In the galleries calendar

Here's a sampling of the happenings at the region's art and history galleries. Admission, lectures and receptions are free, unless otherwise noted.

LAURALTON HALL

Student art exhibit, Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall, 200 High St., Milford. Claven Auditorium. Through Thurs.

203-877-2786.

CITY LIGHTS AND CO.

"Recycled," 37 Markle Court, Bridgeport. Through May 15. Hours: Wed-Fri 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat noon-4 p.m.; Thurs until 8 p.m. 203-334-7748, www.citylightsgallery.org. "Theatre Art" works needed for opening May 20.

HOUSATONIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE

HCC Student Art Show, Housatonic Museum of Art, Burt Chernow Galleries, Lafayette Hall, 900 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport. Through May 27. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Thurs until 7 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun noon-4 p.m. Free. College open Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 203-332-5052, www.HousatonicMuseum.org.

ART/PLACE GALLERY

"Face Book: 2010," by Dave Pressler, 11 Unquowa Road, Fairfield. Through May 29, reception Sun 3-5 p.m.; discussion with Pressler May 12 noon-1 p.m. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 203-292-8328,

www.artplace.org.

SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY/ GALLERY

OF CONTEMPORARY ART

"Botanical Dreams and Nightmares," 5151 Park Ave., Fairfield. Through May 26. Hours: Mon-Thurs noon-5 p.m., Sun noon-4 p.m. 203-365-7650.

THE GALLERY AT BLACK ROCK

"Supermen and Scoundrels," by Matt Sesow, 2861 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Through June 1. Hours: Thurs-Sat 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., or by appointment. 203-814-6856, www.thegalleryatblackrock.com.

FRAMEMAKERS PICTURE FRAMING

AND ART GALLERY

Works by Jill Harrington Nichols, 3142 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Wed-June 3, reception Sat 2-4 p.m. Pottery, jewelry, boutique, paintings, sports memorabilia, shadowboxes. Hours: Tues-Sat 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

203-338-0332.

BRUCE S. KERSHNER GALLERY

AT FAIRFIELD LIBRARY

"Beauty Marks," by various artists, 1080 Old Post Road. Through May 16. During library hours. "The Human Condition," woodcuts by Donald Axleroad, May 23-July 11, reception May 29 5-7 p.m. 203-256-3155,

www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org.

KELLOGG ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER

Plein-air art demonstration, Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection's Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave., Derby. Through May 31. Tues-Sat 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 203-734-2513.

EASTON LIBRARY

"Places of Rest," photographs, poetry by John Ulatowski, Morehouse and Center roads, in Community Room. Through May 29. During library hours. 203-261-0134,

203-261-0175, www.eastonartscouncil.org.

TROY ART AND FRAMING INC.

Office design, fine arts, historical maps, nautical charts, decorative art, picture-hanging services, 301 Commerce Drive, Fairfield. Hours: Tues-Fri 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment. 203-367-5511, www.troyfineart.com.

GILDED LILY GALLERY

Ladybugs, WWII Army helmets made by Fred Conlon and painted by Rosemary, on view. Original works of fine art, art glass, sculpture, metal sculpture, photography, art jewelry and more, 101 River St., Milford. Hours: Tues-Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

203-878-7007, www.gildedlilygallery.com.

FIREHOUSE ART GALLERY

"Birds," 81 Naugatuck Ave., Milford. Through May 13. Hours: Thurs-Sun noon to 5 p.m. 203-306-0016, www.milfordarts.org.

AMY SIMON FINE ART LLC

Works by Scott Richter, David Shapiro, 1869 Post Road E., Westport. Through June 5. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

203-259-1500, wwww.amysimonfineart.com.

WESTPORT LIBRARY

Capricious Geometry," by Joan Miller,

Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road. Through May 31. 203-291-4800, www.westportlibrary.org.

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT-STAMFORD

"Pinholes and Pixels," by Paul Jones, Miggs Burroughs, One University Place, Washington Boulevard. Fri-June 30, reception Fri 5-7 p.m. Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

203-251-8400.

SILVERMINE GUILD GALLERIES

"Art of the Northeast," 1037 Silvermine Road, New Canaan. Through June 11. Sculptor Peter Rubino in "Symphony of Clay," Sun 3 p.m., with book-signing, performance. Hours: Wed-Sat noon-5 p.m.; Sun 1-5 p.m. 203-966-9700, www.silvermineart.org.

SOUTHPORT GALLERIES

Paintings by American Masters and Contemporaries, including Robert Vickrey, Wil Barnet, Paul Cadmus, and more. 330 Pequot Ave., Fairfield, in Southport section. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m. 203-292-6124, email southportgalleries@gmail.com.

ARTISTS' MARKET

Works by M.C. Escher and more, 163 Main St., Norwalk. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs till 8 p.m.; Sun noon-4 p.m. 203-846-2550, www.artistsmarket.com.

NYLEN GALLERY AT PICTURE THIS

Works by Mallorie Ostrowitz, 606 Post Road E., Westport. Fri-June 19, reception May 14 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 203-227-6861.

WESTPORT ARTS CENTER

"Divine Comedy," 51 Riverside Ave. Through May 30. Super Saturday workshops for children ages 5-10; call for schedule and rates. Hours: Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat, Sun noon-4 p.m. Westport. 203-222-7070,

www.westportartscenter.org.

CONGREGATION BNAI JACOB

Israeli jewelry show, Judaica Shop, Congregation Bnai Jacob, 75 Rimmon Road, Woodbridge. Through June 30. Hours: Tues, Thurs, Fri 10 a.m.-noon; Sun 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Wed 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. 203-389-2111, ext. 207, www.bnaijacob.org/content/publish/judaica.shtml.

ARTIFACTS LANIER COLLECTIONS

"A Season of Renewal," 979 Post Road, Darien. Through May 30. Hours: Wed-Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m. 203-202-7665, www.artifactslanier.com.

PIZZERIA LAURETANO

"Homework," photography by Paul McGuirk, Pizzeria Lauretano, 291 Greenwood Ave. Through May 29. 203-792-1550.

J. RUSSELL JINISHIAN GALLERY

Greenwich Workshop Gallery Building, Upper Level, 1657 Post Road, Fairfield. "Marine Art of Yesterday and Today,'' a collection of 19th to 21st century marine and fishing art from Europe and America. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 203-259-8753,

www.jrusselljinishiangallery.com.

KCK GALLERY

Works by various artists, with mixed up pieces of photography, oil painting, water color, sculpture and custom jewelry, 397 Campbell Ave., West Haven. Hours: Tues, Thurs, Fri 12:30-3 p.m.; 4:30-7 p.m.; Sat noon-4 p.m.; Sun 12:30-3 p.m. 203-988-1088.

22 HAVILAND STREET GALLERY

Works by Chris Durante and Joe Fucigna, 22 Haviland St., South Norwalk. Through May 30. Hours: Fri 6-9 p.m.; Sat, Sun 1-5 p.m. 203-852-6727. Also at The Brownstone Gallery, 119 Washington St. 203-831-8748.

VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL'S GALLERY

37 Elizabeth St., Derby. Works by member artists, including fine art, sculpture and photography. Hours: Thurs 2-8 p.m.; Fri, Sat 4-9:30 p.m.; Sun 2-6 p.m. 203-906-4343, www.valleyartscouncil.org.

WHITE SPACE GALLERY

195 Church St., New Haven. Hand-signed limited edition lithographs by Dali, Chagall, Picasso and Miro, and other art and sculpture. Hours: Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m. or appointment. 203-495-1200, www.dalilithographs.com.

SILO GALLERY

Hay Barn Gallery, Hunt Hill Farm, 44 Upland Road, Route 202, New Milford. "Spring Exhibition," featuring paintings by Christopher Gatto and Ariane Luckey, Through May 9. With acrylic paintings by Frederick Velardi and Joyce Conlon. In New Talent Gallery, works by students of The Gunnery School. Hours: Wed-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m. 860-355-0300, www.hunthillfarmtrust.org. Also, Skitch Henderson Museum, open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cooking classes offered, artist in residency programs, call 860-355-0300.

CREATIVE ARTS WORKSHOP

"Inventive Structures: Books Beyond the Codex," 80 Audubon St., New Haven. May 14-June 25, reception May 14 5:30-7:30 p.m. CAW Hilles Gallery. Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-noon. Classes offered in all mediums; call for details. 203-562-4927.

ELM CITY ARTISTS GALLERY

"Celebration of Spring," 284 York St., New Haven. Through May 19. Works by Bruckmann, Marchessault, Morgio, Schwartz, Thomas, Kafka, featuring birds, florals, landscapes. Hours: Mon-Wed 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs-Sat 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m. 203-218-3832, 203-922-2359.

CITY GALLERY

"Expressions," by Judy Atlas, 994 State St., New Haven. Through May 20. Hours: Thurs-Sun noon-4 p.m. 203-782-2489, www.city-gallery.org.

GUILFORD ART CENTER

411 Church St., Guilford, in the center's Mill Gallery. Ceramics, candles, toys, soap, leather, glass, fine art, metal, jewelry, fiber, wood, ornaments, more. Hours: Mon-Fri noon-4 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 203-453-5947, www.guilfordartcenter.org. Upcoming events with artists in studios, visit website for schedule. Classes available for all arts media. For Shoreline Arts Alliance, 203-453-3890.

DERBY NECK LIBRARY

Watercolors by Susan Wolanic and Rachel Oliver, 307 Hawthorne Ave., Derby. Through May 22. 203-734-1492.

GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

"Communicating with Life," works by Frieda Howling, Gallery at Gateway Community College, 60 Sargent Drive. 203- 285-2000

ARTS COUNCIL OF GREATER NEW HAVEN

"Through Nick's Eyes: A Tribute to Nicholas Ohly, 1938-2007" Sumner McKnight Crosby Jr. Gallery, Studio 70, 70 Audubon St., New Haven. Through May 21, reception May 20 5-7 p.m. 203-772-2788.

Arts Council of Greater New Haven presents The Parachute Factory, Erector Square, 319 Peck St. Bldg. 1, New Haven. 203-772-2788.

Works by Paula Billups and Meredith Miller, Gallery 195, New Alliance Bank, 195 Church St., New Haven. Through June 4. 203-772-2788.

ARTS EXCLUSIVE GALLERY

"Light Innovations" by Robert Longley, 690 Hopmeadow St., Route 10, Simsbury. "Composition: Life's Landscape," by Brooke Schnabel, through May 22. Works by Molly Doe Wensberg, May 23-June 12, reception May 23 2-5 p.m. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 1-6 p.m. 860-651-5824, www.arts-exclusive.com.

MORRISON GALLERY

Works by Warner Friedman, 8 Old Barn Road, Kent. Through May 16. 860-927-4501, www.themorrisongallery.com.

NEW CANAAN LIBRARY

Works by children involved with ArtLink, Lamb Room, 151 Main St., New Canaan in H. Pelham Curtis Gallery. Through May 11. "Mysterious Forces," by Suzanne Benton, through May 9. 203-801-2662, www.creativeconnections.org.

CAVALIER GALLERIES

"Stroke of Genius: by Daniel Greene, May 20-June 14, reception May 20 5-7 p.m. 405 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Works by impressionist John Terelak; works by Melissa Peck, John Michael Mariano; Jane Dedecker. Hours: Mon-Sat 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. 203-869-3664, www.cavaliergalleries.com.

LOFT ARTISTS ASSOCIATION

845 Canal St., Stamford. "Big-Bigger-Biggest," works by LAA artists, Thurs-June 20, reception Thurs 6-9 p.m. Seminar on modern art for working artists offered, registration required, email jnewk@optonline.net. Hours: Fri-Sun noon-5 p.m. 203-323-4153, www.loftartists.com.

MERCY GALLERY

"Waxing Lyrical," Sue and Eugene Mercy Jr. Gallery, Richmond Art Center, Loomis Chaffee School, Windsor. Through June 16. Hours: Mon-Fri 11 a.m. -4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m.; Tues, Thurs 7:30-9 p.m. 860-687-6030, www.mercygallery.org.

WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY

"Splendid Details: Textiles from East Asia," Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies Gallery, 343 Washington Terrace, Middletown. Hours: Tues-Sun noon to 4 p.m. 860-685-2330 for details and related events and lectures.

in Zilkha Gallery: 860-685-3355.

WIDENER GALLERY AT TRINITY

Star Studio Arts Annual, Trinity College's Widener Gallery, 300 Summit St., Hartford. 860-297-5232. In Watkinson Library, "40 Years of Coeducation at Trinity," through June 28. 860-297-5348.

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT

"CounterMart" by Abby Manock, through May 9; "Poem and Picture" through May 9, all with related lectures, films, music, Benton Museum: Thurs, Fri 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat, Sun 1-4:30 p.m. 860-486-4520, www.thebenton.org. Jorgensen Gallery, 2132 Hillside Road. jorgensen.uconn.edu.

"Huskies on the Home Front: The War Years at UConn" at Dodd Research Center and "Contemporary Renaissance Realism," at Babbidge Library.