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The Spilling Hands — Original works by Isak Dove, traveling artist. One night only, Friday, May 25, 6-9 p.m. at Dragonfly Studio, 1204 E. Hwy. 80 on Tybee. Live music by Dove’s Beast at 7pm.

Landscape-inspired drawings by Anne Besac are at Oglethorpe Gallery; opening reception Friday with artist talk earlier in the day at SCAD Museum of Art

Arboreal — New acrylic surrealscapes by Scott Griffin. Through May, with a reception May 24, 6-9 p.m. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St. Art at War:Changing Attitudes — The Beach Institute in conjunction with the Hurn Museum highlights the historical shift in the way artists depict war. Previously glorifying it, they now stress its horror and depravity. May 5-June 30. Hours: Tue-Sat 12-5 pm. Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St., www.hurnmuseum.org/ Art Expo — By Lila Klinck/ The Dog House Studio & Luc Ebner/ARTFORMS. Friday June 1 from 5 PM through Sun, Jun 3, at 6 PM. Dog House Studio, 210 W. 37th St.

Atelo — Work by Xavier Robles de Medina, attempting to find parallels between modern and classical sensibilities. May 18-24. Little Beasts Gallery, 32nd & Bull Ceaseless Horizon — Text paintings by Bertha Husband April 28-June 29. Exhibition included with admission. Six large acrylic paintings which draw upon cartography, historical text and image painted over the textual background. Ships of the Sea Museum, 41 MLK Jr. Blvd. Coping — Collaborative documentary exhibit by Savannah native Shirmira Hill (SCAD graduate photography major) and Stephanie Ross (an incarcerated mother). Ms. Hill’s photos of Ms. Ross’ son and his father, along with letters and drawings created by Ms. Ross from prison, document the impact of separation. Artist talk and opening reception Friday May 25 6-9 p.m. Indigo Sky Community Gallery, 915 Waters Ave.

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Found — Anne Gates’ work consists of unconventional embroidery and sculptural objects. ‘Found’ explores the nuances between home and place, between growth and fear, and human motivation. Reception is Friday, May 25, 7-10 pm with refreshments River Street Liquor and Leoci’s Trattoria. The Butcher, 19 E. Bay St. Gullah Living — Work by Tybee artist Samantha Claar from June 8-29. Opening reception June 8 from 5-7 p.m. Gallery S.P.A.C.E., 9 W. Henry St.

LEDs and computer-driven imagery and known both for his light sculptures and architectural, site-specific works. Feb. 3- June 3. Jepson Center, 207 W. York St. Solve et Coagula — A sculptural environment by the Experience Collective in glass. Opening reception Thursday, May 24 from 5:30–9 p.m. at 2426 DeSoto Avenue in the

Take Away Words — Liliya Sotirova’s SCAD graduate thesis show consists of mixed media work (sculpture, installation, video art) that reaches into existential wanderings and inner reflections. Reception May 31, 6-9pm. Show on view May 30-June 2. Southern Pine, 35th and East Broad Streets

Vibrant Life — Work by local folk/abstract artist Jeff Zeigler. Currently one can call (912) 655-4204, or e-mail jeffzeigler2007@gmail.com in order to set up viewing time appointments. Reception on Wednesday, July 18, 7-11pm. Decisions Business Center, 2702 Hopkins St. Visions of The Prophet — The Visual Art of Kahlil Gibran, May 26–September 16 at the Telfair Academy. Selected works from the Telfair’s collection of Gibran’s visual art. cs

Homework — Show by Kate de Para features a variety of fibers media, namely sculptural papermaking and tapestry weaving. Homework will be exhibited on the third floor of Ashmore Gallery. Viewing hours are June 1 from 6-9 (opening reception) and June 2-3 from 12-4 p.m. Ashmore Gallery, 41 MLK Jr. Blvd. Ink & Bones — Street level art pieces by Corey Houlihan, made of spray paint, acrylic paint and markers on found wood, skateboard decks and sometimes canvas. Reception June 1 at 6 p.m. Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Leo Villareal — Leo Villareal is a pioneer in the use of

‘Coping’ at Indigo Sky combines photos of Shirmira Hill with writings & drawings by incarcerated mother Stephanie Ross; artist talk and reception this Friday

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Art for Life’s Sake — Desotorow Gallery is teaming up with local artists, businesses and musicians for an evening of enjoyment in support of the arts. Live music, hors

d’oeuvres and a silent auction of affordable art. The event will take place on Saturday, June 9 6-9 p.m. All proceeds benefit Desotorow Gallery and arts programming in the city. Bidding begins 6 p.m. and ends 8:30 p.m. Desotorow Gallery, 2427 DeSoto Ave., desotorow.org

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Anne Besac — Drawing exhibit features 45 traveling sketches and 8 mixed media drawings of the coast line of Georgia and Scotland. May 24-29, opening reception Friday, May 25, 6-9pm. Artist’s talk at SCAD Museum of Art on Friday, May 25, noon-1pm. Oglethorpe Gallery, 406 E. Oglethorpe Ave.

Stillpoint — Artists include Denise Elliot Vernon, Rebecca Rice, Brad Hook, Frank Trent, R.L. Brethauer, and Kim Keats. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1802 Abercorn St.

Telfair Art Fair Call for Entries — Eighteenth Annual Telfair Art Fair will be November 9-11. Visit www. zapplication.org to apply. All artists must submit a $35 non-refundable application fee accompanying entry materials, due no later than June 1. Competition open to artists 18 years of age or older. Call 912/790-8879.

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