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.

BORDERS FAIRFIELD

"Mongolia!," photographs by Barbara Paul, Borders Books, 1499 Post Road. Fri-Jan. 31. 203-256-1619.

THE WATERMARK AT 3030 PARK

Works by Cate M. Leach, ArtPlace Gallery at the Watermark, at Park and Westfield avenues, Bridgeport. Through Thurs. Hours: Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 203-374-5611.

THE GALLERY AT BLACK ROCK

"Charlie Walsh 2.0: Works on Paper" and holiday gifts, 2861 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Through Jan. 7. Hours: Thurs-Sat 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., or by appointment.

203-814-6856, www.thegalleryatblackrock.com.

FRAMEMAKERS PICTURE FRAMING

AND ART GALLERY

"Around the World and Herbs and Burbs," photography by Bobbie Loss, with poetry by Janet Krauss, 3142 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Jan. 8-31, reception Jan. 8 6-8 p.m. 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.-5:30 p.m. 203-338-0332.

www.HousatonicMuseum.org.

BLACK ROCK BRANCH LIBRARY

Works by Peter Konsterlie, 2705 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. 203-337-9676.

ACOUSTIC CAFE

Photography by M.A. Beaulieu, 2926 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. http:www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=1677316144468&indexx=1, 718-757-7964.

RIVER ROAD GALLERY

"Capturing the Light of the Seasons: Paintings of New England," by Anda Styler, 21 River Road, Wilton. Through Sat. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 203-762-3887.

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT-STAMFORD

Juried photo show, One University Place, Washington Boulevard. Through Tues. Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. to noon. 203-251-8400.

STRATFORD LIBRARY

"That Monkey Tune: Daily Comic Art," by Michael Kandalaft, 2203 Main St. Through Thurs. During library hours. 203-385-4162, www.stratfordlibrary.org.

EARTHPLACE

Norwalk Camera Club's juried photograph contest, Earthplace: Nature and Discovery Center, 10 Woodside Lane. Through Jan. 31. 203-227-7253, www.earthplace.org.

FAIRFIELD LIBRARY

"3 Views," photography by Derby Anderson, Karin Hillmer, Hunter Palmer, through Jan. 24. During library hours. 203-256-3160,

www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.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. Jan. 10-Feb. 19, reception Jan. 10 2-4 p.m. Hours: Tues-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, e-mail 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.

FERNANDO LUIS ALVAREZ GALLERY

"Trip Lips," by Fernando Luis Alvarez, 96 Bedford St., Stamford. Through Feb. 2.

888-861-6791 or e-mail info@fernandoluisalvarez.com. Also, 255 Mill St., Greenwich.

FAIRFIELD TOWN HALL

Works by members of Fairfield County Arts Association, Independence Hall. Through Thurs. 203-259-8026, www.fairfieldcountyarts.com.

EASTON LIBRARY

"Symmetry Photographs," by Michael Cavaliere, through Jan. 5. Morehouse and Center roads. Selections from the Katherine Amelia Frederic Papers through Thurs. During library hours. 203-261-0134, 203-261-0175, www.eastonartscouncil.org.

TRUMBULL TOWN HALL

Artwork by Eva and Beverly Newwell, 5866 Main St. Through Jan. 29. Hours: Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 203-452-5065.

WESTPORT ARTS CENTER

"The Judge: Jazz Photographs by Musician Milt Hinton," 51 Riverside Ave. Through Jan. 10. Hours: Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat, Sun noon-4 p.m. Westport. 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.

GREG AND TONY SALON

"Celebration of Westport," photo exhibit by Phyllis Groner, 231 Post Road, Westport. Through Jan. 4. 203-226-6839,

www.gregandtonysalon.com.

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. Hours: Fri 6-9 p.m.; Sat, Sun 1-5 p.m. 203-852-6727. Also at the Brownstone Gallery, 119 Washington St. 203-831-8748.

VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL'S GALLERY

HGTV's "That's Clever!," 37 Elizabeth St., Derby. Works by member artists, including fine art, sculpture and photography. Hours: Thurs 2-8 p.m.; Fri, Sat 4-9:30 p.m.; Sun 2-6 p.m. 203-906-4343, www.valleyartscouncil.org.

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.

SILO GALLERY

The 37th annual Silo Christmas tree through Jan. 4. Hay Barn Gallery, Hunt Hill Farm, 44 Upland Road, Route 202, New Milford. New Talent Gallery features works by Diana Luscombe. 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.

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.

ELM CITY ARTISTS GALLERY

"Snowflakes and Moonlight," 284 York St., New Haven. Through Thurs. Works by Bruckmann, Marchessault, Morgio, Schwartz, Thomas, Kafka. Hours: Mon-Wed 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs-Sat 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m. 203-218-3832, 203-922-2359.

GUILFORD ART CENTER

Church Street, Guilford, in the center's Mill Gallery. 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.

ARTS COUNCIL OF GREATER NEW HAVEN

"Visions in Light: Woodbridge Senior Center Group Show," in Sumner McKnight Crosby Jr. Gallery, Studio 70, 70 Audubon St., New Haven. Through Jan. 15.

Haskins Laboratories, 300 George St, New Haven, 9th floor. 203-772-2788.

Arts Council of Greater New Haven presents "Out of House and Home," the Parachute Factory, Erector Square, 319 Peck St. Bldg. 1, New Haven. Through Feb. 5. 203-772-2788.

Works by Barbara Marks and Vanilia Majoros, Gallery 195, New Alliance Bank, 195 Church St., New Haven. Through Feb. 19.

203-772-2788.

ARTS EXCLUSIVE GALLERY

"Give the Gift of Art, A Holiday Exhibition," 690 Hopmeadow St., Route 10, Simsbury. Through Thurs. "The Winter Exhibition" Fri-Jan. 31. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 1-6 p.m. 860-651-5824,

www.arts-exclusive.com.

MORRISON GALLERY

Works by Hans Hoffman, George McNeil, 8 Old Barn Road, Kent. Through Jan. 31.

860-927-4501, www.themorrisongallery.com.

GREENWICH HOSPITAL

Paintings by Janice Lockhart, Greenwich Hospital Garden Cafe, 5 Perryridge Road. Through January. 203-655-3499.

INTERNAL MEDICINE GALLERY

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

203-384-2227.

CAVALIER GALLERIES

"The Best Things-Small Works Exhibition," 405 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Through Thurs. Works by impressionist John Terelak, Melissa Peck, Daniel E. Greene, John

Michael Mariano; Jane Dedecker. Hours: Mon-Thurs 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fri, Sat 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m.

203-869-3664.

BEINECKE RARE BOOK AND MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY

"Really As It Was," writing the Life of Samuel Johnson," 121 Wall St., New Haven. Through Thurs. Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 203-432-2969.

BRASWELL GALLERIES

22nd annual New York's auction Sat from 10 a.m., 1 Muller Ave., Norwalk. 203-846-0610,www.braswellgalleries.com.

MARIE LOUISE TRICHET ART GALLERY

Works by Norell Gudaitis, Linda Hoffman, Gus Moran and others, part of commemorative retrospective, Marie Louise Trichet Art Gallery, Wisdom House, 229 East Litchfield Road, Litchfield. Through Thurs. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 860-567-3163, www.wisdomhouse.org.

CAFE GEORGE

"Variety is the Spice," by G. Boyko, Cafe George, 300 George St. Through Jan. 22.

ATRIA LARSON PLACE

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

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.

ARTIFACTS LANIER COLLECTIONS

"Inclusion," 979 Post Road, Darien. Through Jan. 3. Hours: Wed-Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m. 203-202-7665, www.artifactslanier.com.