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Ann Arbor Art Center

Artists repurpose discarded objects in Everything AND the Kitchen Sink: Michigan Outsider Artists. July 2-Aug. 15.

117 W. Liberty, Ann Arbor; 734-994-8004.

Anton Art Center

• The Michigan Ceramics Exhibition features a range of sculptures created in ceramic media. Through July 29. (Note: the center will be closed to the public July 1-10)

• Going Green features work relating to the general theme “green.”

125 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens; 586-469-8666.

Ariana Gallery

The MAM Show features mosaic work from Michigan artists. Through July 11.

119 S. Main, Royal Oak; 248-546-8810.

Artcite

• Mixed-media installations, interventions, and performances are featured in Visual Fringe 2011. July 15-24.

• Roxanne Jackson brings select recent works for Monster. Through Aug. 6.

109 University W., Windsor; 519-977-6564.

Art Gallery of Windsor (AGW)

• Mirrors, plywood, and fiber-optic trees constitute Death by Landscape, an installation by artist Annie MacDonnell. July 2-Oct. 9.

• Dennis Michael Jones’ paintings in Sometimes, Somewhere, Someday seek to create a new language. Through July 17.

• History of the Present (Selected Works 1985-2009) is a retrospective of Canadian artist Jayce Salloum’s photo-based multimedia pieces. Through July 17.

401 Riverside Dr. W., Windsor, Ontario; 519-977-0013.

Arts League of Michigan

Great American Artists showcases the work of 11 African-American figurative artists through July 17.

311 E. Grand River, Detroit; 313-965-8430.

Biddle Gallery

Made in the Mitten is the gallery’s ongoing exhibition of multimedia from more than 100 Michigan artists.

2840 Biddle, Wyandotte; 734-281-4779.

Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center

The Michigan Watercolor Society and Jud Coveyou take up residency in the art center through July 8.

1516 S. Cranbrook, Birmingham; 248-644-0866.

Detroit Artists Market

• Artists are exposing Victoria’s secret in Underwear Show, a curated group show that looks at the taboo matter. Through July 16.

• DAM Small(er) Show is a rotating showcase of small-scale art by more than 50 local artists. July 29-Aug 27.

4719 Woodward, Detroit; 313-832-8540.

Detroit Institute of Arts

Animal prints and drawings from more than 100 artists from around the world are in It’s a Zoo in Here, a comprehensive showing of the museum’s animal-based holdings. Through July 24.

Open Wed.-Sun.

5200 Woodward, Detroit; 313-833-7900.

Elaine L. Jacob Gallery at Wayne State University

A summer group exhibition runs through July 29.

480 W. Hancock, Detroit; 313-993-7813.

Ellen Kayrod Gallery

Artists who have previously shown at the gallery return for the Stable Invitational. Through July 22.

4750 Woodward, Detroit; 313-833-1300.

Flint Institute of Arts

• Andrew Wyeth’s early and rarely seen works are displayed in Something Waits Beneath It — Early Work by Andrew Wyeth, 1939-1969. Through Aug. 7.

• Edmund Lewandowski’s work is remembered in this first-ever retrospective titled Precisionism and Beyond. Through Aug. 7.

1120 E. Kearsley, Flint; 810-234-1695.

Gallery Project

Extremes runs through Aug. 7.

215 S. Fourth St., Ann Arbor; 734-997-7012.

Grosse Pointe Art Center

The center’s Our Rivers, Our Lakes event begins July 22 and runs through Aug. 27.

16900 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe; 313-821-1848.

Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum

2 Centuries, 3 Decades, 28 works by Charles McGee is curated by Marilyn L. Wheaton. Free. Through Sept. 24.

Open Mon.-Sat.

7400 Bay Valley, Saginaw; 989-964-7125.

MOCAD

• Barely There (part one) is a group exhibition that deals with words, concepts, and knowledge. Free. Through July 31.

4454 Woodward, Detroit; 313-832-6622.

Re:View Art Gallery

In conjunction with the Allied Media Conference, a two-person show combines the work of Chitra Gopalakrishnan and Wes Taylor. Through July 23.

444 W. Willis Units 111 and 111, Detroit; 313-833-9000.

River’s Edge Gallery

The premiere of Detroit-based retro painter Slaw’s new work can be viewed in My Life in Pictures and Cars I Love. Through Aug. 6.

3024 Biddle, Wyandotte; 734-246-9880.

Sherry Washington Gallery

Detroit-Beauty Abandoned by Mary King will be on display July 16-Sept. 17.

1274 Library, Detroit; 313-961-4500.

323 East

The gallery’s July exhibition features work by Miss April and Audrey Pongracz.

323 E. Fourth, Royal Oak; 248-246-9544.

UMMA

• Multiple Impressions: Contemporary Chinese Woodblock Prints presents work by 41 leading contemporary Chinese printmakers. July 16-Oct. 23.

• Amalia Pica creates multimedia pieces from everyday items turned around to make symbols or possible communication. Through Sept. 18. $5 suggested donation.

Open Tue.-Sun.

525 S. State, Ann Arbor; 734-764-0395.

CLASSICAL

Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Enjoy music under the stars — and along Lake St. Clair — as the DSO performs open-air concerts on the bucolic grounds of the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House. 8:30 p.m. July 8-9. Program to be announced, but there will be a fireworks finale. $20-$150.

1100 Lake Shore Rd., Grosse Pointe Shores; 313-576-5111.

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Artists repurpose discarded objects in Everything AND the Kitchen Sink: Michigan Outsider Artists. July 2-Aug. 15.

117 W. Liberty, Ann Arbor; 734-994-8004.

• The Michigan Ceramics Exhibition features a range of sculptures created in ceramic media. Through July 29. (Note: the center will be closed to the public July 1-10)

• Going Green features work relating to the general theme “green.”

125 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens; 586-469-8666.

The MAM Show features mosaic work from Michigan artists. Through July 11.

119 S. Main, Royal Oak; 248-546-8810.

• Mixed-media installations, interventions, and performances are featured in Visual Fringe 2011. July 15-24.

• Roxanne Jackson brings select recent works for Monster. Through Aug. 6.

109 University W., Windsor; 519-977-6564.

• Mirrors, plywood, and fiber-optic trees constitute Death by Landscape, an installation by artist Annie MacDonnell. July 2-Oct. 9.

• Dennis Michael Jones’ paintings in Sometimes, Somewhere, Someday seek to create a new language. Through July 17.

• History of the Present (Selected Works 1985-2009) is a retrospective of Canadian artist Jayce Salloum’s photo-based multimedia pieces. Through July 17.

401 Riverside Dr. W., Windsor, Ontario; 519-977-0013.

Great American Artists showcases the work of 11 African-American figurative artists through July 17.

311 E. Grand River, Detroit; 313-965-8430.

Made in the Mitten is the gallery’s ongoing exhibition of multimedia from more than 100 Michigan artists.

2840 Biddle, Wyandotte; 734-281-4779.

The Michigan Watercolor Society and Jud Coveyou take up residency in the art center through July 8.

1516 S. Cranbrook, Birmingham; 248-644-0866.

• Artists are exposing Victoria’s secret in Underwear Show, a curated group show that looks at the taboo matter. Through July 16.

• DAM Small(er) Show is a rotating showcase of small-scale art by more than 50 local artists. July 29-Aug 27.

4719 Woodward, Detroit; 313-832-8540.

Animal prints and drawings from more than 100 artists from around the world are in It’s a Zoo in Here, a comprehensive showing of the museum’s animal-based holdings. Through July 24.

Open Wed.-Sun.

5200 Woodward, Detroit; 313-833-7900.

A summer group exhibition runs through July 29.

480 W. Hancock, Detroit; 313-993-7813.

Artists who have previously shown at the gallery return for the Stable Invitational. Through July 22.

4750 Woodward, Detroit; 313-833-1300.

• Andrew Wyeth’s early and rarely seen works are displayed in Something Waits Beneath It — Early Work by Andrew Wyeth, 1939-1969. Through Aug. 7.

• Edmund Lewandowski’s work is remembered in this first-ever retrospective titled Precisionism and Beyond. Through Aug. 7.

1120 E. Kearsley, Flint; 810-234-1695.

Extremes runs through Aug. 7.

215 S. Fourth St., Ann Arbor; 734-997-7012.

The center’s Our Rivers, Our Lakes event begins July 22 and runs through Aug. 27.

16900 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe; 313-821-1848.

2 Centuries, 3 Decades, 28 works by Charles McGee is curated by Marilyn L. Wheaton. Free. Through Sept. 24.

Open Mon.-Sat.

7400 Bay Valley, Saginaw; 989-964-7125.

• Barely There (part one) is a group exhibition that deals with words, concepts, and knowledge. Free. Through July 31.

4454 Woodward, Detroit; 313-832-6622.

In conjunction with the Allied Media Conference, a two-person show combines the work of Chitra Gopalakrishnan and Wes Taylor. Through July 23.

444 W. Willis Units 111 and 111, Detroit; 313-833-9000.

The premiere of Detroit-based retro painter Slaw’s new work can be viewed in My Life in Pictures and Cars I Love. Through Aug. 6.

3024 Biddle, Wyandotte; 734-246-9880.

Detroit-Beauty Abandoned by Mary King will be on display July 16-Sept. 17.

1274 Library, Detroit; 313-961-4500.

The gallery’s July exhibition features work by Miss April and Audrey Pongracz.

323 E. Fourth, Royal Oak; 248-246-9544.

• Multiple Impressions: Contemporary Chinese Woodblock Prints presents work by 41 leading contemporary Chinese printmakers. July 16-Oct. 23.

• Amalia Pica creates multimedia pieces from everyday items turned around to make symbols or possible communication. Through Sept. 18. $5 suggested donation.

Open Tue.-Sun.

525 S. State, Ann Arbor; 734-764-0395.

Enjoy music under the stars — and along Lake St. Clair — as the DSO performs open-air concerts on the bucolic grounds of the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House. 8:30 p.m. July 8-9. Program to be announced, but there will be a fireworks finale. $20-$150.

1100 Lake Shore Rd., Grosse Pointe Shores; 313-576-5111.

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