Sandra Markovich is among the artists featured in the annual springtime Open Water exhibit at the Lyric Center in Virginia.

AICHO Galleries
Robert Powless Cultural Center
202 W. 2nd St., Duluth
Through June 30: “Birchbark & Cattails: An Homage to Land that Creates Art” by contemporary artist Kent Estey and textile artist Ramona Morrow. Reception Friday, May 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Gallery is open Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Duluth Art Institute
508 W. Michigan St.
Daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Due to building maintenance, exhibits may have partial or full interruptions May 1-15.
Annual Member Show May 22 - June 18 in the Depot Great Hall. Reception Wednesday, May 31, 5:30-8 p.m.
“Reconnecting Through Clay,” Steffl Gallery through May 17.
“Reclaiming” by Alexa Carson, Corridor Gallery through June 7.

Duluth Art Institute
Lincoln Park Building
229 W. 2nd St.
“Bellwether” by Adam Swanson through June 1.

Ely Historic State Theater
238 E. Sheridan St., Ely
May 15-28: Sylvia Houle, "The Stories We Share."

Joseph Nease Gallery
23 W. 1st St., Duluth
Open Thurs.-Sat., 12-4 p.m.
or by appointment
Through June 17: “Catching Up/ Resurfacing,” recent work by local gallery artists. Discussion with Tara Austin, Kathy McTavish, Joellyn Rock and Tim White Sat., May 13, 2-5 p.m.

Kirsten Aune Textiles
12 N. 21st Ave. W., Duluth
Mothers Day Chai and pop-up with dressmaker Patty Sampson Sunday, May 14, 12-4 p.m.

Lyric Center for the Arts
510 Chestnut St., Virginia
Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Saturdays
18th annual Open Water exhibit through June 30.

Macrostie Art Center
405 NW 1st Ave., Grand Rapids
Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“Little Big Show” through June 30, group exhibit of miniature works featuring Cloquet artist Alyssa Swanson.
“Reflection” by Marva Harms through May 27.
Miikawaadendaagwad gathering Thursdays, 5-7 p.m.

Nice Girls of the North
Second Saturday Marketplace
Sat., May 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Spirit of the Lake Community School, 5401 E. Superior St.
Collaborative of women artists and crafters selling locally made unique products.

Pizza Luce
11 E. Superior St.
Paintings by Dusty Kellin through June.

Rathskeller
132 E. Superior St. Duluth
Surrealist art by Kathryn Ford.

Siiviis Gallery
361 Canal Park Dr., Duluth
'Hidden Realms' by Lori Franklin opens Friday, May 12, 5-7 p.m.

Split Rock Lighthouse
North of Two Harbors on Hwy. 61
May artist: Wendy Smith. Meet Wendy and talk about her work May 13-14 and 26-27, 2-6 p.m.

Tweed Museum, UMD Campus
Open Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Weds., Thurs. and Sat. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Duluth Fiber Guild, “50 Years & Beyond” through May 21.