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.