A Simple Elegance Gallery: “Wharton Center Jazz in the Loft Series,” photography by Richard Galosy, and raku, sculpture, painting, monotypes and jewelry by Honora Bird. Through April 30. Reception: 1-5 p.m. Sun., April 3. Hours 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tues.-Sun. and by appointment. 1212 Turner Street, Old

Town, Lansing. (517) 719-1913, rgalosyphoto@aol.com or www.richardgalosy.com.

Absolute Gallery: "Gently Used Art Show" kicks off with a bazaar at The Temple Club, 500 E. Grand River Ave. in Lansing, for First Sunday, then moves back to the gallery for the rest of the month. Proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Lansing. Through April. Reception: 1-5 p.m. Sun., April 3. Closing party: 5-8 p.m. Fri., April 29. Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tues.-Fri.; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat.; and 12-5 p.m. Sun. 307 E. Grand River Ave., Old Town Lansing. (517) 482-8845.

Banyan Gallery: Exclusively represents contemporary artists working in sculpture, painting, mixed media, photography, colored pencil and pen & ink. Jim Thompson’s acrylic painting and sculpture featured. Through April 30. Reception: 1-5 p.m. Sun., April 3. Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tues.-Sun. and by appointment. 1208 Turner St., Old Town Lansing. (517) 371-4600.

Belen Art Gallery: “Bronze and Paper.” A collection of bronze sculptures by Pamela Stump, a sculptor from Grosse Ile, and digital art created by Jean Beach, from Saginaw. Both women are award-winning artists who have displayed throughout Michigan including previous shows at the Michigan Women’s Historical Center. Through July 1. Reception: 2-4 p.m. Sat., April 9. Hours: noon to 5 p.m. Wed.-Fri.; noon to 4 p.m. Sat.; and 2-4 p.m. Sun. $1-$2.50. Michigan Women’s Historical Center and Hall of Fame, 213 W. Main St., Lansing. (517) 484-1880.

Creole Gallery: “Chrome, Speed and Sinew,” the works of two LCC art instructors, Jack Bergeron and Brian Bishop. Bergeron is showing charcoal on paper, while Bishop is displaying his archival digital prints. Through April 24. Reception: noon to 4 p.m. Sun. April 3. Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; noon to 4 p.m. Sun.; or by appointment. 1218 Turner St., Old Town Lansing. (517) 487-9549 or www.creolegallery.com.

The Dancing Crane Gallery: The paintings of Travis Pickard of Okemos and Epifanio Ponce III of Olivet. Pickard’s work includes figurative and abstracts. Ponce’s work is organic abstract. Through April. Reception: noon to 5 p.m. Sun., April 3. Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat.; and Noon to 5 p.m. First Sunday. 2312 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 484-7748 or www.dancingcranegallery.com.

East Lansing Public Art Gallery: The “Watercolorist/Cartoonist” exhibit of Marsha Grill. Through May 5. Reception: 1-2 p.m. Sun., April 3. Hours: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sat., and Noon to 8 p.m. Sun. FREE. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Rd., East Lansing. (517) 319-6941.

East Lansing Public Library: “Triple Vision,” a trio of award-winning watercolor artists — Delores Boos, Madelenie Vallier and Pat Traizzi. Through April. Reception: 1:30-4 p.m. Sun., April 3. Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sat.; and 1-5 p.m. Sun. 950 Abbott Rd, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420.

Greater Lansing Visitors Center: The works of the Faculty Folk Club Art Group of MSU. In sharp contrast to the neutral palette of winter, these artists and friends bring a vivid array of color and form to their creations, expressing their artistic talent through a variety of mediums. Through April. Reception: 1-3 p.m. Sun., April 3. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 1223 Turner St., Old Town Lansing. (517) 487-6800.

Hankins Gallery & Framing: Representing Michigan artists specializing in original works of art and unique antique prints. Through April. Opening Reception: 1-5 p.m. Sun., April 3. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thurs.; and 1-5 p.m. First Sunday. (Inside the Marriott Hotel) 280 M.A.C. Ave., East Lansing. (517) 337-6366 or hankinsart@aol.com.

Hope Borbas Okemos Library: “Narrating the Voyage,” the artwork of Jill Kline. Oil, acrylic, colored pencil and mixed media. Through April 27. Reception: 1-4 p.m. Sun., April 3. Refreshments. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon-Thurs.; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fri. & Sat.; and 1-7 p.m. Sun. 4321 Okemos Road, Okemos.

(517) 347-2021.

Lansing Art Gallery: "New Marks" by Mark Mehaffey in the Main Gallery and "Functional Pottery" by Debra J. Oliva in the Mezzanine Gallery. Also showing a variety of other work by selected Michigan artists. Through April 29. Reception: 7-9 p.m. Fri., April 22. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tues. - Fri.; 1-4 p.m. Sat.; and 1-4 p.m. Sun. 113 S. Washington Square, Lansing. (517) 374-6400.

Mackerel Sky Gallery: “Invisible Made Visible,” an exhibit of wood cut prints and acrylic paintings on canvas by Mary Alice Bernardin. Through May 23. Reception: 5-8 p.m. Fri., April 1. Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat.; and noon to 5 p.m. Sun. 217 Ann Street, East Lansing. (517) 351-2211.

River Gallery: The works of two Eastern Michigan University artists — Richard Fairfield (monochromatic, thickly textured high-relief screened prints) and Robert Throne (mixed media drawings). Through May 20. Reception: 5-8 p.m. Sat., April 9. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues.-Thurs.; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fri. & Sat.; noon to 4 p.m. Sun. 120 S. Main St., Chelsea. (734) 433-0826 or www.chelsearivergallery.com.

Saper Galleries: “Romantic Realism — the Relief Sculpture of Bill Mack.” Using the ancient techniques of Greek and Roman architecture, the artist produces three-dimensional figurative wall sculptures, whose dimension of depth allows them to come bursting out of the frame. Through April. Reception: 1-4 p.m. Sun., April 3. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 1-4 p.m. First Sun. 433 Albert Ave., East Lansing. (517) 351-0815 or www.sapergalleries.com.

Spiderhouse Market and Antiques: “Agreed; It’s Obsessive and Sloppy.” Features 3-D sculpture and 2-D paintings made of spray paint, cement, Goo Gone, plaster, Windex and whiskey. Through April. Reception: 7-9 p.m. Fri., April 1. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon.; closed Tues.; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wed.-Fri.; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. & Sun. Spiderhouse Market, 515 E. Grand River Ave., Old Town Lansing. (517) 346-7620.

The Temple Club: Paintings by Kate Cosgrove, titled “My Big Show – Kate Cosgrove age 26.” Through April. Reception: 7 p.m. Mon., April 4. There will be live entertainment and drink specials. Hours: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tue.-Sat. 500 E. Grand River Ave., Old Town Lansing. (517) 316-0400.

Turner-Dodge House: The abstract landscapes of Myrtle Joy and the drawings and photography of Paula Sage. Through April. Reception: 1-4 p.m. Sun., April 3. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Wed.–Sat. 100 E. North Street, Old Town Lansing (517) 483-4220.

Aceme Studio-Gallery: Outsider art by Jeff Wesley. Includes prints, painted metal sculptures, mixed media, vitreous enameling, enameled jewelry and more. Through April. Hours: Noon to 6 p.m. Tues.-Sat. 615 Stoner Road, East Lansing. (517) 372-5135.

Anselmo Gallery: Exhibiting a wide selection of large contemporary wall sculpture in brushed, polished and colored metals. Also, the paintings of Adriana Naveh. Through April. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat.; and 1-5 p.m. First Sunday. 3320 E. Lake Lansing Road, Ste. D & E, East Lansing. (517) 332-7777 or www.anselmoassociates.com.

Art Unlimited: Showcasing the beautiful watercolor artwork of Helga Flower from Sault Ste. Marie. Through April. Hours: Noon to 8 p.m. Tues., Wed. & Fri.; 6-10 p.m. Thurs.; and noon to 5 p.m. Sun. 4750 Central Park Dr., Okemos. 517-349-8278.

Barebone Studios for Women’s Art: Various exhibitions featuring work by members of the Working Women Artists. Hours: 6:30-9 p.m. Mon.; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat.; and 1-5 p.m. Sun. Through April. 1236 Turner St., Old Town Lansing. (517) 267-0809 or www.barebonestudios.com.

Haze Inc.: Showing the art of over 47 artists ranging from abstract to ornate, paintings to quilts. Through April. Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. - Fri.; 11 a.m. Sat.; and Noon to 4 p.m. Sun. 119 E. Grand River Ave., Old Town Lansing. (517) 372-2446.

Michigan Historical Museum: “Movers and Seekers: Michigan Immigrants and Migrants.” Exhibit takes a thoughtful look at the experiences, dreams and challenges of people who made Michigan their home in the 20th century. Oral histories, three-dimensional objects, historic documents and vintage photos help forge the connection between real-life people and Michigan’s social history. Through Oct. 2. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat.; 1-5 p.m. Sun. 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (517) 241-2236.

MSU College of Law: Highlights nearly 45 paintings, with photographs, digital designs, drawings and prints by students from MSU, Central Michigan University and Western Michigan University. Through April. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 368 Law College Building, Atrium, MSU campus, East Lansing. (517) 432-6978.

MSU Museum: “Dateline: Gondwana — New Fossil Discoveries from Tanzania.” New fossil evidence is helping to piece together the story of how life evolved on the long-ago “supercontinent” of Gondwana. Through July 3. FREE. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.; and 1-5 p.m. Sun. West Circle Drive, MSU campus. (517) 355-2370 or www.museum.msu.edu.

Nokomis Learning Center: Featuring “Contemporary Great Lakes Powwow Regalia.” Learn about what kinds of activities take place during a powwow and about the beautiful regalia worn by dancers. Also displaying the mixed media work of contemporary Woodlands artists. Through April. Hours: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tues. & Thurs.; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wed. & Fri.; 12-5 p.m. Sat. 5153 Marsh Rd., Okemos. (517) 349-5777.

St. Katherine’s Episcopal Church: Presents original paintings and prints of The Deckled Edge Art Group. Through April. Exhibit is on display: 9 a.m. to noon Mon.–Fri.; and 8-11 a.m. Sun. 4650 N. Meridian Road, Williamston. (517) 349-4120.

Studio Gallery: Featuring a large variety of mixed media by local artist Paul Thornton, including watercolor paintings, serigraph prints and cards, sculpture, pot heads (large ceramic urns with facial features) and eclectic garden benches. Through April. Hours: Noon to 6 p.m. Wed.-Sun. 15098 Peacock Rd., Haslett. (517) 339-9563.

Trillium Gallery: Features handcrafted artwork by Michigan artists including jewelry, glass, pottery, paintings, prints, weavings and more. Also, global art and a children’s shop where kids can find gifts. Through April. Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; and noon to 4 p.m. Sun. 107 Division St., East Lansing. (517) 333-3130.

Woven Art: Celebrates its new location with an exhibition by internationally recognized fiber artist Sherri Smith. Features hand-painted silk scarves to hand-knit or hand-woven wearable art, pillows and wall pieces. Many unique items made by local artists. Through April. Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wed.-Fri.; 1 to 4 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 325B Grove St., East Lansing. (517) 203-4467.