February. Contemporary Art. By local, regional and national artists [Arboretum]. February. 8016-900 Providence Rd. and 1035 Providence Rd. 704-541-3199 or 704-342-1774.

Rowe Arts Galleries, UNCC 2003 Arts Alumni Invitational. Features dual exhibitions by graduates now working in the professional arts world. In the Main Gallery are visual arts alumni and in the Upstairs Gallery are theatre alumni. Artists include Thomas Heyer, Charlotte Foust, Virginia Jochems-Atkins and Beverly Smith. Opening has been rescheduled for Feb. 7. Continues through Feb. 14. Rowe Arts Building.

Shain Fine Art Originals A Valentine's Show for Beginning Collectors. Featuring smaller works in a moderate price range that are appropriate for beginners and special Valentine's gifts. Artists include Henry Barnes, Geoffrey Johnson, Connie Winters, Kim Schuessler, William Jameson and Marilyn Simandle. Fri., Feb. 7, 6-9 p.m. Generation Gap: Charlotte Mother and Son. Paintings by Connie Winters and Darren Young. Reception: Feb. 7 from 6-9pm. Feb. 7-March 31. 601-B Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.

Winthrop University Galleries Benny Andrews. The Human Spirit Series. On display in the Rutledge Gallery. Feb. 7-March 30. 107 McLaurin, Rock Hill. 803-323-2493.

Visual Arts: Ongoing

Jerald Melberg Gallery Ernesto Berra, Helen Shirk and Raul Diaz. Berra's collages often resemble abstract landscapes and include everyday objects such as wires, sticks and nails. Shirk's copper vessels reflect her interest in brilliantly colored and textured organic forms. Diaz's dream-like paintings create ethereal textured environments. Continues through Feb. 15. 3900 Colony Rd. 704-365-3000.

Joie Lassiter Gallery John Nickerson- New Works. A new shipment of glass with new designs. January, 2003. 318 E 9th. 704-373-1464.

McGregor Downs Gallery Various Artists. Featuring watercolor works by Elaine Rockey. Also featuring etchings and serigraphs by Guillaume Azoulay. Previously unseen in any local gallery are artifacts recovered from the Spanish Galleon Concepcion, sunk in 1641. Visit www.mdgallery.homestead.com for more information. Continues through Feb. 28. 10801 Johnston Rd., Suite 219. 704-333-6699.

Microcosm Gallery Group Exhibition. European and American artists. On view artworks by Agnes Manganelli, Dariusz Orszulik, Irina Ilyina, John Haskins, Kulka, Daniel Sztyber and Stephen Thompson. Continues through January, 2003. Passion of My Life. Exhibition of paintings by Wiesia Kot. Continues through March 8. 300 N. College St. #101. 704-641-4256.

Myersart Gallery Teapot Show. This special show features teapots by several of the gallery's 40 local and regional artists. Continues through January. 1510 Camden Road. 704-790-2529.

Noel Gallery Benny Andrews. The exhibit tells Andrews' rich stories through paintings, drawings and fine art graphics. Continues through Feb. 28. Transamerica Square, 401 N. Tryon St. 704-343-0050.

Pope's Gallery Cher Cosper. Landscapes from far away places [Myers Park Gallery]. January. Dorothy Shoemaker. Romantic landscapes and still lifes in oil [Arboretum Gallery]. January. 8016-900 Providence Rd. and 1035 Providence Rd. 704-541-3199 or 704-342-1774.

Queens University Watkins Gallery Confluences & Influences. Six professional ceramists along with their former teacher, Rick Crown, will be exhibiting their works. Continues through Feb. 22. 1900 Selwyn Avenue. 704-337-2286.

S. Lampke Fine Art and Design Oils and Pastels. Also showing oil floorcloths, painted "Cottage" furniture and a collection of hand-knotted Persian Carpets. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 1517 Camden Road, Studio #5. 704-362-1033.

Shain Fine Art Originals Playing With The Mystery. Paintings by Amy Dobbs and David Ballew. Continues through Jan. 31. 601-B Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.

South County Regional Library From the Library of Congress: The African American Mosaic. This exhibit surveys the African-American experience beginning with slavery and ending with the first days of the Civil Rights Movement. Continues through April 15. 5801 Rea Rd. 704-341-1176.

UNC-Charlotte Artworks 945- Urban Community Art Show. Paintings and sculpture by homeless artists will be exhibited in the Cone Center Gallery. Featuring ceramic sculpture and paintings done on plywood by individuals who have sought assistance at Charlotte's Urban Ministry Center. Continues through Feb. 22. 704-687-3315.

Waterworks Visual Arts Center Opening Exhibitions. Featuring the work of internationally recognized artists, artists living and working in Rowan County and the region, gifted artists challenged by developmental disabilities and work representing each of the public high schools in Rowan County. Exhibits continue through March. 123 East Liberty St., Salisbury. 704-636-1882.