Pitcher and bowl set by Nan Rothwell.

Located near Nellysford, Nan Rothwell’s pottery studio holds a two-day  “Holiday Open House” featuring pottery pieces by Rothwell, as well as watercolors by Nancy Maxson and hand-dipped chocolate truffles by Rachel Smith. A portion of all sales benefits the Rural Health Outreach Program in Nelson County. 221 Pottery Lane, Faber, Va. 434-263-4023.

The ART Life Studio presents “Dreams, Art & Nature,” a one-day expressive arts workshop, facilitated by Sally Atkins and Harold McKinney, co-founders of the Expressive Arts Collective in Boone, N.C. Registration is required. 313 Second St. SE, Suite 103 in the Glass Building. 996-8087.

The University of Virginia hosts a two-day symposium to examine topics related to the vision of Thomas Jefferson, the legacy of architect Andrea Palladio, and the development of architecture at the University of Virginia, including the work of McKim Mead & White. National and international architects and art historians will present numerous lectures and panels in honor of the 500th anniversary of Palladio’s birth and to celebrate his influence on Jefferson and the architectural development of UVA. Free and open to the public but registration is required. The registration deadline is November 18. Symposium events on November 20 will take place in Campbell Hall, Room 153, and on November 21 at the Harrison Institute. For more information and to register, visit the University of Virginia Art Museum’ website or call Patty DeCourct at 924-1428.

American University’s Katzen Arts Center

The Kluge-Ruhe Collection will conduct a field trip to view two Aboriginal art exhibits in Washington DC, “Culture Warriors” at the Katzen Arts Center and “Land of Enchantment: Australian Aboriginal Painting.” Kluge-Ruhe director Margo Smith will lead the tour. Participants will also enjoy a box lunch provided Wagshal’s Deli. The bus will leave the Kluge-Ruhe Collection at 8:15am and return around 7pm. Registration is required. Registration forms are available online or at the Kluge-Ruhe Collection. 400 Worrell Dr., Peter Jefferson Place. 244-0234.

Russ Warren, “4. Buckets of Rain.”

Les Yeux du Monde presents abstract painter Russ Warren’s exhibition, “From Magic Mountain.” 841 Wolf Trap Road. 973-5566.

Riverviews Artspace in Lynchburg presents its fifth annual CINEviews Animation Festival, featuring special guest, Tuck Tucker, storyboard director for SpongeBob Squarepants. For more information, visit the Riverviews Artspace website. 901 Jefferson St. 434-847-7277.

Rebekah Wostrel, “Persian Plumb.”

Piedmont Virginia Community College presents its annual Art Faculty Exhibit, featuring work by PVCC’s fulltime and adjunct faculty, including George Andrews, Fenella Belle, Tom Clarkson, Mark Edwards, Stacey Evans, Nancy Ross, Beryl Solla. Rob Tarbell, Jeremy Seth Taylor, and Rebekah Wostrel. V. Earl Dickinson Building, College Dr. 961-5202.

Aaron Eichosrt, “Lillies.”

The Local presents Aaron Eichorst’s “Hybrids,” a series of portraits that combine photography, computer manipulation, and traditional painting techniques. 824 Hinton Ave. 984-9749.

Untitled image by Sandeep Mukherjee

Untitled image by Hilary Wilder.

Second Street Gallery features two exhibitions: in the Main Gallery, Sandeep Mukherjee shows texturally driven landscapes; and in the Dové Galley, Hilary Wilder explores the topic of Romanticism in “High Lonesome.” A First Friday opening is scheduled for November 6, 5:30-7:30pm, with artists’ talks at 6:30pm. 115 Second St. SE in the City Center for Contemporary Arts. 977-7284.

Dana Giacofci, “Motorhome 2.”

The Garage presents “Staycation,” an exhibit of mixed-media work by UVA and Cranbook Academy alum, Dana Giacofci. A First Friday opening is scheduled for November 6, 5-7pm. 250 N. First St. For more information, visit http://thegarage-cville.com.

Steve Taylor, “Mist-A.M.”

The McGuffey Art Center features five exhibitions: in the Main Gallery, sculptor Greg Vose shows “Stone Blogs; Bronze Tweets”; in the Lower Hall Galleries, painter Steve Taylor presents “The Small Stuff” and digital artist Blake Hurt offers “New Looks”; and in the Upper Hall galleries, watercolorist Etta Harmon Levin shows “The Land Below—Aerial Views,” and photographer Cat Thrasher shows “Child Face.” An opening reception is scheduled for November 6, 5:30-7:30pm. 201 Second St. NW. 295-7973.

Drawing by Tracy Verkerke.

Angelo presents “Inspiration within a Paradigm,” a show that explores them and variation through drawings of the Buddha by Tracy Verkerke and textile bags by Annie Runkle. An opening reception is scheduled for November 6, 5:30-7:30pm. 220 E. Main St. on the Downtown Mall. 971-9256.

Polly R. Breckenridge, “Threaded.”

Mudhouse features “Unspoken Dialogues,” a show of artwork by Polly R. Breckenridge. A first Friday opening is scheduled for November 6, 6-8pm. 213 W. Main St. on the Downtown Mall. 984-6833.

Watercolor by Kathy Kuhlman

Java Java features “x’s and o’s,” and exhibition of watercolors by Kathy Kuhlman. 421 E. Main St. on the Downtown Mall. 245-0020.

Frederick Nichols, “Autumn Tree, Sherando.”

The Nichols Gallery Annex in Barboursville presents, “Just Landscapes?,” an exhibition of paintings and prints by over 15 Southern artists, including Frederick Nichols, Philip Koch, Tom Tartaglino, and Priscilla Whitlock. Near the intersection of Routes 20 and 33. 540-832-3565.

Randy Bolton, “Early Spring.”

Ruffin Gallery shows “Illustration Bitter and Sweet,” an exhibition of work by four artists who explore ideas through illustration, Randy Bolton, Michael Krueger, Marja Ruta, and Leonid Tishkov. Curator Dean Dass says, “Histories private and public coincide and mutually contaminate each other in works that both charm and dismay.” Ruffin Hall, 179 Culbreth Road. 924-6123.

Still from Shane Mecklenburger’s “Halcyon Atmosphere.”

The Niche in the Fine Arts Libary screens Shane Mecklenburger’s “Halcyon Atmosphere.” Mecklenburger used 3D models of guns designed for digital shooter games to create this nine-minute piece, which is part of a series called “pwn3d” that investigates how masculinity is constructed in first-person shooter games. Fiske Kimball Fine Arts Library, Bayly Dr. (across from the Architecture School). For more information, visit http://thelibraryniche.blogspot.com.

Louise Lawler, American, b. 1947, How Many Pictures, 1989
Cibachrome, edition 2/5, 48 1⁄6 x 61 7⁄8 inches
2007.023 Glenstone
© Louise Lawler

The University of Virginia Art Museum shows “Abstract Photography,” featuring seminal works by seven contemporary photographers who are included in the Glenstone Collection. The exhibition showcases images by William Wegman, Louise Lawler, John Graham, Jim Hodges, Vik Muñiz, and Wolfgang Tillmans.  The Museum has scheduled several lectures in association with the show. 155 Rugby Road. 924-3592.

Félix Edouard Vallotton,
Swiss, 1865-1925
A. Edgar Poe, 1894
Woodcut, 6 1⁄4 x 4 7⁄8 inches.

The University of Virginia Art Museum presents “The Expanding Eye: Art Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe,” in celebration of the 200th anniversary of Poe’s birth. Curated by the inimitable Stephen Margulies, the exhibition features works of art inspired by Poe’s literary creations. 155 Rugby Road. 924-3592.