‘Aha!’ Capturing Moments: Watercolors by Sallie Stanley: Through Aug. 9. Paintings inspired by the mysterious beauty and light of the Leelanau Peninsula in northern Michigan. Free. Alumnae House Gallery, Smith College, 33 Elm St., Northampton. 413-585-2190. mhobbes@smith.edu
Alicia Hunsicker @ Provisions:5 p.m. reception Friday. Science-inspired paintings. Stop in to enjoy this rich fusion of art and wine. Free. Provisions. 30 Crafts Ave., Northampton. aliciahunsicker@verizon.net
Artifacts Inspire: An exhibit by Fiber Artists of Western Massachusetts: Through Sept. 25. Inspired by museum collection items, the members of Fiber Artists of Western Massachusetts created the mixed media works on view. Free. Amherst Historical Society, Simeon Strong House, 67 Amity St., Amherst. 413-256-0678. info@amhersthistory.org
Ayn Hanna: Mapping with Stitches New Textile Art Quilts: Through Aug. 31. Textile art for the wall, playing with the idea of mapping inner and outer worlds. Multi-Layered fabric and thread drawing. Free. Gallery in the Woods, 145 Main St., Brattleboro, Vt. 802-257-4777. galleryinthewood@yahoo.com.
Black & White Photo Exhibit: Black and White documentary photographs of Mark Fraser will be on display in the cafe section of McCusker’s Market through July 15. The photos were taken over several decades, in several countries. Free. McCusker’s Market, 3 State St., Shelburne Falls. 413-367-9960. mfraser61@yahoo.com
“Children of Deerfield:” Photographs by Frances and Mary Allen.” The Music Room’s 100th anniversary. Relics and Curiosities in Memorial Hall. One of America’s oldest museums and its extraordinary collection of furnishings, paintings, textiles and Native American artifacts is “the finest collection of local antiquities in New England.” Through Oct. 30, Tuesdays through Sundays.
“Clouds:” Through Aug. 27. Images from the “sky of mind” fill the Nook: sculpture, drawings, paintings and photographs by Barbara Milot, Marjorie Morgan, Nina Rossi. Free. Nina’s Nook. 125A Avenue A., Turners Falls. 413-834-8800. naban@verizon.net
E. Joseph McCarthy: Homecoming: Runs through July 31. Free. Music by Philipe & Peter, Music from the Great American Songbook. Salmon Falls Gallery, 1 Ashfield Street., Shelburne Falls. 413-625-9833. salmonfalls@megaplanet.com
Eric Boyer: Convergence Sculpture in Wire Mesh. Runs through Aug. 31. Nude figures and groupings of wire mesh, appear to move in sensuous slow motion in the play of light. Accompanied by new colored geometric forms. Free. Gallery in the Woods. 145 Main St., Brattleboro, Vt. 802 257-4777. galleryinthewood@yahoo.com
Found Object Art Exhibit: Through Friday. Culmination of a workshop led by Andy Rothschild at Artspace. Works will include participants’ sculptures made of various found object materials. Free. Works for sale to benefit Artspace. Donations welcome. Artspace Greenfield, 15 Mill St., Greenfield. 413-772-6811. info@artspacegreenfield.com
From the River, Grant Figura: Prints by artist Grant Figura using materials from the Deerfield River. Through July 31. Free. Molly Cantor Pottery, 20 Bridge St., Shelburne Falls. 413-625-2870.
Gen Abate: Oil paintings by Northfield artist Gen Abate. Through July 16. Free. Dickinson Memorial Library, 115 Main St., Northfield. 413-498-2455.
It’s never the same but it’s always still EXACTLY; Palimpsests: Through Aug. 28. by Buckland painter Janice Sorensen. Reception July 31, 4 to 6 p.m. Free. Salmon Falls Gallery. 1 Ashfield St., Shelburne Falls. (413) 625-9833. salmonfalls@megaplanet.com
Jaehyo Lee Sculpture Exhibition: Through July 24. Lee’s sculptures emphasize his materials and his refined approach to nature. Free. CYNTHIA-REEVES, 1315 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams. 603-756-4160. azariah@cynthia-reeves.com
“New Encaustics,” Works by Sharon Ligorner: Through Aug. 30. Free. Oresman Gallery, Brown Fine Arts Center, Smith College, 20 Elm St., Northampton. 413-585-2190. mhobbes@smith.edu
The Lay of the Land: Contemporary Landscapes from the Collection: Through Sept. 11. This exhibit offers a wide variety of contemporary perspectives by American artists on the landscape in different imaginations. Admission is up to $5. Smith College Museum of Art. Elm Street at Bedford Terrace, Northampton. 413-585-2760. scmagen@smith.edu
“Out and About … Shelburne Falls”: Through July 25. A group show celebrating the Co-op’s 18th anniversary. Reception Saturday, July 16, from 4 to 7 p.m. Music by Hal Bosco. Free. Shelburne Arts Cooperative, 26 Bridge St., Shelburne Falls. 413-625-9324. sac01370@gmail.com www.ShelburneArtsCoop.com
Photo Portraits by Big Brothers Big Sisters and Venice by Carol Duke: Through July 29. Big Brothers Big Sisters’ 20 Matches, 40 Lives Changed comprises 20 pair portraits. Carol Duke shows evocative images of Venice. Hosmer Gallery at Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. 413-587-1013. gallery@forbeslibrary.org
Summer Exhibits: Through Oct. 23. $4 to $8. Brattleboro Museum and Art Center, 10 Vernon St., Brattleboro, Vt. 802-257-0124. info@brattleboromuseum.org
Susan Montgomery: Friday, 5 to 8 p.m. In “Mary Bliss Parsons: Accused Witch of Northampton,” Susan Montgomery explores the contradictory rumors and accusations against Mary Bliss Parsons. Free. Historic Northampton. 46 Bridge St., Northampton. 413-584-6011. stansherer@historic-northampton.org
Thinking in Wool: Contemporary Hooked Rugs: Through Aug. 26. Contemporary hooked rugs by Jill St. Coeur and Margaret Bruzelius. Free. Jannotta Gallery, Brown Fine Arts Center, 20 Elm St., Northampton. 413-585-2190. mhobbes@smith.edu
We Are Not Machines: Voices of Northampton Restaurant Workers: Runs July 10 to 16, Free. A.P.E. Gallery, 126 Main St., Northampton. 413-586-5553.
