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Art Gallery of Windsor (AGW): In It’s Alive! Bertram Brooker and Vitalism , artist Bertram Brooker presents a collection of paintings, drawings, and graphic designs inspired by Mexican filmmaker Adolpho Best-Maugard. Through March 8.
• London, Ontario artist Patrick Mahon’s Cold Storage consists of prints and drawings, along with a display of glass bones — all challenging conventional notions of the Arctic and northern landscapes. Through March 22.
• A collection of the works of visual artists, each contemplating and investigating the myths of northern Canada, is the subject of Burning Cold. Through March 29.
• Artist Tom Regenbogen examines the struggle for power between men and women through a series of drawings using a black stark marker and Wite-Out correction fluid in Venus and Mars. Through April 5.
• Working Culture displays the collaborative photographic work of artists Carole Conde and Karl Beveridge. Through April 26.
• Investigating themes of rebellion and alienation in youth culture, artists Chris Down, David Poolman, and Roman Tkaczyk present Bring Our Curses Home. Opens March 14.
• Art for Canada: An Illustrated History is an ongoing exhibition. $3; members free.
401 Riverside Drive West, Windsor, Ontario; 519-977-0013; agw.ca.

Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center (BBAC): Near and Far: Contemporary Fine Prints runs through March 6.
1516 S. Cranbrook. Birmingham; 248-644-0866; bbartcenter.org.

Community Arts: 2009 WSU MA Exhibition runs through April 3.
150 Community Arts Building, Detroit, 
313-577-2423.

Cranbrook Art Museum: Using videos, photos, and sculptures, Mixed Signals: Artists Consider Masculinity in Sports deconstructs American male athletic imagery. Through March 29.
• In Superheroes in Action, artist Mark Newport knits life-size superhero costumes as he questions traditional views of masculinity. Through March 29.
Admission: $10 adults; $4 students and teens; free for members and children under 12.
39221 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills; 877-462-7262; cranbrookart.edu.

Detroit Institute of Arts: The DIA focuses on one of America’s most iconic artists in American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell. The exhibit will detail every Saturday Evening Post cover, as well as many of Rockwell’s paintings during his six decades of work. Opens March 8.
• Master Pieces: Chess Sets from the Dr. George and Vivian Dean Collection includes two dozen chess sets featuring an array of materials and designs from Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the United States. Through March 22.
• At 2 p.m. on March 29, artist Kehinde Wiley presents a lecture: “Representing the Black Male Body in Art.”
$8 adults; 
$4 ages 6-17; $6 seniors. Wed., Thur.: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri.: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat.-Sun.: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Mon.-Tue.
5200 Woodward, Detroit; 313-833-7900; dia.org.

Detroit Zoo: Wildlife Photographer of Year Exhibit explores a collection of 83 photographs from the world’s largest wildlife photography competition. Through April 4.
$11 adults; $9 seniors; $7 ages 2-12. Daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Detroit Zoo’s Ford Education Center.
10 Mile Road and Woodward; 248-541-5717; detroitzoo.org.

Elaine L. Jacob: Spatial Effects: New Digital Art runs through April 3.
On the campus of Wayne State University, 480 W. Hancock, Detroit; 313-993-7813. 


Ellen Kayrod Gallery: Carole Harris, a Detroit artist and interior designer, will show her colorful and innovative quilts and textiles in Creating Memory: The Quilts and Fabric Art of Carole Harris. Through March 13.
• Highlighting the passion of senior life, Patricia Lay-Dorsey exhibits her photos of seniors at theHannan Center for Senior Learning in Active Elders: The Photography of Patricia Lay-Dorsey. Opens March 27.
4750 Woodward Avenue, Detroit; 313-833-1300; hannan.org.

555: Thursday’s View offers a new featured artist each week in the First Floor Gallery, 7-10 p.m. Thur. and Fri.; 12-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun.
4884 Grand River, Detroit; 555arts.org.

Forum: This student-run gallery offers an opening every week of the Cranbrook Academy of Art’s academic year. Graduate students present work to their peers and the community. From 5-9 on Friday nights.
Free. On the Cranbrook campus, New Studios Building, 39221 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills; 877-462-7262; cranbrookart.edu.

Gallery Project: Change runs through March 3.
• Obsession opens March 4.
215 S. Fourth, Ann Arbor; 734-997-7012.

Lawrence Street: Sisters of the Brush: 9 Women Painters opens March 4. Reception March 6.
22620 Woodward, Ferndale; 248-544-0394.

Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MoCad): More than 20 African-American and non-African-American artists come together in Black Is, Black Ain’t, highlighting the issues of race, gender, sexuality, representation, and language throughout their works. Through May 3.
4454 Woodward, Detroit; 313-832-6622; mocadetroit.org.

Oakland University Art Gallery: Thoughts of globalization and new media are explored in Contemporary Flânerie: Reconfiguring Cities. Opens March 7. Opening reception March 7.
2200 N. Squirrel Rd., Rochester; 248-370-2100.

Paint Creek Center for the Arts (PCCA): Norwood Viviano and Sara Lindley Exhibit runs through April 4.
• Taurus Burns Exhibit runs through April 4.
407 Pine St.; 248-651-4110; pccart.org.

Pewabic Pottery: Starting a Hare in Ceramics features the works of Kelly Connole, Cynthia Consentino, Elissa Armstrong, Jason Walker, Ayumi Horie, Wesley Harvey, Ann Roberts, Max Lehman, and Caroline Douglas. The exhibit demonstrates the various ways in which the rabbit or the hare has been depicted in world literature, religion, and art. Through March 15.
10125 Jefferson, Detroit; 313-822-0954; pewabic.org.

River: The works of Michael Kapetan is up through March 8.
120 S. Main St., Chelsea; 734-433-1930; chelsearivergallery.com.

Sherrus: Best Friends Forever A-Z is a permanent display of animal character paintings by Michigan acrylic artist and gallery owner Sherri R. Mewha.
133 W. Main St., Suite 210, Northville; 248-380-0470; sherrusgallery.com.

Sherry Washington Gallery: Self-described as “an improvisationalist,” artist Richard Mayhew presents Melodies: New Drawings and Paintings. Through April 11.
1274 Library, Detroit; 313-961-4500; sherrywashingtongallery.com.

Susanne Hilberry Gallery: North American craft potter Warren Mackenzie presents his work through April 11.
700 Livernois, Ferndale; 248-541-4700.

UMMA Off/Site: The grand reopening of the restored historic Alumni Memorial Hall begins with a 24-hour public opening March 28. Museums in the 21st Century: Concepts, Projects, Buildings, explores UMMA’s expansion and restoration.
• Expressions of Vienna: Master Drawings by Klimt and Schiele from the Pulgram-McSparran Collection highlights a recent gift of Austrian Expressionism from two University of Michigan professors • UMMA Projects: Walead Beshty focuses on global contemporary art. All open March 28.  Free.
1301 S. University, Ann Arbor; 734-763-8662; umma.umich.edu.

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