EAST BAY

• The Adobe Art Center Gallery -- "Lines Between Spaces" through Dec. 9. Metal Sculpture by Dennis Fujimoto, oilstick drawings by Susan Sarti and silk collage by Wendy Toda. Mondays-Wednesday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 20395 San Miguel Drive, Castro Valley. 510-881-6735.

• Alameda County Art Commission -- Rotational collection of work by multicultural county artists in public areas of county facilities. Call for a schedule of exhibits. Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 510-208-9646.

• Alamo-Danville Artists' Society -- Paintings by Megan Parks Haller and Peggy Dailey Gatto, through Jan. 15. Danville Town Offices, 510 LaGonda Way. Paintings by Nancy Thompson, through Jan. 15. Offices of Donna Gerber, 309 Diablo Road, Danville. Paintings by Helena Cali, through Jan.15. Office of Dr. Richard Solis, 300 Diablo Blvd., Danville. All exhibits open Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 925-939-1278.

• Antioch Lynn House Gallery -- "Comfort and Joy: The Beauty of Quilts," through Dec. 28. Original handmade quilts by Bay Area artists of all ages. Wednesdays-Fridays, noon-3 p.m.; Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. and by appointment. Free. 809 First St., Antioch. 925-779-7018.

• Ardency Gallery -- "Shove Off to Birthday Island," closing Nov. 30. Collaborative exhibition by Tonya Solley Thornton and Frank Haines. Works included in the exhibition are video and sculptural installation. Free. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 709 Broadway, Oakland. 510-836-0831, www.ardencyart.com.

• Art Concepts Gallery -- "Passages," through Jan. 8. An exhibition of printmaking works by various artists from the Blue Bay Press. Free. Mondays, 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 5-10:30 p.m.; Sundays, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. California Cafe, 1540 N. California Blvd., Walnut Creek. 925-930-0157, Ext. 12, www.artconcepts.com.

• Babilonia 1808 -- "Heroes of the Homeland" through December 7. Photography by Rick Rocamora. 1808 5th St., Berkeley. 510-883-1808.

• Bedford Gallery -- "Heavenly Gardens: Early Rugs of the Near and Far East," through Jan. 5. Sixty carpets, prayer rugs, and rug fragments, dating from the 15th-early 19th centuries. "Shikishi: Gifts of Art for the New Year," through Jan. 5. Art in centuries-old Japanese format, to commemorate the year that has passed since the national tragedy of Sept. 11 and express the artists thoughts and hopes for 2003. Tuesdays-Sundays, noon-5 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday evenings, 6-8 p.m. and open evenings of theater productions. Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts, Civic Drive and Locust Street, Walnut Creek. "My World: Children's Art From the United States and Iran," through December. May be viewed at Walnut Creek's City Hall Council Chambers when the City Council meets. First and third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. 925-295-1417, www.dlrca.org.

• Berkeley Art Center -- "Threads: Artists Who Use Stitching to Convey Ideas," through Dec. 15. Wednesdays-Sundays, noon-5 p.m. Live Oak Park, 1275 Walnut St. 510-644-6893.

• Berkeley Artisans Holiday -- Open studios, Nov. 30-Dec. 22. Saturdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Maps available on-line listing all participants and locations. 510-845-2612, www.berkeleyartisans.com.

• Black Box -- "Imagining a World Without Prisons," closing Dec. 1. Visual and literary work submitted by prisoners, former prisoners and their family members. 1928 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. 510-893-4648.

• Blackhawk Art Gallery of the Sculpture Group -- "Juried and Invitational Exhibit," through Jan. 11. Bronze, ceramic and stone. Tuesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3-6 p.m. 3528 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. 925-736-5640.

• Lindsay Dirkx Brown Gallery -- "Believe-Achieve," closing Nov. 30. An exhibition by 13 artist who are members of the National League of American Pen Women Diablo/Alameda branch. Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Mondays-Thursdays, 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. San Ramon Community Center, 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon. 925-973-3200.

• Caffe 817 -- Collage and digital prints by Joan Schulze, through Jan. 31. Mondays-Fridays, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 817 Washington St., Oakland. 510-271-7965.

• California College of Arts and Crafts -- "Reality Check: Painting in the Exploded Field," through Dec. 14. An exhibition of large-scale works by seven artists. Free. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Oliver Art Center 5212 Broadway, Oakland. 415-551-9210, www.wattis.org.

• Christensen Heller Gallery -- "Temptation," through Jan. 5. Paintings by Jessica Cohen. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sundays, noon-5 p.m. 5831 College Ave., Oakland. 510-655-5952.

• Contra Costa College -- "Wild Women: A Solar Etching Portfolio," closing Nov. 30. 13 women artists from across the nation. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Art Building, 2600 Mission Bell Drive, San Pablo. 510-236-9741.

• Craft and Cultural Arts Gallery -- "Art of Eastern Cuba," through Dec. 27. An exhibition of art from various Cuban artists. Free. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. State of California Office Building Atrium, 1515 Clay St., Oakland. 510-238-6952, www.oaklandnet.org.

• Danville Fine Arts Gallery -- "2nd Annual Craftsmen Extraordinaire: Gifts for the Season," through Jan. 3. Pottery, hand woven scarves, jewelry, quilts, blown glass, fountains, greeting cards, paintings, photography and more by local craftsmen. Watercolor paintings, through December. Plein air landscapes of local, Irish and Alaskan scenes by Wayne White. Wednesdays-Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. 233 Front St., 2nd floor, Danville. 925-838-1959.

• East Bay Women Artists -- "Hidden Treasures," through Jan. 5. An exhibition of paintings, monotypes, photography and baskets by several artists. Free. Royal Ground Gallery, 2058 Mountain Blvd., Oakland. 510- 339-0348.

• EBMUD Mezzanine Gallery -- Paintings by W.L. Stover through Dec. 6. Call for hours. 375 Eleven St., Oakland. 510-835-3000.

• Epperson Gallery -- Recent works by plein air artists Taki Tu and Nick Young, through Dec. 22. Saturdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 1400 Pomona St., Crockett. 510-787-2925.• Fremont Art Association Gallery -- "European Memories & Local Charm," closing Dec. 1. Parisian rooftops, cathedrals and aqueducts to aquatic life and florals, in oils, acrylics, watercolor and clay by Karin Bose. Wednesday-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 37659 Niles Blvd., Fremont. 510-792-0905, www.hypersurf.com/~faa/upcoming_show.html.

• Gallery 555 -- "Flux," through Jan. 10. Featuring nine works of artist Kati Casida, the display includes large-scale aluminum sculptures and handmade paper collages. Mondays-Fridays, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. 555 City Center at 12th St., Oakland. 510-238-6836.

• Goodenough Books -- Watercolor paintings on yupo paper by Linda Jeffery Sailors, through Dec. 31. Goodenough Books, 1362 Railroad Ave., Livermore. 925-449-7274.

• Graduate Theological Union -- "Infinite Knowledge: Veda and the Vedic Literature," through Dec. 19. A circular exhibit of mixed media installations by Madeline de Joly. Mondays and Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesdays-Thursdays, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Flora Lamson Hewlett Library, 2400 Ridge Road, Berkeley. 510-649-2500.

• Green Shutter Gallery -- Tanna Bellia, paintings, Amy Died, sculpture and Therese May, embellished quilts, through Dec. 6. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 22654 Main St., Hayward. 510-538-2787.

• Hall of Pioneers Gallery -- "Oakland Chinatown Pioneers," open-ended. Twelve showcases each focusing on historic leaders and personalities of the community. Free. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Chinese Garden Building, 275 Seventh St., Oakland. 510-530-4590.

• Thelma Harris Art Gallery -- "Ties, Wraps and Poles," through Dec. 31. Colorful sculptures of Kevin Cole and Alonzo Davis. Tuesdays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. 5940 College Ave., Oakland. 510-654-0443.

• The Hearst Art Gallery -- "Kuna Mola: Maintaining Tradition Amid Change," through Dec. 8. Intricately designed textile art. Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. St. Mary's College, 1928 St. Marys Road, Moraga. 925-631-4379.

• Kala Art Institute -- "Imaging/Imagining," through Dec. 6. An exhibition of works by various artists. Free. Tuesday through Friday, noon-5:30 p.m.; Saturday, noon-4:30 p.m. 1060 Heinz Ave., Berkeley. 510-549-2977 or www.kala.org

• Keeyla Meadows Gardens And Art -- Featuring Keeyla's sculpture, paintings, ceramics and garden furnishings. The Tannery Building, 700 Gilman St., Berkeley. 510-524-7106, www.keeyla.bigstep.com

• Lafayette Gallery -- "Shine, Sparkle and Celebrate!," through Dec. 24. Paintings, prints, jewelry and fine art gifts. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 50 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette. 925-284-2788.

• Lamorinda Arts Alliance -- Watercolors, acrylics, oils and photography, sculpture, ceramics, quilts and jewelry, Monday-Jan. 14. Orinda Library Gallery, 24 Orinda Way. 925-254-2184.

• Laney College -- William High Memorial Gallery: Richard Avril, through Dec. 13. An exhibition of photographs by the artist. Free. Call for hours. Laney Photography Department, Room A-178, 900 Fallon St., Oakland. 510- 464-3586.

• Las Juntas Artists -- Watercolor paintings by Marjorie Rolandelli through December. Contra Costa County Library, 1750 Oak Park Blvd., Pleasant Hill. 925-939-1278.

• Latham Square Building Lobby -- "Takeshi Nakayoshi," through Jan. 3. Elegant and luminous paintings. Mondays-Saturdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 1611 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. 510-836-8760.

• Los Medanos College Art Gallery -- "Viaggi Artistici," through Dec. 12. Paintings and drawings by Robert Broki and M. Louise Stanley. Reception, Dec. 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. 2700 E. Leland Road, Pittsburg. 925-439-2181, Ext. 3384, www.losmedanos.net.

• Cecile Moochnek Gallery -- "The Gift of Art," through Jan. 19. Wednesdays-Sundays, noon-5 p.m. 1809-D Fourth St., 2nd floor, Berkeley. 510-549-1018, www.cecilemoochnek.com.

• Moraga Art Gallery -- "Winter Holiday Exhibit," through Jan. 25. Paintings, photography, jewelry, greeting cards, sculpture and fine art prints. Reception, Dec. 7, 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Presented by Lamorinda Arts Alliance. 570 Center St., Moraga. 925-376-5407.

• Mt. Diablo Summit Museum -- "Mount Diablo In Focus," through Feb. 2. Juried photos that have captured the beautiful, unusual and exciting aspects of Mt. Diablo. Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Summit Visitors Center, top of Mt. Diablo. 925-837-6119.

• Oakland Art -- "Art of Eastern Cuba," through Jan. 4 at Oakland Art Gallery, 199 Kahn's Alley, Oakland. 510-637-0395. Through Dec. 27 at Craft and Cultural Arts Gallery, State of California Office Building, Atrium, 1515 Clay St., Oakland. 510-238-6952. Dec. 4-Jan. 5 at Oakland Museum of California, Museum Café, 1000 Oak St., Oakland. 510-238-2200.

• Oakland Glass Artists Holiday Exhibit and Sale -- Nov. 29-Dec. 1 and Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. An exhibition of glass artwork from Bruce Pizzichillo and Dari Gordon. Free. 2680 Union St., Oakland. 510-832-8380.

• Olive Hyde Art Gallery -- Holiday for the Arts Gala, Dec. 6, 5:30-9:30 p.m. An early selection of art, food and wine. $15. Show and Sale, Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. An exhibition of works by various artists. Free. Wednesdays-Sundays, noon-5 p.m. 123 Washington Blvd., Fremont. 510-791-4357.

• Orinda Library Art Gallery -- Small and large sculptures by Joseph Slusky and paintings by Katie Hawkinson, through Dec. 2. Open during library hours. 24 Orinda Way. 925-254-2184.

• Paris Flea Market & Gallery -- "The Seasons of Mt. Diablo," through Christmas. Watercolors and photography by Margo Watson. Daily, 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. 124 East Prospect, Danville. 925-838-7108.

• Reeds Cameras and Imaging -- "Snapshots of Kazakhstan," Sunday-Dec. 31. Mondays-Fridays, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 1524 Locust St., Walnut Creek. 925-934-7207.

• Richmond Art Center -- 2nd Annual Live Art Auction, Dec. 7, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Including 300 fine artworks and 1,000 hand-made functional and decorative items. Annual Holiday Arts Festival and Art Auction, Dec. 8, noon-5 p.m. Free. 2540 Barrett Ave., Civic Center Plaza, Richmond. 510-620-6772, www.therichmondartcenter.org.

• Royal Ground Gallery -- "Hidden Treasures," through Jan. 5. Paintings, monotypes, photography and baskets. Presented by East Bay Women Artists. Daily, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. 2058 Mountain Blvd., Oakland. 510-339-0348, 510-254-6973.

• San Pablo Arts Gallery -- "Reflections," through Jan. 26. Paintings by Rosalie Cassell, Diane Rusnak and Kim Thoman. Saturdays-Sundays, noon-4 p.m. San Pablo Civic Center/Maple Hall, One Alvarado Square, 13831 San Pablo Ave. 510-836-2663.

• Traywick Gallery -- Jamie Brunson, closing Nov. 30. An exhibition of new paintings by the artist. Rachel Davis, closing Nov. 30. An exhibition of new watercolors by the artist. Free. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sundays, noon-5 p.m., 1316 Tenth St., Berkeley. 510-527-1214, www.traywick.com.

• Tri-Valley SPCA -- "Fur-iends & Family," through Feb. 1. Watercolors and sculptures of pets. Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 4651 Gleason Drive., Dublin. 925-479-9670.

• Uffre Studio -- "A Gallon of Gesso," Dec. 7-Dec. 8, noon-5 p.m. An exhibition of works by Orlonda Uffre, Jeanette Madden, Corinne Innis and Bill Dallas. Free. 55 Santa Clara Ave., Suite 240, Oakland. 510-710-6192.

• University Art Gallery, Cal State University, Hayward -- "Shamanic Power Objects" through Feb. 15. An exhibition of healing, sorcery and divination objects from Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas. Free. Wednesdays-Saturdays, noon-3 p.m. 25800 Carlos Bee Boulevard, Hayward. 510-885-3299.

• Valley Art Gallery -- "Holiday Collection for Artful Giving," through Dec. 21. A collection of original art created by Bay Area artists, including ceramics, jewelry, woven pieces, holiday decorations, cards, paintings and more. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; preview party Nov. 22, 5-8 p.m. 1661 Botelho Dr., Suite 110, Walnut Creek. 925-935-4311, www.valleyartgallery.org.

SAN FRANCISCO

• Arthaus -- "The Fine Art of Living," through Dec. 31. An exhibition of works by a variety of artists. Free. By appointment only. 1053 Bush St., Suite 2, San Francisco. 415-922-8219.

• Artrock -- "Plaster Caster," through January 2003. An exhibition of plaster penises of rock stars by Cynthia Plaster Caster. Free. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 893 Folsom St., San Francisco. 415-777-5736 or www.artrock.com

• Artwork Sf -- "Dreams and Rebellion: What is Real?/Who Cares!" through Jan. 23. An exhibition of Surrealism and Dadaism by 24 local artists. "One Night Stand," Dec. 4, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. An exhibition of nude, erotic and fetish art. $10 to $15. Free. Open 24 hours a day. Hotel Cosmo, 761 Post St., San Francisco. 415-673-3080 or www.artworksf.com

• Baxter Chang Patri Fine Art -- Terrell Moore, through Dec. 15. An exhibition of oil paintings by the artist. Free. Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St., San Francisco. 415-397-2000 or www.baxterchangpatri.com

• Big Pagoda Gallery -- "Celebration," Dec. 5 through Dec. 29. An exhibition of works by gallery artists. Noah Phyllis Levin, closing Nov. 30. An exhibition of koi paintings. Free. Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. 1903 Fillmore St., San Francisco. 415-563-8727 or www.bigpagoda.com

• Blue Room Gallery -- "Your Dreams and Omens Revealed," closing Dec. 1. An exhibition of photography by Diane Fenster. Jesse Clark, closing Dec. 1. An exhibition of marble and mixed media sculptures by the artist. Free. Wednesday and Sunday, noon to 9 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday, noon to 10 p.m. 2331 Mission St., San Francisco. 415-282-8411 or www.blueroomgallery.org

• Braunstein/Quay Gallery -- Robert Brady, closing Dec. 7. An exhibition of new sculptures by the artist. Free. Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 430 Clementina St., San Francisco. 415-278-9850 or www.bquayartgallery.com

• Caldwell Snyder Gallery -- Paul Balmer, through December. An exhibition of new paintings by the artist. Reception, Dec. 5, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Free. Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 341 Sutter St., San Francisco. 415-296-7896 or www.caldwellsnyder.com

• California College Of Arts And Crafts -- Logan Galleries -- "In the Making," through Jan. 10. An exhibition showing how the contemporary practices of art and craft provoke us to reassess the boundaries of each. "Shelf Life," through Jan. 10. An installation by Shirley Tse, made with white Styrofoam and vacuum-formed acrylic. Free unless otherwise noted. All lectures begin at 7 p.m. unless stated otherwise. Monday and Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 1111 Eighth St., San Francisco. 415-551-9210 or www.ccac-art.edu/institute

• California Institute Of Integral Studios Gallery -- "Beneath the Surface," closing Nov. 30. An exhibit of works by four artists to open the new gallery space. Free. Minna Street Center, Second Floor Gallery, 695 Minna St., San Francisco. 415-575-6257.

• Cesar Chavez Student Center Art Gallery -- "Intervention: A Cause for Action," through Dec. 18. An exhibition featuring works by five female artists, concerning issues of women's human rights and the consciousness of women throughout the world. Free. Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1600 Holloway Ave., San Francisco. 415- 338-2580.

• Dolby Chadwick Gallery -- Gary Ruddell, Dec. 5 through Jan. 31. An exhibition of new paintings by the artist. Reception, Dec. 5, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eric Gonzales, closing Nov. 30. An exhibition of paintings by the artist. Free. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 266 Sutter St., San Francisco. 415-956-3560 or www.dolbychadwickgallery.com

• Dyansen Gallery -- The permanent collection includes works by Peter Max, Alexandra Nechita and Andy Lakey. Free. Sunday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. 799 Beach St., San Francisco. 415-928-0596 or 800-332-2787.

• 871 Fine Arts -- "Landscape and Memory," through Dec. 20. New paintings by Lynn Glaser. Free. Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 49 Geary St. 513. 415-543-5155.

• Eleonore Austerer Gallery -- The permanent collection includes graphics by Braque, Chagall, Cassatt, Picasso, Gauguin, Renoir, Kandinsky, Miro, Matisse and others. "Rhythms, Loops and Circles," through Dec. 20. An exhibition of hanging wall sculptures by Steve Litsios. "Masters of La Belle Epoque," through Dec. 24. An exhibition of works by Alphonse Mucha, James Tissot and Paul Cesar Helleu. In the Patio Gallery. Free. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 540 Sutter St., San Francisco. 415-986-2244 or www.AustererGallery.com

• Fraenkel Gallery -- "Circular Forms," through Dec. 28. An exhibition of works by Adam Fuss. Free. Tuesday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 49 Geary St., 4th Floor, San Francisco. 415-981-2661 or www.fraenkelgallery.com

• Gallery Paule Anglim -- Benji Whalen, Dec. 4 through Jan. 4. An exhibition of works by the artist. Leo Bersamina, Dec. 4 through Jan. 4. An exhibition of works by the artist. Reception, Dec, 5, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. "The Inadequacy of the Struggle Against the Inadequacy of the Struggle," closing Nov. 30. An exhibition of new works in a variety of media by Manuel Ocampo. Tonel, closing Nov. 30. An exhibition of drawings, photographs and sculpture by the artist. Free. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 14 Geary St., San Francisco. 415-433-2710.

• George Krevsky Gallery -- California Regionalism," closing Dec. 7. An exhibition of more than 35 oil paintings, watercolors and prints by various artists. Free. Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 77 Geary St., San Francisco. 415-397-9748.

• Hackett Freedman Gallery -- Roland Petersen, Dec. 5 through Jan. 4. An exhibition of works by the artist. Reception, Dec. 5, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Carlo Maria Mariani, closing Nov. 30. An exhibition of new paintings by the artist. "The Color of Light," through Jan. 4. An exhibition of paintings and works on paper from the 1970s through the 1990s by Esteban Vicente. Free. Tuesday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment. 250 Sutter St., Fourth Floor, San Francisco. 415-362-7152 or www.hackettfreedmangallery.com

• Hang -- "Decomposition," Dec. 5 through Jan. 6. An exhibition of photography by Kevin Moore. Preview and Discussion, Dec. 3, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Reception, Dec. 5, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. "Dear Girls," closing Nov. 30. An exhibition of portraits by Marie Van Elder. 556 Sutter St. Hang Annex -- "Small Wonders," Dec. 5 through Jan. 6. An exhibition of works by various artists. Reception, Dec. 5, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. "Text and Image: Art With the Written Word," closing Nov. 30. A group show of works in a variety of styles. 567 Sutter St., San Francisco. 415-434-4264. Hang At The Canvas -- "The View From Here," through Dec. 22. An exhibition of works by Anna Conti, Kenney Mencher and Joel Tarbox. Artists On Site -- Realist artists give painting demonstrations. Dec. 7 and Dec. 21: Joel Tarbox. 1200 Ninth Ave. Free. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. San Francisco. 415-434-4264 or www.hangart.com

• Hosfelt Gallery -- Roland Flexner, closing Nov. 30. An exhibition of recent ink drawings by the artist. "The President's Wives," closing Nov. 30. An exhibition of works by Andrea Higgins. "Four Splits, One Stand," closing Nov. 30. An exhibition of works by Stuart Arends. Free. Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 430 Clementina, San Francisco. 415-495-5454 or www.hosfeltgallery.com

• Images Of The North -- The gallery specializes in Inuit Indian artwork. "Recent Sculpture in Stone from Cape Dorset, Nunavut," ongoing. "New Collection of Etchings by Germaine Arnatauyok," ongoing. Free. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.; Tuesday by appointment. 2036 Union St., San Francisco. 415- 673-1273 or www.ImagesNorth.com

• Intersection For The Arts -- "The Multiplication of Bread," through Jan. 11. An installation by Marcos Ramirez. Free. Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.; Tuesday by appointment. 446 Valencia St., San Francisco. 415-626-2787.

• Jenkins Johnson Gallery -- "Small Works," Dec. 5 through Dec. 21. An exhibition of works by various artists. Holiday Open House, Dec. 7, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 464 Sutter St., San Francisco. 415-677-0770 or www.JenkinsJohnsonGallery.com

• Kala Art Institute -- "Imaging/Imagining," closing Dec. 6. An exhibition of works by various artists. Free. Tuesday through Friday, noon to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 4:30 p.m. 1060 Heinz Ave., Berkeley. 510-549-2977 or www.kala.org

• Meyerovich Gallery -- "Portraits and Nudes," through Dec. 31. An exhibition of early etchings, lithographs and rare aquatints by Henri Matisse. Free. Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 251 Post St., San Francisco. 415-421-7171.

• Modernism -- "Five Times Four," through Dec. 21. An exhibition of works by Sam Tchakalian, Richard Allen Morris, James Hayward, Dennis Hollingsworth and Michael Reafsnyder. Mel Ramos, through Dec. 21. An exhibition of the artist's new paintings and works on paper. Free. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 685 Market St., San Francisco. 415-541-0461 or www.modernisminc.com

• Odc Gallery Project -- Brian Kim, through Dec. 21 An exhibition of new paintings by the artist. Free. Thursday, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. 3153 17th St., San Francisco. 415-822-7560.

• Powell Street Gallery -- "Portraits from the Qing Dynasty's Imperial Family," open-ended. An exhibit by Beijing artist Professor Di Lifeng. Free. Monday through Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 535 Powell St., San Francisco. 415-439-4444.

• Robert Koch Gallery -- "Inside Havana," through Jan. 4. An exhibition of works by Andrew Moore. Free. Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 49 Geary St., San Francisco. 415-421-0122.

• San Francisco Arts Commission Gallery -- "For a Better World," Dec. 5 through Jan. 25. An exhibition of more than 100 United Nations posters by some of the world's foremost artists and photographers. Opening Reception, Dec. 5, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. "The Second Annual Installation Award Show," closing Dec. 7. An exhibition of works by Haein Kang and collaborative duo Leonardogillesfleur. "Everyday Stars," through Feb. 14. Original poster art by Synne Bull and Dragan Miletic, on sidewalk kiosks along Market Street, between Van Ness Avenue and the Embarcadero. Free. Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday by appointment. 401 Van Ness Ave., ground floor, San Francisco. 415-554-6080.

• San Francisco Art Institute -- Exhibits -- "Touch: Relational Art From the 1990s to Now," through Dec.14. An exhibition examining how contemporary artists use socially interactive devices in their transformations of everyday objects and activities. Lectures -- Lectures begin at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. $6 general; $4 seniors, students and disabled persons. Anne Wagner, Dec. 2. Art historian. Elinor Carucci, Dec. 4. Photographer. Free. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 800 Chestnut St., San Francisco. 415-771-7020 or www.sfai.edu

• San Francisco City Hall -- "Art In City Hall" -- "Twin Towers Remembered," through Jan. 15. An exhibition of photography by Camilo Jose Vergara. "Ten Years On," through Jan. 1. An exhibition of photographs and writings by Guatemalan children. South Light Court -- "The Big Smoke," ongoing. An exhibit telling of the courage and determination of the people of San Francisco as they worked to recover from the earthquake and fire of 1906. Created by the Museum of the City of San Francisco. Free. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. SF Arts Commission Gallery, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco. 415-252-2568.

• San Francisco Convention And Visitors Bureau -- "Children's Art from the International Children's Art Museum," ongoing. The 20 paintings displayed are drawn from the collection of 3,000 artworks created by children from all around the world. The works on display come from children, age 8 through 17, from Japan, India, Sweden, Africa, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Russia and the United States. Part of the Bureau's "Art in Lobby" program. Free. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 201 Third St., San Francisco. 415-974-6900 or 415-923-1167.

• San Francisco Museum Of Modern Art Gallery -- "Gerhard Richter: Forty Years of Painting," through April 1. An exhibition of an eight-painting suite of abstractions. Free. Tuesday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Fort Mason Center, Building A, San Francisco. 415-357-4000 or www.sfmoma.org

• San Francisco Performing Arts Library And Museum -- "Sandra Woodhull: Designs Beyond the Bay," through Dec. 28. The artist designed costumes for multiple Bay Area theater companies and ballets. Free. Veterans Building, 401 Van Ness, Ave., San Francisco. 415- 255-4800 or www.sfpalm.org

• San Francisco Public Library -- Main Library -- Chinese Center -- "China: A Tour of Wonders," closing Dec. 1. Over 100 photographs exploring China's cultural treasures and natural beauty. Free. Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, noon to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Main Library, 100 Larkin St., San Francisco. 415-557-4277 or www.sfpl.org

• Sharon Art Studio -- Winter Holiday Pottery and Craft Sale, Dec. 8, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hundreds of ceramic vases, bowls, serving dishes and unique jewelry. Proceeds support the studio, an intergenerational community center for the arts. Free. Golden Gate Park, next to the Children's Playground and Carousel by Sharon Meadow, San Francisco. 415-753-7006 or www.sharonartstudio.org

• 66balmy Gallery -- "Just Bazaar," through Dec. 23. A gift exhibit with handcrafted pieces including paintings, jewelry and clothing by 25 artists. Receptions, Dec. 7 and Dec. 19, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Free. Thursday and Friday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 66 Balmy Alley, San Francisco. 415-648-1760 or www.66balmy.com

• Southern Exposure -- "Repurpose," through Dec. 14. A juried exhibition of works by Northern California artists. Free. Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 401 Alabama St., San Francisco. 415-863-2141 or www.soex.org

• Stephen Wirtz Gallery -- Kathryn Van Dyke, through Jan. 18. An exhibition of new paintings by the artist. Reception, Dec. 5, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Free. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 49 Geary St., 3rd Floor, San Francisco. 415- 433-6879.

• The Strybing Arboretum Society -- "Forms of Light," through Dec. 31. An exhibition of fine art color plant photographs by Sid Hollister. Free. Daily, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Helen Crocker Russell Library of Horticulture, Ninth and Lincoln Avenues, San Francisco. 415-661-1316.

• Toomey Tourell Fine Art -- Ronald Reiss, closing Nov. 30. An exhibition of works by the artist. Free. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 49 Geary St., Fourth Floor, San Francisco. 415-989-6444 or www.toomey-tourell.com

• University Of San Francisco Thacher Gallery -- "Cuatro Voces," through Jan. 5. An exhibition of works by Zulema Di Marco, Santiago Gino Gervasi, Gabriel Navar and Veronica Rojar. Free. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 2130 Fulton St., San Francisco. 415-422-2311 or www.usfca.edu/library/thacher

• Weinstein Gallery -- "Lithographs: From the Artist's Archives 1968 to 1990," through Dec. 30. An exhibition of works by Robert Kipniss. Free. Sunday through Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. 253 Grant Ave., San Francisco. 415-362-8151 or www.weinstein.com

• Yerba Buena Center For The Arts -- Jona Frank, through Jan. 12. An exhibition of new works by the artist. $6 general; $3 seniors and students. Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; first Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 701 Mission St., San Francisco. 415-978-ARTS.

NORTH BAY

• Barry Singer Gallery -- "Images of Infinity," Nov. 30 through Jan. 18. An exhibition of photographs by Pavel Banka. "Holiday Show III," Nov. 30 through Jan. 18. An exhibition of prints by various artists. Reception, Nov. 30, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Free. Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 7 Western Ave., Petaluma. 707-781-3200 or www.singergallery.com

• Claudia Chapline Gallery And Sculpture Garden -- "Light and Laughter," through Dec. 23. An exhibition of crafts and small art works by a variety of artists. Free. Friday through Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment. 3445 Shoreline Highway, Stinson Beach. 415-868-2308 or www.cchapline.com

• 1870 Art Center -- "25th Annual Holiday Art Show, Sale and Open Studios," Dec. 5 through Jan. 5. An opportunity for the public to view works by the 26 resident artists, including painters, sculptors, printmakers, fiber artists, photographers and ceramists. The studios will be open Dec. 6, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Dec. 7 and Dec. 8, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Thursday through Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 1870 Ralston Ave., Belmont. 650-595-9679.

• Falkirk Cultural Center -- "Memorias: El Dia de los Meurtos," closing Nov. 30. An exhibition of altars and art in different media by 18 Marin County artists. Free. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 1408 Mission Ave., San Rafael. 415- 485-3328.

• Finley Community Center -- Nick Westbrook, through May 10. An exhibition of outdoor sculptures. "Essence of Acceptance," through Dec. 13. An exhibition of works by the Survivor Project, local Maria Carillo High School students who have studied human rights and now present their creative interpretations. Free. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 2060 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa. 707-543-3737.

• Gallery Bergelli -- The permanent collection features contemporary and original paintings and sculpture done by local, national and international artists. Free. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. 483 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. 415-945-9454 or www.gallerybergelli.com

• Gallery 555 -- "Space Not Space," through Jan. 10. An exhibition of works by Kati Casida. Free. Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 555 City Center, 555 12th St., Oakland. www.oaklandcitycenter.com

• Gallery Route One -- Members Annual Show, Dec. 6 through Jan. 5. Featuring William O'Keefe. Reception, Dec. 8, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. "Twists and Turns: A Sculptor's Journey," closing Dec. 1. An exhibition of works by Nick Corcoran. "Meadow Sweet Diary," closing Dec. 1. An exhibition of works by Marj Stone. Free. Wednesday through Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 11101 State Highway 1, Point Reyes Station. 415-663-1347 or www.galleryrouteone.org

• Headlands Center For The Arts -- Artists In Residence -- Providing visitors a chance to interact with artists and witness the process of making art. Christiane Lohr, closing Dec. 2. The German sculptor uses organic materials like ivy seeds, berries, dandelions and horsehair in her geometric structures. Free. 944 Fort Barry, Sausalito. 415-331-2787 or www.headlands.org

• Imagery Estate Winery Gallery -- Gallery showing of paintings commissioned for specialty wine bottle labels. Ongoing. Free. Daily, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 14335 Sonoma Highway, Glen Ellen. 707-935-3000 or www.imagerywinery.com

• Indian Valley Artists Gallery -- Small Treasures Show and Sale, Dec. 7, Dec. 8, Dec. 13, Dec. 14 and Dec. 15, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. An exhibition of art by various artists. Gala Opening, Dec. 7, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free. Saturday and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. Building 502A, 781 Hamilton Parkway (behind the Hamilton Field Town Center), Novato. 415- 479-5688.

• Local Color Gallery -- Permanent exhibits feature fine art prints, fused glass, sculpture, pottery, wood-turning, hand-painted scarves and jewelry by Sonoma County artists. Free. Daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1580 Eastshore Road, Bodega Bay. 707-875-3449 or www.localcolorgallery.com

• Paradise Ridge Sculpturegrove -- "Old Growth/New Life," through 2002. An exhibit of sculpture by Bruce Johnson using salvaged old-growth redwood chunks. Free. Daily, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Paradise Ridge Winery, 4545 Lake Harris Drive, Santa Rosa. 707-528-9463.

• Robert Mondavi Winery -- Molly Corbett, Dec. 8 through Feb. 7. An exhibition of works by the artist. Henry Isaacs, closing Dec. 3. An exhibition of pastel and acrylic paintings by the artist. Hours vary, call ahead. 7801 Saint Helena Highway, Oakville. 707- 968-2203.

• San Geronimo Valley Cultural Center -- Gallery Exhibits, closing Nov. 29. An exhibition by a variety of artists. Free. Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 6360 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Geronimo. 415-488-9385.

• Sausalito Art Collection -- "Stephen Charles Shortridge," ongoing. An exhibit of paintings by the artist and actor. Free. Daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 589 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415- 339-9250.

• Sebastopol Center For The Arts -- "Impressions: Print Show 2002," through Dec. 29. An exhibition of works by California artists working in traditional print formats. Free. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 6780 Depot St., Sebastopol. 707-829-4797.

• Steele Lane Community Center -- Prudence Tiarks and Sidney McNeel-Volpert, through Jan. 10. An exhibition of works by the artists. Free. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 415 Steele Lane, Santa Rosa. 707-543-3282.

• Wild Nature Inc. -- "The Wild California Coastline," ongoing. An exhibition of photographs by Wyn Hoag. Free. Friday through Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 3445 Shoreline Highway One, Stinson Beach. 415-868-2050 or www.wildnaturephotography.com

PENINSULA

• County Government Center Gallery -- Annette Poitau, through Dec. 30. An exhibition of vibrant, abstract paintings by the artist. Free. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 400 County Center, at Middlefield Road and Hamilton Street, Redwood City. 650-655-4605.

• Hang -- "Seeing Red: Artists Explore Color Beyond the Pale," Dec. 6 through Jan. 6. An exhibition by various artists. Reception, Dec. 6, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 432 University Ave., Palo Alto. 650-752-0250.

• Jax Salon -- "The Embrace," through November. An exhibition of works by Corrine Innis, Dana Kawano, Karen Bane Devich, Mahoko Dahte and Remarque Loy. Free. 1800 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. 650-799-5888 or www.doorways2.com

• Mission Hospice -- "Mixed Media Paintings," through Jan. 8. An exhibition of works by Alice Flynn. Free. Monday through Friday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 151 W. 20th Ave., San Mateo. 650-554-1000.

• Pacific Art League -- "Still Life-Small Works," Dec. 2 through Jan. 2. An exhibition of works by various artists. Reception, Dec. 7, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 668 Ramona St., Palo Alto. 650-321-3891 or www.pacificartleague.org

• Palo Alto Art Center -- "Cabinets of Wonder/Redux," through January 5. These displays developed during the late 16th and 17th centuries and were precursors to the modern museum. "Museum Pieces: Photographs by Richard Barnes," through January 5. An exhibition of the artist's photographs of international excavation sites and artifacts. Free. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. 650- 329-2366.

• Portola Valley Art Gallery -- Holiday Sale and Reception, Dec. 8, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. An exhibition of works in various mediums. Free. Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 765 Portola Rd., Portola Valley. 650-851-1563.

• San Francisco International Airport -- "Russia," through July 7, 2003. One hundred traditional crafts, garments and household items from 18th and 19th century Russian women. "Architectural Models from the Musee Antoine Brun, Sainte-Consorce, France," through February, 2003. Fifty-one models of significant structures ranging from the White House to the Eiffel Tower. In Gallery G-2, International North Cases. "Halloween," through March 30. Costumes and photographs in celebration of the spooky holiday. In the D5 International South Connector. "Die Fledermus," through April 15. An exhibition of over two dozen costumes from recent productions of the San Francisco Opera. On the G1 New International North Wall. "French Monuments," through Feb. 7. Approximately 50 architectural models carved in wood by Antoine Brun in the late 19th century. In the G2 New International North Cases. "African-American Quilts," through Feb. 28. An exhibition emphasizing the visual beauty of the quilts as well as the importance of family tradition in African-American quiltmaking. In the D1 International North Connector. "Goosedale Aviation Models," ongoing. Examples of World War I and early aircraft from the Goosedale Aviation Model Collection. In F North Terminal Hub. "Kids' Spot," ongoing. An interactive exhibit and play area about travel and weather presented by the San Francisco Exploratorium. In D6; Kids' Spot II in F4 North Terminal Gate 87A. "Aquarium: Underwater Planet," ongoing. Three aquatic environments from the Steinhart Aquarium in Golden Gate Park. The fish in these habitats range from fingernail-sized to the giant Arapaima, which can grow to 14 feet in length. In E2 Entrance Lobby E Gallery. Daily, 24 hours. Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum -- "Building for Space Travel," through Jan. 15. An exhibition showing the cultural influences that shaped ideas about architecture and design for space. From the Art Institute of Chicago. "Legends of the Air," ongoing. Two airplane models from the museum's Aviation Collection are on display: a Fokker FVII/3m "Southern Cross" model and a United Airlines Douglas D-3 model. K Ceiling. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. International Terminal. Free. San Francisco International Airport, U.S. Highway 101, Burlingame. 650-652-6700 or www.sfoArts.org

• Stanford University -- "Cannibull's," closing Dec. 2. An installation by Enrique Chagoya. "Distinctly American: The Photography of Wright Morris (1910-1998)," through Jan. 12. An exhibition of works by the photographer and author, whose works capture urban and rural life in the Midwest. Docent tours, through Jan. 12. Thursday, 12:15 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m. Cantor Arts Center -- "Salviati at Stanford: Venetian Glass of the 1890s," through Dec. 29. An exhibition of 120 Venetian glass vessels showcasing the techniques, styles and colors that have made the island of Murano famous since the Renaissance. "Contemporary Reflections of Venetian Glass," through Dec. 29. Includes works by Lino Tagliapietra and Dale Chihuly. Free. Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Museum Way, Palo Alto. 650-723-4177. Free. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Stanford University, Stanford. 650-723-3404 or www.stanford.edu

• 25th Avenue Gallery -- "Opening Celebration," through Jan. 3. The gallery celebrates its opening with an exhibition of local San Mateo County artists, featuring works by artists from the 1870 Art Center in Belmont. Free. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 32 West 25th Avenue, San Mateo. 650-655-4605.

SOUTH BAY

• Bruni Gallery -- "The Jazz Masters Series," ongoing. A historical tribute to the jazz greats with over 900 original oil paintings by jazz portrait painter Bruni. Free. Daily, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. 394 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell. 408-370-4700 or www.brunijazzart.com

• Koffman Gallery -- "The Art of Drinking," ongoing. An exhibit of humorous works by Dan Koffman derived from a sketch campaign for a California vineyard. Free. Daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Doubletree Plaza, 210 Alvarado St., Monterey. 831-655-3457 or www.artwithasmile.com

• Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery -- "Immortality: Remnants of the Vietnam and American War," through Dec. 14. An exhibition of photographs by Binh Danh. Free. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Porter College, University of California, Heller Drive, Santa Cruz. 831-459-3606 or art.ucsc.edu/sesnon

• Villa Montalvo Gallery -- "Fantastical Topographies," through Jan. 26. An exhibition of sculptures by Ulrike Palmbach and Genevieve Quick. Free. Wednesday through Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. 408-961-5813.

ELSEWHERE

• Julie Baker Fine Art -- "Baker's Dozen," through Jan. 25. An exhibition of 13 works by 13 artists. Free. Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. and by appointment. 120 N. Auburn St., Grass Valley. 530-273-0910 or www.juliebakerfineart.com

• Quercia Gallery -- "Face the Land and Sea," through Dec. 30. An exhibition of landscape paintings by Ron Quercia, and clay masks by Bobbi Jeanne Quercia. Free. Thursday through Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Country Stores Courtyard, Duncan Mills. 707-865-0243 or www.querciagallery.com