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Lectures and Events
Rebecca Albiani This art historian expounds on William Morris' revolutionary influence on decorative arts. Frye Art Museum, 11 a.m. Fri. June 9. 704 Terry Ave., 206-622-9250, www.fryemuseum.org. Free.
Mike Wang This local photographer exhibits his compelling portraits from Bolivia to benefit nonprofit health organization PATH. Brazillis, 5404 22nd Ave. N.W. 206-297-2800. Opens Sat. June 10.
Deborah F. Lawrence The artist discusses her current show of satirical mixed-media visions of "Utopia." Noon. Sat. June 10. Catherine Person Gallery, 319 Third Ave. S., www.catherinepersongallery.com. Free.
Larry Calkins The Issaquah artist discusses his latest sculpture and paintings. 1 p.m. Sat. June 10. G. Gibson Gallery, 300 S. Washington St., 206-587-4033, www.gibsongallery.com. Free.
David Garrard Lowe The historian and author of Art Deco New York will talk about Art Deco influence in early 20th-century American cities. 2 p.m. Sat. June 10. Stimson Auditorium, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Volunteer Park, 1400 E. Prospect St., 206-654-3121, www.seattleartmuseum.org. $7.
Michelle Bolinger The local artist and Pratt Fine Arts instructor discusses her vividly colorful abstract canvases. 6 p.m. Tues. June 13. Francine Seders Gallery, 6701 Greenwood Ave. N., 206-782-0355, www.sedersgallery.com. Free.
Openings
Art & Soul Matt Calcavecchia presents his latest array of irreverent ape paintings. Reception: 6-9 p.m. Sat. June 10. 2860 N.W. Market St., 206-297-1223. Through June.
BLVD Gallery "Return to Sender" features new abstract and contemporary paintings by New York artist Jill Simonsen and Chicago painter Ray Noland at this new gallery showcasing underground street art and graffiti culture from across the nation. Opens Fri. June 9. 2312 Second Ave., www.blvdart.com. 1-6 p.m. Wed., Thurs., and Sat., 1-7 p.m. Fri. Ends July 1.
Floating Leaves Tea Understated images by Japanese-born photographer Kiyoshi Toda. Opening reception: 6-9 p.m. Sat. June 10. 2213 N.W. Market St., #100, 206-529-4268, www.floatingleavestea.com. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-8 p.m. Sun. (closed Tues.). Through July.
Francine Seders Gallery Juliana Heyne's oil stick on paper landscapes in "Variable Terrain" and Michelle Bolinger's "Color Construction," abstracts in pen and oil. Opens Fri. June 9. Reception: 2-4 p.m. Sun. June 11. 6701 Greenwood Ave. N., 206-782-0355, www.sedersgallery.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon. and Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.- 7:30 p.m. Tues., 1-5 p.m. Sun. Ends July 9.
Gallery 4 Culture Painter Dianna Molzan melds abstract textures and references in the obscurely titled "The Future is Our Only Goat." 101 Prefontaine Pl. S., 206-296-7580, www.4culture.org. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Ends June 30.
Kirkland Arts Center "Clay?" presents juried work by 21 ceramic artists from around the country, curated by Jason Huff. Awards reception: 6-9 p.m. Thurs. June 8. 620 Market St., 425-822-7161, www.kirklandartscenter.org. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. second Thursdays. Ends July 29.
Patricia Cameron Linda Kane's serene and otherworldly charcoal drawings and installations are inspired by her native Hawaii in "Long After the Silence." Opening Reception: 5-8 p.m. Wed. June 7. 234 Dexter Ave. N., 206-343-9647, www.pcameronfineart.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri., noon-5 p.m. Sat. Ends July 15.
SAM Rental/Sales Gallery "Referencing Nature" presents the work of nine artists: Bobbi Ambrosini, Michael Brophy, Lanny DeVuono, Victoria Haven, Fred Holcomb, Maya Kabat, David Kroll, Steven Miller, and Jason Wood. Reception: 5-7 p.m. Thurs. June 8. Seattle Tower, 1220 Third Ave., 206-343-1101, www.seattleartmuseum.org/artrentals. 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Ends July 8.
Tacoma Art Museum SEE BOX, THIS PAGE. "The Essence of Line: French Drawings from Ingres to Degas." Also: "Between Clouds of Memory: The Ceramic Art of Akio Takamori" and "Roy Lichtenstein: American Indian Encounters." 1701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253-272-4258. www.tacomaartmuseum.org. Every third Thursday free and open until 8 p.m. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; noon-5 p.m. Sun. "Lichtenstein" ends Sept. 4. "Essence" ends Sept. 17. "Between Clouds" ends Oct. 8. $6.50–$7.50.
Winston Wächter Eerily accurate architectonic portraits of empty rooms and places by Northeast artist Peter Waite. 203 Dexter Ave. N., 206-652-5855, www.winstonwachter.com. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends July 28.
Last Chance
Ballard Fetherston Melissa Furness works with acrylic paint, digital photography, and glassy resin glaze to explore identity, sexuality, alienation, and shared environment. 818 E. Pike St., 206-322-9440, www.ballardfetherstongallery.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends June 10.
Consolidated Works UW's first DXARTS graduates display their experimental video, sound art, and mechatronics. Work by Matt McDowell, Peter Brun, Scott Carver, Alan Strathmann, and Kevin Olsen. If the recent show at Jacob Lawrence by some of these artists is any clue, this sophisticated new student work is worth a look. 500 Boren Ave. N., 206-381-3218, www.conworks.org., www.cornish.edu. Noon-7 p.m. daily. Ends June 11.
Crawl Space Local artist Chad Wentzel ambitiously fills the gallery with 2-D and 3-D paper sculpture in "Everything I've Ever Wanted All at the Same Time." 504 E. Denny Way #1, 206-322-5752, www.crawlspacegallery.com. Noon-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends June 11.
Gallery63Eleven "Mojo the Fifth" features colorful new paintings crowded with naive characters by Ballard native C. L. Utley. 6311 24th Ave. N.W., 206-478-2238, www.gallery63eleven.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends June 7.
