Art exhibitions

Allen Gallery @ Biggs Powell Interior Design, 1698 Monroe: "Local Color," paintings/photography of Memphis cityscapes and Delta landscapes. Opening reception 6-8:30 tonight. Open house 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; and after-church viewing 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Works by Elizabeth Alley, Jimmy Haygood, Susan Maakestad, Christian Patterson, Chandler Pritchett. Curated and co-sponsored by New York-based curator/director of Allen Gallery, Michel Allen. Call (917) 202-3206. allengallerychelsea.com. Locally: (901) 725-5225.

Jonathan Postal's "Stills" opens  tonight at Automatic Slim's in Downtown Memphis.

Jonathan Postal's "Stills" opens tonight at Automatic Slim's in Downtown Memphis.

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Automatic Slim's, 83 S. Second (Downtown Memphis): Jonathan Postal: "Stills." Opening tonight, 6 to 9 p.m. Photographic paintings and sculpture.

Gallery 10 Exhibit, 900 Getwell Road (WKNO-TV studios, on the University of Memphis south campus): Preview art work from more than 400 Mid-South artists and galleries that will be sold during "Gallery 10, the WKNO Art and Antiques Auction." Wine-and-cheese reception 5:30-8 p.m. tonight. Preview hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Nov. 14. Online: wkno.org

Goodwyn Gallery (Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library), 3030 Poplar Ave.: "The LJP Factor: Love, Joy, Peace in Memphis," photography by Anita Houk, through Nov. 30. Opening reception 1-4 p.m. Saturday (10 percent of proceeds go to the soup kitchen at St. Mary's Catholic Church). Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Call 278-1427 or 489-8567. E-mail: BeeLoveWorks@hotmail.com

David Lusk Gallery, 4540 Poplar in Laurelwood. New paintings by Robert Rector, Tuesday through Nov. 22. Opening 6-8 p.m. Nov. 7. Call 767-3800. davidluskgallery.com

Marimekko, 409 S. Lamar, Oxford, Miss., on the Square. Opening reception for "Watercolor in London," tonight 6-8 p.m. Exhibition runs through Nov. 22. Artists include Paula Temple, Elizabeth DeHart, Laurie Fisher, Jasmine Cole and Danita J. Beck. Call (662) 236-1166.

St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School (Siena Hall), 4830 Walnut Grove Road: "An Evening of Art," exhibition and sale Saturday, 6-9 p.m. Artwork from more than 40 local artists will be featured in the show. Paintings, fine art photography, sculpture, pottery; wine, hors d'oeuvres, live music; $10 donation. Sponsored by Brava-The Siena Arts Alliance. 435-5853. Online: saa-sds.org

Tadporters Art Gallery & Frame Shop, 2140 W. Poplar Ave., Suite 101, Collierville. Michael Ethridge: "Expressions in Emerald." Artist's reception 6-9 tonight. 861-4300. Online: tadporters.com

GALLERIES

Art Museum of the University of Memphis, 3750 Norriswood: "Mississippi River Fugues: Margaret Cogswell" and "Anybody and Nobody: Andy Warhol Photographs." Both exhibits run through Nov. 1. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Call 678-2224.

ArtLab: Eric J. Painter: The Complete History of Paint-ure (2007 AD-2008 AD)

Caseworks: Work by Elizabeth Alley.

Artists on Central, 2256 Central Ave: "Different Strokes," through Oct. 31. Paintings by Connie Lampen. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Call 276-1251.

The Children's Museum of Memphis, 2525 Central Ave. "Color Play: Exploring the Art and Science of Color," through Jan. 4. Interactive exhibit in the Van Vleet Gallery invites children to play with colors through whole-body experiences, interactive activity and fantasy. Call 458-2678. Online: cmom.com

Christian Brothers University (Beverly & Sam Ross Gallery), 650 East Parkway S. Bryan Blankenship's "Hindsight 20/20, Twenty Years Working with Clay," through Dec. 4. Call 321-3432. Visit online: cbu.edu/library/gallery In the foyer: "Parallel Worlds: Paintings by Rollin Kocsis."

Clough-Hanson Gallery (Rhodes College), 2000 North Parkway. Niles Wallace: "Nappy-Headed Stranger," through Dec. 10. Hours of operation: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 843-3442. The gallery will be closed Nov. 26-30.

D'Edge Art & Unique Treasures, 550 S. Main: "Saturday Night Art Special": Wayne Russell, John Sadowski, Mike Moffitt and Debra Edge, ends Saturday. Call 521-0054. Online: d-edgeart.com

Delta Axis Power House, 45 G. E. Patterson (between Front and Main): "Guiding Light: A Tribute to William Eggleston," through Nov. 22. Contemporary artists' portraits and films devoted to, and influenced by William Eggleston. Hours: Noon-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, and by appointment. Call 578-5545.

Delta Axis Power House (Fuel Room), 45 G. E. Patterson (between Front and Main): Richard Lou: "Stories On My Back," through Nov. 29. An installation based on the stories the artist's father shared with his family. Noon-6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; 1-6 p.m. Sunday; and by appointment. Call 578-5545.

The Dixon Gallery & Gardens, 4339 Park Ave.: "Road to Impressionism: Barbizon Paintings from the Walters Art Museum," through Jan. 11. Call 761-5250. Online: dixon.org.

Fountain Art Gallery, 3092 Poplar, Suite 1: Featured artists: Lisa Balton, Emaline Holleman, Joyce Petrina and Sandy Scruggs, through Nov 30. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Call 458-7100. Online: fountainartgallery.com

Haizlip Studio, 2125 Central Ave.: "Abstract Art Photography." The work of Clay Connor, ends Tuesday. Hours: by appointment. Go online: clayconnorphoto.com

Levy Gallery, Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center, St. Mary's Episcopal School, 60 Perkins Ext.: "Kitchen Colors: Paintings by Stella Ehrich," through Nov. 6. Artist talk 5:30 p.m., followed by reception 6:30 p.m. Nov. 3. Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; or by appointment. 537-1483.

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art: Overton Park. "The Baroque World of Fernando Botero," through Jan. 11, and "Photographs from the Memphis World, 1949-1964," through Jan. 5. Museum hours: Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and holidays. $7 adults, $6 seniors, $3 students. Members and children under 6, free. Call 544-6200. memphisbrooks.org.

Memphis College of Art, 1930 Poplar (Overton Park): "The Camera is Her Theater," through Nov. 7. Works by photographers Robin Lasser, Adrienne Pao, Erin V. Sotak, Morgan Konn. Exhibition runs in conjunction with Society for Photographic Education South Central Regional Conference, co-hosted by MCA and University of Memphis Oct. 31-Nov. 1. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday. 272-5100. Online: mca.edu.

National Ornamental Metal Museum, 374 Metal Museum Drive: "The Art Cooker III: Meat Meet Metal" through Nov. 2. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Call 774-6380. metalmuseum.org.

Perry Nicole Fine Art, 3086 Poplar (Chickasaw Oaks Plaza): North Carolina painter Greg Decker and Memphis painter and sculptor Don Morgan, through Oct. 31. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; by appointment. Call 405-6000. perrynicole.com

L Ross Gallery, 5040 Sanderlin, Suite 104: "Layers." Solo exhibition for San Francisco abstract artist Jenny E. Balisle, through Oct. 31. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday. Call 767-2200. LRossGallery.com

Southside Gallery, 150 Courthouse Square, Oxford, Miss.: Paintings by William Dunlap; mixed media collages by Blair Hobbs; photographs by Jack Kotz. Exhibition runs through Nov. 1. Call (662) 234-9090. Online: southsideartgallery.com

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