in the galleries calendar

Here's a sampling of the happenings at the region's art and history galleries. Admission, lectures and receptions are free, unless otherwise noted.

CITY LIGHTS AND CO.

"Artful Gifts," art and jewelry, 37 Markle Court, Bridgeport. Through Dec. 8. Hours: Wed-Fri 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat noon-4 p.m.; Thurs until 8 p.m. 203-334-7748, www.citylightsgallery.org.

FIREHOUSE ART GALLERY

"Winter" theme works, 81 Naugatuck Ave., Milford. Through Dec. 17. Hours: Thurs-Sun noon-5 p.m. 203-306-0016, www.milfordarts.org.

HOUSATONIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Heart Gallery, featuring photos of Connecticut children who need adoptive families, through Mon. 860-550-6559, www.heartgalleryct.org. "Water, Algae, Ice," by Deborah Wing-Sproul, Housatonic Museum of Art, Burt Chernow Galleries, Lafayette Hall, 900 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport. Through Dec. 20. Hours: Mon through Fri 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Thurs until 7 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun noon to 4 p.m. Free. College open Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 203-332-5052, www.HousatonicMuseum.org.

BLACK ROCK BRANCH LIBRARY

Works by Peter Konsterlie, 2705 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. 203-337-9676.

ACOUSTIC CAFE

Photography by M.A. Beaulieu opens Sat 8-9 p.m., 2926 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. $5 cover charge. http:www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=1677316144468&indexx=1, 718-757-7964.

RIVER ROAD GALLERY

"Capturing the Light of the Seasons: Paintings of New England," by Anda Styler, 21 River Road, Wilton. Through Jan. 2, reception Dec. 6. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 203-762-3887.

GREENWICH WORKSHOP GALLERY

Greenwich Workshop Gallery presents "Works on Paper and Other Things," by James C. Christensen, Cassandra Barney and Emily McPhie, 151 Main St., Seymour. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 203-881-7722, www.greenwichworkshopgallery.com.

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT-STAMFORD

Juried photo show, One University Place, Washington Boulevard. Through Dec. 29. Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-noon. 203-251-8400.

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN SETON GALLERY

"Roominations: Contemplaing the Pysche's Home," by members of the Women's Caucus for Art, Seton Hall Gallery, 300 Orange Ave., West Haven. Through Thurs. Hours: Tues-Fri 1-5 p.m.; Sat, Sun noon-3 p.m. 203-931-6065.

STRATFORD LIBRARY

"Places of Rest," photography and poetry exhibit by Shelton artist John Ulatowski, 2203 Main St. Though Mon. During library hours. 203-385-4162, www.stratfordlibrary.org.

EARTHPLACE

Norwalk Camera Club's juried photography contest, Earthplace: Nature and Discovery Center, 10 Woodside Lane, Westport. Through Jan. 31. 203-227-7253, www.earthplace.org.

FAIRFIELD LIBRARY

"3 Views," photography by Derby Anderson, Karin Hillmer, Hunter Palmer, Dec. 6-Jan. 24, reception Dec. 12 5-7 p.m. During library hours. 203-256-3160, www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org.

SILVERMINE GUILD GALLERIES

The 26th Print Triennial, "Print Americas," 1037 Silvermine Road, New Canaan. Through Dec. 23. Silvermine School of Art Holiday Fundraiser, Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Dec. 6 1-5 p.m. "Print Americas" walk and talk with Jacob Lewis Dec. 12 1-2 p.m. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun 1-5 p.m. 203-966-9700, www.silvermineart.org.

SOUTHPORT GALLERIES

Paintings by American masters and contemporaries, including Robert Vickrey, Wil Barnet, Paul Cadmus, and more. 330 Pequot Ave., Fairfield, in Southport section. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m. 203-292-6124, e-mail southportgalleries@gmail.com.

ARTISTS' MARKET

Works by Natalijia Cernetsova, M.C. Escher and more, 163 Main St., Norwalk. Through Dec. 24. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs till 8 p.m.; Sun noon-4 p.m. 203-846-2550, www.artistsmarket.com.

FAIRFIELD ARTS COUNCIL

"Back and Forth: Roxanne Faber Savage and Peggy Weis," 70 Sanford St. Through Dec. 19, reception Fri 6-8 p.m. Hours: Tues-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat 1-4 p.m. 203-319-1419, www.fairfieldartscouncil.org.

FAIRFIELD TOWN HALL

Works by members of Fairfield County Arts Association, Independence Hall. Through Dec. 31. 203-259-8026, www.fairfieldcountyarts.com.

EASTON LIBRARY

"Symmetry Photographs," by Michael Cavaliere, through Jan. 5. Morehouse and Center

roads. Juried Photography Exhibition through Dec. 19. During library hours. 203-261-0134, 203-261-0175, www.eastonartscouncil.org.

FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY

"Art and Human Consciousness," paintings, drawings and photography by Robert January,

at Thomas J. Walsh Gallery, Quick Center for the Arts, 200 Barlow Road. Through Dec. 6.

Hours: Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun noon-4 p.m. and during performances at Quick Center. 203-254-4000, ext. 2969.

FRAMEMAKERS PICTURE FRAMING AND ART GALLERY

Special "Holiday Art Trail" event with poetry, face painting, more, Fri-Dec. 6. Small Works/ Holiday Art Show, 3142 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, Fri-Dec. 24. "Charlie Walsh 2.0: Works on Paper" reception Thurs 6-9 p.m. Also, works by Patricia Warfield, Maureen D. Buckley, Jon Puzzolo, Richard Dana Kuchta, and "Creative Names by Sue." Pottery, jewelry, boutique, paintings, sports memorabilia, shadowboxes. Holiday Art Trail weekend. Hours: Mon 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Tues-Sat 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 203-338-0332.

ART/PLACE GALLERY

"At Home and Abroad," by Barbara Bernstein, and "Revival," by Liana Moonie, 11 Unquowa Road, Fairfield. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 203-292-8328, www.artplace.org.

TRUMBULL TOWN HALL

Paintings by Karin Lydia Brey of Trumbull, 5866 Main St. Through Mon. Hours: Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 203-452-5065.

WESTPORT ARTS CENTER

"The Judge: Jazz Photographs by Musician Milt Hinton," 51 Riverside Ave. Fri-Jan. 10, reception Fri 6:30-8:30 p.m. Super Saturday workshops for children 5-10; call for schedule and rates. Hours: Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat, Sun noon-4 p.m. 203-222-7070,

www.westportartscenter.org.

WILTON LIBRARY

Works by Art/Place artists, 137 Old Ridgefield Road. Through Mon. 203-762-3950,

www.wiltonlibrary.org.

AMY SIMON FINE ART LLC

"Beneath the Surface," works by Ron Mehlman and Paul Shakespear, 1869 Post Road E., Westport. Through Sat. 203-259-1500, wwww.amysimonfineart.com.

GREG AND TONY SALON

"Celebration of Westport" photo exhibit by Phyllis Groner, 231 Post Road, Westport. Through Jan. 4. 203-226-6839, www.gregandtonysalon.com.

J. RUSSELL JINISHIAN GALLERY

Greenwich Workshop Gallery Building, Upper Level, 1657 Post Road, Fairfield. "Marine Art of Yesterday and Today,'' a collection of 19th to 21st century marine and fishing art from Europe and America. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 203-259-8753, www.jrusselljinishiangallery.com.

ROCKWELL -- NEW CANAAN GALLERY

"Portraitoons," by Peter Rubino, Fri 5:30-8 p.m. during New Canaan Chamber of Commerce's annual holiday stroll, 9 Burtis Ave. Hours: Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

203-594-7177.

KCK GALLERY

Works by various artists, with mixed-up pieces of photography, oil paintings, watercolors, sculpture and custom jewery, 397 Campbell Ave., West Haven. Through March 31. Hours: Tues, Thurs, Fri 12:30-3 p.m.; 4:30-7 p.m.; Sat noon-4 p.m.; Sun 12:30-3 p.m. 203-988-1088.

WHITE SPACE GALLERY

195 Church St., New Haven. Hand-signed limited edition lithographs by Dali, Chagall, Picasso and Miro, and other art and sculpture. Hours: Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment.

203-495-1200, www.dalilithographs.com.

SILO GALLERY

The 37th annual Silo Christmas tree through Jan. 4. Hay Barn Gallery, Hunt Hill Farm, 44 Upland Road, Route 202, New Milford. New Talent Gallery features works by Diana Luscombe. Hours: Wed-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m. 860-355-0300, www.hunthillfarmtrust.org. Also, Skitch Henderson Museum, open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cooking classes offered, artist-in-residency programs; call 860-355-0300.

CREATIVE ARTS WORKSHOP

The 41st annual "Celebration of American Crafts," 80 Audubon St., New Haven. Through Dec. 24. Special hours: Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun 1-5 p.m.; Dec. 24 11 a.m.-2 p.m. CAW Hilles Gallery. Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-noon. Classes offered in all mediums; call for details. 203-562-4927.

GILDED LILY GALLERY

Original works of fine art, art glass, sculpture, metal sculpture, photography, art jewelry and more, 101 River St., Milford. Hours: Tues-Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 203-878-7007,

www.gildedlilygallery.com.

ELM CITY ARTISTS GALLERY

284 York St., New Haven. Works by Bruckmann, Marchessault, Morgio, Schwartz, Thomas, Kafka. Hours: Mon-Wed 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs-Sat 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m.

203-218-3832, 203-922-2359.

CITY GALLERY

"Give Art" exhibition, 994 State St., New Haven. Through Dec. 20. Hours: Thurs-Sun noon-4 p.m. 203-782-2489, www.city-gallery.org.

GUILFORD ART CENTER

Church Street, in the center's Mill Gallery. Ceramics, candles, toys, soap, leather, glass, fine art, metal, jewelry, fiber, wood, ornaments, more. Hours: Mon-Fri noon-5 p.m. 203-453-5947, www.guilfordartcenter.org. Classes available for all arts media.

ARTS COUNCIL OF GREATER NEW HAVEN

"Visions in Light: Woodbridge Senior Center Group Show," in Sumner McKnight Crosby Jr. Gallery, Studio 70, 70 Audubon St., New Haven. Through Jan. 15. 203-772-2788.

Arts Council of Greater New Haven presents "Out of House and Home," Parachute Factory, Erector Square, 319 Peck St. Bldg. 1, New Haven. Through Feb. 5. 203-772-2788.

Works by Barbara Marks and Vanilia Majoros, Gallery 195, New Alliance Bank, 195 Church St., New Haven. Through Feb. 19. 203-772-2788.

ARTS EXCLUSIVE GALLERY

"Give the Gift of Art, A Holiday Exhibition," 690 Hopmeadow St., Route 10, Simsbury. Through Dec. 31. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 1-6 p.m. 860-651-5824, www.arts-exclusive.com.

TROY ART AND FRAMING INC.

Office design, fine arts, historical maps, nautical charts, decorative art, picture-hanging services, 301 Commerce Drive, Fairfield. Hours: Tues-Fri 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment. 203-367-5511, www.troyfineart.com.

BACHELIER-CARDONSKY GALLERY

10 N. Main St., Kent. End of year show on view through Dec. 13, gallery closes permanently late December. Hours: Sat, Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment. 860-927-3129,

www.BachelierCardonsky.com.

GREENWICH HOSPITAL

Paintings by Janice Lockhart, Greenwich Hospital Garden Cafe, 5 Perryridge Road. Through January. 203-655-3499.

INTERNAL MEDICINE GALLERY

"Paintings from the Heart," by Cristina Sinanian, at 2150 Black Rock Tpke., Fairfield, Suite 301. Through February. In the office of Dr. Adam J. Bard. For hours, call 203-384-2227.

CAVALIER GALLERIES

Works by Nina Maguire, 405 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Through Dec. 7. Works by impressionist John Terelak; works by Melissa Peck, Daniel E. Greene, John Michael Mariano; Jane Dedecker. Hours: Mon-Thurs 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fri, Sat 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m. 203-869-3664.

THE WATERMARK AT 3030 PARK

Works by Cate M. Leach, ArtPlace Gallery at the Watermark, Park and Westfield avenues, Bridgeport. Through December. Hours: Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

203-374-5611.

SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY/ GALLERY OF CONTEMPORARY ART

Faculty Art Exhibition, 5151 Park Ave., Fairfield. Through Dec. 14, 20th anniversary of gallery. Hours: Mon-Thurs noon-5 p.m., Sun noon-4 p.m. 203-365-7650.

BEINECKE RARE BOOK AND MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY

"Really As It Was," Writing the Life of Samuel Johnson," 121 Wall St., New Haven. Through December. Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

203-432-2969.

LOFT ARTISTS ASSOCIATION

"Small Works: Big Art," 845 Canal St., Stamford. Through Dec. 27, holiday reception and gift bazaar Fri 5-8 p.m. Hours: Fri-Sun noon-5 p.m. 203-323-4153, www.loftartists.com.

KOENIG FRAMEWORKS AND GALLERY

97 S. Main St., Newtown. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.koenigframeworks.com. Also, "Your Town," through Dec. 24, reception Fri 6-9 p.m. 203-270-1887 for info and entry forms.

SEYMOUR PUBLIC LIBRARY

Photography by Laima Reiss, 46 Church St., Seymour. Through Mon. During library hours.

203-888-3903.

MERCY GALLERY

"Singles and Multiples" by Erin Hoffman, Sue and Eugene Mercy Jr. Gallery, Richmond Art Center, Loomis Chaffee School, Windsor. Through Dec. 11. Hours: Mon-Fri 11 a.m. -4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m.; Tues, Thurs 7:30-9 p.m. 860-687-6030, www.mercygallery.org.

MARIE LOUISE TRICHET ART GALLERY

Works by Norell Gudaitis, Linda Hoffman, Gus Moran and others, part of commemorative

retrospective, Marie Louise Trichet Art Gallery, Wisdom House, 229 East Litchfield Road,

Litchfield. Through Dec. 31. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 860-567-3163,

www.wisdomhouse.org.

CAFE GEORGE

"Variety is the Spice," by G. Boyko, Cafe George, 300 George St., New Haven. Through Jan. 22. 203-777-1414.

ATRIA LARSON PLACE

Watercolors by Suzanne Siegel, 1450 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Opens with reception Sat 5-7 p.m. 203-248-8880.

WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY

Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies Gallery, 343 Washington Terrace, Middletown. "Enlightening Images: Buddhist Art Work" through Dec. 13. Hours: Tues-Sun noon to 4 p.m. 860-685-2330 for details and related events and lectures.

WIDENER GALLERY AT TRINITY

"Un/commonsigns," works inspired by India, Trinity College's Widener Gallery, 300 Summit St., Hartford. Through Dec. 14. 860-297-5232.

EXPRESSIONES CULTURAL CENTER

Exhibits, classes, more. Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 74 State St., New London. 860-501-7421, www.expressiones.net.

ARTIFACTS LANIER COLLECTIONS

"Inclusion," 979 Post Road, Darien. Sat-Jan. 3. Hours: Wed-Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m. 203-202-7665, www.artifactslanier.com.