A photograph by Skip Brown at Cross MacKenzie Gallery.
Adams Davidson Gallery
American and European art, open by appointment only. 2727 29th Street, NW, Suite 504; 202-965-3800; adgal.com
Connersmith
Abstract Art and Realism. October 27 to December 22: “Nothing Lasts Forever,” by Kenny Hunter and Julie Roberts. 1358 Florida Avenue, NE; 202-588-8750; connersmith.us.com
G Fine Art
Promotes international art, pushing the boundaries of traditional media. 1350 Florida Avenue, NE, 202-462-1601; gfineartdc.com
Guarisco Gallery
19th- and early 20th-century European and American paintings and sculpture. 1120 22nd Street, NW; 202-333-8533; guariscogallery.com
Heiner Contemporary
Introducing a variety of artists to the region. November 2 to January 5: “Housebound,” a group exhibition exploring the depiction of domestic space, featuring works by Rachel Farbiarz, Bella Foster, Allison Gildersleeve, Allison Reimus, Ann Toebbe and Augusta Wood. 1675 Wisconsin Avenue, NW; 202-338-0072; heinercontemporary.com
Hemphill Fine Arts
Works of emerging and established artists. November 10 to December 22: Solo exhibition by artist Linling Lu. 1515 14th Street, NW; 202-234-5601; hemphillfinearts.com
Industry Gallery
A showcase of contemporary design that turns industrial materials into high-concept furniture. 1358 Florida Avenue, NE; 202-399-1730; industrygallerydc.com
Long View Gallery
Contemporary American painting, sculpture and jewelry by regional and nationally known artists. November 1 to December 31: “Color Schooled” features artists whose work is heavily influenced by The Washington Color School. 1234 9th Street, NW; 202-232-4788; longviewgallerydc.com
Morton Fine Art
A combination of traditional gallery space and mobile pop-up galleries in unconventional locations. November 9 to December 4: “2D/3D” by Maya Freelon Asante and Victoria Shaheen. December 7 to January 2: “Wrestling with Angels,” by Kesha Bruce. 1781 Florida Avenue, NW; 202-628-2787; mortonfineart.com
The Old Print Gallery
Print and map shop featuring works from before the 19th century through the present. Through November 10: “40 Years Together in Art,” by Su-Li Hung & Richard Sloat. 1220 31st Street, NW; 202-965-1818; oldprintgallery.com
Touchstone Gallery
Artist-owned gallery of contemporary works. Through November 25: Michael Lang. November 28 to December 30: “Course Corrections,” paintings and drawings by Gale Wallar. 901 New York Avenue, NW; 202-347-2787; touchstonegallery.com
Zenith Gallery
Paintings, sculptures, tapestries and more, available in person and online. November 17 & 18: Jewelry show by Jennifer Stone. November 30 to December 31: “Laughter is the Best Medicine,” whimsical papier mâché by Stephen Hansen. Through January 12: “The Poetic Dimensions of Symbols and Shapes,” sculpture and mixed media by Pattie Porter Firestone and Andrea Barnes. 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW; 202-783-2963; zenithgallery.com
DUPONT CIRCLE
Cross MacKenzie Gallery
Local and national ceramic artists, painters, photographers, potters and sculptors.November 2 to 29: Scooter Flaherty paintings and Jon
McMillan ceramics. Opening November 2: Walter McConnell. December 1 to 29: “Macho,” a group show exploring male identity. 2026 R Street, NW; 202-333-7970; crossmackenzie.com
Kathleen Ewing Gallery
Vintage and contemporary photographs, by appointment. 3615 Ordway Street, NW; 202-328-0955; kathleenewinggallery.com
GEORGETOWN
Addison/Ripley Fine Art
Contemporary works by local and national artists. October 26 to December 6: “Waterline,” black and white photographs by Frank Hallam Day. December 6 to January 11, 2013: New work by Carol Brown Goldberg. 1670 Wisconsin Avenue, NW; 202-338-5180; addisonripleyfineart.com
Georgetown Frame Shoppe
Lithographs, etchings and lithocuts by contemporary and modern artists. 2902 Street, NW; 202-338-1097; georgetownframeshoppe.com
Parish Gallery
Contemporary visual arts by African-American and local artists. December 7 to January 15, 2013: Paintings by Geoffrey Holder. Through January 2013: “The Half Century Collection” by Willard Wigan. 1054 31st Street, NW (Canal Square); 202-944-2310; parishgallery.com
The Ralls Collection
Contemporary photography, painting, works on paper and sculpture. Through November 27: The photographs of Frank Hurley from Shackleton’s Antarctic expedition. 1516 31st Street, NW; 202-342-1298; rallscollection.com
VIRGINIA
Applegate Gallery and Custom Framing
Paintings, photographs and glass. 101 Church Street, NW, Suite C, Vienna; 703-281-1364; applegateframing.com
ArtSquare
Combines Gallery 222, King Street Studios and the Loudoun Academy of the Arts to showcase local art. November 9 to December 9: Watercolors by Catherine Hillis and paintings by Jean Grunewald. 12 Cardinal Park Drive SE, Leesburg; 703-777-8043; loudounacademy.org
Berkley Gallery
Traditional American sculpture and paintings. December 1: “Let it Snow” group show. 40 Main Street, Warrenton; 540-341-7367; berkleygallery.com
Workhouse Arts Center
Housed in a former prison complex, this cultural center showcases the work of local, regional and international artists. October 26 to November 18: “Untitled Cereal,” an exhibition of photographs from the online series of the same name. November 23 to December 30: “30x30,” an innovative exhibition that encourages local artists to create 30 small works in 30 days. 9601 Ox Road, Lorton; 703-584-2900; workhousearts.org
ALEXANDRIA
The Torpedo Factory Art Center
Three floors of galleries and studios. David Cochran: commissioned family portraits and murals. Studio 317; 703-684-7855. davidcochran.com. Tory Cowles: large abstract paintings on canvas. Studio 7; 301-983-2167; torycowles.com. Greg Knott: photography. Studio 3; 202-255-3222; greg knott.com. Carol Lopatin: paintings. Studio 301; 703-683-3535; carollopatin.com. Alison L Sigethy: mixed media. Studio 307; 703-980-2948; alisonsigethy.com. 105 North Union Street; 703-838-4565; torpedofactory.org
MARYLAND
Adah Rose Gallery
DC-area art plus “non-artist” in-gallery art creations including music and poetry. November 8 to December 16: “A Quiet Field of Surfaces,” sculptures by Jessica Drenk and Brie Husted. 3766 Howard Avenue, Kensington, MD; 301-922-0162; adahrosegallery.weebly.com
Gallery 44
International artwork and extensive framing selections. 9469 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City; 410-465-5200; gallery44.com
South Street Art Gallery
Contemporary artwork emphasizing the Mid-Atlantic and Eastern Shore regions. 5 South Street, Easton; 410-770-8350; southstreetartgallery.com
Troika Gallery
Artwork by the owners and other regional, national and international artists. November 9 to December 31: Waterfowl Festival Gala Anniversary Group Show. 9 South Harrison Street, Easton; 410-770-9190; troikagallery.com
ANNAPOLIS
Aurora Gallery
Contemporary paintings, original prints, crafts and jewelry. 67 Maryland Avenue; 410-263-9150; auroragallery.net
McBride Gallery
Paintings, bronze sculpture, original graphics and sepia photography. December 1 to 31: “Small Gems Show,” an exhibit of small-scale artworks by McBride Gallery artists and guest artists. 215 Main Street; 410-267-7077; mcbridegallery.com
BALTIMORE
Baltimore Clayworks
A non-profit ceramic art center. November 16: Winterfest Jazz Preview. November 17 to December 31: Winterfest 2012 and Annual Holiday Sale, featuring established and emerging ceramic artists also selling hand-crafted gifts. 5707 Smith Avenue; 410-578-1919; baltimoreclayworks.org
Renaissance Fine Arts
Traditional and contemporary works on canvas paper and sculpture. November 8 to November 25: “Beyond Reality,” exploring various artists’ views of realism. December 6 to 22: “Object of Desire: The Female Form,” a study on the artist’s muse by various artists. 1848 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore; 410-484-8900; renaissancefinearts.com
BETHESDA/CHEVY CHASE
Merritt Gallery
Diverse collection from traditional to contemporary. November 1 to 17: Paintings by Craig Alan. December 6 to 22: “Beyond Reality,” exploring various artists’ views of realism. 5445 Wisconsin Avenue, Chevy Chase; 301-564-4447; merrittgallery.com
Waverly Street Gallery
Contemporary and traditional Art. November 6 to December 1: Earth in Beauty Dressed, new paintings by Pat Silbert. 4600 East-West Highway; 301-951-9441; waverlystreetgallery.com