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Visual Arts: Ongoing

Afro-American Cultural Center Women of a New Tribe. a photographic study of African-American beauty. The exhibit showcases the many-faceted beauty of a very unique group of women; women who did not meet the widely held eurocentric standards of beauty. The exotic images of these women is captured by photographer, Jerry Taliaferro. Tue.-Sun. Continues through Aug. 25. African Rituals and African-American Celebrations. exhibit illustrates the sacred rituals brought to America from Africa that are now an integral part of African-American cultural celebrations. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Aug. 25. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.

Applewood Gallery Near Visions. Pastels with an intimate vantage point featuring Judith Cutler. Also, Terry Thirion, Ada Offerdahl and other artists. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Sept 26. 3920 Park Rd. 704-525-6162.

Art 1 Gallery 57th Juried Exhibition 2002. presented by Art 1 and the Watercolor Society of NC. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Aug. 23. 170 W. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia. 704-854-8800.

Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Tattoo Baby Doll Project. the works of Sherri Wood. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Aug. 30. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.

Artists' Atelier Carolina Open Studios. by appointment. Ongoing exhibits feature paintings and mixed media by popular North Carolina Artists: Peggy Hutson Weston, Fay M. Miller, Carol Mueller, Betty G. Robinson; Photography by Waldo Miller; and sculptures by Greg Weston. Studios are open to the public, gallery owners, designers and art connoisseurs. Please call for an appointment. Mon.-Sun. 220 W. 10th St. 704-347-2781.

Bank of America Plaza Space, Structure and Vision. Curated by Joie Lassiter Gallery. Featuring works by Mary Edith Alexander, Helene Brandt, Gary Byrd, Lluis Lleo, Ran Ortner, Karen Rifas, Thomas Rose, Idamarie Spurr, Mike Wsol. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Nov. 15. 101 South Tryon Street. 704-373-1464.

Charlotte Art League Artists In Residence. group show. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Aug. 25. 1517 Camden Rd. 704-376-2787.

Christa Faut Gallery Summer Group Exhibition. of paintings, drawings and lithographs by Gallery artists Romare Bearden, Clara Couch, John Borden Evans, Laura Grosch, Jim Henry, Herb Jackson, Denise Lisiecki, Elsie Dinsmore Popkin, Janet Powers, Russ Warren and Waddy Armstrong. Mon.-Sat. Continues through Aug. 30. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.

CPCC Art Gallery Artists of Baoding, P.R. China. featuring the works of Tan Baoquan and Wu Zhanliang. Mon.-Fri. Continues through Sept 27. P.O. Box 35009. 704-330-6480.

Diane Overcash Studio New Paintings. original oil and acrylic paintings by Diane Overcash. June's featured guest artist is Mary Karriker. July's featured guest artist is Diane Overcash. Mon.-Sun. New Paintings. featuring the works of Scott Avett. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Aug. 31. 113 West First Street, Cannon Village, Kannapolis. 704-933-7917.

Gallery L The Graceful Envelope. Ordinary envelopes decorated in extraordinary ways. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Aug. 25. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-2020.

Green Door Gallery Group Show. ongoing exhibition of artwork by local and regional artists featuring drawing, painting, pastels, mixed media, monotypes, ceramics, sculpture, photography, wood design, stained glass, fabric design and handmade jewelry. Artists include Ken Hillberry, Jennie Martin Tomlin, Marcel Bourboniere, Charlotte Foust, Kirk Argo, Dan Triece, Carol Weston, Norma Velasquez-Frink, Doug Knox, Kym Cress, Michael Brown, Jim Smith, Jeff Tudor, Tara Bengle, and Mike Hargett. Mon.-Sat. 221 West A St., Cannon Village, Kannapolis. 704-932-0099.

Hidell Brooks Gallery New Paintings. by Barbara Fisher. Her first solo exhibition. Her current body of work reflects her ongoing exploration of the visual and the psychic tension. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Aug. 31. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.

Jerald Melberg Gallery Oil Paintings and Sculpture. works by Enrico Embroli. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Sept 7. Recent Still Life Paintings. works by Thomas Buechner. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Sept 7. 3900 Colony Rd. 704-365-3000.

Joie Lassiter Gallery Group Show. including Maya Godlewska, Peggy Rivers, and Marc Lambrechts. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Aug. 31. 318 E 9th. 704-373-1464.

McColl Center for Visual Art Open House. featuring 8 Affiliate Artists. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Aug. 19. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535.

McColl Center for Visual Art Clayworks Gallery Multiple Artists. features handmade original and functional pottery by McColl Center faculty, affiliate artists and Clayworks members. Mon.-Sun. 301 E. 9th St. 704-332-5535.

Microcosm Gallery Colorful Nature. an exhibition of paintings by Daniel Sztyber. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Oct. 9. 300 N. College St. #101. 704-641-4256.

Myersart Gallery Works by Local Artists. featuring functional and decorative works in clay by local artists including Mary Mason, Lambeth Marshal, Carolyn Carroll, John and Jan Myers, Sandra Delonis, Joyce Branch. Phyllis Graham, Patsy McAlpine, Gena Van Dyke, Cindi Powell, Donald L. Foster, Sylvia Coppola, Kim Frazier, Shelly Johnston, Carolyn Burke, Corine Gussman, Alex and Mary Miller, Robert Hasselle, Jennifer Kincaid, Fran Brown, Vanessa Grubbs, and Karen Kramer. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m.,11 a.m.-5 p.m. & 11 a.m.-7 p.m. New Works. functional stoneware pottery by Kim Frazier. Mon.-Sun. New Pottery Works. functional wheel thrown stoneware and porcelain by Sylvia Coppola and clay sculpture by her daughter Sarah Coppola. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Aug. 31. 1510 Camden Road. 704-790-2529.