Literal and Metaphorical Point of Entry

Artist Trust Benefit AuctionThe 20th Anniversary auction helps fund programs and services for Washington State artists. Also: commemorative art from Jeffry Mitchell and Yuki Nakamura, and entertainment from Bill Horist and Nana Bao. 6 p.m. Sat. Feb. 3. $150 and up. Seattle Center, Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison St., 467-8734 x16.

Red76's Sam GouldThe Portland-based artist Gould's collaborative group, with musical guests, aims to facilitate discussion, thought, and action in public spaces. 8 p.m. Fri. Feb. 2. $8-$10. Rendezvous Jewel Box Theater, 2322 Second Ave., 441-5823.

Sand Point Open StudiosThere you have it. 6-9 p.m. Fri. Feb. 2. 7527 63rd Ave. N.E., School of Art, Building 5, Bay C, Second Floor.

Benham GallerySEE THE WIRE, THURSDAY. 1216 First Ave., 622-2480. Ends Feb. 10.

CorridorMixed-media artist Betty Bastai invites you to write a love note and then scrap it, creating an "emotional dumpsite" to be used in a future piece. Reception: 5-9 p.m. Corridor Gallery, Tashiro-Kaplan Building, 306 S. Washington St., 856-7037. Ends Feb. 24.

Davidson ContemporaryNew paintings from Stephanie J. Frostad focus on the "literal and metaphorical meaning of a point of entry." Also: small sculptures from M.J. Anderson. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 310 S. Washington St., 624-7684. Ends Feb. 24.

D'Adamo/Woltz An Emerging Student exhibition showcases students from Cornish, Pratt, SU, and SCCC. Reception: 5-8 p.m. 307 Occidental Ave. S., 652-4414. Ends March 1.

Davidson GalleriesNew monotypes and etchings from Jonelle Johnson. In the Antique Print Department, woodcuts from Jacques Hnizdovsky. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 313 Occidental Ave. S., 624-6700. Ends Feb. 24.

Form/Space Atelier"Designated Landmarks," work from Paula Rebsom and Stephanie Robison, with a live performance from Vladmaster (artist-constucted viewmaster). Reception: 6-10 p.m. Ends Feb. 28.Also: Abstract Expressionist painters Barry Connolly, Jeff Jacobsen, Steven Schrock, Shai Steiner, and Kenneth Susynski. 1907 Second Ave., 448-2302. Ends Jan. 31.

Foster/White Gallery New works from Tom Burrows. 220 Third Ave. S. #100, 622-2833. Ends Feb. 26.

Gallery4Culture"Read/Un-Read," a new installation by Ruth Marie Tomlinson. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 101 Prefontaine Pl. S., 296-7580. Ends Feb. 23.

Gallery IMAGallery artists Emmanuel Ranny and James Brown show drawings, oils, and acrylics. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 123 S. Jackson St., 625-0055. Ends Feb. 25.

Gallery 110An exchange of works from Portland's Blackfish Gallery. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 110 S. Washington St., 624-9336. Ends Feb. 24.

Garde Rail Collaborations in painting, collage, and stencil from married artists Tom D. and Melissa Duimstra. Reception: 6-8 p.m. Tashiro-Kaplan Building, 110 Third Ave. S., 621-1055. Ends Feb. 24.

Glasshouse StudioHand-crafted goblets by over 50 glass artists. Reception: 6-8 p.m.Last chance: An annual Holiday Display of over 40 Northwest glass artists. 311 Occidental Ave. S., 682-9939. Both end Jan. 31.

Greg Kucera GalleryPaintings, photographs, and works on paper from Jane Hammond. Artist Talk: 12 p.m. Sat. Feb. 3. 212 Third Ave. S., 624-0770. Ends March 10.

Grover/Thurston GalleryA solo show of new paintings from Deborah Mersky. 309 Occidental Ave. S., 223-0816. Ends Feb. 24.

Howard HouseSEE THE WIRE, THURSDAY. 604 Second Ave., 256-6399. Ends March 10.

La Familia GalleryScreenprints and acrylics from Lucas Vindana. Reception: 6-8 p.m. Tashiro-Kaplan Building, 117 Prefontaine Pl., 291-4608. Ends Feb. 28.

Linda Hodges Nancy Loughlin's debut exhibition of oils. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 316 First Ave. S., 624-3034. Ends Feb. 24.

Lisa HarrisNew paintings from Michael Greenspan and mezzotints from Anthony Dimichele. 1922 Pike Pl., 443-3315. Ends Feb. 24.

Patricia Rovzar GalleryBold interpretations of nature in Paul Brigham's recent paintings. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 1225 Second Ave., 223-0273. Ends Feb. 28.

Punch GalleryJust in time for Valentine's Day, Justin Gibbens' watercolor drawings—inspired by scientific illustration—detail the conjugal and territorial goings-on of birds and bees. Reception: 5-8 p.m. 119 Prefontaine Pl. S., 621-1945. Ends Feb. 25.

Shift"Preternatural," new sculptures by Eugene Parnell. Reception: 5-8 p.m. 306 S. Washington St., Ste. 105, 547-1215. Ends Feb. 28.

SOIL SEE THE WIRE, SUNDAY. 112 Third Ave. S., 264-8061.

Some Space GalleryPrints, drawings, and paintings from Lorie Ransom. Reception: 6-9 p.m. 625 First Ave., 718-3104. Ends Feb. 23.

Vain New works from eight studio artists, plus music from DJ Teenage Rampage at the Reception: 6-10 p.m. 2018 First Ave., 441-3441. Ends Feb. 28.

William TraverAlex Gabriel Bernstein and Joshua Weintraub. Reception: 5-8 p.m. 110 Union St. 200, 587-6501. Ends Feb. 25.

Zeitgeist Dennis Kempe's Seattle-based, silver gelatin prints from the last two decades. Reception: 6-8 p.m. Ends Feb. 28.Large-format color Holga photos of Orcas Island by Pipi. 171 S. Jackson St., 583-0497. Ends Jan. 31.

The ArtspaceA multi-media show of paintings and textile art celebrating the artistry and accomplishments of the women of rural Weya in Eastern Zimbabwe. St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 1245 10th Ave. E., 323-0300. Ends Jan. 31.

Ballard Fetherston New work from mixed-media artist and painter Mary Molyneaux. 818 E. Pike St., 322-9440. Ends Feb. 3.

Bluebottle "Fire Season," new paintings from Paul Chatem. 415 E. Pine St., 325-1592. Ends Jan. 31.

BLVDMike Leavitt's Guerilla Army—sculpted action figures of artists—and other "hip hopjects." 2312 Second Ave. Ends Feb. 1.

Catherine Person Gallery Abstract paintings inspired by Berlin from the late, great Drake Deknatel. 319 Third Ave. S., 763-5565. Ends Feb. 3.

Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery"The New Guard": An exhibition of original artwork from MOME, the essential anthology of emerging comics talent curated by Gary Groth and Eric Reynolds. 1201 S. Vale St., 658-0110. Ends Jan. 31.

Frye MuseumThe depiction of children in the 19th century is the unifying theme of a collection of paintings, primarily by New England artists from that era. 704 Terry Ave., 622-9250. Ends Feb. 4.