Arts

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Baas Colorful new abstractions by painter Julia Ricketts in "Reveal." 2703 E. Madison St., 206-324-4742, www.baasartgallery.com. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Ends June 30.

Bluebottle Densely detailed visions in ink and watercolor from Luke Ramsey, and whimsically off-kilter gouache characters by Justin B. Williams in "A Great Big Stillness." 415 E. Pine St., 206-325-1592. 1-7 p.m. Tues.-Fri. Ends June 29.

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. 2312 Second Ave., www.blvdart.com. 1-6 p.m. Wed., Thurs., and Sat., 1-7 p.m. Fri. Ends July 1.

Catherine Person Gallery Deborah F. Lawrence serves up satirical yet beautifully composed mixed media visions of "Utopia" on wooden trays and panels, inspired by the 100-plus responses she got to her post-2004 presidential election mass e-mail asking: "What does Utopia look like to you?" Hula Hoops and picnics are some of the more innocuous images that inspired bliss, but there are darker imaginings as well. 319 Third Ave. S., www.catherinepersongallery.com, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends June 30.

Corridor Gallery Eric Nez's mixed-media paintings explore surreal scenarios in "Transfiguration."Tashiro-Kaplan building, 306 S. Washington St., 206-856-7037, www.schirmerstudio.com/corridor. Noon-5 p.m. Sat. Ends July 1.

D'Adamo/Woltz Parvin creates vibrant and abstract Northwest scenes in her "Symphony of Landscape." 307 Occidental Ave. S., 206-652-4414, www.dadamowoltzgallery.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Ends July 3.

Davidson Galleries Northwest painter Rob Connell captures industrial and natural angles in sumi and gouache. Also: Wood engravings by master illustrator Winslow Homer (1836-1910) in the Antique Prints Department. 313 Occidental Ave. S., 206-624-1324, www.davidsongalleries.com. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends July 1.

Gallery 4 Culture Painter Dianna Molzan melds abstract textures and references in the obscurely titled "The Future is Our Only Goat." 101 Prefontaine Place S., 206-296-7580, www.4culture.org. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Ends June 30.

Gallery IMA "Fractal Utopia & The Yellow Sanctuary Room" features recent paintings and installation art by Cerj Lalonde. 123 S. Jackson St., 206-625-0055, www.galleryima.com. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun., by appointment Mon. Ends June 29.

Gallery 110 Andree B. Carter and Carole d'Inverno present their latest paintings. 110 S. Washington St., 206-624-9336, www.gallery110.com. Ends July 1.

Global Art Venue Oil paintings by Carrie Goller. 314 First Ave. S., 206-264-8755, www.artvenue.net. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Through June.

Greg Kucera "Paintings and Watercolors," the bold and mesmerizingly geometric patterns of Everett-born (Portland-based) painter Michael Knutson, may inspire you to wear your 3-D glasses for full effect, or trigger acid flashbacks. Also: The impishly wicked humor of young Canadian artist Marcel Dzama is on display in his latest works on paper, rendered in watercolor, ink, and root beer. 212 Third Ave. S., 206-624-0770, www.gregkucera.com. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends July 1.

Grover/Thurston Gallery The colorful animal-inspired paintings and paper cutouts by Julie Paschkis include her illustrations from Yellow Elephant, a book of poetry by Julie Larios. 309 Occidental Ave. S., 206-223-0816, www.groverthurston.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends July 1.

Howard House From Cat Clifford to Andy Warhol, "Paper Trails" presents an interesting array of contemporary work by eight artists. Also: "Three Painters" includes work by Kim Dorland, Alexander Kantarovsky, and Chiara Minchio. Both shows are curated by Gary Owen. 604 Second Ave., 206-256-6399, www.howardhouse.net. 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends July 1.

Joe Bar In his unique style of painting vivid acrylic mug shot portraits on brown paper bags, local artist Chris Crites honors civil rights protestors from the 1956 Montgomery bus boycott in "I Was Proud of My Crime." The title echoes the words of one of the more famous arrestees, Martin Luther King Jr. (mug #7089). Another was Rosa Parks (#7053). Also: French transplant Béatrice Billard's cute and creepy "Beasts and Super-Beasts" are acrylic and charcoal paintings and drawings that evoke Hello Kitty and Tim Burton, with a dash of Paul Klee. "Beasts" opens Sat. July 1. 810 E. Roy St., 206-324-0407, www.joebar.org. 7:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. "Crime" ends June 30. "Beasts" ends July 31.

La Familia "Contained" is the first solo show for mixed-media artist (and former model) Aimee Mori, who works with old photos, paint, and vessels made of resin. 117 Prefontaine Place S., 206-291-4608. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues., Thurs., and Sat. Ends July 1.

Linda Hodges Gallery Encaustic diptychs and charcoal drawings by local artist Gillian Theobald. Also: The pastures of North Carolina inform the latest paintings by Paul Harcharik. 316 First Ave. S., 206-624-3034, www.lindahodgesgallery.com. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Both end July 1.

Lisa Harris Fragmented patterns distinguish Thomas Workman's encaustic paintings. 1922 Pike Place, 206-443-3315, www.lisaharrisgallery.com. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. Ends July 1.