A LA FERA (2440 W. Broad St.) Artwork by Anna Desio. Through December.

AMICI (233 E. Clayton St.) Whimsical and retro-inspired collage prints by John Williams. Through December.

ANTIQUES & JEWELS ART GALLERY (290 N. Milledge Ave.) Paintings by Mary Porter, Christine Shockley, Dortha Jacobson and others. Art quilts 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.) "Clouds of Faces" is an exhibit and new book presenting 15 relief sculptures in clay by Vernon J. Thornsberry. Paintings by Andy Cherewick are also on display. Opening reception Dec. 6. Through December. 

ATHENS ACADEMY (1281 Spartan Lane) In the Bertelsmann Gallery, artwork by Lyndon Tewksbury and ceramics by Carter Gillies, Juana Gnecco and Geoff Pickett. Through Dec. 13. • In the Myers Gallery, artwork by Bette Houser and Leslie Snipes and contemporary art quilts by Elizabeth Barton, Ruth Handy and Catherine Hart. Through Jan. 24. 

ATHENS FORD (4260 Atlanta Hwy., Bogart) Colorful paintings by Jim StipeMaas as well as framed cards from ATHICA's custom playing deck, "ATHICARDS." 

ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (ATHICA) (160 Tracy St.) ATHICA's "Pin-Up Show" features the works of local artists hung with clothespins. Through Dec. 8.

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

CINÉ BARCAFÉ (234 W. Hancock Ave.) Movie posters for films by Jim McKay. Through Dec. 15.

CIRCLE GALLERY (285 S. Jackson St.) “Landscapes Near and Far: Paintings by Ouida Williams and Metalwork by Barbara Mann." Through Dec. 19.

THE CLASSIC CENTER (300 N. Thomas St.) "It's Like a Rainbow" presents large colorful paintings by Sarah Emerson, Tommy Taylor, Kathryn Refi, Chris Hocking, Hannah Jones, Elliot Walters and Liselott Johnsson. • "Assemble" presents collage works by Jenn Manzella, Jon Swindler, Claire Clements, Justin Plakas, Leslie Snipes and Jaynie Gillman Crimmins. Through January.

EARTH FARE (1689 S. Lumpkin St.) Paintings by Christy Gray. Through December.

ELLISON, WALTON & BYRNE (2142 W. Broad St.) Hand-painted silk wall hangings and angels by Margaret Agner. Through Jan. 20.

FARMINGTON DEPOT GALLERY (1011 Salem Rd., Farmington) Owned and staffed by 14 artists, the gallery exhibits paintings, sculpture, folk art, ceramics and fine furniture. Permanent collection artists include Chris Hubbard, Dave Kirwin, Veronica Darby, John Cleaveland and more. • "Quadrants of Spontaneous Monsterfication" by See Dan Paint! aka Dan Smith. Through Dec. 28.

FLASHBACK GAMES (162 W. Clayton St.) "Artcade Show 2.0" features video game-inspired works by a dozen artists. 

GALLERY@HOTEL INDIGO (500 College Ave.) "From the Beginning: Jack Davis" contains 40 original illustrations. Through Dec. 31. • In the GlassCube, a site specific installation called "Contrition" by Thom Houser.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) "Exuberance of Meaning: The Art Patronage of Catherine the Great (1762–1796)." Through Jan. 5. • "The Crossroads of Memory: Carroll Cloar and the American South." Through Jan. 5. • "Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art." Through Jan. 5. • "L'objet en mouvement: Early Abstract Film." Through Jan. 5. • "The Material of Culture: Renaissance Medals and Textiles from the Ulrich A. Middeldorf Collection." Through Jan. 12.

GEORGIA THEATRE (215 N. Lumpkin St.) "No Flash Photography" exhibits live music photographs shot by Ryan Myers of musicians who have played since the venue's grand reopening. Through Dec. 15.

THE GRIT (199 Prince Ave.) Collages by Josh McCauley. Through Dec. 15.

HEALING ARTS CENTRE (834 Prince Ave.) Original paintings, prints and cards by Lara Oshon. Reception Dec. 6. Through December.

HEIRLOOM CAFE AND FRESH MARKET (815 N. Chase St.) Oil paintings by Mary Porter. Through December.

HENDERSHOT'S COFFEE BAR (237 Prince Ave.) Coffee-themed works by René Shoemaker. Through December.

HIGHWIRE LOUNGE (269 N. Hull St.) "Tasteless Nudes and Other Creatures: Works from the Lyndon House Monoprint Class" includes works by Jessica Lastrapes, Erica Compton, Cliff Probst, Tracy Peabody, Barb Smith, Kelsey Crawford and Jessie Merriam. Closing reception Dec. 4.

JITTERY JOE'S DOWNTOWN (297 E. Broad St.) Mixed media paintings by Lea Purvis. Through December.

LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART (270 River Rd.) The BFA Exit Show features works by graduating students. Opening reception Dec. 6. Through Dec. 13.

LOFT GALLERY AT CHOPS & HOPS (2 S. Main St., Watkinsville) Watercolor and oil of landscape, figurative and still life works by Susie Burch. Through December.

LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (293 Hoyt St.) "Period Decorative Arts Collection (1840–1890)" includes artifacts related to the historic house. • Action-themed artwork by students in the Clarke County School District. Through Jan. 20. 

MADISON MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (434 S. Main St., Madison) "Masterworks on the Move" is a traveling exhibition of 35 American paintings from Wesleyan College. Through Jan. 5.

MAMA BIRD'S GRANOLA (909 E. Broad St.) Artwork by Cameron Bliss Ferrelle, Bob Brussack, Caoimhe Nace, James Fields, Barbara Bendzunas and Annette Paskiewicz. 

MINI GALLERY (261 W. Washington St.) "Woodland Getaway" is a woodland-themed show featuring works by Dena Zilber, Missy Kulik, Emily Lyon, Sara Lee Parker, Simon Hunt, Chris Bradley and others. Opening reception Dec. 7.

OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY (1080 Experiment Station Rd.) Paintings, drawings and sculptures by students and faculty of the University of North Georgia. Through Jan. 7.

REPUBLIC SALON (312 E. Broad St.) The paintings of Cody Murray explore the duality of man. 

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

TOWN 220 (220 W. Washington St., Madison) "Vessels and Views" is a group show featuring landscape paintings and three-dimensional works. Through Feb. 2. 

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF ATHENS (780 Timothy Rd.) "Making the Invisible," photographs by Jamie deRevere. Through January.

WALKER'S COFFEE AND PUB (128 College Ave.) Oil and acrylic paintings by Brian MacBeth. Through December.

WHITE TIGER (217 Hiawassee Ave.) Paintings by Lizzy Metter. Through December.