Galleries are usually open Tuesdays through Saturdays; please call the gallery for exact days and hours. Receptions are denoted by a E.
222 GALLERY, 222 Vine St., 215-873-0750. CLODHOPPER, Features new sculptures, site specific art and screen prints by Jake Henry. Runs through July 24.
ALMA VISION GALLERY, 806 E. Passyunk Ave., 215-413-1685. RECENT WORKS BY, Features an ongoing exhibition of paintings and drawings by local artists and recent works by owner Marilia, whose subjects include Trilogy, Shapes and Forms and Visions of Travels. Runs through April 1.
ART INSTITUTE OF PHILADELPHIA GALLERY, 1622 Chestnut St., 215-246-3302. PHILLY PRIDE 2006, Features works by Michael Biello, Tamara Diaz, Thom Duffy, James Englebart, Raymond Ercoli, Clarity Haynes, Paul Davis Jones, James Lynes, Jason Pennypacker, Gyan Samara, William Whiting and others. Runs through July 31.
ART STAR GALLERY AND BOUTIQUE, Liberties Walk, 1030 N. 2nd St., unit 301, 215-238-1557. HAPPY PANTS, Features quirky mixed media works by Julie West. Each piece illustrates the way people live, how they define themselves. and the environments they choose to live in. Runs through Aug. 13. Opening reception Sat., July 1, 5-8pm. E
BAMBI GALLERY, 1817 Frankford Ave., 215-423-2668. SARAH GAMBLE, MATT OSBORNE AND JOE BORUCHOW, Features creature illustrations and imaginative comic-like drawings on large panels. Runs through July 14.
BLACK FLOOR GALLERY, 319 A N. 11th St., 3rd Fl., 267-679-4587. UNICORNS, Group exhibit curated by Caitlin Kuhwald and Brielle Duym. Features unicorn works by Tim Gough, Hawk Krall, Kris Chau, Lisel Ashlock, Heather Morton, Jayson Musson, Damian Weinkrantz, Adrienne Mano, Heather Jo Wingate, Linda Smyth, Ralph Stolenwerk w/ Mouth, Michael Wirley, Alex Decorte and Carrie Powell. Runs through June 30.
BRIDGETTE MAYER GALLERY, 709 Walnut St., 215-413-8893. WORDSPACE, Features new paintings by Philadelphia artist Mark Brosseau. Runs through July 1. UP IN THE ATTIC AND UNDER THE BED, Features Jenny Brown's Gallery Vault room installation. Runs through July 1.
BRIDGETTE MAYER-NEW HOPE, 3 W. Bridge St., New Hope, 215-862-3067. COLOR MY WORLD, Features new paintings by Elyce Abrams, Neil Anderson, Allen Bentley, Mark Brosseau, Deborah Caiola, Kate Davis Caldwell, Clark Gibson, Robert Godfrey, Dana Hargrove, Chris Lyon, Tim McFarlane, Deirdre Murphy, Rebecca Rutstein and Alexis Serio. Runs through Aug. 26.
BSQUARE GALLERY, 614 S. 9th St., 215-625-0692. ALAN KOLC, Features photography and Kinetic Architecture. Runs through July 29.
BURRISON GALLERY, University Club, The Inn at Penn, 3611 Walnut St., 2nd Fl., 215-898-4618. FOLIO, Features print works by students at the School of Fine Art. Runs through Aug. 24.
CANTOR FITZGERALD GALLERY, Whitehead Campus Center, Haverford College, 370 Lancaster Ave., Haverford, 610-896-1333. ALUMNI EXHIBIT, Features photographs by Haverford alum Charles Henry Currier and paintings by Robert Feinland. Runs through Sept. 10.
CLAY STUDIO, 139 N. 2nd St., 215-925-3453. THE THIRD ANNUAL MARGE BROWN KALODNER EXHIBITION, Features clay works by graduate art students. Runs through July 30. IN THE NICHE, Features Sanam Emami's ornamental clay pots, dishes, cups, vases, bowls and plates with simple floral and architectural motifs. Runs through July 2. MADE AT THE CLAY STUDIO, Features porcelain and stoneware sculptures by Jae Won Lee, Louise Radochonski, Patty Wouters, and Andreya Vivaldi. Runs through July 2.
CRAFTS FOR LIVING GALLERY, Sherman Mills at East Falls, 3502 Scotts Lane, 215-991-7601 x3. CELEBRATION OF FIBER, Features an annual exhibit of fiber art from the Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers. Runs through July 14.
DELAWARE CENTER FOR THE CONTEMPORARY ARTS, 200 S. Madison St., Wilmington, DE, 302-658-6262. PRINTS AND DRAWINGS, Features a selection of 34 works on paper by Eric Fischl, dating from 1986 through 2003. Runs through Sept. 1. SMALLER RUMBLINGS FOR DARKER TIMES, Features kinetic installation by David McQueen. Runs through July 30. MENAGERIE, Features clay and mixed-media sculptures by Syd Carpenter. Runs through Aug. 13. SITE/SIGHT, Features mixed media by Sylvia Benitez. Runs through Sept. 10. OINK, MOO, BAA: ANIMALS IN ART, Features artwork that incorporates animals in a whimsical, charming and serious context. Some are geared toward social issues such as animal abuse, while others are focused on the joys of pet ownership. Runs through Sept. 3. GROUP EXHIBITION, Features studio artists Greg Barkley, Dolores Cowan, Lynda Johnson, Ann Rennie, Anne Oldach, Ron Ranftle, Grete Steen and Thomas Del Porte. Runs through July 30.
DUPREE GALLERY, 703 S. 6th St., 215-413-3884. JAMES E. DUPREE, Features new and recent works. Runs through July 25.
F.A.N. GALLERY, 221 Arch St., 215-922-5155. CARLO RUSSO, Features recent oil still life and portrait paintings, each with deep shadows and soft light. Runs through July 1.
FALLING COW GALLERY, 732 S. 4th St., 215-627-4625. EMBELLISH, Features patterned installations by Sara Gates; silkscreens, skateboards and skulls made of china and gold by Candy Depew; and disguised images of war by Jackie Hoving. Runs through July 15.
FUEL GALLERY, 249 Arch St., 215-592-8400. INTRODUCE YOURSELF, Features bold acrylic, oil, mixed media and watercolor paintings by young local artists Brian Chen, Damian De Giosio, Daniel Endicott, Dustin Kemper, Austin Lee, Helena Pappas and Lauren Rinaldi. Runs through June 30.
GALLERY 1401, 221 S. Broad St., 14th Fl., 215-717-6300. A 12-YEAR DIARY IN PHOTOGRAPHS, Features Richard Newman's photo journal of black and white images from throughout his life. Runs through Aug. 21.
GALLERY 339, 339 S. 21st St., 215-731-1530. IMPRINT, Features photographic works by Yuichi Hibi. Runs through July 8. GAY DAY PARADE, Features Hank O'Neil's photos from the nation's first gay pride parade. Runs through July 8.
GALLERY 51, 51 N. 2nd St., 215-413-3191. SALT BAGS: ONE SHAPE, ONE PURPOSE, Features an early 20th-century salt bag collection, once used by nomads and shepherds to herd their flocks of animals. Runs through June 30.
GALLERY AT CEDAR HOLLOW, 2447 Yellow Springs Rd., Malvern, 610-640-2787. WE LOVE ANIMALS & NATURE, Features animal and nature images in various mediums by different artists. Runs through Aug. 27.
GALLERY BELLARIA, 823 W. Lancaster Ave. DIANE HARK, Features watercolor paintings of harbors from around the world. Runs through Aug. 31.
GALLERY JOE, 302 Arch St., 215-592-7752. GRIDLOCK, Features 14 artists who have incorporated a grid structure into their works. Artists include Astrid Bowlby, Annabel Daou, Jacob El Hanani, Nicole Phungrasamee Fein, Sabine Friesicke and others. Runs through July 29.
GROSS MCCLEAF GALLERY, 127 S. 16th St., 215-665-8138. BASEBALL, Features Max Mason's paintings and pastel works of images in baseball. Runs through July 5.
HARRISON STREET GALLERY, 108 Harrison St., Frenchtown, NJ, 908-996-3325. JOE KAZIMIERCZYK, Features bucolic, en plein air scenes of Hunterdon, Somerset, Mercer and Bucks Counties. Paintings are in acrylic and oils. Runs through July 30. Opening reception Sat, July 1, 5-9pm. E
HOME FINE ART, 2 Church St., Mount Holly, NJ, 609-261-8634. PAST AND PRESENT, Features paintings by Barbara Helmeci and Lydia McCloskey. Helmeci paints warm landscapes, playful portraits of cats and dogs, and colorful gardens. McCloskey's works are part of a retrospective of her watercolor paintings. Runs through June 30. MICHAEL BLOCK AND ROBERT CHAPPELL, Features painterly photography. Runs through July 30.
HONEYMILK, Vagabond, 37 N. 3rd St., 267-671-0737. WOWL! Features new works by Damian Weinkrantz and Emily Glaudinger. Runs through July 2.
HOT SOUP GLASSBLOWING STUDIO AND GALLERY, 26 S. Strawberry St., 215-922-2332. BEAD INVITATIONAL 2006, Features works by the newly formed chapter of the International Society of Glass Beadmakers, the Jersey Fire Devils and by local artists. Runs through July 16.
INDIGO ARTS, 153 N. 3rd St., 215-922-4041. DE LA TIERRA DE LOS SUENOS: FROM THE LAND OF DREAMS, Features prints and paintings from Oaxaca, Mexico, including works by Modesto Bernardo, Enrique Flores, Abelardo Lopez, Jose Eddie Martinez, Leovigildo Martinez, Lorena Montes, Felipe Morales, Rodolfo Morales, Fernando Olivera, Filemon Santiago and others. Runs through July 30.
INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART, University of Pennsylvania, 118 S. 36th St., 215-898-5050. ARCHITECTURE OF ABSENCE, Features 50 chromogenic prints that survey the work of artist Candida Hofer. Runs through July 30. MAKE YOUR OWN LIFE: ARTISTS IN & OUT OF COLOGNE, Group exhibit looks at the mythic and art historical significance of the Cologne art scene, one of the most important centers for contemporary art during the 1980s and '90s. Artists include Kai Althoff, Bernadette Corporation, Cosima von Bonim, Merlin Carpenter, Stephan Dillermuth, Michaela Eichwald, Andrea Fraser, Charline von Heyl, Gareth James, Mike Kelley, Martin Keppenberger, Jutta Koether, Michael Krebber, Louise Lawler, Lucy McKenzie, Nils Norman, Albert Oehlen, Christian Philipp Muller, Stephen Prina, Josephine Pryde, Blake Rayne, Reena Spaulings, Josef Strau, Rosemarie Trockel, Christopher Williams and Christopher Wool. Runs through July 30. SOFT SITES, Features site-specific installations documenting architectural locations affected by natural or man-made disasters and includes artwork from Soledad Arias, Jane Benson, Jimbo Blachly and Lytle Shaw, Mary Ellen Carroll, Laura Carton, Lieven de Boeck, Peter Dudek, Katie Holten, McKendree Key, Seung Young Kim and Hironori Murai, Sebastian Romo and Katrin Sigurdardottir. Runs through July 30. RAMP PROJECT, Features photographs by Zoe Strauss. Runs through July 30.
JMS GALLERY, 8236 Germantown Ave., 215-248-4649. BOTANICAL PHOTOGRAPHS, Features works by Andrea Baldeck. Runs through July 1. ABSTRACT PAINTINGS, Features works by Peter Groesbeck. Runs through July 1. SUMMER GROUP SHOW, Features sculptures and paintings by local artists Salvatore Cerceo, Judy Silverstein and 11 others. Runs through Aug. 5.
LANGMAN GALLERY, 2500 Moreland Rd., Willow Grove Park, 215-657-8333. TIE THE KNOT, Features contemporary engagement rings, wedding bands and other bridal jewelry designed by Julie Bergstein, Jasper Kegge, Elizabeth Ross, Gaia Pelikan and others. Runs through June 30. NET PAINTINGS, Features Jonathan Acheson's intricate paintings on paper that resemble textile patterns. Runs through June 30. HOMESPUN, Features witty and often introspective oil paintings and mixed media collages that explore themes of domesticity. By Maria Christopher. Runs through Aug. 31.
LARRY BECKER CONTEMPORARY ART, 43 N. 2nd St., 215-925-5389. JOE BEGONIA BLUE, PERIOD ETC., Features new and recent paintings with patterned and striped motifs. Runs through July 1.
LIGHTFOOT GALLERY, 3320 Collins St., Loft B, 215-739-0110. RECENT WORKS FROM A PAINTER'S MIND, Features artwork by David R. Goss. Runs through June 30.
LINEAGE GALLERY, 21 N. 2nd St., 215-928-0980. UNUSUAL LOCATIONS, Features mixed-media art by Mars-1 (Mario Martinez) and Damon Soule. Mars-1 combines the style of graffiti, complex and imaginative landscapes, and otherworldly images to his pieces. Soule's pieces feature overlapping planes and crowded landscapes. Runs through July 2.
LOCKS GALLERY, 600 Washington Square South, 215-629-1000. PLEATED, KNOTTED, POURED..., Features wall sculptures made of twisted wire mesh, steel mesh, cotton bunting and varied metals by Lynda Benglis. Runs through June 30. DIANE BURKO, Features aerial photos as well as landscape photos of rural Pennsylvania. Runs through June 30. ISAAC WITKIN: IN MEMORIAM WELDED STEEL SCULPTURE, Features four of the late artist's large Cubist structures from different periods in his life. Runs through July 1.
LORENZO HOMAR GALLERY, 2721 N. 5th St., 215-426-3311. AUTORRETRATO DE MUJER ARTISTA, Features drawings, paintings and mixed media collages of past and new works by Betsy Casanas. Runs through July 15.
MAIN LINE ART CENTER, Old Buck Rd. & Lancaster Ave., 610-525-0272. KITES, Features 40 original kite-themed sculptures in honor of Ben Franklin's 300th birthday. Runs through Oct. 31.
MINNOW, 700 South 6th St. MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE, Features the work of 15 artists who have created their own version of a message in a bottle. The art conveys themes of loneliness and hope. Includes a silent auction. Runs through July 31.
MUSE GALLERY, 60 N. Second St., 215-627-5310. ERIC N. FAUSNACHT, Features recent acrylic and oil paintings of roosters, hens and various other birds. Runs through July 31. Opening reception Fri, June 30, 5-8pm. E
NEXUS/FOUNDATION FOR TODAY'S ART, 137 N. 2nd St., 215-629-1103. 4TH ANNUAL BIKE PART ART SHOW, Features more than 40 artists who have transformed recycled bicycle parts into paintings, sculpture, fiber and jewelry. Runs through July 21. Opening reception Thu., July 6, 6-9pm. E
OCEAN GALLERIES, 9618 Third Ave., Stone Harbor, 609-368-7777. THE CREATIVE WORLD OF PETER MAX, Features artwork with patriotic motifs including the U.S. Olympic team, the U.S. World Cup, politicians, and art on peace and human rights. Runs through July 4.
OFF THE WALL GALLERY, Dirty Frank's Bar, 13th & Pine sts., 215-732-5010. SIX SIX SIX, Features a community exhibition about art, religion and ethos. Participating artists include Jed Mauger Williams, Terry Wendelken, Jack Coulter, Becca Dent, Carlos Nunez, Wayne Urffer and others. Runs through Aug. 4.
PADLOCK GALLERY, 1409 Ellsworth St. PAPER ALCHEMY, Features drawings, photos and paper models by Jason Hsu. Runs through July 2.
PAGEANT, 607 Bainbridge St., 215-925-1535. LONG GONE SALLY, Features the work of Jessica Doyle and Kate Stewart, two artists that have dug deeply into everyday experiences and outlandish occurrences to create works in several different mediums. Runs through Aug. 4.
PEGGY LEWIS GALLERY, Lambertville Public Library, 6 Lily St., Lambertville, NJ, 609-397-0275. ANIMALS, PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS, Features oil paintings of dogs and other animals in interpretive realistic style and in Japanese flat style by Jane Faraco; works by Peg Cavanaugh include still lifes and landscapes in tempera and oils. Runs through July 26.
PENG GALLERY, 35 S. 3rd St., 215-629-5889. TATTFOO TAN: PONDERING, Features an experimental installation using coffee filters and new paintings. The works are based on the Japanese concept of wabisabi, a word that means temporary and imperfect beauty. Runs through July 16.
PENNSYLVANIA ART CONSERVATORY, 1824 Chestnut St., 215-564-2100. SURF & TURF, Features seascapes, landscapes and harbor paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries. Artists include Walter Blackman, Alfred Churchill, Jess Hobby, Anthony Thieme, Carl Weber and more. Runs through July 21.
PENTIMENTI GALLERY, 145 N. 3rd St., 215-625-9990. TAKEOUT, Features mixed media that challenge the notions of space. Artists include Steven Baris, Laura Bell, Isabel Bigelow, Nancy Blum, Richard Bottwin and others. Runs through July 9.
PHILADELPHIA SKETCH CLUB, 235 S. Camac St., 215-545-7140. WORKS ON PAPER, Features the annual juried exhibit. MASON W. ZIMMERMAN, Features new paintings. Runs through June 30.
PHOTO 612, 612 Station Ave., Haddon Heights, NJ, 856-429-2304. JUNE/JULY EXHIBIT, Features "Linger" by Nadine Rovner, which includes photos detailing unsettling familiarity; "Immersion" by Alyson Gaul captures the energy and fluidity of water and objects; "Frozen in Time" by Lene Keingarsky includes photos of ice and harsh weather. Runs through July 13.
PRINT CENTER, 1614 Latimer St., 215-735-6090. HEAVY WEATHER, Features stormy abstract paintings by Julie Mehretu. Runs through Aug. 5.
RODGER LAPELLE GALLERIES, 122 N. 3rd St., 215-592-0232. MATT BOLLINGER, Features "Man and Bed" and other new paintings, drawings and prints. Runs through June 30.
ROSEMONT COLLEGE'S LAWRENCE GALLERY, 1400 Montgomery Ave., Rosemont, 610-526-2967. ALUMNAE ARTISTS: THE REUNION YEARS, Features the works of Rosemont College's past students including Carolyn Keener Aberbach, Rosemary Tottoroto, Marion Zukas, Dina Altieri, Desiree Keane and others. Runs through Aug. 27.
SALON DES AMIS GALLERY, 2321 Yellow Springs Rd., Malvern, 610-647-6010. INVITATIONAL, Features figure paintings by Dianne Corbeau, paintings by Eleanor Day, found object sculpture by Hugo Hsu, photo-paint collages by Dae Rebeck Sanchez and more. Runs through June 30.
SAMUEL S. FLEISHER ART MEMORIAL, 719 Catharine St., 215-922-3456. THE ANNUAL FLEISHER FACULTY EXHIBITION, Features paintings, pottery, prints, sculpture, ceramics, photography and installations by Warren Angle, Chris Archer, William Auge, Tom Beckett, David Berger, Alyse C. Bernstein and many others. Runs through July 14.
SANDE WEBSTER GALLERY, 2006 Walnut St., 215-636-9003. BERRISFORD BOOTHE: RITUAL AS AESTHETIC, Features mixed media collages on wood panels of different shapes. Runs through June 30. DIALOGUE: A GROUP EXHIBITION, Eleven artists choose an emerging protege to talk with about art, the world and life as an artist. The goal is to allow young artists a rare opportunity to discuss and work with an established, professional artist. Runs through Aug. 23.
SCHMIDT DEAN GALLERY, 1710 Sansom St., 215-569-9433. LEILA CARTIER, Features vivid oil paintings that resemble blurred kaleidoscope images. Runs through July 1.
SOL MEDNICK GALLERY, Phila. College of Art & Design, University of the Arts, 333 S. Broad St. A 12-YEAR DIARY IN PHOTOGRAPHS, Features photos from Richard Newman's introspective career. Runs through Aug. 11. PORTRAITS IN AFRICA, Features Hector Acebes' black and white silver gelatin prints of African villages, cities and people dressed in tribal clothing during the mid-20th century. Runs through Aug. 21.
SPACE 1026, 1026 Arch St., 2nd Fl., 215-574-7630. HELP YOURSELF TO ROSES, Features a screenprint of wallpaper, prints, paintings and stuffed snakes by Alex da Corte. Runs through June 30.
STEDMAN GALLERY, 3rd St. between Cooper St. & the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Rutgers University, Camden, NJ, 609-225-6245. PRE-COLUMBIAN ART EXHIBIT, Features artifacts from Mexico, Central America and Peruvia. Runs through July 8.
THE GALLERY AT BARONE STUDIO, 19b N. 7th St., Perkasie, PA, 215-453-1208. PHOTOGRAPHY: THE OTHER FINE ART, Features both traditional and unconventional photo techniques from artists across the country, including Mark Indig, Paul Adams, Eliud Martinez and others. Runs through July 8.
THIRD STREET GALLERY, 58 N. 2nd St., 215-625-0993. THINKING INSIDE THE BOX, Features assemblages of found objects and papers by Judith Schermer, plus recent paintings by Marjorie Grigonis. Runs through July 2. VISTAS, Features Sally Walker's bright collages inspired by the shapes and forms of landscapes. Runs through July 30.
TWENTY TWO GALLERY, 236 S. 22nd St., 215-772-1911. GEORGANNA LENSSEN, Features new and recent oil paintings and drawings. Runs through July 13.
VOX POPULI, 1315 Cherry St., 215-568-5513. DREXEL UNIVERSITY 2006 SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION, Features a diverse collection of photos by four students: Alizabeth Bronsdon, Mark Diehl, Alissa Hafele, and Karen Maziarz. Runs through July 2.
WEXLER GALLERY, 201 N. 3rd St., 215-923-7030. ED ZUCCA AND LEAH WOODS, Features new works in innovative furniture and sculptural doorstops. Runs through July 3. NEW ACQUISITIONS IN HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY GLASS, Features decorative glass art by Harvey Littleton, Toots Zynsky, Robin Grebe, Berteil Vallien and Tessa Clegg. Runs through Aug. 29.
WIDENER UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY, One University Place, Chester, 610-499-1189. ALFRED O. DESHONG, Features 18th and 19th century Asian art, including Japanese ivory sculptures and bronze vases, and Chinese-carved hardstone vessels. Runs through June 21.
WOOD TURNING CENTER, 512 Vine St., 215-923-8000. WOOD NOW, Features works by Christian Burchard, Robyn Horn, Stoney Lamar, George Peterson, Michael Peterson and Grant Vaughan. Runs through July 15.
