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A. LAFERA SALON (2440 W. Broad St.) New artwork by Perry McCrackin. Through August.

AMICI ITALIAN CAFÉ (233 E. Clayton St.) New illustrations by Matt Bahr. Through July.

ANTIQUES & JEWELS ART GALLERY (290 N. Milledge Ave.) Paintings by Mary Porter, Christine Shockley, Dorthea Jacobson, Lana Mitchell, John Gholson, Greg Benson and Ainhoa Bilbao Canup. Art quilt by Elizabeth Barton and handmade jewelry by various artists.

ART ON THE SIDE GALLERY AND GIFTS (1011B Industrial Blvd., Watkinsville) A gallery featuring works by various artists in media including ceramics, paintings and fused glass.

ARTLAND LOFT GALLERY (2 S. Main St., Watkinsville) “Through the Red Door,” colorful narratives, self-portraits and imaginary worlds by Lisa Freeman. Through July.

ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (ATHICA) (160 Tracy St.) In “ATHICA Emerges V: The Synthetic Mind,” nine artists explore how they perceive and experience the world around them. Through Sept. 9.

AURUM STUDIOS (125 E. Clayton St.) Two- and three-dimensional artwork created by MFA students from the Lamar Dodd School of Art. Through July.

THE BRANDED BUTCHER (225 N. Lumpkin St.) Paintings and drawings by Sanithna Phansavanh.

EARTH FARE (1689 S. Lumpkin St.) Artwork by Justin and Jul Sexton. Through July.

ETIENNE BRASSERIE (311 E. Broad St.) Paintings by Andy Cherewick. Through July.

FARMINGTON DEPOT GALLERY (1011 Salem Rd., Farmington) Owned and staffed by 16 artists, the gallery exhibits paintings, sculpture, folk art, ceramics, fine furniture and more. Permanent collection artists include John Cleaveland, Leigh Ellis, Cindy Jerrell, Matt Alston and more.

FIVE STAR DAY CAFÉ (229 E. Broad St.) Paintings on tin and wood and drawings by Rick Littlefield. Through July.

FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Mixed-media works using found objects by Jessica Smith and vibrant, heavily textured abstract paintings by Ben Rouse. Through July.

GALLERY @ HOTEL INDIGO ( (500 College Ave.) “The Board Room,” part of the 2012 Summer of SPOA (Skatepark of Athens), includes skateboard decks designed by 56 artists. Through Sept. 9. • In The Glasscube, an installation by Deanna Kamal, “Collosphaera,” is a hybrid of interior design and marine biology. Through Sept. 9.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “A Divine Light: Northern Renaissance Paintings.” Through July 29. • “Victory Lap: Time-Based Winners of the Kress Project.” Through Sept. 7. • “Defiant Beauty: The Work of Chakaia Booker” consists of large-scale sculptures created from tires. Through Apr. 30. • An exhibition of 41 prints and drawings by Gerald L. Brockhurst. Through Sept. 16.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY (East Campus Rd.) A collection of mounted game animals featuring lynxes, African leopards, Alaskan bears, water buffalo and elk, as well as live corn snakes, tarantulas, and other live animals.

GEORGIA THEATRE (215 N. Lumpkin St.) Artwork by Walker Howle (of Dead Confederate) and his father, William Howle. Through July.

THE GRIT (199 Prince Ave.) Drawings by Andrew Barger and Erin Lovett. Through Aug. 4.

HEIRLOOM CAFE AND FRESH MARKET (815 N. Chase St.) Modern paintings and mixed media works by Will L. Through July.

HENDERSHOTS (1560 Oglethorpe Ave.) Teh Reaver, Jr. displays new works from the Partner Software Office series. Reception July 27. Through Aug. 2.

JITTERY JOE’S COFFEE EASTSIDE (1860 Barnett Shoals Rd.) Photography and integrated media by Jillian Carnes and Jamie DeRevere. Through July.

JITTERY JOE’S COFFEE FIVE POINTS (1230 S. Milledge Ave.) “Reflection” features sustainable art by Justin and Jul Sexton.

JUST PHO…AND MORE (1063 Baxter St.) Photography by Robert Lowery.

KUMQUAT MAE CAFE (18 S. Barnett Shoals Rd., Watkinsvile) “In the Woods There Grew a Tree” features six pieces of mixed photography and metalwork by Elizebeth Tong, highlighting symbolism from the poetry of “The Maypole Song,” which tells the story of the cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth. Through July.

LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART (270 River Rd.) “Tiny Universe” includes works by Diana Behl, Scott Ingram, Andrew Kozlowski, Mark Leibert, Dayna Thacker and Andy Moon Wilson. Through Aug. 3.

LAST RESORT GRILL (184 W. Clayton St.) Paintings by Bob Davis. Through July.

MADISON COUNTY LIBRARY (1315 Hwy. 98 W.) A wooden bowl created by Jack Hudson, leather goods by Terry Brown and hand-blown glass vases by Paul Bendzunas.

OCAF (34 School St., Watkinsville) “From a Woman’s Hand” includes sculptures by Annie Evans, Cynthia Schoner and Dinah Stonis. Through July 27.

OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY (1080 Experiment Station Rd.) Paintings by Manda McKay. Through July.

SEWCIAL STUDIO (160 Tracy St.) Hand-dyed art quilts by Anita Heady and rust and over-dyed fabric on canvas by Bill Heady. Through July.

SIPS ESPRESSO CAFE (1390 Prince Ave.) Acrylic paintings by Johnny Gordon. Through August.

STATE BOTANICAL GARDENS (2450 S. Milledge Ave.) The Madison Artists Guild presents “Art Naturale Park 2,” an exhibit of 23 artists interpreting the natural world. Through July 29.

STRAND HAIR SALON (1625 S. Lumpkin St.) “California Dreamin'” features black and white photography by Blake Smith. Through August.

TECH STOP COMPUTERS (3690 Atlanta Hwy.) Abstract expressionist acrylic paintings with bright colors and strong architectural themes by Frances Jemini. Through October.

TRANSMETROPOLITAN (145 E. Clayton St.) Prints by Eric Simmons. Through July.

WHITE TIGER GOURMET (217 Hiawassee Ave.) Paintings by Ainhoa Canup.

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