Looming Before Us, a juried show at the Potomac Craftsmen Fiber Gallery, opens in Studio 18 of the Torpedo Factory, on Oct. 17. Jewelry, sculpture, clothing, and wall pieces are some of the items that will be exhibited. The show runs through Nov. 12. Gallery hours at Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and weekends, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit www.Potomaccraftsmengallery.com.
The Enamelists Gallery, in studio 28 of the Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St., presents a mini-show of work by Norma Wangel, to run through Nov. 5. Call 703-836-1561.
Full Moon on the Arabian Sea, a show of photographs by Clifford Wheeler and black and white prints by Peggy Fleming, on display through Nov. 5 at the Multiple Exposures gallery of the Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St., studio 312. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Call 703-683-2205.
“Inflorescence: Photographs by Amy Lamb.” A collection of captivating botanical photographs shown at River Farm, 7931 East Boulevard Drive, through Nov. 5. Gallery open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Free. Visit www.ahs.org or call 703-768-5700.
Fort Ward Museum, 4301 W. Braddock Road, exhibits "Off the Pages of Godey’s: A Guide to the Domestic Sciences" through the end of 2006. Admission is free. Call 703-838-4848.
Art in City Hall, a bi-annual juried exhibition, Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and second Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.-noon through March 23, at Alexandria's City Hall, 301 King St.
Yuri Kokoyanin will have open studio shows at the Von Brahler Ltd. Gallery, 1437 Powhatan St., Nov. 18 and 19, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact Bob Murray at 703-798-8686.
Jan Moffat will have an opening reception for her work, Sunday, Nov. 5, 1-3 p.m., at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. Art will be displayed through Dec. 26.
The annual Del Ray Artisans' Fine Art & Fine Crafts Holiday Market will be held at 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Dec. 2-3. There will be up to 20 different artists present. There will be a special evening Preview Reception Dec. 1, 7-10 p.m. A bake sale will be held in conjunction with the Market. Call 703-838-4827 or visit www.thedelrayartisans.org.
Foxhall Gallery, 3301 New Mexico Avenue NW, Washington DC, will exhibit a sculpture collection by Karen Swenholt, through Nov. 4. Contact Jerry Eisley, 202-966-7144 or visit www.foxhallgallery.com. She has had art studios in both Arlington and Alexandria.
Gallery West will hold it’s annual "Small Works and Holiday Gala" show from Nov. 8-Dec. 3 at 1213 King St., Alexandria. The show features a variety of original art work for sale by its members in various media including oil and acrylic paints, watercolors, collage, photography and more. Visit www.gallery-west.com for more information.
The Del Ray Artisans will have their annual "Del Ray Dozen" Invitational Photography Show from Nov. 10-26 at at the Del Ray Artisans, located in the Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. The exhibit features the work of thirteen photographers. For more information visit www.thedelrayartisans.org.
"Peace Pieces" opens on Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Athenaeum Gallery, located at 201 Prince St., in Old Town Alexandria. This show includes all new works by local artist Marta Sewall, including a variety of mixed media pieces. The works abstractly depict patterns taken from the earth and various global cultures. The show will run through Dec. 17. The gallery will be closed on Nov. 23 and 24 as well as Dec. 2. For more e-mail vriisma@nvfaa.org, visit www.nvfaa.org or call 703-548-0035.
Painter Jane Hahler’s solo-artist exhibit, Color in the American
Townscape, will be shown in The Art League Gallery, in the Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria, from Nov. 9 – Dec. 4. Hahler’s rich, moody landscapes capture the intimacy of small town America. The Art League Gallery hours are Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday noon–5 p.m. Free. Call 703-683-1780.
Springfield Art Guild is holding its annual art show and sale from Nov. 6-Jan. 16, 2007 at River Farm, 7931 E. Boulevard Drive, Alexandria. The exhibit features original artwork by members of the Springfield Art Guild and juried by Trudi Van Dyke. For more information contact Darlene Kaplan, President, at 703-922-4175.
A Woman’s Story Gallery will open a new exhibition "Reflections" featuring the art and journey of Israeli-American artist Regina Margarita Barker-Barzel at 1307 King St., Alexandria. The exhibition showcases over 25 oil on canvas paintings that will be on display at A Woman’s Story Gallery from Nov. 8-Dec. 16. Free. Visit www.ewint.org for more.
The Alexandria Black History Museum hosts a new exhibit, Serving With Distinction: African Americans in Alexandria Public Safety, at the Museum, 902 Wythe St. The exhibit will be on display at the Museum through Dec. 31.
Serving with Distinction honors the "trail blazers," black men and women who integrated Alexandria's public safety departments. The exhibition recalls the adversities African Americans faced and conquered; the personal and professional fellowship that emerged among the Fire, Police, and Sheriff's Departments; and the professional and personal involvement in community outreach they maintained during their careers.
The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Call 703-838-4356.