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Ann Arbor Art Center: Presented in collaboration with the Ann Arbor Film Festival, Intermission features films, new media, and film-inspired works by Michigan artists. Opening reception 6 p.m.-8 p.m., March 5. 117 W. Liberty, Ann Arbor; 734-994-8004; annarborartcenter.org.

Artcite: Karen Grenier presents a solo mixed-media installation, Propos Decousus. Grenier creates textile works from scraps of fabric, labels, and tags that have been removed from clothing. Through March 13. 109 University W., Windsor; 519-977-6564; artcite.ca.

ArtSpace II: Works by Robert Rauschenberg are on display March 2-31. The show includes large-scale works from the Stoned Moon and Hoarfrost series. 303 E. Maple, Birmingham; 248-258-1540; artspace2.com.

Biddle Gallery: Made in the Mitten is an ongoing multi-media exhibition of works by more than 100 Michigan artists. 2840 Biddle, Wyandotte; 734-281-4779; biddlegallery.com.

Detroit Institute of Arts: Government Support for the Arts: WPA Prints from the 1930s is a collection of nearly 100 prints created under the Federal Art Project to provide economic relief to Americans during the Great Depression. Through March 21. • Featuring more than 50 black-and-white photographs, Detroit Experiences: Robert Frank Photographs, 1955 showcases rare and never-before-seen works by Swiss photographer Robert Frank. March 3-July 4. Admission: $8 adults; $6 seniors; $4 ages 6-17; children and members free. Wed.-Thur.: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Fri.: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat.-Sun.: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mon.-Tue. 5200 Woodward, Detroit; 313-833-7900, dia.org.

Ellen Kayrod Gallery: A selection of murals painted by Dennis Orlowski are on display through March 12. The exhibit includes the complete King Arthur series and works from Heroes and Heroines. 4750 Woodward, Detroit; 313-833-1300; hannan.org.

Gallery Project: Mind runs through March 31. 215 S. Fourth, Ann Arbor; 734-997-7012; thegalleryproject.com.

Grosse Pointe Art Center: Urban Edge runs through March 6. Green Show begins March 19. 16900 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe; 313-821-1848; grossepointeartcenter.org.

Kresge Art Museum: Hananiah Harari’s Birth of Venus provides the focus for American Modernism, 1920s-1940s. The exhibition explores the founding and historic significance of the American Abstract Artists organization. Through March 14. • The MSU graduate school presents the Department of Art and Art History Master of Fine Arts exhibition, beginning March 20. Michigan State University, East Lansing; 517-353-9834; artmuseum.msu.edu.

MOCAD (Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit): The wordy exhibit For the blind man in the dark room looking for the black cat that isn’t there explores how artists use speculation to understand the world around them. 4454 Woodward, Detroit; 313-832-6622; mocadetroit.org.

Oakland University Art Gallery: The Art of the Artist’s Book runs through April 4. 208 Wilson Hall on campus of Oakland University, Rochester; 248-370-2100; oakland.edu/ouag.

River’s Edge Gallery: 34 Secrets showcases self-portrayals of all featured artists through various forms, including sculpture and multimedia. Through March 12. 3024 Biddle, Wyandotte; 734-246-9880; artattheedge.com.

Sherry Washington Gallery: Abstract Visions features paintings and sculptures by husband and wife Russell and Nancy Thayer. Beginning March 6. 1274 Library, Detroit; 313-961-4500; sherrywashingtongallery.com.

Susanne Hilberry Gallery: Works by mixed-media artist John Corbin are on display beginning March 6. 700 Livernois, Ferndale; 248-541-4700; susannehilberrygallery.com.

WSG Gallery: WSG & Family runs through April 4. A reception to meet the artists will be held March 12 from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. 306 S. Main; Ann Arbor; 734-761-2287; wsg-art.com.

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