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April 30, 2014

Art Around Town

A list of local art exhibits.

ALWAYS BAKED GOODIES (723 Baxter St.) Colorful abstract paintings by Maria Nissan.

AMICI (233 E. Clayton St.) Photography by Ryan Myers. Through May.

ANTIQUES & JEWELS ART GALLERY (290 N. Milledge Ave.) Paintings by Mary Porter, Greg Benson, Dortha Jacobson and others. Art quilts by Elizabeth Barton and handmade jewelry by various artists.

ARTINI'S ART LOUNGE (296 W. Broad St.) Curated by AthensHasArt!, "Enchantment" includes drawings by Margaret Schreiber, photography by Michelle Norris and paintings by Cameron Bliss. Through mid-May.

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.

ATHENS ACADEMY (1281 Spartan Lane) "Steffen Thomas: A Retrospective" features over 50 pieces by the German-American expressionist. Through May.

ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (ATHICA) (160 Tracy St.) "INTERIOR/EXTERIOR: Structural Constellations" is an installation by Vespucci, a collective between Cody VanderKaay and Rusty Wallace. Through May 4.

BIG CITY BREAD (393 N. Finley St.) Photography by James Calemine. Through May.

CINÉ BARCAFÉ (234 W. Hancock Ave.) Artwork by Claire Clements and Robert Clements. Through May 6.

THE CLASSIC CENTER (300 N. Thomas St.) "Terrain: Painting the South" features landscape paintings by June Ball, Andy Cherewick, Robert Clements and Philip Juras. Through Sept. 15. • "Home" features works by Melissa Harshman, Mary Porter and Jeffrey Whittle. Through Sept. 15.

EARTH FARE (1689 S. Lumpkin St.) Mixed media works by Greg Harmon.

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 Larry Hamilton, Cheri Wranosky, Chris Hubbard and more. • "Why We Love Birds" features the works of Leigh Ellis and Peter Loose. Through April.

FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Artwork by Anne Yarbrough. Through May.

FRONTIER UPFRONT GALLERY (193 E. Clayton St.) Artwork by Heidi Hensley. Through mid-May.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) "Master of Fine Arts Degree Candidates Exhibition." Through May 4. • "Selections in the Decorative Arts." Through June 29. • Strata #4 by Quayola is an immersive video installation that reworks classical masterworks into contemporary abstractions. Through June 20. • Tristan Perich's "Machine Drawing" will create itself over the course of six months. Through Sept. 21.

THE GEORGIA THEATRE (215 N. Lumpkin St.) My Athens presents a gallery full of Instagram photos taken of the Classic City. Through May.

THE GRIT (199 Prince Ave.) Artwork by Nina Barnes. Through May 11.

HEIRLOOM CAFE AND FRESH MARKET (815 N. Chase St.) Works by the Athens Plein Aire Artists. Through June.

HENDERSHOT'S COFFEE BAR (237 Prince Ave.) Images by Bob Brussack and Caoimhe Nace. Through May.

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Paintings by Adelina Simeonova are on display in "Spectrum" at Highwire Lounge.

HIGHWIRE LOUNGE (296 N. Hull St.) "Spectrum" features paintings by Rachel Glaze, Lydia Hunt, Carlie Ivie, Hena Jang, Nicole Moran, Taylor Scott, Adelina Simeonova, Rae Wiltshire and Nicole Yackley. Closing reception May 7.

GALLERY@HOTEL INDIGO (500 College Ave.) "Living Room" includes works that consider the home environment by Benjamin Britton, Patrick Brien, Andy Cherewick, Rachel Cox, Brock Gordon, Emily Hadland, Carol John and Erin McIntosh. Through June 15.

JITTERY JOE'S EASTSIDE (1860 Barnett Shoals Rd.) "Leftover Wrestlers and Other Old Paintings" by Dan Smith.

LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART (270 River Rd.) "BFA Exit III." On display May 2–9. Closing reception May 9.

LAST RESORT GRILL (174 Clayton St.) "Kitchensink" includes custom frames, assorted art and photography created by Brittny Teree and Arkhive Art & Frame. Through May 4.

LEATHERS BUILDING (675 Pulaski St.) Works by Andy Cherewick. Through summer.

LOFT GALLERY AT CHOPS & HOPS (2 S. Main St., Watkinsville) "All Hail the Coming of Another Spring" features large acrylic paintings, collages and assemblages by Charley Seagraves. Through May 15.

LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (293 Hoyt St.) The 39th Juried Exhibition features 128 pieces by different artists. Through May 3.

MADISON MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (434 S. Main St., Madison) "Three Paths" exhibits works by Don Cooper that were influenced by his studies, observations and experimentations while traveling through Asia. Through Aug. 17.

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

MAMA'S BOY (197 Oak St.) Artwork by David Hough. Through May.

MINI GALLERY (261 W. Washington St.) "Follow the White Rabbit" features bunny-inspired works by 13 artists. Through June 5.

OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (OCAF) (34 School St., Watkinsville) In the Main Gallery, the 19th annual "Southworks Juried Art Exhibit" includes works by 74 artists. Through May 9. • In the Members Gallery, "Clay and Drawings: Ron Meyers and Rich Panico." Through May 9.

OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY (1080 Experiment Station Rd.) Wildlife photography by Karl Enter. Through May.

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

RICHARD B. RUSSELL JR. SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) "ARTifacts Rock Athens: Relics from the Athens Music Scene, 1975–1985.) Opening reception May 1. • "Choosing to Participate" contains 11 posters presenting the experiences of individuals and communities. May 2–Aug. 30.

SANDY CREEK NATURE CENTER (205 Old Commerce Rd.) "GreenFest Art, Photography, and Photo Exhibition" includes creations by children. Through May 6.

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

THE SURGERY CENTER (2142 W. Broad St.) Paintings by Susie Burch. Through May.

TECH STOP COMPUTERS (1860 Barnett Shoals Rd.) Abstract and highly-textured paintings by Frances Jemini. Through July.

TECH STOP COMPUTERS (3690 Atlanta Hwy.) Abstract acrylic paintings and works made from reused and found materials by Frances Jemini. Through July.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF ATHENS (780 Timothy Rd.) The Athens Plein Aire Artists draw inspiration from landscapes, woods and meadows to create paintings, photographs and sculptures. Through May.

VIVA! ARGENTINE CUISINE (247 Prince Ave.) Artwork by Rita Rogers Marks and Amanda Stevens. 

WHITE TIGER (217 Hiawassee Ave.) Vintage art curated by Dynamite Clothing. Through May.

THE WORLD FAMOUS (351 N. Hull St.) Whimsical character illustrations by Leslie Dallion. Through May.

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