In the galleries calendar

Here's a sampling of the happenings at the region's art and history galleries. Admission, lectures and receptions are free, unless otherwise noted.

CITY LIGHTS AND CO.

"Art/BPT: 2010," 37 Markle Court, Bridgeport. Thurs-March 31, reception Thurs 5:30-8 p.m. Hours: Wed-Fri 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat noon-4 p.m.; Thurs until 8 p.m. 203-334-7748, www.citylightsgallery.org.

EASTON LIBRARY

Easton Arts Council's annual member show, Morehouse and Center roads. Through Feb. 26. During library hours. 203-261-0134, 203-261-0175, www.eastonartscouncil.org. "Celebrating 85 Years of Boy Scouting in Easton, CT," Wed-March 31, includes vintage Scout uniforms, troop photographs, and memorabilia borrowed from the Troop archives and former members; accompanying book of newspaper articles dating back to 1925. Contact eastontroop66@gmail.com.

GILDED LILY GALLERY

Original works of fine art, art glass, sculpture, metal sculpture, photography, art jewelry and more, 101 River St., Milford. Hours: Tues-Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 203-878-7007,

www.gildedlilygallery.com.

FIREHOUSE ART GALLERY

"Non-Themed" exhibit, by various artists, 81 Naugatuck Ave., Milford. Through March 4. Hours: Thurs-Sun noon to 5 p.m.

203-306-0016, www.milfordarts.org.

BRUCE S. KERSHNER GALLERY AT FAIRFIELD LIBRARY

"Linear Energy," abstract paintings by MaryJo McGonagle and Derek Leka, Through March 21. During library hours.

203-256-3160, www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org.

THE WATERMARK AT 3030 PARK

"Related/Not Related," works by Martha Reinken and Gail Kotel, ArtPlace Gallery at the Watermark, at Park and Westfield avenues, Bridgeport. Through February. Hours: Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 203-374-5611.

THE GALLERY AT BLACK ROCK

"Desaturation or the Revelation of Coloration," installation drawings and paintings by Ted Mikulsky, 2861 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Through Feb. 26. Hours: Thurs-Sat 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., or by appointment. 203-814-6856, www.thegalleryatblackrock.com.

51 CRESCENT ST.

"Industrial Strength," by various artists, 51 Crescent St., Bridgeport, Feb. 27-March 27, opening reception Feb. 27 3-8 p.m. then four Sats noon-4 p.m. 203-814-6856.

FRAMEMAKERS PICTURE FRAMING

AND ART GALLERY

Works by Michael Johnston, 3142 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Through March 1. Also, works by Patricia Warfield, Maureen D. Buckley, Jon Puzzolo, Richard Dana Kuchta, and "Creative Names by Sue." Pottery, jewelry, boutique, paintings, sports memorabilia, shadowboxes. Hours: Tues-Sat 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 203-338-0332.

FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY

"The Art of John "Crash" Matos, Thomas J. Walsh Gallery, Quick Center for the Arts, 200 Barlow Road. Through Feb. 28. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun noon-4 p.m. and during performances at Quick Center. 203-254-4000, ext. 2969.

AMY SIMON FINE ART LLC

"Unravelling Paint: Beth Gilfilen and Kris Chatterson," 1869 Post Road E., Westport. Through March 6. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 203-259-1500, wwww.amysimonfineart.com.

WESTPORT LIBRARY

"Coastal Views," marine photography by Dan Murdoch, Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport. Through March 31. 203-291-4800, www.westportlibrary.org.

MILFORD CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Milford Fine Arts Council's "Photographic Expo 2010," entries accepted Feb. 27 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 40 Railroad Ave. 203-878-6647, www.milfordarts.org.

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT-STAMFORD

Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists' "Faces of Winter 2010," One University Place, Washington Boulevard. Through March 5. Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 203-251-8400.

STRATFORD LIBRARY

"Art Expressions by Harry L. Green," in conjunction with Black History Month, and the library's "One Book, One Stratford," 2203 Main St. Through March 3. During library hours. 203-385-4162, www.stratfordlibrary.org.

SILVERMINE GUILD GALLERIES

Works by David Dunlop, Chris Durante, Silas Finch, Robert Gregson, Susan Halls, Linda Kuehne, Yen-Hua Lee, Constance Old, Bradley Wollman, in winter exhibit, 1037 Silvermine Road, New Canaan. Through Fri. Wine and talk series with Arle Sklar and Jody Silver Fri 12:30-1:30 p.m. Lecture by Sunanda K. Sanyal Feb. 28. New show with works by Susan Newbold, Alex Rheault, Alberta Cifolelli, Natasha Karpinskaia Feb. 28-April 9. Hours: Wed-Sat 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun 1-5 p.m. 203-966-9700, www.silvermineart.org.

SOUTHPORT GALLERIES

Paintings by American masters and contemporaries, including Robert Vickrey, Wil Barnet, Paul Cadmus and more. 330 Pequot Ave., Fairfield, in Southport section. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m. 203-292-6124, email southportgalleries@gmail.com.

ARTISTS' MARKET

Works by M.C. Escher and more, 163 Main St., Norwalk. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs till 8 p.m.; Sun noon-4 p.m.

203-846-2550, www.artistsmarket.com.

NYLEN GALLERY AT PICTURE THIS

Equine photography by Esther-Grace Simson, 606 Post Road E., Westport. Through March 6. Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 203-227-6861.

WESTPORT ARTS CENTER

Works by Milt Hinton, 51 Riverside Ave. Through Feb. 28, closes with music reception by Brian Torff Quartet Feb. 28 3 p.m. Super Saturday workshops for children 5-10; call for schedule and rates. Hours: Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat, Sun noon-4 p.m.

203-222-7070, www.westportartscenter.org.

BARBEL JEWELERS

Paintings in watercolor, acrylic, hand-painted silk, by Regina Custer, Barbel Jewelers, Elm Street, New Canaan. 203-866-5121.

WILTON LIBRARY

"Here, There, and Everywhere," by members of Art Whirl, 137 Old Ridgefield Road. Through March 1. 203-762-3950,

www.wiltonlibrary.org.

ARTIFACTS LANIER COLLECTIONS

"Kissed by Genius," 979 Post Road, Darien. Through March 21. Included will be contemporary artists Dalton Ghetti, Adam Niklewicz, Joseph Beuys, Katrin Roos, Man Ray, Nash Hyon, Taisha Hutchison, Federico Barocci and Giandomenico Tiepolo. Hours: Wed-Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m.

203-202-7665, www.artifactslanier.com.

J. RUSSELL JINISHIAN GALLERY

Greenwich Workshop Gallery Building, Upper Level, 1657 Post Road, Fairfield. "Marine Art of Yesterday and Today,'' a collection of 19th to 21st century marine and fishing art from Europe and America. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 203-259-8753,

www.jrusselljinishiangallery.com.

ROCKWELL -- NEW CANAAN GALLERY

"Light Spaces," encaustic and oils on canvas by Hans Fischer, 9 Burtis Ave., New Canaan. Through March 31. Hours: Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

203-594-7177.

KCK GALLERY

Works by various artists, with mixed-up pieces of photography, oil painting, water color, sculpture and custom jewery, 397 Campbell Ave., West Haven. Through March 31. Hours: Tues, Thurs, Fri 12:30-3 p.m.; 4:30-7 p.m.; Sat noon-4 p.m.; Sun 12:30-3 p.m. 203-988-1088.

22 HAVILAND STREET GALLERY

"Design and Photography," 22 Haviland St., South Norwalk. Japanalia Winter Mega sale Sat noon -5 p.m. Hours: Fri 6-9 p.m.; Sat, Sun 1-5 p.m. 203-852-6727.

WHITE SPACE GALLERY

195 Church St., New Haven. Hand-signed limited edition lithographs by Dali, Chagall, Picasso and Miro, and other art and sculpture. Hours: Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment. 203-495-1200, www.dalilithographs.com.

QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY

Photography by Matt Andrew capturing essence of mission of Albert Schweitzer Institute, Mount Carmel Avenue, through March. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 203-582-3144.

SILO GALLERY

Winter exhibition, Hay Barn Gallery, Hunt Hill Farm, 44 Upland Road, Route 202, New Milford. Sat-March 28, reception Sat 3-5 p.m. With acrylic paintings by Frederick Velardi and Joyce Conlon. In New Talent Gallery, works by New Milford High School students. Hours: Wed-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m. 860-355-0300, www.hunthillfarmtrust.org. Also, Skitch Henderson Museum, open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cooking classes offered, artist-in-residency programs; call 860-355-0300.

CREATIVE ARTS WORKSHOP

Faculty and student works in Department Show I, 80 Audubon St., New Haven. Feb. 24-March 17, reception Feb. 28 2-5 p.m.; Department Show II March 26-April 16, reception March 26 5-7 p.m. CAW Hilles Gallery. Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-noon. Classes offered in all mediums; call for details. 203-562-4927.

CITY GALLERY

"Two New Members: Boxes, Drawings, and Assemblages," by Paulette Rosen and Karen Wheeler, 994 State St., New Haven. Through February. Hours: Thurs-Sun noon-4 p.m. 203-782-2489, www.city-gallery.org.

MARTY'S CAFE

Oil paintings by David Clark, 4 Green Hill Road, Washington Depot. Through Feb. 28. 860-868-1700, www.ClarkArtUSA.com.

GUILFORD ART CENTER

Shoreline Arts Alliance presents "IMAGES 2010," 411 Church St., Guilford, in the center's Mill Gallery. Through Feb. 27. Ceramics, candles, toys, soap, leather, glass, fine art, metal, jewelry, fiber, wood, ornaments, more. Hours: Mon-Fri noon-5 p.m. 203-453-5947, www.guilfordartcenter.org. Classes available for all arts media. For Shoreline Arts Alliance, 203-453-3890.

ARTS COUNCIL OF GREATER NEW HAVEN

"Spectra 2010," annual members show of the Photo Arts Collective, Sumner McKnight Crosby Jr. Gallery, Studio 70, 70 Audubon St., New Haven. Through March 19.

Works by Barbara Marks and Vanilia Majoros Gallery 195, New Alliance Bank, 195 Church St., New Haven. Through Fri; works by Paula Billups and Meredith Miller March 3-June 4, reception March 9 5-7 p.m. 203-772-2788.

ARTS EXCLUSIVE GALLERY

The February Exhibition 690 Hopmeadow St., Route 10, Simsbury. Through March 6. "Light Innovations" by Robert Longley, March 7-April 17, reception March 7 2-5 p.m. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 1-6 p.m. 860-651-5824, www.arts-exclusive.com.

TROY ART AND FRAMING INC.

Office design, fine arts, historical maps, nautical charts, decorative art, picture hanging services, 301 Commerce Drive, Fairfield. Hours: Tues-Fri 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment. 203-367-5511, www.troyfineart.com.

NEW CANAAN LIBRARY

Works by children involved with ArtLink, Lamb Room, April 7-May 11. 151 Main St., New Canaan in H. Pelham Curtis Gallery. 203-801-2662, www.creativeconnections.org.

INTERNAL MEDICINE GALLERY

"Paintings from the Heart," by Cristina Sinanian, at 2150 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, Suite 301. Through February. In the office of Dr. Adam J. Bard. For hours, call 203-384-2227.

CAVALIER GALLERIES

"Reconstructing the Landscape: A Survey of Landscape Paintings from Abstraction to Realism," 405 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Fri-March 5. Works by impressionist John Terelak; works by Melissa Peck, Daniel E. Greene, John Michael Mariano; Jane Dedecker. Hours: Mon-Sat 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. 203-869-3664, www.cavaliergalleries.com.

LOFT ARTISTS ASSOCIATION

"Print What?" monoprints, etchings, photographs, lithographs, 845 Canal St., Stamford. Fri-March 21, reception Fri 6-9 p.m., free print workshops Feb. 27, March 13 1-4 p.m. Hours: Fri-Sun noon-5 p.m. 203-323-4153, www.loftartists.com.

KOENIG FRAMEWORKS AND GALLERY

"The Art of Assembly" by Steph Slater, 97 South Main St., Newtown. Through Feb. 27. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.koenigframeworks.com. 203-270-1887 for info and entry forms.

ATTICUS BOOKSTORE/CAFE

"Wall Art: The Photography of Philip Rubin," Atticus Bookstore, 1082 Chapel St. Through Feb. 21. 203-776-4040.

MERCY GALLERY

Works by Richard Claude Ziemann, Sue and Eugene Mercy Jr. Gallery, Richmond Art Center, Loomis Chaffee School, Windsor. Tues-April 16, reception Tues 6:45 p.m. Hours: Mon-Fri 11 a.m. -4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m.; Tues, Thurs 7:30-9 p.m. 860-687-6030, www.mercygallery.org.

CARRIAGE BARN ARTS CENTER

The 30th annual juried photograph exhibition, Waveny Park, 681 South Ave., New Canaan. Through March 7. Sponsored by the New Canaan Society for the Arts. Hours: Tues-Fri noon-4 p.m.; Sat, Sun 1-5 p.m. 203-972-1895, www.carriagebarn.org.

ATRIA LARSON PLACE

Watercolors by Suzanne Siegel, 1450 Whitney Ave., Hamden. 203-248-8880.

WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY

"Splendid Details: Textiles from East Asia," Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies Gallery, 343 Washington Terrace, Middletown. Through March 5. Hours: Tues-Sun noon to 4 p.m. 860-685-2330 for details and related events and lectures.

in Zilkha Gallery: "Julika Rudelius: Projections," through Feb. 28. 860-685-3355.

WIDENER GALLERY AT TRINITY

"Dual Action: Painting and Prints," Trinity College's Widener Gallery, 300 Summit St., Hartford. Through March 7. 860-297-5232. In Watkinson Library, "40 Years of Coeducation at Trinity," through June 28. 860-297-5348.

EXPRESSIONES CULTURAL CENTER

Exhibits, classes, more. Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 74 State St., New London. 860-501-7421, www.expressiones.net.

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT

"From Amazing Stories to Weird Tales: Covering Pulp Fiction," through March 14; "The Old and the New: Recent Acquisitions and Works from the Collections," through March 21; "CounterMart" by Abby Manock, March 25-May 9; "Poem and Picture" March 25-May 9, all with related lectures, films, music, Benton Museum: Thurs, Fri 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat, Sun 1-4:30 p.m. 860-486-4520, www.thebenton.org. Jorgensen Gallery, 2132 Hillside Road. jorgensen.uconn.edu.