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. Through October.

ATHENS ACADEMY (1281 Spartan Lane) In the Myers Gallery, "Athens Portrait Artists," works by William "Rocky" Sapp, John Ahee, Noah Saunders, Leah B. Mantini, Jean Westmacott, Meredith Lachin and Katherine E. Schuber.. Opening reception Oct. 21. Through Dec. 14. • 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.

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.

EARTH FARE (1689 S. Lumpkin St.) Colorful digital art photos by Greg Harmon. Through October.

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

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. Through Nov. 15.

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

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

FRONTIER (193 E. Clayton St.) A display of works made from found materials by local outsider artist Jimmy "Cap Man" Straehla. Reception Oct. 25. Through Nov. 15.

GAINESVILLE STATE COLLEGE OCONEE CAMPUS (1201 Bishop Farms Pkwy., Watkinsville) 3D puppet boxes with ethereal characters by Cindy Jerrell. Shadow boxes and ceramic dolls utilizing found objects by Rosemary Mendicino. Closing reception Oct. 31.

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." 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 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. 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.) The artwork of Thomas Fletcher explores other-worldly landscapes and the coalescence of nature with the phantasmagorical. Through October.

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

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.) "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. • A juried show of student works. Opening reception Oct. 24. Through Nov. 5.

LAST RESORT (174 W. Clayton St.) UGA paintings by Bryn Adamson. Through October.

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 CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (OCAF) (34 School St., Watkinsville) 3rd annual "Georgia Small Works" juried exhibition. Through Nov. 9. • Selected works by Kathy Prescott. 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.) Nature photos by Wendy Garfinkel-Gold. Through October.

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.

WALKER'S COFFEE & PUB (128 College Ave.) "Slaughterhouse Starlets" is a collection of horror-themed portraits of actresses not typically associated with slasher films, like Emma Watson, Zooey Deschanel and Tina Fey, by Keith Rein. Through October.

WHITE TIGER (217 Hiawassee Ave.) Skateboards built and painted by Will McFadden. Through October.