Openings & Receptions
CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM -- This week's Family Fun Tour makes the Token Response, a hands-on tour with touchable objects. 1 p.m. Saturday. Free. ... Art du Jour walks through Uncommon Legacies: Native American Art from the Peabody Essex Museum, followed by a delightful lunch in the museum cafe. $8; $5 additional admission for nonmembers. ... An exhibit of more than 100 original costume and set drawings from The Golden Age of Costume and Set Design for Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo are on display through Jan. 12. ... Continues some Uncommon Legacies: Native American Art from the Peabody Essex Museum. A rare showing of more than 120 exemplar works by Native American artists from the Eastern seaboard, Great Lakes regions, Plains/Plateau area, Pacific Northwest and South America's Amazon region. Through Jan. 5. $8; $6 for seniors and students; children free. ... Opens A Window on the Past: Early Native American Dress from the John Painter Collection. Early masterworks of Native American craftsmanship showcase the talents from the Plains and Woodlands areas. Through March 30. $8; $6 for seniors and students; children free. ... Presents Museum within a Museum: Treasures from the Taft at the Cincinnati Art Museum, selected artwork from the Taft Museum. Through Jan. 12. ... Japanese printmaker Ay-O works the rainbow in an exhibit of screen prints. Through March 30. ... Museum hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday-Friday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; noon-6 p.m. Sunday. $5; $4 students and seniors; free children 17 and under; free on Saturday. Special exhibit prices vary. 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. 513-721-ARTS. www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
THE DAYTON ART INSTITUTE -- Dayton's hippest social event returns with A Black and White New Year's Eve! Includes a casino, silent auction, music, buffet-style spread and a conclusive toast at midnight. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Wednesday night. $100 each ticket; $85 for members. Call 937-223-5277 for reservations. ... Turns your critical eye to Clement Greenberg: A Critic's Collection. Guides you through post-painterly abstraction with a broad range of mid-century American paintings and sculptures by artists such as Jackson Pollack, Jules Olisitsky and Larry Poons. Witness the critic's opinionated views and special relationships within the arts communities. Through Jan. 5. ... Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; open Thursdays until 9 p.m. 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, Ohio. 937-223-3140 or www.daytonartinstitute.org.
PENDLETON ART CENTER -- It's ... another Final Friday! Browse through the eight floors of artists' studios while enjoying wine, finger food and friends; just don't confuse the three. Featured artists include painter Fabienne Christenson and photographer Cathy Baker. 6-10 p.m. Friday. ... Catch a second glance of the studios from noon-4 p.m. at Second Look Saturday. Free. ... 1310 Pendleton St., Over-the-Rhine. 513-559-3958, ext. 1257.
Galleries & Exhibits
537 GALLERY -- Presents the paintings of Lucas Meyers, whose work goes from tradition landscapes to abstract forms with equal aplomb. Through Feb. 7. Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. 537 E. Pete Rose Way, Downtown. 513-481-3743.
ALLEY SHOP -- Histoplasmosis stole Rosie Petrou's sight but not her vision in her first one-woman multimedia show of landscapes, still-lifes and imaginary images. Through Dec. 31. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 4628 Paddock Road, Reading. 513-242-5400.
ART ACADEMY OF CINCINNATI -- Art Academy undergraduates submitted small works for the 2002 Juried Student Exhibition; see who takes the cake in Grab Bag. Through Jan. 3, 2003. Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday; noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. 951 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. 513-562-8777, 800-323-5692 or www.artacademy.edu.
THE ARTERY -- It's a good sign when you can hear the Click. Exploratory photographic works by Matt Albritton, Terry Bond, Thomas Condon, Peter Griga, Shannon Smith, Matt Steffen and more. Through Jan. 5, 2003. Hours: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Friday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. 913 Monmouth St., Newport. 859-431-8151 or www.newportartery.org.
ART ON SYMMES -- Now open, the studios, gift shop and gallery feature more than 50 artists including Sue St. John, Sandy Maudlin, Steve Perucca, Linda Mc Coy and the 13-year-old Alex Lesler. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday-Friday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday. 1000 Symmes Road, Fairfield. 513-844-2787.
AURORA BOREALIS ART GALLERY -- Regularly houses work from Tristate artists, such as whimsical pottery by Susan McConnell and representations of North American waterfowl by William Zimmerman. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. 109 Third St., Aurora, Ind. 812-926-0117.
BASE GALLERY -- Announces The Greatest Show on Earth. Charcoal and pastel images by Lionel Cortez Hill Sr. of cultural, natural and portraiture themes present a pleasant viewing experience. Through Dec. 31. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. 1227 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. 513-721-BASE.
BLACKBIRD STUDIOS -- Changing exhibits of paintings, works on paper and mixed media by Merle Rosen are on regular display. By appointment only. 2523 Essex Place, Walnut Hills. 513-681-2477.
BOWMAN'S FRAMING AND FINE ART -- Displays a celebration of watercolors by Cynthia Kukla. Through Dec. 31. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; and by appointment. Free. 103 N. Ft. Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas. 859-781-2233.
BROWNINGS OF WYOMING -- Hosts an ongoing show of original artworks by a variety of artists. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday. 1424 Springfield Pike, Wyoming. 513-821-7079.
BROWNSTONE GALLERY -- Holds the Holiday Art Show 2002. This show includes prints and artwork from resident artist Joel Thompson, Black Americana collectibles and works by local renowned African-Americans. Through Dec. 31. Hours: by appointment only. 848 Lincoln Ave., Walnut Hills. 513-221-5591.
CARL SOLWAY GALLERY, INC. -- Has extended the duration of The Photographic Edge, including images from Les Krims, Robert Stiegler, Jock Sturges and Barry Andersen in a show curated by Cal Cowal. Through Jan. 17. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; or by appointment. 424 Findlay St., Over-the-Rhine. 513-621-0069.@kiosk leadin:CHIC BEAUTY STUDIO -- Diva Joyce Gibson presents a rotating exhibit of the artwork of Bishop Cool. Galarie Chic, 1401 Woodland St., Roselawn. 513-821-DIVA.
CINCINNATI ART GALLERIES -- Looks at Cincinnati painters from 1850 to present-day in Panorama XVII. Henry Farny, Charles Meurer, Charles Kaelin, Dixie Selden and Bessie Wessel are some of the bunch. Through Jan. 21. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. 225 E. Sixth St., Downtown. 513-381-2128.
CLOSSON'S ART GALLERY -- Celebrates French holiday events with art from Paul Vivien and John Stobart, maritime artist. Through Jan. 31, 2002. ... Surprise a special someone with Holiday Small Treasures, paintings and prints starting at $50. Through Jan. 31, 2003. ... Americana sculptor and Colorado cowboy artist Fritz White's The Spirit of America. Through Dec. 31. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 401 Race St., Downtown. 513-762-5510.
THE COMET -- Central Kentucky printmaker Stephanie Potter displays recent prints. Through Dec. 31. Hours: 4 p.m.-2:30 a.m. daily. 4579 Hamilton Ave., Northside. 513-541-8900.
DAYTON CONVENTION CENTER -- Miami Valley Cooperative Gallery proudly presents the Annual Group Exhibition, a tribute to pioneering Dayton artist the late Lillian G. Lamden. Features Yasue Sakaoka, John Koepnick and Jon Graubarth. Takes place at both the Downtown YMCA at Monument Ave. at Wilkinson St., Downtown and Dayton Convention Center at the corner of Fifth St. and Main St., Downtown Dayton, Ohio. Through Dec. 31. Hours: Downtown YMCA, 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday; Dayton Convention Center, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. For more information call 937-278-2710.
DEOGRACIAS LERMA PHOTOGRAPHY -- James McKenna explores the feminine in his photography exhibit, White Women. Through Dec. 31. Hours: 1-5 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 1-6 p.m. Saturday; Also by appointment. 1319 Main Street, Over-the-Rhine. 513-305-2585.
DESIGN CONSORTIUM -- It's a holiday affair with the landscape paintings of Joanne Sloneker and mixed media abstractionist Nelle Ferrara, jewelry by Patti Rogers and Peggy Greenberg and Paige Krantz's painted furniture. Through Dec. 31. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, or by appointment. 2012 Madison Road, O' Bryonville. 513-321-1800 or www.DesignConsortiumgallery.com.
DESIGNSMITH GALLERY -- Presents a new series of work by Douglas Paul Smith in My Childhood at Present. Through Dec. 31. Hours: Noon-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 1342 Main St., Downtown. 513-421-1397 or www.designsmithgallery.com.
EINE KLEINE PHOTOGRAPHY -- New photo gallery has an ongoing exhibit of black and white landscape/architectural photography by Ron Durham. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-9:30 Friday-Saturday. 610 Main St., Covington. 859-341-4148.
ELEGANCE IN ART -- Regularly features more than 50 local artists' works. Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. 613 Main St., MainStrasse Village, Covington. 513-291-7203.
FISH HOUSE ART GALLERY -- Skip through Waynesville's historic district for the Fish House's Wearable Arts and Holiday Show. Through Dec. 31. Gallery hours: Noon-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sundays. 188 N. Main St., Waynesville. (513) 897-1280 or www.fishhouseart.com.
FLOWERS AND BEYOND -- Displays a new exhibit of Robert Geisler's new photographs. Through Jan 1. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. 118 East 13th St., Over-the-Rhine. 513-421-5004.
GOLDEN RAM GALLERY -- Works by Wyoming's Ed Ingold, Cincinnati's Sam Crew and other artists are on permanent display. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, Thursday-Friday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. 6810 Miami Ave., Madeira. 513-271-8000.
GOTHIC EDGE -- Regularly features Medieval, Renaissance and Celtic fantasy artwork, brass rubbings and tapestries. Hours: 1-11 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. 602 and 716 Main St., MainStrasse Village, Covington. 859-491-6800.
GTL FINE ART GALLERY -- Regularly features the work of African-American artists and poets. Gallery hours: noon-8 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. 726 McMillan St., Walnut Hills. 513-861-3288.
GREATER CINCINNATI FOUNDATION -- Kristina M. Teague and Michelle Disbennett-Jeffreys apply abstract hands in Seeking a Perfect Balance. Through December. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 200 W. Fourth St., Downtown. 513-241-2880.
HYDE PARK CENTER FOR OLDER ADULTS -- Reabelle Edmin's glass mosaic mural "The Spirit of Hyde Park Square" is on permanent display in the Hyde Park Center for Older Adults. 2800 Erie Ave., Hyde Park. 513-321-6816.
INDONESIAN ANTIQUES -- Items on display include woodcarvings, teak benches, stone pieces, armoires and artifacts. Noon-4 p.m. daily. 501 Minnesota Ave., East Walnut Hills. 513-961-7321 or 513-321-9705.
ISI MAIN STREET -- Goes through the wood with Brian Andreas and Story People, a combination of sculptures and prints using recycled and found objects with original stories. Through Dec. 28. Winter hours: noon-6 p.m. Monday-Friday; noon-5 p.m. Saturday; 1-4 p.m. Sunday. 1313 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. 513-260-8434.
JACK WOOD GALLERY -- Rare and vintage American and European poster art from the 19th and 20th centuries are on permanent display. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; and by appointment. 2039 Madison Road, O'Bryonville. 513-321-7077.
KENWOOD TOWNE CENTRE -- At A Show of Hands, more than 300 artists represent a selection of holiday items including handcrafted ornaments, Judaica, ceramics, jewelry, blown glass and more. Hours: 10-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 12-6 p.m. Sunday. Kenwood Towne Center, 7875 Montgomery Road, Kenwood. 513-791-7110.
LE MISTRAL FROM PROVENCE -- This boutique boasts hand-blown glass, hand-printed linens, pottery and tableware. Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. 6880 Wooster Pike, Mariemont. 513-271-5600.
MAHATMA -- In Carew Tower, Mahatma presents elaborate beadwork from Comanche and Kiowa artist Michelle Red Elk. Through Dec. 31. Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; Noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Carew Tower, 441 Vine St., Downtown. 513-723-1287.
MAINSTRASSE ART COLLABORATIVE -- Stroll through several ongoing displays of paintings, jewelry and sculpture by local artists in MainStrasse's art galleries for the Friday Gallery Hops. Gallery hours: 1-4 p.m. Thursday-Monday; by appointment. 636 Main St., Covington. 859-491-6003.
MAIN STREET GALLERY, AUGUSTA -- Regularly displays area artists' landscapes in oil, pastel and watercolor, portraits, still-lifes and the photography of Tom Ross. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday; noon-8 p.m. Fridays. 116 Main St., Augusta, Ky. 606-756-2261 or www.visitaugusta.net.
MAPLE KNOLL VILLAGE -- Bells ring at the holiday group show Genesis and Generations, featuring 19 local artists such as Pendleton Studios artist Fabienne Christenson. Through Jan. 13. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Maple Knoll Village, 11100 Springfield Pike, Springdale. 513-782-2716.
MARITAIN GALLERY -- During Christmas in Loveland, enjoy an "engendering" exhibit of William Schickel's shescapes, hescapes and elements paintings. ... Also shines through with Coherent Light, an ongoing exhibition of photography by Sara Kitchen and Kerry Brown blending nature and landscape imagery with a fine art mentality. Both through Jan. 30. ... Hours: by appointment. Second floor, 200 W. Loveland Ave., Loveland. 513-588-0418 or www.schickelstudios.com.
MIAMI UNIVERSITY ART GALLERIES -- Jared Joslin, winner of the William and Dorothy Yeck Award, exhibits recent pictorial narrative paintings along the themes of " modern day saint" and the human psyche in Passage. Through Jan. 31, 2003. ... The Miami University Annual Young Painters Competition continues in the North Gallery. Through Feb. 3, 2003. ... Wired: Art that Moves moves on in Gallery 2. Through Jan. 22, 2003. ... A study of Collage, including Miriam Schapiro and Joseph Cornell, carries on in Gallery 3. Through Jan. 26, 2003. ... The Cincinnati School includes Dixie Selden and Henry Mosler in Captured Moments: The Cincinnati School. Galleries 4-5. Through March 23, 2003. ... Museum hours: noon-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Gallery hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free. 801 S. Patterson Ave., Oxford. 513-529-2232 or www.muohio.edu/artmuseum.
MIDNIGHT MUSE -- The new O'Bryonville shop (just opened Nov. 2) offers mystical gifts, including 19th and 20th century art, jewelry, stained glass, candles, books and the like. Hours: noon-9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. 513-533-4301 or www.midnight-muse.com.
MILLER GALLERY -- Is pleased to announce the 11th annual holiday show Objects of Desire XI, an array of original art objects for giving and collecting. Figurative sculptures by Tiffany Ownbey and Jeri Hollister's ceramics are only a taste. Through Jan. 4. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday-Friday. 2715 Erie Ave., Hyde Park. 513-871-4420 or www.miller-gallery.com.
MODERN DESIGN GALLERY -- Presents Walk on the Water, Spanish-influenced paintings by Sonya Eagan Ricard-Brock. Through Dec. 27. Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 1409 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. 513-723-1097.
PATRICIA WEINER GALLERY -- Rings in the Holiday Exhibition with recent acquisitions of 19th and 20th century works including John Rettig, Anthony Thieme and Frank Harmon Myers, not to mention several artists from the contemporary collection. Through Jan. 11, 2003. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; by appointment. 9393 Montgomery Road, Montgomery. 513-791-7717.
PENDLETON ART CENTER -- Carouse through eight floors of exemplar local art in a studio-collaborative setting. Featured artists include Janet Berg, Eileen Mc Conkey, Charles Ross and Ed Stern. Hours: Call for appointment. 1310 Pendleton St., Over-the-Rhine. 513-559-3958, ext. 1257.
PENDLETON ARTISTS AT TOWER PLACE -- You might have missed the cut of the ribbon, but Tower Place Mall is proud to celebrate the grand opening of Pendleton Artists, featuring several works from the Pendleton artists for display and sale through Dec. 31. Includes work by Sam Crew, Ned Stern, Caren Hebenstreit and Marti Mochabee. Open through Dec. 31. Store hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Tower Place Mall at the corner of Fifth St. and Vine St., Downtown. 513-241-0793.
RAYMOND GALLERY AND THE FRAMERY -- Renowned Cincinnati editorial cartoonist Jim Borgman prods with original political parodies and Zips comic strips. Through Dec. 30. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday. 3508 Edwards Road in Hyde Park Square, Hyde Park. 513-871-9393.
ROHO PHOTO GALLERY -- Looks at Age and the Spirit, photographs by Andrea Millette and David Baxter. Through Feb. 1. Hours: Noon-5p.m. Saturdays. 1209 Central Ave., Downtown. 513-254-7646 or www.rohophoto.com.
SALLY HUSS GALLERY -- Art, prints, apparel, accessories, wallpaper and more by Sally Huss are on permanent display. By appointment only. 2725 Erie Ave., Hyde Park. 513-321-5750.
SEMANTICS -- Sara Stolar and Seth Myers work through Conflict & Facade. Through Dec. 28. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Saturdays. 1107 Harrison Ave., Brighton Corner. 513-651-5460.
SITWELL'S COFFEE HOUSE -- Rides the hard edge of Tim Gold's geometric abstractions in Simply Color. Through Dec. 31. Hours: 8 a.m.-2 a.m. daily. 324 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. 513-281-7487.
STONEY'S FRAME AND GIFT SHOP -- Wildlife artist Christopher Walden's work is an ongoing display. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 328 W. Sixth St., Mainstrasse Village, Covington. 859-655-9571.
SUZANNA TERRILL GALLERY -- Brings in the season with a variety of gallery artists and friends in Small Works of All Kinds. Through Dec. 28. Gallery hours: 1-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 1-9 p.m. Final Fridays. 1315 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. 513-665-4500 or e-mail artzanna@aol.com.
THE VENICE ART GALLERY -- Features an ongoing display of the colorful paintings of Wolfgang Ritschel. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. 2605 Cincinnati-Brookville Road, Ross Twp. 513-738-5068.
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI CLERMONT GALLERY -- Continues A Season of Color with Perceptions of Home, a visual celebration of past and present Appalachia. Through Jan. 16, 2003. Hours: 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday. 4200 Clermont College Drive, Batavia. 513-732-5281.
VINCENT'S ART GALLERY -- Regularly features a collection of watercolors, oils, pottery and other media by Cincinnati artists. Hours vary. Steinbach Floral Company, 459 Greenwell Ave., Delhi. 513-922-4400.
WARSAW PROJECT SPACE -- Presents Plots, a quilted, stapled, monoprinted installation exhibition by Sara Mulhauser. Through Jan. 3, 2003. Gallery hours: noon-2 p.m. Saturday; and by appointment. 3116 Warsaw Ave., Price Hill. 513-652-2349.
WEAVERS' GUILD OF GREATER CINCINNATI -- Experience the woven delights of Edie Harper's fiber exhibit. Viewing by appointment only. 4870 Gray Road at Winton Place. 513-591-2500.
WESTON ART GALLERY -- Explores Theories of Public Space in Don Harvey's site-specific installation showing alongside curator Susan Channing's group exhibition Connections. Features Ann Hamilton, Kelly Novak, Malcolm Cochran and Masumi Hayashi to name a few. Through Jan. 18. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. 513-977-4165 or www.cincinnatiarts.org/weston.
WILLOW HOUSE ANTIQUES AND ART GALLERY -- A permanent display of watercolors by Judy Sock, oil paintings by Bob Grimes and antique art and frames. Hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday; noon-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 603 Main St., Mainstrasse Village, Covington. 859-655-9555.
WONDERS GIFTS AND BOOKS -- Regularly houses the photography of Ron Durham. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 609 Main St., Mainstrasse Village, Covington. 859-261-6545.
XAVIER UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY -- Check out the changing exhibits. Gallery hours: 10a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. 3800 Victory Pkwy., Evanston. 513-745-3811.
YWCA WOMEN'S ART GALLERY -- Nancy Rudolph is Bearing Witness to the Human Spirit in this exhibit of photographs from her own worldwide odysseys. Through March 15. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 898 Walnut St., Downtown. 513-361-2127.
YORK STREET CAFE & ART GALLERY -- The works of B.B. Hall (aka Betsy Cunningham) are on permanent display throughout the facility. Gallery hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 738 York St., Newport. 859-261-9675.
Museums
CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER -- Communicates the effects of science and technology while considering our altered perception of physical and metaphoric time with Loop: Back to the Beginning featuring sculpture and video works by Carsten Holler, Bruce Nauman and Ugo Rondinone. Through Jan. 5. Loop is the last show in the CAC's historic Fifth Street location until it moves Toward a New CAC with an ongoing exhibition featuring the architectural musings of Zaha Hadid. ... Center hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. $3.50; $2 seniors and students; free Mondays. 115 E. Fifth St., Downtown. 513-345-8400.
MIAMI UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM -- A time of Romance and Solitude: American Prints 1900-1941 from the Theodore C. Rogers Collection features 45 printed images of joy and melancholy. Through Jan. 26, 2003. ... Wired: Art that Moves moves into town with kinetic art changing by mechanical, magnetic, electro-mechanical, electrical systems or chemical reactions. Exhibiting artists include Heinz Mack, Gerhard von Graevenitz, Fletcher Benton and Jim Killy. Through Jan. 22, 2003. ... Captured Moments: The Cincinnati School focuses on Cincinnati's role as a major art center in the 1800s and early 1900s. Galleries 4-5. Through March 23, 2003. ... Museum hours: noon-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Gallery hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free. 801 S. Patterson Ave., Oxford. 513-529-2232 or www.muohio.edu/artmuseum.
PYRAMID HILL SCULPTURE PARK AND MUSEUM -- Enjoy art in a natural setting. The Museum features over 40 contemporary sculptures among 265 acres of hills, meadows and forest. ... See Cincinnati Story by George Sugerman in its new setting. Hiking trails, lakes and picnic areas are available for family outings. ... Winter hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, weather permitting. Adults $4; Children $1.50; Children under 6 free. 1763 Hamilton-Cleves Road., St. Route 128, Hamilton. 513-887-9514 or http://www.pyramidhill.org/.
THE SPEED ART MUSEUM -- Continues with Millet to Matisse: Ninteenth-and Twentieth-Century French Painting from Kelvingrove Art Gallery, Glasgow, Scotland. Features renowned impressionism and post-impressionist artists including Van Gogh and Georges Seurat. Through Feb. 2, 2003. $8; $5 for museum members. ... Get a free digital brochure on their Web site http://www.speedmuseum.org/brochure. ... See Ed Hamilton on the flipside in his exhibit, From the Other Side. Through Dec. 29. ... Museum hours: 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, Friday; 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday; 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. $7 adults; $5 students and seniors; $3 children. 2035 S. Third St., Louisville. 502-634-2700 or www.speedmuseum.org.
TAFT MUSEUM OF ART -- The Taft Museum is currently closed for renovation and expansion; look for other off-cite events at www.taftmuseum.org. William Howard Taft National Historic Site, 2038 Auburn Ave., Clifton. 513-241-0343 ext.36.
WEXNER CENTER FOR THE ARTS -- The Wexner's winter lineup stars From Pop to Now: Selections from the Sonnabend Collection. From this Paris/New York collection comes paintings, sculptures and photographs from pop influentials Johns, Rauschenberg, Koons and of course, Warhol. Through Feb. 2, 2003. Wexner Center for the Arts, Belmont Building, 330 West Spring St., Arena District, Columbus. ... Makes some Notations in Franz West's ongoing 2Topia on the Lower Level and Lawrence Weiner's Until It Is at the Mirror Lake Hollow. ... The Wexner galleries are currently under construction. ... Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday; noon-6 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday. $3; $2 students, seniors and groups; free on Thursdays, 5-9 p.m. Wexner Center for the Arts, 1871 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio. 614-292-3535 or www.wexarts.org.
