Galleries

Galleries are usually open Tuesdays through Saturdays; please call the gallery for exact days and hours. Receptions are denoted with Reception

• 3RD STREET GALLERY , 58 N. 2nd St., 215-625-0993. PENNSYLVANIA SIZZLER, Features paintings, sculptures, drawings and photography by various artists. Included are Craig Rothfuss' transparent photograph of a person lying down and Andrew Hart's sketch of a gun. Runs through Aug. 30. Opening reception Fri, Aug 7, 5-9pm. ( Reception )
• APHRODITE GALLERY , 620 S. 5th St., 2nd floor, 215-829-4986. JAYCE MIRANDA, Features photographs by the title artist, which show nude men being dominated and in bondage. Runs through Aug. 31.
• ARCADIA BOUTIQUE , 819 N. 2nd St., 215-667-8099. PAPER DOLLS, Features pen and ink drawings by Jesse Beamesderfer, who creates realistic renderings of the models who dominate today's high-fashion magazines. Runs through Aug. 30.
• AREA 919 , 919 N. 5th St., 215-627-3311. FURNISHED RAW, Features contemporary furniture by Luis Montoya, Anthony Angelicola, Mike Parsell and Daniel Petraitis. All of their aesthetically simplistic pieces were made with with recycled and low-impact materials. Runs through Aug. 29.
• ART STAR GALLERY & BOUTIQUE , 623 N. 2nd St., 215-238-1557. SAY GOOD MORNING TIGER LILY, Features prints by Amy Rice in her second solo exhibition. Created using untraditional mediums and instruments like hand-cut stencils and a Japanese Gocco printmaking toy, her cutesy works are inspired by her dog Ella, bicycles and found objects. Runs through Sept. 13.
• ARTHUR ROSS GALLERY , 220 S. 34th St., 215-898-4401. WEST PHILADELPHIA: BUILDING A COMMUNITY, Features watercolor paintings and photographs of West Philadelphia from the 19th century to today. Runs through Oct. 11.
• ARTISTS' GALLERY , 32 Coryell St., Lambertville, NJ, 609-397-4588. MEANDERINGS, Features Jennifer Cadoff's pen and ink drawings and Gail Bracegirdle's watercolor paintings. Works include Cadoff's scenes of everyday life, like the playful cat wrapped in a scarf in "Art Imitates Art," and Bracegirdle's sunlit landscapes. Runs through Sept. 6. Opening reception Fri, Aug. 7, 6-9pm. ( Reception )
• ARTWORKS , 19 Everett Alley, Trenton, NJ, 609-394-9436. INK, Features paintings and photography by more than a dozen artists who tattoo professionally, including works by Chris Stumpf, Frank Rudy and Nat Kimball. Curated by Carolyn Dentz. Runs through Aug. 29. GET SET SUMMER ART SHOW, Features mixed media works by approximately 40 young artists who were summer campers during this year's Get SET youth program in Trenton. Using recycled goods, found objects and handmade materials, the pieces were created with theme "Get SET Goes Green" in mind. Runs through Sept. 20. Opening reception Fri, Aug. 7, 6-9pm. ( Reception )
• AXD GALLERY , 265 S. 10th St., 215-627-6250. METALLIC MOTION, Features Nancy Schall's textural, abstract mixed-media works, which are constructed with metallic-colored paint and tar. Runs through Aug. 15.
• BALANCE GALLERY , 112 S. 20th St., 215-751-0344. CULEBRA PAINTINGS & ASSEMBLAGES, Features abstract paintings by Marsha Bailey, who was inspired by her residency in the Caribbean island of Culebra in 2006 and 2007. Runs through Aug. 31.
• BAMBI GALLERY , 1001-13 N. 2nd St., Suite 7, 267 319 1374. SPECTATOR-SHIP, Features lighthearted mixed-media paintings and ink drawings by Andrew Abbott, a well-traveled, former U.S. army medic who currently resides in Portland, Maine. He lived in Nigeria as a child, worked as an orgainc farmer as a young adult, and currently skateboards, and his work reflects his various experiences. Runs through Aug. 30. Opening reception Fri, Aug. 7, 6-10pm. ( Reception )
• BOROWSKY GALLERY , 401 S. Broad St., 215-545-4400. (UN)REALITIES, IN TWO PARTS, Features paintings, photography and installation by nine current and former members of Vox Populi, in commemoration of the gallery's 21st birthday. The common threads stringing these works together are the themes of "fictional landscapes" and "architectural environments." Runs through Aug. 7.
• BRAVE NEW WORLDS , 720 Arch St., 215-413-4000. 8 BIT & BEYOND, Features drawings by more than 50 members of The Autumn Society of Philadelphia, a local illustrators' collective, as well as artists around the world. The pieces are all inspired by early video games, and include an illustration by Joseph Games' "Zelda: A Link to the Past," which depicts the famous character in the style of a Japanese cartoon. Runs through Aug. 28. Opening reception Fri, Aug. 7, 6-9pm. ( Reception )
• BURRISON GALLERY , 3611 Walnut St., 215-898-5994. COLORS AND EXPRESSIONS, Features bright, colorful paintings by Donna Teleis. Recurring themes include horses and nature, which makes sense: She was an animal science major in college and attended workshops at the American Academy of Equine Art in Kentucky. Runs through Aug. 7. MADELINE ADAMS: AROUND THE WORLD AND BACK AT PENN, Features work by the title artist, a painter and printmaker who earned her MFA from Penn before spending two years teaching English in Japan. Her works incorporate bright, round shapes and colorful lines. Runs through Sept. 25.
• CARANO GALLERY , 3510 Scotts Lane, 215 545-7531. INAUGURAL EXHIBITION, Features paintings, drawings, textiles and sculptures by 28 artists who work or live in the Sherman Mills area. Runs through Aug. 18.
• CENTER FOR EMERGING VISUAL ARTS , 1521 Locust St., 215-546-7775. THE MESSENGER IS ALREADY DEAD, Features Katie Murken's collages and sculptures, Scott Pellnat's installation, and Peter Prusinowski's photographs of Fishtown. Runs through Aug. 20.
• CERULEAN ARTS , 1355 Ridge Ave., 267-514-8647. DAMN THE VALLEY, Features Tom Hunter's photography documenting his life as a soldier and his dangerous effort to restore peace to a village. Runs through Aug. 7.
• COMMUNITY ART GALLERY , 1234 Market St., Suite 1800, 215-563-6417. COMMUNITY MURALS, AN APPRECIATION: A HISTORY OF THE MURAL ARTS PROGRAM, Features photographs of some of Philadelphia's best known murals, in celebration of the Mural Arts Program's 25th anniversary. The show also includes archival and documentary photographs that show neighborhoods in transition. Runs through Oct. 14.
• CRANE ARTS BUILDING , 1400 N. American St., 215-235-3405. GIFTED HANDS, Features paintings by patients at the JFK Mental Health Center and the Coalition Ingenu Self-Taught Artists Collection. Most of the patients suffer from mental illnesses, poverty or physical disability, and the art programs seek to provide a creative form of therapy for them. Runs through Aug. 7.
• DA VINCI ART ALLIANCE , 704 Catharine St., 215-829-0466. THE LIMBO SYNDROME, Features paintings by Renzo Oliva, the Italian Consul General to Philadelphia, in his first solo show in the United States. His works are highly sexual and playful, and examine themes of original sin, pleasure and hedonism. Runs through Aug. 30. Opening reception Thu, Aug. 6, 6-8pm. ( Reception )
• DUPREE GALLERY , 703 S. 6th St., 215-413-3884. IF NOT NOW, WHEN?, Features mixed-media paintings by James Dupree, which are inspired by the election of President Barack Obama. Runs through Aug. 31.
• EDGE GALLERY , 72 N. 2nd St., 215-413-7072. A MODERN EDGE: SUMMER GROUP SHOW, Features abstract paintings, sculptures and mixed-media works by several artists from down South. In keeping with the titular theme, most of the pieces utilize warm, summery colors. Runs through Aug. 30.
• ESTHER M. KLEIN ART GALLERY , 3600 Market St., 215-966-6188. THE VITREOUS: OF EYES AND OPTICS, Features multimedia works by 22 artists, including Wade von Kramm, Artie Vierkant and Sara Horne. Pieces in the national, juried exhibition are inspired by themes of eyesight and visual perception. Runs through Sept. 5.
• FISHER BROOKS GALLERY , 128 N. Broad St., 215-972-7600. ELIZABETH OSBORNE: THE COLOR OF LIGHT, Features nearly 50 of the title artist's paintings, which range from her '60s interiors and '70s landscapes to '80s still lifes and recent abstract works. Curated by Robert Cozzolino. Runs through Sept. 20.
• FITHIAN HOUSE , 112 E. Pine St., Millville, NJ, 856-327-9534. NEW WORK ON VIEW, Features paintings, jewelry, sculptures and other works by several artists. Included are Jason Nobilucci's cartoonish illustrations inspired by anime and Richard Moss' photographs. Runs through Sept. 14.
• FLEISHER OLLMAN GALLERY , 1616 Walnut St., Suite 100, 215-545-7562. FRENZ, Features pieces selected by the musician Will Oldham, who's known as Bonnie Prince Billy onstage. Works include Alan Licht's "New York Minute" — a 15-minute sound collage of spliced-together weather reports — and Kyle Field's ink and watercolor renderings of tiny bits of language. Runs through Aug. 29.
• GALLERIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS , 211 S. Broad St., 215-545-1664. NEW YORK CITY STREET CORNERS, Features Orville Robertson's photographs of the streets of New York City. Runs through Aug. 7. LOOKING FORWARD: PORTRAITS OF SOUTH-AFRICAN WOMEN, Features Ian Van Coller's photographs and collage portraits of South-African women, which are decorated with images of birds, the ocean and sunbeams. Runs through Aug. 7.
• GALLERY 125 , 125 S. Warren St., Trenton, NJ, 609-393-8998. THE SUMMER SHOW, Features photography, sculptures, drawings and paintings by 29 artists. Pieces include Nicole Margaretten's humorous drawing of a massive, anthropomorphic rat wrapping its arms around a car. Runs through Aug. 8.
• GALLERY 13W , 4504 Regent St., 215-432-5729. DAVID WING, Features the title artist's abstract paintings, which utilize bold colors and short brushstrokes to evoke chaos. Runs through Sept. 5.
• GALLERY 339 , 339 S. 21st St., 215-731-1530. YALE MFA PHOTOGRAPHY: WE BELONG TOGETHER, Features photography by nine Yale University M.F.A. students. They range from Caitlin Price's examination of elderly women working their way through modern life to Catherine Maloney's sensual portraits of young, sinewy men. Runs through Aug. 29. SARAH STOLFA: THE REGULARS REVISITED, Features photographs by the title artist, which capture Philly bar regulars who often drink by themselves. Stolfa took the images while tending bar at McGlinchey's, and the exhibition coincides with the release of her book, "The Regulars." Runs through Sept. 5.
• GALLERY JOE , 302 Arch St., 215-592-7752. 50 VERY SMALL DRAWINGS, Features tiny drawings by 32 artists including Emily Brown and Simon Frost, who use watercolor, colored pencils and graphite to create their works. Runs through Aug. 29.
• GERM BOOKS AND GALLERY , 2005 Frankford Ave., 215-423-5002. GERMOPHILIA, Features works by 10 artists, including Jack Donovan's velvet, often gory paintings and Stacey Barich's photographic portraits of pin-up girls. Runs through Sept. 30. Opening reception Fri, Aug. 7, 5-9pm. ( Reception )
• HOME FINE ART GALLERY , 2 Church St., Mount Holly, NJ, 609-261-8634. NEW MEMBERS SHOW: THE WORK OF LYDIA HAMILTON BROWN, Features new work by the title artist, whose past productions include everything from books and collages to digital prints and small sculptures. Runs through Aug. 30. Opening reception Fri, Aug. 7, 5-8pm. ( Reception )
• HUDSON BEACH GLASS PHILADELPHIA , 26 S. Strawberry St., 267-319-1887. NATURAL ORDER, Features 21 photographic prints by David Kimelman. Scenes include an empty pool and tennis court on a deserted hotel rooftop, and two scantily clad seniors walking along a busy beach hand-in-hand. Runs through Aug. 26.
• INFUSION , 7133 Germantown Ave., 215-248-1718. A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS, Features vibrant, feminine drawings by Maris Hare, Julie Laquer and Jillian Kesselman. Included are cartoonish images of a pink camcorder and people biking though the mountains. Runs through Aug. 31.
• INTERNATIONAL HOUSE , 3701 Chestnut St., 215-387-5125. STYLE TRIBES 2009: AN EXPLORATION OF CONTEMPORARY SUBCULTURE, Features mixed-media works by Drexel's design and merchandising students. The students' exploration into various subcultures includes a celebration of "Star Trek" by Jamie Diehl and a critique of Disney by Adrienne Midash. Runs through Aug. 15.
• JAMES OLIVER GALLERY , 723 Chestnut St., 215-923-1242. BODIES, Features paintings and sculpture inspired by the intricacies of the human body, including Brooke Hine's clay works of human organs and Julia Day's paintings of facial expressions. Runs through Aug. 22.
• LANGMAN GALLERY , 2500 Moreland Rd., Willow Grove Park, 215-657-8333. SUMMER GROUP EXHIBITION, Features paintings and prints by John Stango, Fay Sciarra, Bruce Evans and more. Works include Pop art-inspired paintings of Captain America, Audrey Hepburn and Holly Golightly. Runs through Aug. 31.
• LARRY BECKER CONTEMPORARY ART , 43 N. 2nd St., 215-925-5389. TO ... , Features multimedia works by Steve Riedell, Merrill Wagner, Max Cole and others. Included are Riedell's "Nets," made using oil paint and beeswax, and Cole's "Sandspit," a slick, modern painting examining line and color. Runs through Sept. 15.
• LEONARD PEARLSTEIN GALLERY , 33rd & Market sts., 215-895-2548. SEMIOPTICON, Features an installation by Thomas Buildmore and Morgan Thomas, which strives to explore the value and interpretations of signs and symbols from both the past and present. Runs through Sept. 11. Opening reception Wed, Aug. 12, 6-8pm. ( Reception )
• LIBRARY COMPANY OF PHILADELPHIA , 1314 Locust St., 215-546-3181. MIRROR OF A CITY, Features historical Philadelphia items recently acquired from the Jay T. Snider Collection, including a painting of a more rustic Grays Ferry, a print of two competing fire companies rushing to the scene, and a 1684 plan for Philadelphia. Runs through Sept. 4.
• LITTLE BERLIN , 119 W. Montgomery Ave., 610-308-0579. BONE TAILS, Features paintings, sculptures, prints and installations by Shawn Beeks, Salvatore Cerceo, Dennis McNett and Damon Ayres. The works reflect on the themes of myths and fables. Curated by Tyler Kline. Runs through Aug. 30.
• MEW GALLERY , 906 Christian St., 215-625-2424. I AM WRITING TO YOU WITH MY EYES, Features paintings and drawings by J.L. Schnabel, who depicts costumed ladies, twin girls, female serial killers and other unique women. Runs through Sept. 10. Opening reception Sat, Aug. 8, 5-9pm. ( Reception )
• MUSE GALLERY , 52 N. 2nd St., 215-627-5310. FOUR ARTISTS: NEW WORK, Features abstract paintings by Bennett Lorber, Mary Beth Kazanicka, Mo Gerngross and others. Included is M. Pia De Girolamo's painting depicting vineyards in Italy. Runs through Aug. 30. Opening reception Fri, Aug. 7, 5-9pm.
• NEWMAN GALLERIES , 1625 Walnut St., 215-563-1779. SCENES OF PHILADELPHIA, Features paintings and drawings inspired by famous landmarks in Philadelphia. Pieces include Earl Horter and William C. Ressler's paintings of Rittenhouse Square and the South Street Bridge, respectively. Runs through Aug. 31. SCENES OF PHILADELPHIA, Features paintings and sketches by Katya Held, John Reilly, Mac Connor and others, which highlight various Philly landmarks, like Boathouse Row in early fall and Logan Square in winter. Runs through Aug. 31.
• NEXUS GALLERY , 1400 N. American St., Suite 102, 215-684-1946. WHO ARE WE? THIS IS ME!, Features work by children enrolled in The Goodlands Community Arts Program, which is designed to break down negative images of the West Kensington and Fairhill neighborhoods. Runs through Aug. 22. Opening reception Thu, Aug. 13, noon-6pm. ( Reception )
• OPEN LENS GALLERY , 401 S. Broad St., 215-545-4400. FROM TESFA TO TIKVA, Features 20 photographs by documentary photographer Irene Fertik, who has been published in The New York Times and other national newspapers. This work highlights the story of Ethiopian Jews who have immigrated to Israel. ("Tesfa" means hope in Aramaic, while "Tikva" means hope in Hebrew.) Runs through Aug. 7.
• PADLOCK GALLERY , 1409 Ellsworth St. CHTHONIC GRAVE, Features line drawings, prints and an installation by Lance Simmons, who was inspired by concepts of energy that were thought up by ancient Egyptians. Runs through Aug. 30.
• PAGEANT : SOLOVEEV , 607 Bainbridge St., 215-925-1535. HIROSHIMA REVISITED, Features prints by Hitoshi Nakazato, which commemorate the tragedy of Hiroshima, the death of nearly half the city's population, and the only time an atomic bomb has been used. Runs through Aug. 9.
• PERKINS COLLINGSWOOD GALLERY , 30 Irvin Ave., Collingswood, NJ, 856-833-0009. SOUTH JERSEY EMERGING ARTISTS, Features drawings, paintings and prints by students of the 2008 Perkins Center workshops. Artists include RJ Haas, Jen Kirchner and Lynn Lemyree. Curated by Philip J. Carroll and Karen Chigounis. Runs through Aug. 15.
• PHILADELPHIA CATHEDRAL , 3723 Chestnut St., 215-386-0234. SACRED ORIGINS: AN INTERFAITH ART PROJECT FOR WEST PHILADELPHIA, Features a large mixed-media work on paper by Zoë Cohen, the Cathedral's artist-in-residence. The piece was assembled using drawings collected from people of various religious backgrounds in West Philadelphia. Ongoing.
• PROXIMITY GALLERY , 2434 E. Dauphin St., 267-825-2949. AVIARY, Features paintings by Andrew Christman and an installation by Andrew Leach. Although the two artists work in different mediums, both explore subjects of birds and their observations. Runs through Aug. 31. Opening reception Fri, Aug. 7, 6-9pm. ( Reception )
• PURE GOLD GALLERY , 1050 N. Hancock St., Suite 57, puregoldgallery.wordpress.com. RADLANDS, Features photography, mixed media and an installation of a tepee by Matthew Gribben, Sheldon Abba and Dewey Saunders. The works explore American Indian culture and the boys' starry-eyed road trip to the Badlands. Runs through Aug. 16.
• RANDOM TEA ROOM , 713 N. 4th St., 215-925-2715. ANNIE Y. BORTNICK, Features oil paintings by the title artist, who captures scenes from Philadelphia and Cape Cod. Runs through Aug. 28. Opening reception Thu, Aug. 13, 6-9pm. ( Reception )
• RODGER LAPELLE GALLERIES , 122 N. 3rd St., 215-592-0232. FRACTURE TERRITORY, Features works by recent Penn MFA graduates Kimberly Brickley, Rebecca Sargent and Nicole White, which range from whimsical drawings of gardens to an imaginative, grotesque painting of a giant dandelion. Runs through Aug. 31. Opening reception Fri, Aug. 7, 5-10pm. ( Reception )
• RYAN JOHN ART SALON , 1050 N. Hancock St., Suite 51, 215-925-6900. PLUS CA CHANGE ... , Features abstract oil paintings by artist Justin Snow, whose collection includes dark works like his "Rocks and Hard Places" and brighter, more colorful pieces like "A Well Rooted Vision." Snow lays on the paint thick, so the paintings have the impression of being very heavy and 3-D. Runs through Aug. 31.
• SAGE PROJECTS , 333 South St., 215-706-0406. DRAGNET: THE ART SHOW, Features sculpture, paintings, works on paper, video and photography by 48 artists in Philadelphia. The pieces are inspired by themes of crime and justice, and images of fingerprints, prisoners and McDonald's pop up. Runs through Aug. 30. Opening reception Fri, Aug. 7, 6-8pm. ( Reception )
• SANDE WEBSTER GALLERY , 2006 Walnut St., 215-636-9003. A CAUSE FOR ART, Features sculpture, paintings and photography by artists from the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. Pieces include Elliot Anderson's disturbing, transparent photograph of a building engulfed in flames and Kylie Heidenheimer's abstracted, blue-colored paintings. Runs through Aug. 29. OFF THE GRID, Features abstract, Cubism-inspired paintings and mixed-media works by Gregg Krantz, Charles Kalick and others. Runs through Aug. 29.
• SCHMIDT DEAN GALLERY , 1710 Sansom St., 215-569-9433. COOL STUFF, NEW PEOPLE, Features paintings, photographs and illustrations by six emerging artists, including Krista Steinke's photographs inspired by children's fairy tales and Dan Kornrumpf's embroidery art. Runs through Aug. 15.
• SHADOW'S SPACE , 1248 N. Front St., 215-291-4945. TEN TIMES DREAM HUT, Features paintings, mixed-media and sculptures by Brian Hart, Daniel Joesph, Ben Finer and others. Joseph paints pastel-colored, psychedelic monsters, while Hart makes word installations. Runs through Sept. 1.
• SLOUGHT FOUNDATION , 4017 Walnut St., 215-222-9050. INTO THE OPEN, Features displays and installations by 16 architectural groups, in collaboration with the National Constitution Center, which seek to explore the future of sustainable architecture. Included is a chalkboard where visitors can share their thoughts and Alice Waters' "Edible Schoolyard," a model garden that was constructed in response to the poor food choices in California's schools. Runs through Sept. 7.
• SNYDERMAN-WORKS GALLERY , 303 Cherry St., 215-922-7775. SHANE FERO, Features the title artist's glass sculptures of birds and vessels. Runs through Aug. 29. JAN AND DOUG, Features Jan Morgen's earth-colored, textural paintings and Doug Herren's playful ceramic sculptures of dogs and children. Runs through Aug. 15. SHANE FERO, Feature 56 works by the title artist, who incorporates recurring images of birds and totemic spirits into his range of works, from his blown glass vases to sculptural boxes to paintings. Runs through Aug. 29.
• SPACE 1026 , 1026 Arch St., 2nd floor, 215-833-5672. SHAWN BRACKBILL | MAGGIE MANZER, Features work by the title artists. Brackbill photographs indie bands and runway models, while Manzer uses her photography to document her travels in Europe, New York and Philadelphia. Runs through Aug. 31. Opening reception Fri, Aug. 7, 7-10pm. ( Reception )
• STUDIO 34 , 4522 Baltimore Ave., 215-387-3434. FILTHY, Features multimedia works by the collective Plastic Fantastic, which examine water, plastic and environmental issues. Included is a 16-foot dome covered completely in water bottles. Runs through Aug. 14.
• THE COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER , 414 Plush Mill Rd., Wallingford, 610-566-1713. LITTLE GEMS: SMALL WORKS BY DONNA CUSANO, Features miniature oil and pastel paintings by the title artist. Cusano's subjects range from landscapes of autumn mountain ranges to ordinary still lifes of crumbly coffeecake. Runs through Aug. 28. Opening reception Fri, Aug. 7, 6-8pm. ( Reception )
• THE GALLERIES AT MOORE COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN , 20th St. & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 215-965-4027. FAST FORWARD, Features Ryan Humphrey's installation of more than 30 BMX bikes, bike parts and ramps, as well as three reimagined versions of Marcel Duchamp's "Bicycle Wheel" sculpture. Runs through Sept. 26. FRANK HYDER: PERSISTENT DREAM, Features the title artist's 55-foot-long mixed-media work, which wraps around the entire gallery and includes giant, lit-up boats made of paper. Runs through Sepg. 2. INSIGHTS: TOILET TRIKES, Features brothers Billy Blaise and Steven Dufala's Duchamp-inspired tricycle made out of a toilet. Runs through Aug. 30.
• TIGER STRIKES ASTEROID , 319A N.11th St., 4th floor, tigerstrikesasteroid.com. NO OBJECTIVE, Features new work by Skyler Brickley, Ethan Greenbaum, Lisha Bai and more. Media include unlikely materials like sand, newspaper pulp, cardboard and tape, which were worked into paintings and sculptures for this exhibit of New York community artists. Curated by Janet Jaskey. Runs through Aug. 28. Opening reception Fri, Aug. 7, 6-10pm. ( Reception )
• TWELVE GATES ART GALLERY , 305 Cherry St., 267-519-2737. KISS'D CRACKED WORLD, Features sculptures by Bryce LeVan Cushing (aka MoonFire Tower), who creates animal and Buddha figurine from found objects, and prints by Michael Maier, whose graffiti-like works range in subject from a small rodent to early man. Runs through Aug. 27. Opening reception Fri, Aug. 7, 6-9pm. ( Reception )
• TWENTY TWO GALLERY , 236 S. 22nd St., 215-772-1911. SUMMER SMALL WORKS SALE, Features paintings and drawings by the gallery's members that are inspired by the titular themes of smallness and summer. Runs through Sept. 3.
• TYME GALLERY , 17 W. Eagle Rd., Havertown, 610-853-1215. A TIME FOR ART, Features collages, paintings and sculptures by members of the Artist Cultural Exchange. Included is Mickie Rosen's fantastical mixed-media works depicting clocks and Denise McDaid's sculptures of dancers. Runs through Aug. 11.
• UNIVERSITY CITY ARTS LEAGUE , 4226 Spruce St., 215-382-7811. PAINTINGS, Features paintings, lithographs and etchings of cityscapes and landscapes by Steven Martin, a tattoo artist and skateboarder. Rather than reference his inky roots, Martin's works are subdued and take cues from Cezanne. Runs through Aug. 9.
• VOX POPULI , 319 N. 11th St., 3rd floor, 215-238-1236. OODA PART 2: TWO OR THREE THINGS I KNOW ABOUT GAS STATION MINI-MARTS, Features video by Renee Petropoulos. Based on French director Jean-Luc Godard's 1966 film "Two or Three Things I Know About Her ... ," her work centers on the relationship between drivers, their cars and gas stations and incorporates a misalignment of audio and video tracks. Runs through Aug. 30. Opening reception Fri, Aug. 7, 6-10pm. * ISLANDERS, Features work by Anita Allyn, whose large-format, photographic prints and site-specific wall installation depict a utopian world that seems to float through the air. Runs through Dec. 31. Opening reception Fri, Aug. 7, 6-11pm. * LES ABATTOIRS, Features collage and installation by Kate Stewart, who explores subjects of violence and sex and their places in our culture. Runs through Aug. 28. Opening reception Fri, Aug. 7, 6-11pm. * CHASING PAPER, Features work by Jacque Liu, a new Vox Populi member, whose focus lies on architectural elements like windows, doors, staircases and chairs. Runs through Aug. 28. Opening reception Fri, Aug. 7, 6-11pm.
• WEXLER GALLERY , 201 N. 3rd St., 215-923-7030. WALLS, Features paintings by Philadelphia native Berny Brownstein, who is inspired by local settings and culture. Included is "November in Lancaster, Pennsylvania," an oil paintings of farmland that will invoke feelings of nostalgia in anyone who's lived in rural parts of the state. Runs through Aug. 29. HISTORIC WORKS FROM THE PERSONAL COLLECTION OF JOEL PHILIP MYERS, Features Joel Philip Myers' collection of glass art from the 1970s to today. Runs through Aug. 29. RECENT PAINTINGS, Features drawings, paintings and watercolors by Philadelphia native Berny Brownstein. Runs through Aug. 29.
• WHITE STONE GALLERY , 4219 Main St., 215-482-7700. HEAVEN'S EXCHANGE, Features oil paintings by John and Elli Milan. The power couple's works are inspired by their shared faith, and are often created with mixed media and splashes of color. Runs through Aug. 30.
• WOOD TURNING CENTER , 501 Vine St., 215-923-8000. ALLTURNATIVES: FORM + SPIRIT 2009, Features works by artists who participated in the center's International Turning Exchange program this year. Runs through Sept. 19. Opening reception Fri, Aug. 7, 5-7:30pm. ( Reception )