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.

ART/PLACE GALLERY

"Face Book: 2010," by Dave Pressler, 11 Unquowa Road, Fairfield. Through May 29. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

203-292-8328, www.artplace.org.

LOFT ARTISTS ASSOCIATION

"Big-Bigger-Biggest," works by LAA artists, 845 Canal St., Stamford. Through June 20. Hours: Fri-Sun noon-5 p.m.

203-323-4153, www.loftartists.com.

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 to 4 p.m. Free. College open Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 203-332-5052,

www.HousatonicMuseum.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.

BRUCE S. KERSHNER GALLERY AT FAIRFIELD LIBRARY

"The Human Condition," woodcuts by Donald Axleroad, 1080 Old Post Road. May 23-July 11, reception May 29 5-7 p.m. During library hours. 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.

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.

THE WATERMARK AT 3030 PARK

"Journeys from the Heart," by Florence Zolan and Celecia Moy Fradet, ArtPlace Gallery, Watermark, Park and Westfield avenues, Bridgeport. Through June. Hours: Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 203-374-5611.

FRAMEMAKERS PICTURE FRAMING

AND ART GALLERY

Works by Jill Harrington Nichols, 3142 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Through June 3. Also, works by Patricia Warfield, Maureen D. Buckley, Jon Puzzolo, Richard Dana Kuchta and "Creative Names by Sue." Pottery, jewelry, boutique, paintings, sports memorabilia, shadowboxes. Hours: Tues-Sat 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 203-338-0332.

FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY

"Platform," works by Fairfield University Studio Art Junior Senior Seminar artists, through Mon. Thomas J. Walsh Gallery, Quick Center for the Arts, 200 Barlow Road. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun noon-4 p.m. and during performances at Quick Center. 203-254-4000, ext. 2969.

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, Westport. Through May 31. 203-291-4800,

www.westportlibrary.org.

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT-STAMFORD

"Pinholes and Pixels," by Paul Jones, Miggs Burroughs, 1 University Place, Washington Boulevard. Through June 30. 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. 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, e-mail 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. Through June 19. 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 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.

CREATIVE ARTS WORKSHOP

"Inventive Structures: Books Beyond the Codex," 80 Audubon St., New Haven. Through June 25. 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 Wed. 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 Thurs. 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 Fri, reception Thurs 5-7 p.m. 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 Sat. 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.

CAVALIER GALLERIES

"Stroke of Genius: by Daniel Greene, Thurs-June 14, reception Thurs 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.

SEYMOUR PUBLIC LIBRARY

Works by Justin Sprague, 46 Church St., Seymour. Through May. During library hours. 203-888-3903.

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.

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.