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.

EASTON LIBRARY

"Theater Arts Come Alive," Morehouse and Center roads. Through Aug. 30. During library hours. 203-261-0134.

HOUSATONIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE

"Flower (Re) Power," Housatonic Museum of Art, Burt Chernow Galleries, Lafayette Hall, 900 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport. Through Fri. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Thurs until 7 p.m.; Sun noon-4 p.m. Free. College open Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 203-332-5052, www.HousatonicMuseum.org.

FAIRFIELD ARTS COUNCIL

The second annual FAC Members Exhibit, 70 Sanford St. Through Fri. Hours: Tues-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 203-319-1419, www.fairfieldartscouncil.org. Photo exhibit coming up.

CITY LIGHTS AND CO.

"Come as You Are," by members of the Women's Caucus for the Arts, Connecticut, 37 Markle Court, Bridgeport. Through July 29. 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.

THE GALLERY AT BLACK ROCK

"Labyrinth," by Amber L. Maida, 2861 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Through Fri. Hours: Thurs, Fri 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., or by appointment. 203-814-6856, www.thegalleryatblackrock.com.

ART/PLACE GALLERY

Summer Art and Craft Invitational, 11 Unquowa Road, Fairfield. Through Aug. 28; related activities offered, call for details. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 203-292-8328, www.artplace.org.

LOFT ARTISTS ASSOCIATION

"Susan McCaslin: Recent Works Inspired by the Old Leather Man," 845 Canal St., Stamford. Aug. 6-Sept. 12, reception Aug. 8 2-5 p.m. Hours: Fri-Sun noon-5 p.m. 203-323-4153, www.loftartists.com. Dan W. DeLuca with "The Old Leather man, Historical Accounts of a Connecticut and New York Legend," Sept. 12 2 p.m.

BRUCE S. KERSHNER GALLERY AT FAIRFIELD LIBRARY

"SubjectS Matter," with works by Jenna Anderson, Jean Bowler, Robert Condon, Barbara Mathis, 1080 Old Post Road. Sun-Sept. 5, reception Sat 5-7 p.m. During library hours. 203-256-3155, www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org.

STRATFORD LIBRARY

"Artwork by Mark Dittmar," Stratford Library. 2203 Main St. Through July 31. During library hours. 203-385-4162, www.stratfordlibrary.org.

TROY ART AND FRAMING INC.

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

GILDED LILY GALLERY

Original works of fine art, art glass, sculpture, metal sculpture, photography, art jewelry and more, including works by new artists Ren Farnsworth, Jennifer Hackey, Marsha Wilstie, 101 River St., Milford. Hours: Tues-Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 203-878-7007, www.gildedlilygallery.com.

FIREHOUSE ART GALLERY

"American Scene," 81 Naugatuck Ave., Milford. Through Thurs. Hours: Thurs-Sun noon to 5 p.m. 203-306-0016, www.milfordarts.org.

ROCKWELL ART GALLERY-RIDGEFIELD

"Looking Out," by Claudia Mengel, 470 Main St., Ridgefield. Through July 31. 203-894-8000.

THE WATERMARK AT 3030 PARK

"People and Places," works by Liana Moonie and Wendy Shalen, ArtPlace Gallery, Watermark, at Park and Westfield avenues, Bridgeport. Through Aug. 27. Hours: Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 203-374-5611.

ART IN IMAGE/NUART

Pop-Up Art show, Art in Image, roving gallery exhibit, by various artists, 1 Main St., Westport. Through July 30. Tues-Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thurs noon-8 p.m. 203-858-2067.

FRAMEMAKERS PICTURE FRAMING

AND ART GALLERY

3142 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. 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

"Bramble and Bramble: Remnants, Glyphs and Palimpsests," by Frank and Pamela Bramble, Thomas J. Walsh Gallery, Quick Center for the Arts, 200 Barlow Road. Through Mon. 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.

SILVERMINE GUILD GALLERIES

The 20th annual Juried Student Exhibition, 1037 Silvermine Road, New Canaan. Through July 29. "Language in Art" Guild group show, and works by Kirill Doron, Aug. 8-Sept. 17, reception Aug. 8 2-4 p.m. Hours: Wed-Sat noon-5 p.m.; Sun 1-5 p.m. 203-966-9700, www.silvermineart.org.

SOUTHPORT GALLERIES

Paintings by Sonia Grineva, 330 Pequot Ave., Fairfield, in Southport section. Through Aug. 4. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun noon-4 p.m. 203-292-6124, www.southportgalleries.com. Also, impressionist landscape classes offered beginning Wed; call for details.

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

Works by Karen Green Recor, 606 Post Road E., Westport. Through Aug. 7. Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 203-227-6861.

NEW ARTS GALLERY

"Earth Variations," by Don Bracken, 513 Maple St., Litchfield. Through Aug. 8. Fri-Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 860-567-5015, www.newartsgallery.com.

WESTPORT ARTS CENTER

2010 Solos Show, 51 Riverside Ave. Through July 25. 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. Westport. 203-222-7070, www.westportartscenter.org.

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.

KCK GALLERY

New exhibit opens Sat 5-8 p.m.; works by

various artists, with mixed-up pieces of

photography, oil painting, water color,

sculpture and custom jewelry, 397 Campbell

Ave., West Haven. 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

"Losing All Touch," works by Ronnie Rysz, 22 Haviland St., South Norwalk. Aug. 5-Sept. 2, reception Aug. 5 6-9 p.m.; artist talk Aug. 29 3-5 p.m. Hours: Fri 6-9 p.m.; Sat, Sun 1-5 p.m. 203-852-6727.

VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL'S GALLERY

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 appointment. 203-495-1200, www.dalilithographs.com.

SILO GALLERY

Summer Exhibition, Hay Barn Gallery, Hunt Hill Farm, 44 Upland Road, Route 202, New Milford. Through Aug. 1. In New Talent Gallery, works by Sam Blitt and Tristan Kane. 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

Works by students, 80 Audubon St., New

Haven. Through July 30. CAW Hilles Gallery. Installation by Melanie Rose Peterson

Aug. 6-31, reception Aug. 6 5-7 p.m.

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.

ELM CITY ARTISTS GALLERY

"Serene Scenes of Summer," 284 York St., New Haven. Through Aug. 31. 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

411 Church St., 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-4 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 203-453-5947, www.guilfordartcenter.org. Upcoming events with artists in studios; visit website for schedule. Classes available for all arts media. For Shoreline Arts Alliance, 203-453-3890.

ARTS COUNCIL OF GREATER NEW HAVEN

Works by Emilia Dubicki and Tom Peterson, Gallery 195, New Alliance Bank, 195 Church St., New Haven. Through Aug. 27. 203-772-2788.

ARTS EXCLUSIVE GALLERY

"The Summer Show," 690 Hopmeadow St., Route 10, Simsbury. Through Sept. 11. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 1-6 p.m. 860-651-5824, www.arts-exclusive.com.

MORRISON GALLERY

Paintings by Robert Lenz, 8 Old Barn Road, Kent. Through Aug. 8. 860-927-4501, www.themorrisongallery.com.

WESTPORT LIBRARY

"The Art at Longshore," the Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road. Through July 30. During library hours. 203-291-4840.

GREENWICH TAVERN

Works by Lynn Mara, 1392 E. Putnam Ave. Old Greenwich section. Through August. 203-698-9033.

HARTFORD FINE ART

Summer Salon 2010, works by Shauna Shane, 80 Pitkin St. East Hartford. 860-528-1409.