Art Around Town

ACC Library

(Top of the Stairs Gallery) Work by Michael Alexander of the GA Fine Arts Academy. Through July.

"Forever Free: Lincoln's Journey to Emancipation," a new traveling exhibition that traces Lincoln's transformation from an antislavery moderate into "The Great Emancipator." Through July 10.

Antiques and Jewels

"Athens Fine Art Gallery," an exhibit featuring works by Mary Porter, Elizabeth Barton, Brandon Zinninger, Greg Benson, Jim StipeMaas, Taylor DuBeau, Judy Dudley O'Donnell and Susan Elizabeth. Through September.

ATHICA

"Emerges III: Journeys," featuring Jennifer Desormeaux's documentation of her running routines, Layet Johnson & Charles Westfall's simulated ocean journey and Robyn Waserman's large-scale color prints from her expedition to Antarctica. Robert August Peterson's multimedia installation will be set up at ATHICA's satellite space in the Bottleworks. Through July 19.

Big City Bread Cafe

Paintings by Ruth Allen. Through July.

Ciné Barcafé

An exhibit of posters highlighting drawings made by Art Rosenbaum of musical performers from the North Georgia Folk Festival from 1984 to the present. Through July 12.

Downtown Watkinsville

Artscape 2009, an outdoor display of art boards created by 10 local artists that is sponsored by the City of Watkinsville and Grassroots Arts Program. Through Sept. 30.

Earth Fare

Cat art by Robin Fay, James Dean, Cecile Moore, Josh Payne, Cathy Dailey and more. Through July.

Elements Hair Salon

Abstract paintings by Meg McConnell. Through August.

Ice House Underground

(Madison) Exhibit featuring landscapes by Sam Traina, abstract work by Shannon Candler and paintings inspired by Norse mythology by Liselott Johnsson. Through Aug. 22.

Jittery Joe's Coffee

(Watkinsville) Paintings by D.M. Kirwin. Through July.

Just Pho...and More

Acrylic paintings by Leslie Moody. Through July 30.

Lyndon House Arts Center

A selection of needlework and a five-panel tapestry depicting flora, fauna and natural wonders of the U.S. that was created over a period of 6 years by over 1,000 artists. Presented by the Dogwood chapter of the Embroiders' Guild of America. Through July 18.

"Light After Dark," featuring a selection of dream-like landscapes by photographers Karekin and Ginger Goekjian. Through Aug. 15.

A juried exhibition of works by members of the Southeastern Pastel Society. Through Aug. 15.

Mama's Boy

A display featuring the original drawings of Mark Watkins' "Cats Love Birds" zine. Through July 20.

Marigold Cafe

(Winterville) Abstract paintings by Meg McConnell. Through August.

Oconee County Library

Photographs by Jane Crisan. Through July.

State Botanical Garden of Georgia

"Out on a Limb: An Artful Journey," an exhibit featuring traditional watercolors and funky mixed media works by Judy Bolton Jarrett that focus on her love of trees. Through July 19.

The Grit

Music photography by Mike White and Jason Thrasher. Through July 12.

The Point of Art Gallery

(Union Point) "On the Road," featuring work by Del Sanders, Cameron Hampton and Anne Jenkins. Through July 4. www.thepointofart.net

Transmetropolitan

(Oglethorpe Ave.) Large charcoal pieces and smaller oil pastels by Mark Watkins in a style he calls expressive surrealism. Through July 31.

UGA Aderhold

Local artist and UGA faculty member Jamie Calkin helps the College of Education recognize its centennial year with "Celebration," a rotating exhibit of original watercolors of the UGA campus and downtown Athens. Through Aug. 30.