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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.

ArtMakers Gallery and Studios Current Feature. Watercolors, oils and acrylics by Nancy Couick and Kelley Sanford. Tue.-Sat. 515 Fenton Pl. 704-916-0140.

Bank of America Gallery A Century of Landscape Exploration: 1845-1945. Mon.-Sat. Continues through Nov. 6. Hearst Tower, 114 N. Tryon St. 704-386-7324.

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.

Beatties Ford Road Library A New Historic West End Vision. See the plans in store for the revitalization of the Historic West End. This new vision, conceptualized by residents and business leaders, will be illustrated with graphics and maps. Sept. 14-Oct. 31. 2412 Beatties Ford Rd. 704-432-6706.

Blue Pony Gallery & Press Illustrations. new acrylic and oil paintings by South Carolina artist, Liisa Salosaari Jasinski. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Oct. 12. Fit in the Box. monotypes by Charlotte artist Terri Lynch. Ms. Lynch uses flattened boxes and packages as printmaking plates to create images of human forms as a metaphor for society's rigid prescriptions of beauty. NoDa Gallery Crawls 1st and 3rd Fridays, Sept. 6 and 20, 6-9pm. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Sept. 28. 3202A N. Davidson St. 704-334-9390.

Center of the Earth Gallery New Work by Chris Stephens. Stephens uses vibrant colors to portray the landscapes of the Shenandoah Valley. Monday by appointment. Tue.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Oct. 26. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.

Charlotte Art League The Last Blooms of Summer- A Flower Show. Featuring art in a variety of media by Charlotte Art League members. Sept. 12-28. Art Talk and Feedback. A gathering of artists and those interested in the arts, led by Joana Wardell. The public is invited to bring a completed to almost completed work of art for review and critique. 11:30am-1:30pm. Second Thursday of every month; Fourth Wednesday of every month. 1517 Camden Rd. 704-376-2787.

Charlotte Public Library Celebrating 75 years of Theatre Charlotte. The exhibit features programs, cast photos and other memorabilia from three-quarters of a century of theatrical productions. Carolina Room, third floor. Sept. 15-Jan. 5. Block Party: Original Art from "What Do Animals Do On The Weekend?". An exhibit of original artwork from NFP's first children's book by writer and illustrator, Lauren Faulkenberry. Carnegie Gallery, third floor. Sept. 12-Jan. 5. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-2020.

Christa Faut Gallery "Water, Earth, Sky". Solo exhibition by Elizabeth Bradford, Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-3pm. Fri., Sat., 10 a.m. Continues through Oct. 9. 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.

Davidson College 2002 Davidson College Art Faculty Exhibition. New exhibitions by the college's four fine arts professors: Herb Jackson, Cort Savage, Russ Warren and Ray Kleinlein. The works are displayed in the Smith and Van Every galleries. 10-5pm weekdays, 12-4pm weekends. Sept. 12-Oct. 9. Davidson. 704-894-2244.

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. 113 West First Street, Cannon Village, Kannapolis. 704-933-7917.

Elder Art Gallery Art That Inspired Robert Frost. the works of Leon Makielski - American Impressionist. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Oct. 26. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.

Foust Studio Figurehead. New mixed media collages by Charlotte Foust. Landscapes by Tyler Strouth. Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues through Oct. 1. 5200 Park Rd., Suite 115. 704-525-7989.

Gallery 237 The Paintings of Han Cashion. Sept. 12-Oct. 3. 237 Main St., Pineville. 704-889-2278.

Gallery L Dress Rehearsal: Costumes from the Children's Theatre of Charlotte. Gallery L will come to life with custom designed costumes from Children's Theatre of Charlotte. Sept. 12-Oct. 13. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-2020.

Gallery W.D.O. September Exhibit. Rick Beck: Cast Glass Sculpture "In the Garden." Valerie Beck: Painted and Blown "Totems." Visit www.gallerywdo.com for more information. Sept. 12-30. Hearst Plaza Suite No. 1, 214 North Tryon St. 704-333-9123.

Gaston College Tom Stanley: Black Mountain Drawings. features works dating from 1994 through 2002. Most were completed during biennial retreats at the site of the former Black Mountain College near Swannanoa, NC. Displayed in the Jean Rauch Gallery. Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm, and Friday 9am-2pm. Mon.-Fri. Continues through Oct. 12. 201 Highway 321 S., Dallas. 704-922-6200.