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.

FAIRFIELD ARTS COUNCIL

The second annual FAC Members Exhibit, 70 Sanford St. Thurs-July 23, reception Thurs 6-8 p.m. Hours: Tues-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat 1-4 p.m. 203-319-1419, www.fairfieldartscouncil.org. Photo exhibit coming up.

CITY LIGHTS AND CO.

"Come as You Are," by members of the Women's Caucus for the Arts, Connecticut, 37 Markle Court, Bridgeport. Through July 29. 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.

THE GALLERY AT BLACK ROCK

"Labyrinth," by Amber L. Maida, 2861 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Through July 23. Hours: Thurs-Sat 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., or by appointment. 203-814-6856, www.thegalleryatblackrock.com.

HOUSATONIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE

"Flower (Re) Power," Housatonic Museum of Art, Burt Chernow Galleries, Lafayette Hall, 900 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport. Through July 23. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Thurs until 7 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun noon-4 p.m. Free. 203-332-5052, www.HousatonicMuseum.org.

BRUCE S. KERSHNER GALLERY

AT FAIRFIELD LIBRARY

"The Human Condition," woodcuts by Donald Axleroad, 1080 Old Post Road. Through July 11. During library hours. 203-256-3155, www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org.

MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY

"Splash! Make Waves! Read!," 57 New Haven Ave. Through Wed. Trumbull Library in July. 203-876-7291.

TROY ART AND FRAMING INC.

Works by Allen Wittert, office design, fine arts, historical maps, nautical charts, decorative art, picture-hanging services, 301 Commerce Drive, Fairfield. Through Wed. Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat by appointment. 203-367-5511, www.troyfineart.com.

GILDED LILY GALLERY

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

"American Scene," 81 Naugatuck Ave., Milford. Through July 22. Hours: Thurs-Sun noon to 5 p.m. 203-306-0016, www.milfordarts.org.

ROCKWELL ART GALLERY-

RIDGEFIELD

"Looking Out," by Claudia Mengel, 470 Main St. Through July 31. 203-894-8000.

THE WATERMARK AT 3030 PARK

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

FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY

"Bramble and Bramble: Remnants, Glyphs and Palimpsests," by Frank and Pamela Bramble, Thomas J. Walsh Gallery, Quick Center for the Arts, 200 Barlow Road. Through July 19. 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

"The Nature of It All," works by Nancy Brooks Brody, Cara Enteles, Sandi Haber Fifield, and others, 1869 Post Road E., Westport. Through July 12. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 203-259-1500, wwww.amysimonfineart.com.

UConn-STAMFORD

"Pinholes and Pixels," by Paul Jones, Miggs Burroughs, One University Place, Washington Boulevard. Through Wed. 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

The 20th annual Juried Student Exhibition, 1037 Silvermine Road, New Canaan. Through July 29, reception Sun 2-4 p.m. Hours: Wed-Sat noon-5 p.m.; Sun 1-5 p.m. 203-966-9700, www.silvermineart.org.

SOUTHPORT GALLERIES

"Summer Selection: Places Seen and Imagined," and works by Rob Brooks, Enid Munroe, through Wed. Paintings by American masters and contemporaries, including Robert Vickrey, Wil Barnet, Paul Cadmus, and more. 330 Pequot Ave., Fairfield. 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 Karen Green Recor, 606 Post Road E., Westport. Through Aug. 7. 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

2010 Solos Show, 51 Riverside Ave. Through July 25. Hours: Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat, Sun noon-4 p.m. 203-222-7070, www.westportartscenter.org.

CONGREGATION B'NAI JACOB

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

WILTON LIBRARY

"Traditions," 137 Old Ridgefield Road. Through Mon. 203-762-3950, www.wiltonlibrary.org.

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, watercolor, 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.

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 by appointment. 203-495-1200, www.dalilithographs.com.

SILO GALLERY

Summer Exhibition, Hay Barn Gallery, Hunt Hill Farm, 44 Upland Road, Route 202, New Milford. Through Aug. 1. In New Talent Gallery, works by Sam Blitt and Tristan Kane. 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

Works by students, 80 Audubon St., New Haven. July 11-30, reception and art materials tag sale July 11 2-5 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

284 York St., New Haven. Works by Bruckmann, Marchessault, Morgio, Schwartz, Thomas, Kafka. 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.

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.

GREATER NEW HAVEN ARTS COUNCIL

"Working Drawing," Sumner McKnight Crosby Jr. Gallery, Studio 70, 70 Audubon St., New Haven. Through July 9. 203-772-2788. Works by Emilia Dubicki and Tom Peterson, Gallery 195, New Alliance Bank, 195 Church St., New Haven. Through Aug. 27. 203-772-2788.

MORRISON GALLERY

Paintings by Robert Lenz, 8 Old Barn Road, Kent. July 10-Aug. 8, reception July 10 4-6 p.m. 860-927-4501, www.themorrisongallery.com.

WESTPORT LIBRARY

"The Art at Longshore," the Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport. Through July 30. During library hours. 203-291-4840.