Art listings are compiled by Sarah Han. Because of space limitations, new art shows are listed the week they open (thereafter, shows are listed on a rotating basis). For information on how to submit listings to this section, see Picks. For complete listings go to www.sfbg.com.

MUSEUMS

Arion Press Living Museum of Printing, 1802 Hays, Presidio; 668-2542, www.arionpress.com. Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm. Free. A museum of historic typefoundry, letterpress printing, and bookbinding. Ongoing.

Asian Art Museum 200 Larkin; 581-3500, www.asianart.org. Tues-Sun, 10am-5pm (Thurs, 10am-9pm). $10 ($5 Thurs after 5pm), $7 seniors, $6 for 12 to 17, free for 11 and under. "Traditions Unbound: Groundbreaking Painters of Eighteenth-Century Kyoto." More than 60 rare works by eight artists. Through Feb 26.

California Historical Society 678 Mission; 357-1848. Wed-Sat, noon-4:30pm. $3, $1 seniors and students, free for six and under and members. "Jack London and the Great Earthquake and Firestorms of 1906." An exhibit on the historic Northern California earthquake. Through June 10.

California Palace of the Legion of Honor Lincoln Park (near 34th Ave and Clement); 863-3330. Tues-Sun, 9:30am-5pm. $8, $6 seniors, $5 for ages 12 to 17, free for 10 and under (free Tues). "Connoisseurship and Commerce: The Legacy of R.E. Lewis." Almost 45 prints owned by art dealer and collector R.E. Lewis. Through Sun/19. "Politics and Wit: The Comic Genius of André Gill." Portraits by the French artist from the 1860s. Through April 30. "After the Ruins, 1906 and 2006: Rephotographing the San Francisco Earthquake and Fire." Forty-six lucent photographs and four panoramas that pair vintage images of the aftermath of the 1906 earthquake with modern renderings of the sites by Mark Klett. Through June 4. "Flora and Pomona." Tapestries by William Morris and Sir Edward Burne-Jones. Ongoing.

Cartoon Art Museum 655 Mission; CAR-TOON. Tues-Sun, 11am-5pm. $6, $4 students and seniors, $2 for 6 to 12, free for members and children 5 and under. "Gross, Gruesome and Gothic." More than 50 cartoons from various artists and comics, including Edward Gorey, Gahan Wilson, Graham Ingels, and Neil Gaiman. Through March 12. "Israel: The Cartoonists' Diagnosis: A Viewpoint From Within." Works by 15 political cartoonists on contemporary Israeli issues (reception Wed/15, 7pm). Through April 9. "Why Do They Hate US? An International Perspective on American Politics and Culture." More than 100 political cartoons from more than 25 countries. Through April 30. "Small Press Spotlight: Gene Yang." Works by comics artist Yang. Through May 7.

Chinese Historical Society of America 965 Clay; 391-1188. Tues-Fri, noon-5pm; Sat-Sun, noon-4pm. $3, $2 seniors and students, $1 for 5 and under (free first Thurs). "Talk Story: An American Family." An installation by Flo Oy Wong. Through April 9.

Contemporary Jewish Museum 121 Steuart; 344-8800, www.thecjm.org. Sun-Thurs, noon-6pm. $5, $4 seniors and students, free for 12 and under and members. "Intersections: Reading the Space." An exhibition of collaborative and individual works by three women artists from three continents, three cultural backgrounds, and three religions. Through Feb 26.

Museo Italo Americano Fort Mason Center, Bldg C, Marina at Laguna; 673-2200. Wed-Sun, noon-5pm (first Wed, noon-7pm). $3, $2 students and seniors, free for 11 and under. "Optic Collision." Paintings and mixed media works by Silvia Poloto. Through March 12.

Museum of African Diaspora 685 Mission; 358-7219, www.moadsf.org. Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat, 10am-6pm; Thurs, 10am-9pm; Sun, noon-5pm. $5-8. "Linkages and Themes in the African Diaspora: Selections from the Collections of Eileen Harris Norton and Peter Norton." Photographs, paintings, mixed media works, video, and new work. "Dispersed: African Legacy/New World Reality." Works by Maria Magdalena Compos-Pons, Mildred Howard, and Marepe. Through March 12. "Made in Africa." Stone tools made in Africa from over two million years ago. Through March 12.

Museum of Craft and Folk Art 51 Yerba Buena Lane; 227-4888. Tues-Fri, 11am-7pm; Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm. $4-5. "The Sensuous Curve." Designs by, and inspired by, Scandinavian modernists. Through April 23.

Pacific Heritage Museum 608 Commercial; 399-1124. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Free. "Rustic Splendors: Kiln Treasures from Shiwan." Shiwan pottery from collectors in the US and Canada. Through March 25.

San Francisco Museum of Craft and Design 550 Sutter; 773-0303, www.sfmcd.org. Tues-Wed and Fri-Sat, 10am-5pm; Thurs, 10am-7pm; Sun, noon-5pm. $5, $3 students (free first Thurs). "Textile Art in the 21st Century." A textile exhibit featuring works by eight artists. Feb 17-May 29.

San Francisco Museum and Historical Society Pier 45, Embarcadero and Taylor; 775-1111. Daily, 10am-8pm. "Amusing America." An interactive exhibition on the history of American popular amusements. Ongoing.

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art 151 Third St; 357-4000. Fri-Tues, 11am-5:45pm; Thurs, 11am-8:45pm. $12.50, $8 seniors, $7 students, free for 12 and under and members (free first Tues; half price Thurs, 6-8:45pm). "Chuck Close: Self-Portraits, 1967-2005." More than 80 works by Close. Through Feb 28. "Architectural Abstractions." Photographs by Todd Eberle. Through March 7. "New Work: Wangechi Mutu." Three collaged works on Mylar, sculptures, and a site-specific wall installation by Mutu. Through April 2. "Double Feature: Steve McQueen and Peter Sarkisian." Video works by Steve McQueen and Peter Sarkisian. Through May 21. "1906 Earthquake: A Disaster In Pictures." More than 100 vintage photographs from the Museum's collection and other local holdings of the earthquake that hit the San Francisco Bay Area. Through May 30. "Richard Long: The Path Is the Place In the Line." Photographs, stone sculptures, text works, and mud works by Long documenting and reflecting on a three-week walk along the Pacific Coast Trail. Through April 25. "Matisse and Beyond: The Painting and Sculpture Collection." Works from 1900 through 1969. Ongoing. "Between Art and Life: The Contemporary Painting and Sculpture Collection." Works from 1960 to the present exploring postminimalism and conceptual art. Ongoing. "Paul Klee: Wit and Wordplay." Fifteen works focusing on Klee's sense of humor. Ongoing.

San Francisco Performing Arts Library and Museum 401 Van Ness, fourth floor; 255-4800. Tues-Fri, 11am-5pm; Sat, 1-5pm. Free. "Harlem of the West: The San Francisco Fillmore Jazz Era." Photographs, memorabilia, video, music, and more celebrating the Fillmore District in the 1940s and 1950s. Through June 10. "San Francisco 1900: On Stage." Ongoing. "San Francisco in Song." Ongoing. "Maestro: Photographic Portraits of Tom Zimberoff." Portraits of national and international conductors. Ongoing.

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts 701 Mission; 978-ARTS. Tues-Wed, and Fri-Sun, noon-5pm; Thurs, noon-8pm. $6, $3 seniors, students and youths, free for members (free first Tues). "New Work by Cornelia Parker." Sculptural installation by Turner Prize finalist Parker. Through March 5. "Recent Work by Wang Du." The first American solo exhibition by Du. Through March 5. "Peer Pleasure I: Royal Art Lodge, Space 1026 and Instant Coffee." a group exhibition by three artist collectives from the US and Canada. Through March 26.

BAY AREA

Judah L. Magnes Museum 2911 Russell, Berk; (510) 549-6950. Sun-Wed, 11am-4pm. $4, $3 students and seniors. "REVISIONS Larry Abramson: Searching for an Ideal City." Experimental installations inspired by the Magnes's permanent collections. Through Sun/19. "Houses and Housings: Portability in Jewish Faith and Culture." Illuminated manuscripts, printed books, letters, postcards, travel accounts, and more. Through May 15. "Modernism in Israel: Works on Paper." Prints, watercolors, ink drawings, and illustrated books from the 1940s and 1950s. Feb 21-July 9.

Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak, Oakl; (510) 238-2200. Wed-Fri, 10am-5pm; Sat, 10am-8pm; Sun, noon-6pm (first Fri, 10am-9pm). $8, $5 seniors and students (free second Sun). "El Splinter Esplendido." An exhibit focusing on baseball player Ted Williams and his Latino lineage. Through Feb 26. "The Latino Baseball Story: Photographs by José Luis Villegas." Sixty photographs documenting Latino baseball players. Through May 28. "The Art of Seeing: Nature Revealed Through Illustrations." Botanical and wildlife illustrations. Feb 18-June 4. "Edward Weston: Masterworks from the Collection." More than 50 photographs by Weston. Through June 11. "Oakland's Coach: The Legacy of George Powles." An exhibition of the legendary baseball coach. Ongoing.

Oakland Museum of Contemporary Art 206 Second St, Oakl; (510) 286-0100. Call for hours. "Enrique Martinez Celaya." Works on paper. Through March 26.

Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology 103 Kroeber Hall, Room 3712, UC Berkeley, Berk; (510) 643-1193. Wed-Sat, 10am-4:30pm; Sun, noon-4pm. $4, $3 seniors, $1 students, free for 12 and under. "From the Maker's Hand: Selections from the Permanent Collection." An exploration of human ingenuity found in living and historical cultures around the world. Ongoing.

San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art 451 S First St, San Jose; (408) 283-8155, www.sjica.org. Tues-Wed and Fri, 10am-5pm; Thurs, 10am-8pm; Sat, noon-5pm. Free. "Hair Raising." Works by Renee Billingslea, Wrenay Gomez Charlton, Rosana Castrillo Diaz, Diane Jacobs, Charles Linder, and others. "Inside Out." Works by Evelyne Koeppel. "We Just Telling Stories." Works by Lawrence Andrews. Through March 11. "And Everything In Between." Works by Christian Anthony. Through March 13. "Happy Hour." Works by Ligorano and Reese. Through April 29.

UC Berkeley Art Museum 2626 Bancroft Way, Berk; (510) 642-0808. Wed and Fri-Sun, 11am-5pm; Thurs, 11am-7pm. $4-8 (free first Thurs). "Matrix 219: Wilhelm Sasnal." New works by Sasnal that draw on Pare Lorentz's film The River. Through Feb 27. "Jeanne Dunning: Study After Untitled." Photographs and video works spanning more than two decades of Dunning's artistic career. Through April 2. "Dreaming California: Ruth Marion-Baruch, Bill Owens, and Larry Sultan." Photographs by the three Bay Area photographers on the theme of the California dream. Through May 21. "The Bancroft Library at 100: A Celebration 1906-2006." An exhibit celebrating the 100th anniversary of UC Berkeley's Bancroft Library featuring a showcase of rarities from the library's collection. Through Dec 3.

GALLERIES

OPENING

Braunstein/Quay 430 Clementina; 278-9850. Tues-Sat, 11am-5:30pm. "Inhabited," works by Aaron Petersen (reception Sat/18, 3-5pm). Through March 18.

Cowboys and Angels 207 Powell, Suite 400; 362-8516. Call for hours. "Phantasmorphia," works by Kylea Borges. Through Thurs/16. Works by Brett Amory and Jake Phaup (reception Fri/17, 7:30-9:30pm). Feb 16-March 29.

Haines 49 Geary, fifth floor; 397-8114. Tues-Fri, 10:30am-5:30pm; Sat, 10:30am-5pm. "Wonder," works by Rob Craigie (reception Thurs/16, 5:30-7:30pm). Feb 16-March 25.

Himmelberger Gallery 445A Sutter; 391-8383. Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm; Thurs, 10am-8pm. "Games People Play," works by Armen Gevorkian (reception Thurs/16, 6-8pm). Feb 16-March 22.

Kid Robot 1512 Haight; 487-9000. "Relics from the Robot Canon," works by Scott and Satoe Haile (reception Thurs/16, 6-8pm). Feb 16-March 28.

Michael Martin Galleries 101 Townsend, Suite 207; 543-1550. Tues-Fri, 11am-5pm. New works by Rex Ray (reception Thurs/16, 6-8pm). Feb 16-April 14.

Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts 2868 Mission; 821-1155. Tues-Sat, 10am-6pm. "Solo Mujeres," works by Latina woman (reception March 3, 7-9pm). Feb 18-March 25.

Snidle SF Projects 1190 Bryant; 850-7898. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm. Paintings by Stavros Trian. Thurs/16, 5-8pm.

Tart 47 Lusk; 606-3158, 606-3158. By appt. "Clean Hands Pure Heart," works by Graham Fagen (reception Thurs/16, 6:30-9pm). Feb 16-March 16.

BAY AREA

250 Frank Ogawa Plaza 250 Frank Ogaway Plaza, Oakl; www.anthonyholdsworth.com. Public artwork by Anthony Holdsworth. Thurs/16, 5:30-7:30pm.

Fourth Street Studio 1717D Fourth St, Berk; (510) 527-0600. "Abstract," works by Susan Jenkins, Tim Mooney, and H.C. Hanna (reception Sat/18, 7-9pm). Sat/18, 10am-6pm.

ONGOING

31 Rausch 31 Rausch; 552-8108. Call for hours. Recent works by Bethany Anne Ayres. Through March 10.

*111 Minna Gallery 111 Minna; 974-1719. Tues-Fri, noon-5pm; Sat-Mon, by appt. "Easy Does It," paintings by Micah LeBrun. Through Feb 25.

871 Fine Arts 49 Geary, Suite 235; 543-5155. Tues-Sat, 10:30am-5:30pm. "Between Poetry and Painting II," works of visual poetry. Through April 1.

Academy of Art University Galleries 625 Sutter; 274-2229. Mon-Sat, 8:30am-5:30pm. New paintings by Michael Azgour. Through Wed/15.

Amaru 510 Valencia; 424-9663. Tues-Sun, noon-10pm. "Más Cachondo!," erotic works by Hector Silva, Miguel Angel Reyes, Sophie Touze Wargnies, Virgo Paraiso, Doug Rhodes, and Fernando Reyes. Through March 9.

American Institute of Architects SF Gallery 130 Sutter, Suite 600; 362-7397. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. "Creating a New AIA San Francisco," designs by Quezada Architecture. Through Wed/15.

*Ampersand International Arts 1001 Tennessee; 285-0170. Thurs-Fri, 11am-5pm, and by appt. "Wonderland," mixed media works by Albert Reyes; "Spring," drawings and installations by Megan Wilson. Through Fri/17.

Andrea Schwartz Gallery 525 Second St; 495-2090. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat, 1-5pm. Works by Robin Kandel. Through March 3.

Arab Cultural and Community Center 2 Plaza; 383-8970. "Images of Enchantment," photographs of Morocco and Egypt by Halla Ayla. Through Feb 22.

ArtHaus 411 Brannan; 977-0223. Tues-Fri. 11am-6pm. "Destinations," new paintings by Carolyn Meyer. Through March 28.

Artist-Xchange 3169 16th St; 864-1490. Mon-Fri, noon-9pm; Sat, 10am-9pm; Sun, 10am-8pm. "February Art Exhibit," new works by Bay Area emerging artists. Through Feb 28.

ARTworkSF The Cannery, Del Monte Square, second floor, South Building, 2801 Leavenworth; 673-3080. "Conversations in Color: Monochrome," works by Genea Barnes, Heather Hanan, Jeung Hee Kang, Johnny Davis, Lois Llewellyn, and others. Through March 3.

Aspect Gallery 731 Polk; 563-3596. "A Rare Look at San Francisco: Interpretations Through Current Photographic Media," photographs by local emerging and established photographers. Through Thurs/16.

Aurobora Press 147 Natoma; 546-7880. Mon-Fri, 11am-4pm; Sat, 11am-5pm. Recent works on paper by Reed Danzinger and Jennifer Reeves. Through March 11.

Baxter Chang Patri Fine Art Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason; 397-2000. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm., and by appt. "The Contemporary Landscape," works by Lisa Blatt, Matthias Geiger, Bill Jacobson, Stephen Joseph, Kim Keever, Richard Lohmann, Chris McCaw, Denny Moers, and Robert Stivers. Through Feb 28.

Book Club of California 312 Sutter, Suite 510; 338-3401. "Recent Visitors," books and other rare artifacts from the 1970s Bolinas poetry and publishing scene. Through March 30.

*Brian Gross Fine Art 49 Geary; 788-1050. Tues-Fri, 10:30am-5:30pm; Sat, 11am-5pm. New paintings by Josh Dov. Through March 18. 1 Post; 788-1050. Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm. "Ricochet: New Paintings," works by Amy Trachtenberg. Through March 31.

Brooks Gallery 125 Kearny; 362-4708. Mon-Sat, 9am-7pm. "Recollections," photographs by Randy Clark. Through March 10.

Cafe Royale 800 Post; 441-4099, www.caferoyale-sf.com. Works by Ben Guttin, Virginia Kleker, Ashley Neese, Susan O'Malley, and Jamie Vasta. Through Feb 25.

Caldwell Snyder 341 Sutter; 296-7896. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm. "Constructions," works by Jupp Linssen and Willi Siber. Through Feb 28.

California Institute of Integral Studies 1453 Mission; 575-6242. Mon-Fri, 9am-6:30pm. "Hilos de la Vida/The Threads of Life," quilts sewn by Mexican immigrant women now living in Anderson Valley. Through Feb 24. "Threshold of New Art," works from the 1950s by various artists (reception Fri/17, 7-9pm). Through March 31.

California Modern Gallery 1035 Market; 716-8661. Tues-Sat, noon-6pm. California State Building 455 Golden Gate; 422-6357. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. "San Francisco Abstract Expressionism Retrospective 1945-1970," works by artists from the Berkeley School and California School of Fine Arts. Through March 4.

*Catharine Clark 49 Geary, second floor; 399-1439. Tues-Fri, 10:30am-5:30pm; Sat, 11am-5:30pm. "Moxie," works by Anthony Discenza, Dave Hamill, Yoon Lee, and Kara Maria. Through March 25.

Center for Sex and Culture 398 11th St; 255-1155. "Charles Gatewood — A 40 Year Retrospective," erotic photographs by Gatewood. Through Feb 28.

City Hall 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Pl; 550-7241. Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm. Works by Marcine Franckowiak. Through Wed/15. "Saint Francis Memorial Hospital: 100 Years of Caring for San Francisco," photographs, artifacts, and memorabilia from the hospital. Through March 31.

Conservatory of Flowers Golden Gate Park, John F. Kennedy Dr; 666-7001. Tues-Sun, 9am-4:30pm, $3-5. "The Modern Art of Orchids," an exhibit of hindred of orchids. Through Feb 26.

Creative Growth Art Center 355 24th St, Oakl; (510) 836-2340. Mon-Fri, 11am-5:30pm, and by appt. "¡El Plato Está Caliente!," works by Latin American artists. Through March 1.

Creativity Explored 3245 16th St; 863-2108. Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm; Sat, 11am-6pm. "Drawing the Line," charcoal, pencil, and graphite works by artists with developmental disabilities. Through March 2.

Crown Point Press 20 Hawthorne; 974-6273. Tues-Sat, 10am-6pm. "Heavy Weather," new color etchings by Julie Mehretu. Through Feb 25.

Dolby Chadwick 210 Post, Suite 205; 956-3560. Tues-Fri, 10am-6pm; Sat, 11am-5pm. Recent paintings by Shelley Hoyt. Through Feb 25.

Don Soker Contemporary Art 49 Geary; 291-0966. Tues-Fri, 10:30am-5:30pm; Sat, 11am-5pm. New works by Tom Bills. Through March 18.

Elizabeth S. and Alvin I. Fine Museum Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake; 751-2535. "Susi Lewinsky: A Life in Painting," 27 paintings by the German-Jewish artist. Through March 12.

Femina Potens Gallery 465 S Van Ness; 217-9340, www.feminapotens.com. Thurs-Sun, noon-6pm. New work by Teri Claude and Kirstyn Russell. Through Feb 24.

* Fifty24SF Fine Art Gallery 248 Fillmore; 571-0187. Thurs-Sun, noon-3pm.

*Fine Arts Gallery San Francisco State University, Fine Arts Bldg, Room 238, 1600 Holloway; 338-6535. Tues-Sat, noon-4pm; Wed, noon-7pm. "Bent: Gender and Sexuality in Contemporary Scandinavian Art," works by Eija-Liisa Ahtila, Jesper Just, Annika Larsson, and Annica Karlsson Rixon. Through March 16.

Fort Mason Center Main Office Fort Mason, Bldg A, Marina at Laguna; 235-4993. Mon-Fri, 9am-5:30pm; Sat-Sun, 9am-5pm. Works by Mike Kimball. Through Fri/17.

Fraenkel Gallery 49 Geary, 981-2661. Tues-Fri, 10:30am-5:30pm; Sat, 11am-5pm. Works by Katy Grannan. Through Feb 25.

Gallery 16 1616 16th St, third floor; 626-7495. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, and by appt. "13 Big Western Landscapes," works by Rudy VanderLans. Through Fri/17.

Gallery 276 276 Shipley; 904-8077. Thurs-Sat, noon-6pm. "Super Group," works by Carol Foster, Michael Storme Harris, Ralph Holker, and Shelby Smith (reception Sun/19, 2-6pm). Through March 11.

Gallery Paule Anglim 14 Geary; 433-2710. Tues-Fri, 10am-5:30pm; Sat, 10am-5pm. New works by Ala Ebtekar; new works by John Roloff. Through Feb 25.

Gallery Sanchez at Noe Valley Ministry 1021 Sanchez; 822-9581. Mon-Sat, 7:30am-9pm. "Untitled #1," Tangerine Arts show. Through Feb 26.

George Krevsky Gallery 77 Geary; 397-9748. Tues-Sat, 11am-5:30pm. "Evolution of a Painter," works by Maury Lapp. Through March 25.

*Giant Robot SF 622 Shrader; 876-GRSF. "Giant Robot SF Two-Year Anniversary Show," works by 13 artists including Andrew Schoultz, Bwana Spoons, David Choe, Kozyndan, Deth P. Sun, and John Pham, and Jeana Sohn. Through Feb 22.

Grace Cathedral 1100 California; 749-6300. Daily, 7:30am-5:30pm. Works by Mellissa Sheilds. Ongoing.

Gregory Lind Gallery 49 Geary, fifth floor; 296-9661. Tues-Sat, 10:30am-5:30pm. "Variegated Radiant Dream Plot," works by David Dupuis, Chris Duncan, and Jove Schnell. Through Feb 25.

Hackett-Freedman 250 Sutter, fourth floor; 362-7152. Tues-Fri, 10:30am-5:30pm; Sat, 11am-5pm. "The Seven Laughters of God and Other Paintings," works by F. Scott Hess. Through Feb 25.

Hang 556 Sutter; 434-4264. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, noon-5pm. "Marks and Gestures," paintings by Paul Lorenz. Through Feb 28.

Hang Annex 567 Sutter; 544-0610. Tues-Sat, 10am-6pm. "Horizon," a group show of paintings. Through Feb 28.

Heather Marx Gallery 77 Geary, second floor; 627-9111. Tues-Fri, 10:30am-5:30pm; Sat, 11am-5pm. "Getting Mid-Evil," works by Michael Arcega. Through March 11.

Hosfelt Gallery 430 Clementina; 495-5454. Tues-Sat, 11am-5:30pm. "Artists' Books," contemporary artists' books. Through March 4.

*Intersection for the Arts 446 Valencia; 626-2787. Wed-Sat, noon-5pm; Tues, by appt. "Battle Emblems," an exhibition that looks back into history at graphic symbols of various social movements along with new works by local artists and designers. Through March 25.

Istituto Italiano di Cultura 425 Washington; 788-7142. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. "Fragments of Contemporary Urban Life," works by photographers from the San Francisco's San Francisco Art Institute and Bologna, Italy's Accademia Bell Arti. Through March 14.

*Jack Hanley Gallery 389 Valencia; 395 Valencia; 522-1623. Tues-Sat, 11am-6pm. A group show featuring works by Muntean/Rosenblum and others. Through Feb 25.

Jenkins Johnson Gallery 464 Sutter; 677-0770. Tues-Sat, 10am-6pm. "Introspection," works by 14 abstract artists. Through Sat/18. "In Time," works by Roy DeCarava. Through Feb 25.

Jewett Gallery San Francisco Main Library, 100 Larkin, lower level; 557-4277. Sun, noon-4:30pm; Mon and Sat, 10-5:30pm; Tues-Thurs, 9am-7:30pm; Fri, noon-5:30pm. "On the Road: The Jack Kerouac Manuscript," the original manuscript of Kerouac's most famous work. Through March 19.

John Pence Gallery 750 Post; 441-1138. Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm; Sat, 10am-5pm. "Interiors," works by more than 30 American realist painters. Through Feb 25.

Limn Gallery 292 Townsend; 977-1300. Wed-Sat, 11am-5:30pm; Sun, 9am-3pm. Works by Kim Squaglia. Through Feb 25.

Linc Real Art 1632C Market; 503-1981. Tues-Sat, noon-6pm, and by appt. "Earth Things and Other Things," works by Johanna St. Clair. Through Sat/18.

Lost Art Salon 245 S Van Ness; 861-1530. "The Drawing Room," 50 drawings and illustrations from the 1900s-1960s. Through March 30.

Lucid Gallery 580 Sutter; 398-0185, www.lucidbar.com. "Palindromes of Existence," abstract paintings by Albert Chi Hwang. Through Feb 22.

*Luggage Store Annex 509 Ellis; 255-5971. Daily, noon-6pm. "The Lost Art of Letters: Works of Students and Masters," a multimedia exhibit curated by Erika Avad. Through Feb 26.

*Luggage Store Gallery 1007 Market; 255-5971. Daily, noon-5pm, and by appt. New work by Vulcan (reception Fri/17, 6-8pm). Through March 4.

Mara's Salon 112 Gough; www.sharlaflockdesigns.com. Call for hours. "Resolution," paintings by Sharla Flock. Through Feb 28.

Market Street Kiosks along Market Street between Van Ness and Embarcadero; www.sfgov.org/sfac/pubart. "Before and After the Earthquake," photographs by Abner Nolan. Through May 11.

Master Wan Ko Yee International Cultural Institute 1822 Eddy; 673-2311. Mon-Thurs, 10am-6pm; Fri-Sun, 10am-8pm. Works by Master Wan Ko Yee. Through Feb 27.

Mechanics' Institute Library 57 Post, fourth floor; 393-0100. Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm. Mon-Thurs, 9am-9pm; Starting Jan, 2006: Fri-9am-6pm; Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 1-5pm. "After the Gold Rush: A 150-Year Photographic History of San Francisco's Mechanics' Institute," more than 80 photographs. Ongoing.

Melting Point Gallery 1340 Bryant; 769-2939. Wed-Fri, 7-9pm; Sat, noon-2pm. "William Wild Bill Osgood," anti-war surf art (reception Thurs/16, 4-10pm). Through Feb 22.

Meridian Gallery 545 Sutter; 398-7229. Tues-Sat, 11am-5pm. "A Sense of Wonder: The Memorial Retrospective of Robert Kostka," paintings and drawings from 1950-2005. Through March 18.

Metalworks Gallery 1453 Grant; 982-2229. Tues-Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, by appt. "A Valentine's Invitational," jewelry, wearable art, and sculpture by various Bay Area artists. Through April 16.

Mezzanine Window display, 444 Jessie; 841-1959, gary@smokecity.org. Daily, 24 hrs. "City of Glass," works by Gary Clemenceau. Through May 31.

Mezzanine Gallery Hotel Triton, 342 Grant; 673-3080. Call for hours. "Feature Attraction," works by Tom Hyman, Carmen Wolf, William Ulrich, Jo Farrell, Annekarin Glass, Nick Wightman, and others. Through Feb 22.

Micaela 333 Hayes; www.micaela.com. Tues-Sat, 11am-7pm; Sun, noon-5pm; Mon, by appt. "The Many Hearts of David Gilhooly," recent works by Gilhooly. Through March 31.

Mission 17 2111 Mission; 336-2349. Tues, 3-6pm; Sat, 2-5pm, and by appt. "Cronyism," works by Eliza Barrios, Chris Cobb, Cathy Davies, Packard Jennings, Michael Romano, Virginia White, Jenifer Wofford, and others exploring the practical and problematic implications of close-knit networks between art and politics. Through Sat/18.

Modernism 685 Market; 541-0461. Tues-Sat, 10am-5:30pm. "From the Library of Quartz Togs," works by Glen Baxter; "Abstract paintings by Gallery Artists," works by Charles Arnoldi, Edith Baumann, James Hayward, Peter Lodato, John M. Miller, David Simpson, and Leon Polk Smith. Through March 4.

Modernism West/Foreign Cinema 2534 Mission; 541-0461. "Twenty-Five Years," works by Valentin Popov. Through March 31.

Needles and Pens 483 14th St; 255-1534, www.needles-pens.com. Thurs-Sun, noon-7pm. "Failed Attempts at Space Travel," works by Cynthia Connolly, Julianna Bright, Daniel Higgs, Sam McPheeters, Chris Duncan, and Ginger Brooks Takahashi. Through Feb 26.

Newmark Gallery 251 Post, No. 412; 392-3692. Tues-Sat, 11am-6pm, and by appt. "Contemporary European Abstractions," works by Dutch, Polish, and French artists Hans Vanhorck, Paula Evers, Christian de Cambiaire, and Sjer Jacobs. Through March 25.

Northside Theatre Gallery Magic Theatre, Fort Mason Center, Bldg D, Buchanan at Marina; 441-8822, www.magictheatre.org. Call for hours. "Hothouse," works by Teresa Moore. Through April 9.

Octavia's Haze 498 Hayes; 255-6818. Wed-Sat, noon-6pm; Sun, noon-5pm, and by appt. "Mixed Valentine Show," works by Anthony Hansen. Through Feb 26.

Otsu 3253 16th St; 255-7900. Wed-Fri, noon-7pm; Sat, 11am-8pm; Sun, 11am-5pm. "Animal Sleep Stories," silk-screen prints and lithographs by Daria Tessler. Ongoing.

Pasquale Iannetti 531 Sutter; 433-2771. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm. "New Acquisitions: Fine Original Prints from the 16th Century to the Present," works by Rembrandt, Goya, Tissot, Renoir, and others. Through March 30.

Pearl's International Cafe 329 West Portal; 242-6272. Call for hours. "Global Views," photographs by Linda Brown, Frank Cordoba, and Myra Windmiller. Through Wed/15.

Pier 23 Cafe Pier 23, The Embarcadero; 362-5125, www.pier23cafe.com. "Catwalk," oil paintings by Lorraine Wilner. Through Feb 27.

Polarity Post Production 69 Green; 421-6622. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. "Conversations in Color: Monochrome," works by various artists. Through March 3.

Progressive Grounds Cafe 2301 Bryant; 647-0103. Daily, 6:30am-8pm. "Homages to Composers," paintings by Leonard Breger. Through March 20.

Ratio 3 903 Guerrero; (646) 732-2767. Sun, noon-5pm, and by appt. "Silver Equinox," works by Takeshi Murata. Through Feb 26.

RayKo Photo Center 428 Third St; 495-3773, www.raykophoto.com. "Second Annual Photography Invitational Exhibition," works by Tony Gleaton, Alan Osteicher, Jimo Perini, Dave Potes, Mariah Robertson, Reuben Ruiz, and others (reception Feb 24, 6-8pm). Through April 2.

*Receiver Gallery 1314 Eighth Ave; 504-RCVR. Wed-Fri, 11-6pm; Sat-Sun, 11am-4pm. "Under the Crooked Bough, We Stopped to Catch Our Breath," works by Marci Washington and Alika Cooper. Through April 23.

*Rena Bransten Gallery 77 Geary; 982-3292. Tues-Fri, 10:30am-5:30pm; Sat, 11am-5pm. Photographs by Matthias Hoch; new work by Ari Marcopoulos. Through Feb 25.

Robert Koch Gallery 49 Geary, fifth floor; 421-0122. Tues-Sat, 10:30am-5:30pm. Large-scale color photographs by Larry Schwarm. Through Feb 25.

Rocket World Gallery 660 22nd St; 318-8258. Call for hours. "Pop vs. Soda," contemporary art and objects from various international artists including Ferris Plock, Sun Min Kim, Patrick Ma, and Mr. Pickles. Ongoing.

*Ruby's Clay Studio and Gallery 552A Noe; 437-1642. Daily, 11am-7pm. "Pieces of China," works by Liz Worthy. Through Mon/20.

*SF Camerawork 1246 Folsom; 863-1001. Tues-Sat, noon-5pm. "The Backroom," a temporary archive featuring objects, videos, magazines, photographs, ephemera, data, and written anecdotes from and by artists, filmmakers, writers, and architects. Through Feb 25.

San Francisco Center for the Book 300 De Haro; 565-0545. Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm. "Photobooks," bookworks by photographers and artists. Through April 28.

SF LGBT Community Center 1800 Market; 554-4297. Call for hours. "A Mexican Gypsy's Journey," tapestries and paintings by Laila Espinoza (reception Feb 25, 7-9pm). Through March 15.

*San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Artists Gallery Fort Mason, Bldg A, Marina at Laguna; 441-4777. Tues-Sat, 11:30am-5:30pm. "Under the Surface," works by Richard Feese, Terry Hoff, Barbara Kronlins, Robert Larson, Emily Lazarre, and Elizabeth Mead. Through March 17.

Sculpturesite Gallery 201 Third; 495-6400. Tues-Sat, 10am-6pm; Thurs, 10am-8pm. "Geometry Transcended," works by Clement Meadmore. Through Sat/18. "Works on Paper," abstract and figurative drawings, paintings, collages, pastels, prints, and mixed media works by five Bay Area sculptors. Through Sat/18. "Toki and Gudjonsdottir," new sculptures and ceramic, glass, and steel works by John Toki and Kristin Gudjonsdittir. Through April 8.

Shooting Gallery 839 Larkin; 931-8035, www.shootinggallerysf.com. Tues-Fri, noon-7pm; Sat, noon-5pm, or by appt. "Me, Myself and Eye: Andrew Brandou, Howdy Pardner and Dale Andrews," works by Andrew Brandou. Through March 2. See Pick box.

Skylight Gallery San Francisco Public Library, Main Branch, 100 Larkin, sixth floor; 557-4277. Sun, noon-5pm; Mon and Sat, 10am-6pm; Tues-Thurs, 9am-6pm; Fri, noon-6pm. "BookWorks 2006," a collection of books made by members of the Pacific Center for the Books Arts. Through March 19.

Small Business Association of San Francisco 455 Market, sixth floor; 744-6820, 673-3080. "Wallflower," works by various artists on the theme of flowers. Through March 31.

*Southern Exposure 401 Alabama; 863-2141. Tues-Sat, 11am-5pm. "Speech and Basins," sculpture by Matthew Flegle; "Permanently Temporary," an installation by Sarah Smith; "Accumulative Dissipation," a video installation and works by Chris Sollars. Through Sat/18.

Space 743 743 Harrison; 777-9080. Wed-Sat, noon-5pm, and by appt. "Som 3," works by Catalan artists in San Francisco. Through Sat/18.

Springer-Croke Fine Art 3236 Sacramento, second floor; 931-1779. "Sacred Prostitute," works exploring the nature of human sexuality. Through Feb 28.

Steel Gallery 3524 Sacramento; 885-1655. Tues-Sat, 10am-6pm. "Primavera," works by Marc Ellen Hamel, Mark Paron, and Tina Lauren Vietmeier. Through March 25.

Steven Wolf Fine Arts 49 Geary, Suite 411; 263-3677. Mon-Sat, noon-6pm. "They Go On Telling You Just the Same Thing Forever," graphite drawings based on Xerox copies of book pages by Molly Springfield; "Subpar," works by Kaz Oshiro. Through March 25.

Strybing Arboretum and Botanical Gardens Golden Gate Park, Ninth Ave at Lincoln Way; 661-1316, ext 303. Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm; Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm. "Trees," pen and ink drawings of trees in Golden Gate Park by Paul Louie. Through March 31.

Student Center Art Gallery San Francisco State University, César Chávez Student Union, 1650 Holloway; 338-2580. Mon-Wed, 10am-6pm; Thurs-Fri, 10am-3pm. "The Hapa Project," works by Kip Fulbeck. Through March 7.

Swallowtail 2217 Polk; 567-1555. Photographs by Carol Drobek. Through Feb 28.

Sweet Inspirations 2239 Market; 621-8664. Acrylic and mixed-media paintings by Tim Murley. Through Feb 28.

Thomas Reynolds Gallery 2291 Pine; 441-4093. Wed-Fri, 1-6pm; Sat-Sun, 12-6pm. "S M L XL," paintings by Ken Auster. Through March 31.

Thoreau Center for Sustainability 1016 Torney; 561-7823, www.thoreau.org. Mon-Fri. 9am-5pm. "Hepatitis B: The Untold Story of an Asian Epidemic," photographs by Aaron Deemer documenting the effects of Hepatitis B on families in rural China. Through March 16.

Tinhorn Press and Gallery 511 Laguna; 621-1292, www.tinhorngallery.com. Wed-Sun, 11:30am-7pm. Paintings, collages, and prints by John Gruenwald and Dennis Parlante. Through Feb 26.

Toomey-Tourell Fine Art 49 Geary; 989-6444. Tues-Fri, 11am-5:30pm; Sat, 11am-5pm. "Riverbend," works by Brian Rutenberg. Through Feb 28.

Le Trianon Gallery 855 Sansome, Suite 101; 544-0780, www.letrianongallery.com. "Still Lifes and Portraits," works by Robert Brackman. Through Feb 27.

*Urbis Artium Gallery 49 Geary, second floor; 369-9404, www.urbis-artium.com. Tues and Fri, 10am-5pm; Sat, 11:30am-5pm. "Private Transits," video, sound, and mixed-media installations by Nate Pagel and Randall Heath. Through Feb 24.

Varnish Fine Art 77 Natoma; 222-6131. Tues-Fri, 11am-11pm; Sat, 1-5pm. New metal and glass sculpture by JP Long and new paintings by Jung Han Kim. Through Feb 25.

*Walter and McBean Galleries San Francisco Art Institute, 800 Chestnut; 749-4563. Tues-Sat, 11am-6pm. "William Kentridge Exhibition," films by Kentridge. Through March 25.

*Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts Logan Galleries, 1111 Eighth St; 551-9210. Tues and Thurs, 11am-7pm; Wed, Fri-Sat, 11am-6pm. "Capp Street Project: Jeanne Dunning," an installation by Dunning using smashed stewed tomatoes; "A Brief History of Invisible Art," various works from the past six decades; "Repetition," a film by Artur Zmijewski. Through Sat/18.

Zuzu's Petals 678 Haight; 863-8199. Sat-Sun, noon-6pm, and by appt. Works by Sylvia Buettner. Through March 15.

BAY AREA

19th and Union Art Gallery 1233 19th St, Suite 17, Oakl; (510) 444-0924, www19thandunion.com. "Drunkard's Path," new paintings and works on paper by Tim Metallo and Paula Metallo. Through Feb 25.

21 Grand 416 25th St, Oakl; (510) 444-7263. Thurs, 4-8pm; Fri, 4-6pm; Sat-Sun, 1-6pm. "Re:Figure," artwork about the human figure by Tony Coleman, Catherine Ryan, and Ian Winters. Through Sun/19.

*33 Grand 33 Grand, Oakl; www.33grand.com. Sat-Sun, noon-5pm. "Along Came a Spider," new work by John Casey and Martha Sue Harris. Through Feb 26.

Addison Street Windows 2018 Addison, Berk; (510) 981-7546. Daily, 24 hours. Paintings, drawings, mixed-media collages, and sculptures by toddlers and preschoolers. Through Feb 24.

African American Museum and Library 659 14th St, Oakl; (510) 637-0200. Tues-Sat, noon-5:30pm. "Golden Road to Freedom: The African Legacy in California, 1775-1900," various pieces focusing on the role of Africans in the expeditions to and settlements of California. Ongoing. "The West Oakland Senior Citizen Oral History Project," an exhibition of 51 black-and-white photographs and recorded conversations of West Oakland seniors. Ongoing.

Alameda Art Center 1701 Webster, Alameda; (510) 748-7888. Tues-Fri, noon-6pm; Sat-Sun, noon-5pm. "Addicted to Love," a Valentine's Day art show. Through Feb 23.

Ames 2661 Cedar, Berk; (510) 845-4949. Mon-Fri, 10:30am-3:30pm. "Jim Bauer: Whimsical Illuminated Sculpture," works by Jim Bauer. Through Sat/18.

Arts and Consciousness Gallery John F. Kennedy University, Berkeley Campus, 2956 San Pablo, second floor, Berk; (510) 649-0499. "Present in the Light: When Love Heals the Sacred Heart," works by Cynthia Hurtubis (reception Sun/19, 4-7pm). Through Feb 23.

ASUC Art Studio Gallery Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union, lower level, UC Berkeley, Bancroft at Telegraph, Berk; (510) 642-3065. Mon-Thurs, noon-10pm; Fri-Sun, noon-5pm. "Travelogue," photographs by Mark Shaw. Through April 30.

Bedford Gallery Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek; (925) 295-1417, www.bedfordgallery.org. "The Kennedy Years," photographs from the archives of Stanley Tretick. Through April 16.

Berkeley Art Center 1275 Walnut, Berk; (510) 644-6893. Wed-Sun, noon-5pm. "Annual Members' Showcase 2006," work by current Berkeley Art Center members. Through Feb 25.

Berkeley Historical Society 1931 Center, Berk; (510) 848-0181. Thurs-Sat, 1-4pm. "Fermenting Berkeley," an exhibit about the production, sale, and social aspects of alcohol in Berkeley from the 1870s to the 1970s. Through March 25.

*Boontling Gallery 4224 Telegraph, Oakl; (707) 980-1060. Sat-Sun, noon-5pm. "Lost and Found," Boontling's one year anniversary show featuring new sculptures and drawings by Derek Weisberg and Mike Simpson. Through Feb 26.

Cafe di Bartolo 3310 Grand, Oakl; (510) 832-9005. Mon-Fri, 7am-6:30pm. Paintings by Ruth Koch. Through Feb 26.

Center Street Art Works 1431 Center, Oakl; (510) 834-3980. "Lawn Jockey," works on the social, psychological, and phenomenological implications of sod. Through Fri/17.

César Chavez Branch Oakland Public Library, 3301 E 12th St, Oakl; (510) 535-5620. "En la Casa de mi Abuela," new work by Rubén Guzmán. Through Feb 28.

Craft and Cultural Arts Gallery State of California Office Building Atrium, 1515 Clay, Oakl; (510) 622-8190, www.oaklandculturalarts.org. Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm. Works by Bill Dallas and Amana Brembry Johnson. Through March 3.

Gallery 555 555 12th St, Oakl; (510) 238-6836. Mon-Fri, 7am-6pm (third Thurs, 7am-8pm). Works by Matt Gil and Stephen Giannetti. Through April 21.

*Headlands Center for the Arts Fort Barry, Bldg 944, Sausalito; (415) 331-2787, www.headlands.org. Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm; Sun, noon-5pm. "Close Calls: 2006," recent works by California visual art applicants to the Headlands Center for the Arts' 2006 Artist in Residence program. Through Feb 26.

Joyce Gordon Gallery 406 14th St, Oakl; (510) 465-8928. Wed-Fri, 11am-7pm; Sat, 11am-6pm. "Civil Rights and Lefts," various works. Through March 12.

June Steingart Gallery Laney College Tower Lobby, 900 Fallon, Oak;; (510) 434-3586. Mon, Wed-Thurs, 11am-5pm; Tues, 11am-7pm; Fri, 11am-2pm. Works by Robert Colescott. Through March 17.

*Kala Art Institute 1060 Heinz, Berk; (510) 549-2977. Tues-Fri, noon-5:30pm; Sat, noon-4:30pm, and by appt. "The White Album," works by Lauren Barcelon, Sarah Bostwick, Cheryl Calleri, Midori Harima, Robert Larson, and Laura Paulini. Through March 25.

Lucky Ju Ju 713 Santa Clara, Alameda; (510) 205-9793. Fri-Sat, 6pm-midnight. "The Game, Reflected," photographs by Kevin Tiell. Through Feb 28.

*Mama Buzz Gallery 2316 Telegraph, Oakl; (510) 465-4073. Mon-Thurs, 7am-9pm; Fri, 7am-10pm; Sat, 8am-10pm; Sun, 8am-9pm. "Used Cars," new paintings, drawings, and sculptures by Jake Watling. Through Feb 24.

Mills College Art Museum 5000 MacArthur Blvd, Oakl; (510) 430-2164. Tues and Thurs-Sat, 11am-4pm; Wed, 11am-7:30pm; Sun, noon-4pm. "A Portrait of Mills," photographs by Imogene Cunningham; "Rapture is a Cool Place," works by Timothy Horn and Arngunnur Yr. Through March 12.

National Institute for Art and Disabilities 551 23rd St, Richmond; (510) 620-0290. Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm, and by appt. "Regla: Revolution," selected prints by Antonio Canet with work by NIAD artists. Through Feb 24.

North Berkeley Frame and Gallery 1744 Shattuck, Berk; (510) 549-0428. Tues-Fri, 10:30am-5:30pm; Sat, 10am-4:30pm. "Illuminated Garden," pinhole sun prints by Susannah Hays. Through March 4.

Oakland Art Gallery 199 Kahn's Alley, Broadway and 14th St, Oakl; (510) 637-0395. Wed-Thurs, 11am-6pm; Fri, 11am-5pm; Sat, noon-4pm. "Visual Alchemy Part I," works from Bay Area print shops Trillium Fine Art Press, Kala Art Institute, Magnolia Editions, and Paulson Press (reception Thurs/16, 5-8pm). Through March 11.

Oakland History Room Oakland Public Library, 125 14th St; 238-3222. Mon-Tues, Sat, 10am-5:30pm; Wed-Thurs, noon-8pm; Fri, noon-5:30pm; Sun, 1-5pm. "Building City Beautiful: Mayor Mott's Oakland," an exhibit dedicated to Oakland's mayor from 1905-1915, Frank K. Mott. Through April 30.

Oakland Museum of California at City Center Sculpture Court, 1111 Broadway, Oakl; (510) 238-6836. Mon-Fri, 7am-7pm (third Thurs, 8pm). "Greenhouse," works by Walter Robinson. Through April 21.

*Photolab 2235 Fifth St, Berk; (510) 644-1400. Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm; Sat, 10am-2pm. "Drunk and Happy (or Not): It's Party Time!," black and white photographs by Larry Wolfley. Through March 18.

*Pro Arts 550 Second St, Oakl; (510) 763-4361. Tues-Sat, noon-6pm; Sun, noon-5pm. "Claim the World of Art as Our Domain," a juried exhibition featuring works selected by Artforum's Michael Wilson. Through Feb 26.

Richmond Art Center 2540 Barrett, Richmond; (510) 620-6772, www.therichmondartcenter.org. Tues-Sun, noon-5pm. "The Art of Living Black," the 10th annual Bay Area black artists' non-juried exhibition and self-guided art tour. Through March 19.

Scriptum-Schurman Gallery 1659 San Pablo, Berk; (510) 524-0623. Wed-Sat, 11am-5pm; Sun, 11am-3pm. Mezzotints by Katsunori Hamanishi. Through March 31.

Traywick 895 Colusa, Berk; (510) 527-1214. By appt. "Wall Works 2," wall-based sculptures and installations by Mari Andrews, Diana Guerrero-Maciá, Susan Martin, David McDonald, Lisa Solomon, and Tony Tredway. Through July 31.

*Worth Ryder Gallery 116 Kroeber; (510) 642-2582. Tues-Fri, noon-4pm. Faculty show featuring works by Richard Shaw, Squeak Carnwath, Kathrine Sherwood, Leo Bersamina, and Brody Reiman. Through Feb 24. *