* Berbati’s Pan
231 SW Ankeny, 248-4579
The rock ‘n’ roll venue presents three local artists. Through graphite and watercolor, Jim Adams offers abstract narratives. Brooks Howald’s photographs explore Americana, and Lisa Kaliniski displays a series of abstract, mixed media works. Opens Sept 6
Broderick Gallery
814 SW 1st Ave, 224-4020
Visiting artist Geoffrey Wheeler presents new porcelain vessels. Opens Sept 6
Contemporary Crafts Gallery
3934 SW Corbett Ave, 223-2654
Slack Tide, an exhibit of ceramic sculptures by Ann Christenson. Opens Sept. 6. The gallery also unveils recent acquisitions to the permanent collection, including work by Christenson, Kicki Masthem, Chris Warren, and Mardi Wood.
Fifth Element
404 NW 10th Ave, Suite 1, 279-9042
Bosnia-Herzegovina-born artist Miroslav Lovric presents a series of symbol-laden paintings. Through Sept 29
Fleck Gallery
625 NW Everett #102, 222-2066
Segue, a selection of Pop-inspired paintings by James Boulton that unveil an “urban visual vernacular.”Opens Sept 6
Galerie 2
328 N.W. Broadway #114, 279-9546
The inaugural exhibit of Galerie 2, Ascend and Descend, features paintings and sculptures by Katie Holly. Opens Sept 6
Gallery Untitled
723 NW 18th, 222-1822
Painting and photography from 10 NW Portland artists. Opens Sept 6
Gavin Shettler gallery
625 NW Everett #106, 224-0252
Remnants of Old Glory, paintings by Ann Marie Nafziger, inspired by worn and tattered American flags. Opens Sept 6
Gottlieb Gallery
55 SW Taylor, 241-1070
Director’s Choice, an exhibit highlighting new paintings by Gene Gill, and a group of the gallery director’s favorite pieces from Gottlieb artists. Opens Sept 6
Graystone Gallery
3279 SE Hawthorne Blvd, 238-0651
Elaine Chandler presents Japanese woodblock prints, Andrew Pate displays recent watercolors, and Joe Winter offers raku and wood-fired ceramics. Opens Sept 6
Groundswell Cafe
Pencil Play, a display of new graphite drawings by Tom Yody which explore the convergence of the mechanical and the organic. Through Sept 25
Guardino Gallery
2939 NE Alberta, 281-9048
Antiquated Instruments for a Modern Universe, mixed media work by Sumi Wu that “considers the possibility of directly experiencing black holes and the Big Bang.” Through Sept 25
Multnomah Arts Center
7688 SW Capitol Hwy, 823-3187
Love and Physics, current paintings by Jeanette Stewart that depict the “chaos of life.” Opens Sept 11
Nine Gallery
1231 NW Hoyt, 225-0210
Primordial Garden, an installation by Kim Ray. Opens Sept 6
Northwest Danish Foundation
9500 SW Barbur Blvd. Suite 302, 452-9667
The exhibit Scandinavian Roots–American Lives focuses on the emigration from Nordic countries to North America during 1825-1930. Opens Sept 6
Omni Gallery
416 NW 5th Ave, 224-2754
Susan Trueblood Stuart and Terry Lynam present new paintings, and Reiko Kagayama offers recent sculptural works. Opens Sept 6
Onda Gallery
2215 NE Alberta St, 493-1909
Tapestry 2001: A Weaving Odyssey, an exhibition of the Northwest’s finest tapestry artists. Through Sept 25
Oregon College of Art and Craft
8245 SW Barnes Rd, 297-5544
The Hoffman gallery displays recent work by eight artists-in-residence. Opens Sept 13
* PDX
604 NW 12th Ave, 222-0063
D.E. May presents small sculptures and collage work in Reservoir District. Opens Sept 11. Gustaf Mortier takes over the gallery’s window space in Spare Change, an installation of paintings that can be viewed 24 hours a day. Opens Sept 3.
Photographic Image
240 SW 1st Ave, 224-3543
Chip Hooper’s Landscapes and Seascapes reveals the photographer’s fascination with the California coastline. Opens Sept 6
Shaffer Fine Art Gallery
308 SW 1st Ave, 295-4979
Marine-life bronze sculptures by Scott Hanson and Hawaiian seascapes by Roy Tabora. Through Sept 30