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The Michigan Chapter of the Women’s Caucus for Art presents “Man Up!”, a national multi-media exhibition that visualizes the essence of power and the notion of “besting” oneself, other artists or men in general. This exhibit features work of women artists including celebrity artist/juror and native Detroiter Suzy Lake.Artists Reception Friday, July 20, 6-9 p.m. U-M Duderstadt Center Gallery, 2281 Bonisteel. Free. exhibitionswcami@yahoo.com [map]
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Local painters invite the community to enjoy a range of watercolor works displayed at the Dexter Library through August 19, 2012.This exhibit represents the efforts of eleven local artists who meet on a weekly basis to study watercolor painting. Subjects range from landscapes to portraits, florals to animals and marine life, and much more. Given the current dedication and accomplishments of the group, it is surprising to learn that its origins were decidedly informal. “About three years ago, some of us took a watercolor workshop together, and things just went from there,” explains Angelo Angelocci. “We had fun and we laughed a lot,” adds Ellen Meyer, “so we decided to keep going.” Works are on display throughout the library, with the majority on display on the lower level. Event is free to the public. Dexter Library, 3255 Alpine Street, Dexter. Free. 734-426-4477. laughinggoatarts@gmail.com www.laughinggoatarts.com [map]
Every Fri.-Sun., June 1-Sept. 2. Costumed guides lead tours of the 10-room artifact-filled farmhouse and its outbuildings, including a recently refurbished blacksmith’s workshop. Also, on June 2 & 3 only, “Wetplates at Waterloo,” demonstrations by Wayne photographer Greg Schultz who uses a Victorian-era camera to photograph costumed volunteers and develops the photos on site using the wet plate process. Note: the wet plate process requires fair weather. Demonstrations canceled if weather is inclement. 1-5 p.m., Waterloo Area Farm Museum, 9998 Waterloo-Munith Rd. (left off Clear Lake Rd. 5 miles north from I-94 exit 153), Waterloo Recreation Area, Chelsea. $5 (kids ages 5-12, $2). (517) 596-2254. [map]
Opening reception for this exhibit of Connie Cronenwett's paintings. The exhibit runs July 31-Sept. 9. 7-10 p.m., WSG Gallery, 306 S. Main. Free. 761-2287. [map]
Docent-led tour of this exhibit of Asian art that includes historic and modern ceramics, woodwork, and basketry. 2 p.m., UMMA, 525 S. State. Free. 763-UMMA. [map]