A. LAFERA SALON (2440 W. Broad St.) Impressionistic oil paintings of the natural world by Perry McCrackin.

AMICI ITALIAN CAFÉ (233 E. Clayton St.) "Interiors," a series of etchings with aquatint and digital backgrounds by Carissa Pfeiffer. Through October.

ANTIQUES & JEWELS ART GALLERY (290 N. Milledge Ave.) Paintings by Mary Porter, Christine Shockley, Dorthea Jacobson, Lana Mitchell, John Gholson, Greg Benson and Ainhoa Bilbao Canup. Art quilt by Elizabeth Barton and handmade jewelry by various artists.

ART ON THE SIDE GALLERY AND GIFTS (1011B Industrial Blvd., Watkinsville) A gallery featuring works by various artists in media including ceramics, paintings and fused glass.

ARTINI'S ART LOUNGE (296 W. Broad St.) "Through an Open Window 2012: Looking at Art Influenced by Domestic Violence" includes nearly 100 paintings. Opening reception Oct. 5. Through October.

ATHENS ACADEMY (1281 Spartan Lane) In the Bertelsmann Gallery, a ceramics and weaving show includes works by Erika Lewis, Bob and Yukiko Marable and a Michael Houser memorial display. Through Oct. 12. • In the Harrison Center, "Earth Show" includes works by O.C. Carlisle, Jane Crisan, Leigh Ellis, Caroline Montigue, Richard Patterson, Joe Ruiz, Patrick Snead, Lawrence Stueck and Charles Warnock.

ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (ATHICA) (160 Tracy St.) "Center" includes works that explore the idea of community by Keliy Anderson-Staley, Pete Dugas, Nestor Armando Gil, Katie Hargrave, Jennifer Hartley, Justin Plakas, Kevin Sims, Vernon Thornsberry and Todd Upchurch. Through Nov. 16.

THE BRANDED BUTCHER (225 N. Lumpkin St.) Paintings and drawings by Sanithna Phansavanh.

CINÉ BARCAFE (234 W. Hancock Ave.) "Domino" includes works by Didi Dunphy, Carol John and Lou Kregel. Through Oct. 16.

CIRCLE GALLERY AT UGA (285 S. Jackson St.) The UGA College of Environment and Design presents "Altamaha: The Environmental History of a Great American River," photographs by James Holland. Through October.

THE ENGINE ROOM (235 W. Washington St.) The fourth annual "Don't Tell Mommy" group show displays erotic art by over a dozen artists including Keith P. Rein, Tatiana Veneruso, Cindy Pendley, Jeremy Hughes, Joe Havasy, Terp Vairin, Olga Cisternas, Graham Bradford, Kelli Guinn-Olsson and Dana Jo Cooley.

ETIENNE BRASSERIE (311 E. Broad St.) Paintings by Alan Campbell.

FARMINGTON DEPOT GALLERY (1011 Salem Rd., Farmington) Owned and staffed by 16 artists, the gallery exhibits paintings, sculpture, folk art, ceramics and fine furniture. Permanent collection artists include Leigh Ellis, Tom Phillips, Larry Hamilton, Cheri Wranosky and more. • "Bucolanalia" includes paintings and drawings by featured artist Matt Alston. Opening reception Oct. 5. Through Nov. 15.

FIVE STAR DAY CAFÉ (229 E. Broad St.) Painted portraits of musicians by Lauren Dellaria.

FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) "52 Paintings in 52 Weeks" and a few calaveras by Dan Smith aka See Dan Paint! Opening reception Oct. 12. Through October.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) "The South in Black and White: The Graphic Works of James E. Routh Jr." Through Oct. 21. • "The New York Collection for Stockholm" features works by 30 artists including Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol. Through Oct. 28. • "The Epic and the Intimate: French Drawings from the John D. Reilly Collection at the Snite Museum of Art." Through Nov. 3. • Francisco de Goya's "Disasters of War." Through Nov. 3. • "The Look of Love: Eye Miniatures from the Skier Collection." Opens Oct. 6. Through Jan. 6. • Murals of agriculture scenes by George Beattie. Through Jan. 7. • "De Wain Valentine: Human Scale" features eight large-scale, minimalist and translucent sculptures. Through Jan. 27. • "Defiant Beauty: The Work of Chakaia Booker" consists of large-scale sculptures created from tires. Through Apr. 30.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY (East Campus Rd.) A collection of mounted game animals featuring lynxes, African leopards, Alaskan bears, water buffalo and elk, as well as live corn snakes, tarantulas and other live animals.

GLASSCUBE & GALLERY@HOTEL INDIGO (500 College Ave.) "PLACE: Photography" includes works by Michael Lachowski, Carl Martin and Stephen Scheer. Through Dec. 20.

THE GRIT (199 Prince Ave.) Acrylic paintings by Bob Davis.

HEIRLOOM CAFE AND FRESH MARKET (815 N. Chase St.) A juried exhibition overseen by Lamar Dodd School of Art gallery director Jeffery Whittle. Opening reception Oct. 3. Through October.

JITTERY JOE'S COFFEE ALPS (1480 Baxter St.) Fantasy paintings by Mark A Helwig. Through October.

JITTERY JOE'S COFFEE DOWNTOWN (297 E. Broad St.) Bright acrylic paintings on wood by Joe Havasy. • Pottery by Nancy Green, Carter Gillies, Mark Johnson and Lea Purvis. Through October.

JITTERY JOE'S COFFEE EASTSIDE (1860 Barnett Shoals Rd.) Convergence Artist Productions presents "Paintings by Frank," artwork by Frank Registrato.

JITTERY JOE'S COFFEE FIVE POINTS (1230 S. Milledge Ave.) Photography and integrated media by Jamie DeRevere and Jill Carnes.

KRIMSON KAFE (40 Greensboro Hwy., Watkinsville) Works by June F. Johnston. Through October.

KUMQUAT MAE BAKERY & CAFE (18 Barnett Shoals Rd., Watkinsville) Assorted fun size monsterish paintings by Dan Smith aka See Dan Paint! Through October.

LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART (270 River Rd.) "Space Camp," installation artworks and sculptures by fifteen artists. Opening reception Oct. 5. On display Oct. 3–9. • "Colour as a Medium" includes a variety of innovative projects by the Dutch design team Raw Color, led by Daniera ter Haar and Christoph Brach. Through Oct. 18. • "Duologues" presents the collaborative projects of three duos from Queens, New York: Jiha Moon and Rachel Hayes, Las Hermanas Iglesias and Satan's Camaro. Through Oct. 18. • In the Plaza and Bridge Galleries, "NUE WRK," works by first-year graduate students. • In the Suite Gallery, undergraduate student work by the Costa Rica Study Abroad Program.

LAST RESORT (174 W. Clayton St.) Large, mixed-media portraits of political and historical figures by Preston D. Shurley.

LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (293 Hoyt St.) "The Orphan Show" is an exhibition and silent auction of artworks abandoned by their artists at the center over the years. • "Discovering History: Decorative Arts and Genealogy from the Ware and Lyndon Family Eras." Through Jan. 12.

MADISON MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (434 S. Main St., Madison) "Fibers" is a group exhibition including fiber art by 15 artists. Through Oct. 20.

MAMA'S BOY (197 Oak St.) Acrylic paintings by Brooke Bryant. Through October.

OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY (1080 Experiment Station Rd.) Works made from reclaimed wood and other materials by Justin and Jul Sexton of Elephant Ocean.

OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (OCAF) (34 School St., Watkinsville) 3rd annual "Georgia Small Works" juried exhibition. Opening reception Oct. 5. Through Nov. 9. • Selected works by Kathy Prescott. Reception Oct. 5. Through Nov. 3.

SEWCIAL STUDIO (160 Tracy St.) Hand-dyed art quilts by Anita Heady and rust and over-dyed fabric on canvas by Bill Heady.

SIPS ESPRESSO CAFE (1390 Prince Ave.) Acrylic paintings by Johnny Gordon. • Rust art by Bill Heady.

STATE BOTANICAL GARDENS (2450 S. Milledge Ave.) The floral radiographic photography of retired radiologist Dr. Merrill Raikes provides a unique look at the structure of flowers. Through Oct. 21.

STRAND HAIR STUDIO (1625 S. Lumpkin St.) "Aveserico" features photography of birds on silk scarves by Dana Downs. Through October.

TECH STOP COMPUTERS (3690 Atlanta Hwy.) Abstract expressionist acrylic paintings with bright colors and strong architectural themes by Frances Jemini. Through October.

TOWN 220 (220 W. Washington St., Madison) The Madison Artists Guild presents its XLG show "Uncommon Threads: Four Fiber Artists," featuring works by Jennifer Crenshaw, Margaret Agner, Tressa Linzy and Elizabeth Barton. Through Oct. 27.

TRANSMETROPOLITAN (145 E. Clayton St.) Prints and collages by Katrina Schoewe and Eric Simmons.

VISIONARY GROWTH GALLERY (2400 Booger Hill Rd., Danielsville) "Brained" features works by Grover Hogan, Tim Gartrell, Michael McAleer, Haru Park, John Crowe and special guest artist Bud Lee. Through December.