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

AMICI ITALIAN CAFÉ (233 E. Clayton St.) Atmospheric paintings ranging from introspective melancholy to stark mechanical by Jacob Wenzka. Through December.

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.) 2D and 3D pieces by Matthew Gentry.

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. 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.

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

CINÉ BARCAFÉ (234 W. Hancock Ave.) "Davidson & Davidson," artwork by father/son duo Sam and George Davidson. Through Dec. 11.

CIRCLE GALLERY AT UGA (285 S. Jackson St.) "American Dreams: The Paradox of Failed Subdivisions in Georgia," a photographic exhibition by Stephanie Bryan. Through Dec. 21.

EARTH FARE (1689 S. Lumpkin St.) Artwork by Tommy Kay. Through December.

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 Michael Pierce, Nick Joslyn, Peter Loose, Anna Marino and more. • "Bucolanalia" includes paintings and drawings by featured artist Matt Alston. Through Dec. 30.

FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Shadowbox photo collages by Alexei Gural. Through December.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) "Beyond the Bulldog: Jack Davis." Through Jan. 6. • "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. • "John Haley: Berkeley School of Abstract Expressionist." Through Mar. 3. • "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.

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.) Artwork by Aimee Morris, Toby Cole, Darin Beasley and Jacob Morris. Through Dec. 8. • Artwork by James Greer. Dec. 9–Jan. 5.

HEIRLOOM CAFE AND FRESH MARKET (815 N. Chase St.) Drawings, paintings and prints of native Georgia flora by Hope Hilton. Reception Dec. 12. Through December.

HENDERSHOT'S COFFEE BAR (1560 Oglethorpe Dr.) Artwork by Tobiah Cole. Through December.

JITTERY JOE'S EASTSIDE (1860 Barnett Shoals Rd.) Photography by Page Hall that captures the whimsy and distortion created by the movement of ocean water. Through Dec. 7.

JUST PHO (1063 Baxter St.) Drawings and paintings by Michele Chidester.

KRIMSON KAFE (40 Greensboro Hwy., Watkinsville) Works by Charles Dyer. Through December.

KUMQUAT MAE (18 Barnett Shoals Rd., Watkinsville) Oil paintings by Dortha Jacobson, who is trained in the New Hope, PA Impressionist style. Through December. • Acrylic paintings by Anne Hamlin. Reception Dec. 15. Through December.

LEATHERS BUILDING ART SPACE (675 Pulaski St.) Mixed-media art by Jessica "Cobra" McVey and Trevor Oxley. Through December.

LOFT GALLERY AT CHOPS & HOPS (2 S. Main St., Watkinsville) "Goddesses: The Real and the Imagined," colorful paintings by Melody Croft exploring the emotional complexities of race, gender, age and culture. Through December.

LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (293 Hoyt St.) "Discovering History: Decorative Arts and Genealogy from the Ware and Lyndon Family Eras." Through Jan. 12. • "Arts from Indian Asia: Selections from Local Collections." Through Jan. 26.

MADISON MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (424 S. Main St., Madison) "Consequences of War" features "Flight," an exhibit of lithographs by 12 mid-century masters. Through Feb. 24.

MAMA'S BOY (197 Oak St.) Ink and watercolor art by Meg Abbott.

MANHATTAN CAFE (337 N. Hull St.) "Needlock Nasu," a painting by Jeremy Raj, is the first piece in Manhattan Cafe's new gallery that shows one piece of art per week. Through Dec. 11.

OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY (1080 Experiment Station Rd.) Photography by Reid Callaway and Leigh Lofgren. Through December.

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.) Paintings by Anne Wills. Through Feb. 4.

STRAND HAIR STUDIO (1625 S. Lumpkin St.) Unique paintings, assemblages and collages by Charley Seagraves and blown glass by Sy Dowling.

TOWN 220 (220 W. Washington St., Madison) "Observations" includes encaustic paintings by Mary Leslie. Through Jan. 26.

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.

WHITE TIGER (217 Hiawassee Ave.) China plates featuring collages by Jasey Jones. Through December.