Carrboro
Because We’re Still Here (and Moving): Mapping a World of Black History in Our Own Backyard — photography exhibit & interactive installation, Center Gallery. Acrylic paintings by DiGiulio, East Gallery. The ArtsCenter, 300-G E Main St. 929-2787, artscenterlive.org.
Mixed media by Chief — a tribute to the artists’ new daughter. The Beehive Salon, 102 E. Weaver St. 932-4483, thebeehive-salon.com.
Under the Big Blue Sky — works by self-taught artist Valerie Tan. Showing through Feb. Century Center. 100 N Greensboro St. 918-7385, townofcarrboro.com/rp/cc.htm.
Bolin Creek and Woodlands: Natural Treasures — photography by Dave Otto. Carrboro Town Hall, 301 W Main St. 942-8541, townofcarrboro.com.
Works by Jamie Nervo – everyday events and characters with a twist. Fleet Feet Gallery, 406 E Main St. 942-3102, fleetfeetcarrboro.com.
The Road Home – new paintings by Chapel Hill artist Melissa Miller. NC Crafts Gallery, 212 W Main St. 942-4048, nccraftsgallery.com.
Paintings by Laura Williams. Nested, 118-B E Main St. 338-8023, nestedhome.com.
Paintings by Mary Charlton and multimedia work by Miles Murray. Open Eye Café, 101 S Greensboro St. 968-9410, openeyecafe.com.
Controlled Chaos — acrylic paintings by Catharine Carter. Through Mar 31. Panzanella, Carr Mill Mall, E Weaver St & N Greensboro St. 929-6626, panzanella.com.
Images from Chatham County — photography by Dwain Ritchie. Weaver Street Realty, 116 E Main St. 929-5658, weaverstreetrealty.com.
Chapel Hill
Picturing the World: Carolina’s Celebrated Photojournalists; Showing through April 6.
Perspectives on Public Justice. Showing through May 4. Ackland Art Museum, S Columbia St & Franklin St. 966-5736, ackland.org.
Pablo Picasso – Imaginary Portraits. Showing Feb 8-Mar 13. Reception Friday, Feb. 8 from 6-9pm. Animation and Fine Art, University Mall, S Estes Dr. 968-8008, animationandfineart.com
Paintings by Lynne Clarke – heavy texture, inclusion of divergent, interesting found materials, strong color and the shape of mass and volume. Caffé Driade, 1215-A E Franklin St. 942-2333, caffedriade.com
The Faces of Child Trafficking – Photography by Angela Harper. Showing through Feb 25. FedEx Global Education Center, 301 Pittsboro St. 962-2435, international.unc.edu/GEC.html.
Color & Pagentry — works by world renowned artists. Turning Point Gallery, University Mall, S Estes Dr. 967-0402, harmonyfineart.com.
Paintings by Cat Moleski – Bright, insightful & contemplative work. Bagwell, Holt, Smith, Tillman & Jones, PA, 400 Market St, Ste 103. 932-2225, bhspa.com
Hillsborough
Winter Blues – art by the artists of Hillsborough Gallery of Arts. Through Feb 23. Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, 121 N Churton St, Ste 1-D. 732-5001, hillsboroughgallery.com.
Pittsboro
A Touch of RED. Exhibit opening Feb 3, 12-5pm. Chatham County Arts Council, 115 Hillsboro St. 542-0394, chathamarts.org.