ALBANY

Albany Regional Museum and Rodney and Marty Tripp Research Room, 136 Lyon St. S. The museum preserves and exhibits the Albany area’s historical artifacts and archives. Free admission, donations accepted. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Tours by appointment. Information: 967-7122, www.armuseum.com.

Boccherini’s, 208 First Ave. S.W. Through March: Panoramic photographs of the high desert areas of Oregon by Kurt Norlin.

Dentzel American Carousel Artists Studio and Museum, First Avenue W. and Washington Street. Features pieces in the Gustav Dentzel collection. Dentzel was credited with bringing the carousel to America. Watch carvers craft pieces for the Albany carousel.

Fine Fiber Press & Studio, 101 Jefferson St. S.E. Ongoing: Tapestry series by Kathe Todd-Hooker and felt wall pieces by Pat Spark. Hours: 3-7 p.m. the third Thursday of each month and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. the first and third weekends of the month as part of Oregon Crafted, or by appointment. Information: 917-3251, finefiberpress@comcast.net, www.finefiberpress.com.

Jordan Jewelers, 202 First Ave. S.W. Through April 1: Acrylics by Edith Harrison, “Birdsville”. Information: 967-3470.

Monteith House Museum, 518 Second Ave. S.W. The Monteith House was built in 1849 by Albany founders Thomas and Walter Monteith. For tours and hours call 928-0911, or see www.albanyvisitors.com.

North Santiam Hall Gallery, Linn-Benton Community College, 6500 Pacific Blvd. Through April 18, “The Political Show: Art About Politics and Social Change”. 45 local and national artists depict political issues inspired by or referring to social reform and change. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Information: 917-4247.

Shawn’s on First, 119 First Ave. N.E. Through March: Artwork by Maureen Frank and Katy Grant Hanson.

South Santiam Hall Gallery, Linn-Benton Community College, 6500 Pacific Blvd. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Information: 917-4247.

Sybaris, 442 First Ave. W. March 3-29, photographs by Salem music journalist Bob Gersztyn. Hours: 5-9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 5-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday. Information: 928-8157.

BROWNSVILLE

Linn County Historical Museum, 101 Park St. Covered wagon, exhibits of pioneer life, tools, clothing, genealogy library and movie theater housed in the original Brownsville train depot. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Information: 541-466-3390, www.co.linn.or.us/museum.

The Living Rock Studio, 911 W. Bishop Way, Oregon Highway 228. A gallery and roadside attraction featuring man-made grotto and art made of rocks. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday or by appointment. A $2 donation requested. Information: 541-466-5814, www.pioneer.net/~mackey.

Moyer House, 204 N. Main St. An 1880s Italianate house built by one of Brownsville’s earliest settlers. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Information: 541-466-3390.

CORVALLIS

The Arts Center, 700 S.W. Madison Ave., Feb. 13 through March 13: Mixed media wall reliefs by Martha Wehrle and paintings by Julie Green. Noon-4 p.m., March 15: Artists may bring in one original work of art to participate in the “Open Exhibition 2008.” Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Information: 754-1551, www.theartscenter.net.

Art in the Valley, 209 S.W. Second St. Through March 29: “The Gray Cat and Variations on the Theme,” paper collages. Artist reception: 4-7 p.m. Saturday, March 8. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday or by appointment. Information: 752-0811.

Benton Hospice Service, 2350 N.W. Professional Drive. Through March: Artwork by Herbert Berman.

Borders, 777 N.W. Ninth St. Through March: Artwork by Alice Tetamore and Jean Bubak.

Central Willamette Credit Union, 555 N.E. Circle Blvd. Through March: Artwork by Jasmine Nahorniak.

Community Services Consortium Space, 545 S.W. Second St., Suite A (upstairs). Through April: “Fauna, Flora and Fungi,” works in colored pencil by Corvallis artist Kelly Collins.

The Co-op south store, 1007 S.E. Third St. Through March: Works by Bethany Starr Hagen. Hours: open 7 days a week 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Information: 753-8401.

Corvallis-Benton Chamber Coalition, 420 N.W. Second St. Through March: Artwork by Phyllis Johnson and Honor Hoover.

Corvallis Caring Place, 750 N.W. 23rd St. Through March: Artwork by Chinh Le.

Creekside Coffee Company, 5210 S.W. Philomath Blvd., Sunset Center. Original photographs by Sara Ash. Hours: 6 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends. Information: 752-8098

Darrell’s Restaurant, 2200 N.W. Ninth St. Through March: Artwork by Billie Moore.

Fairbanks Gallery, Fairbanks Hall, 220 S.W. 26th St. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Information: 737-5009.

Fidelity National Title, 435 N.W. Fifth St. Through March: Artwork by Brandi Dayton and Mike Bergen.

Fireworks Restaurant, 1115 S.E. 3rd St. Through March: Ede Schenkel Wolfe’s “Redeeming the Child: Visual Images of Growing Awareness.” Information: 754-6958.

Forrest Temple, 521 S.W. Second St. Landscapes, still lifes and portraits by Herbert Berman. Information: 758-4100.

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, 3600 N.W. Samaritan Drive. Through March: Artwork by artist Hope Meados. Information: Anna Tewes, 924-2465.

Giustina Gallery and Murdock Exhibit Area, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 S.W. 26th St. Through March 10: “In Motion” featuring artists Mona Jones Cordell and Gary Westfjor exploring the movement dance and sports. Murdock Display Case features the works of Artie and Chris Andrew, Dale Donovan, Lee Kitzman. Earl Newman’s prints and originals are on display in Murdock Exhibit area. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, and weekends during scheduled events.

Grace Center (for Adult Day Services), 980 N.W. Spruce Ave. Through March: Artwork by Michael Moore.

Henderson’s/COPYTRONIX, 215 N.W. Jackson Ave. Through March: Artwork by Carolee Clark.

Interzone, 1563 N.W. Monroe Ave. Mixed media by Kathryn Friday. Information: 541-754-5965.

Iovino’s Restaurante, 136 S.W. Washington Ave. Through May: Pacific Northwest landscape photographs by Roy Meddings. Information: 738-9015

Le Bistro French Restaurant, 150 S.W. Madison Ave. Black-and-white photographs, “Images of France,” by Corvallis artist Dean Hanson. Information: www.dbhansonphotography.com.

Leading Floral, 458 S.W. Madison Ave. Through March: Artwork by Anna Tewes.

Maiah Creations Studio & Shoppe, 215 S.W. Fourth St. Hours: noon-7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, or by appointment. Information: 753-4014, www.maiahcreations.com.

Marzini’s Pastas, 922 N.W. Kings Blvd. Paintings and prints by Earl Newman and photography by Marcy Stolpe. Information: Craig Cirello, 754-2411.

Memorial Union Concourse Gallery, 2501 S.W. Jefferson Way. Skuja Braden “Supercrock: Collaborative Sculptural Ceramics Exhibit.” Artist lecture and slide show, 1 p.m. Sunday, March 9, OSU Memorial Union Joyce Powell Leadership Conference room. Hours: 7:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday. Information: 737-6371, www.osumu.org/about_art.htm.

New Morning Bakery, 219 S.W. Second St. Hours: 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 1 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, and 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday.

Northwest Art Collection, OSU Valley Library. A collection of 130 pieces of contemporary art by Northwest artists. Information: 737-3331, http://osulibrary.orst.edu/libraries_and_collections/art.

Nypro, 4700 S.W. Research Way. Through March: Artwork by Norma Eaton.

OSU Center for the Humanities, 811 S.W. Jefferson Ave. Through March: “Look Before Burning!”, 36 paintings by Maurice Van employing the colors, grain, bark, patterns and textures of pine, oak and cherry in a series of compositions. Free. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Information: 737-2450.

Pegasus Gallery and Frame Studio, 341 S.W. Second St. Through March: “Beauty in the Details,” a collection images from the portfolio of artist Chuck Bowden. Hours: 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Information: 757-0042, www.pegasusartgallery.com.

Samaritan Internal Medicine, 3615 N.W. Samaritan Drive, room 201. Through March: Artwork by Patra Rohlfs.

Samaritan Regional Cancer Center, 501 N.W. Elks Drive. Through March: Artwork by Norma Eaton.

Samaritan Village, 285 N.W. 35th St. Through March: Artwork by Mary Jane Gray.

Timberhill Athletic Club, 2855 N.W. 29th St. Through March: Artwork by Cherrill Boissonu and DiAnn Acevedo.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 N.W. Circle Blvd. Through April 14: Paintings with flowers as the theme. Artists include: Ellen Borowski, Kathryn Honey, Jane Kelsey, Nancy Olson and Barbara Weber. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday.

EUGENE

Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, 1430 Johnson Lane, University of Oregon. Through April 13: “Buddhist Visions,” more than 80 works of art from antiquity to the present demonstrating the richness and diversity of Buddhist visual culture as it has evolved over more than two millennia. Through April 20: Photographs from Portland photographer Robbie McClaran’s book, “Angry White Men.” Admission: $5 adults, $3 senior citizens and high school students, free for ages 13 and under. Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Information: 541-346-3027, http://jsma.uoregon.edu.

Maude Kerns Art Center, 1910 East 15th Ave. 7-8:30 p.m., “Spirited Journey: Women Artists” featuring works by Kathleen Caprario, Bets Cole, Annette Gurdjian, Wendy Hunn and Betsy Wolfston, Feb. 22-March 21. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, and noon-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: $3 requested donation. Information: 541-345-1571, www.mkartcenter.org. Also, on March 14, two exhibits of Maude I. Kern’s work will open (with receptions) in Portland at Katayama framing, 2219 N.W. Raleigh St., and Guestroom Gallery at 4114 N. Vancouver Ave. Both are on display through April 26.

The Jacobs Gallery, Hult Center for the Performing Arts, One Eugene Center. Through March 29: “Telling Stories: Two Photographers,” the work of Rich Bergeman and Paul Neevel.

The Science Factory Children’s Museum & Planetarium, 2300 Leo Harris Parkway. In the exhibit hall: “Color Play and Laballotory” and “Small World” (through March 16). Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Planetarium shows at 1 and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission: $7 exhibits and planetarium, $4 exhibits or planetarium only, free for children age 3 and younger. Information: 541-682-7888 or www.sciencefactory.org.

UO Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave. Exhibits: March 7-June 22, “Cultural Horizons,” an exhibit of 26 photographs from 11 countries, by archaeologist Dennis Griffin. Through March 23: “The Flood Zone — Landscapes Sculpted by the Glacial Lake Missoula Floods,” photographs by Bill Woolsten. Ongoing: “Oregon — Where Past is Present,” a display of 15,000 years of Northwest cultural history and 200 million years of geology. Admission: $3 adults, $2 seniors and youth age 18 and under, $8 families. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Information: 541-346-3024.

WOW Hall, 291 W. Eighth Ave. Through March: works by Serendipity Rose. Artist reception, 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 12.

FLORENCE

Florence Events Center Art Galleries, 715 Quince St. Information: 541-997-1994.

HARRISBURG

Harrisburg Area Museum, 490 Smith St. An 1857 house and other buildings contain dozens of wood miniatures, engines, a collection of cameras and buttons, settlers’ biographies, antique farm machinery and more. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday or by appointment. Information: 541-995-4844.

INDEPENDENCE

250 South Main Gallery, 250 S. Main St. Through March 22: “Winter at 250 South Main Gallery.” Paintings, prints, pottery, photography, sculpture, glass and jewelry created by 28 artists. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday (closed Wednesday and Thursday), and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Information: 503-606-9717 or robworl@viser.net.

Heritage Museum, 112 S. Third St. The museum is an historic church that houses artifacts, medical instruments, blacksmith tools, covered wagon replica and items relating to the history of Independence. Hours: 1-5 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Information: 503-838-4989, www.open.org/herimusm.

River Gallery, 184 S. Main St. Through March 30: Works by Douglas Campbell Smith and Jenny Smith. Artist reception: 7-10 p.m. Saturday, March 8. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Information: 503-838-6171.

KEIZER

Enid Joy Mount Gallery, 980 Chemewa Road, Keizer. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.

LEBANON

Aloha Photographic Studio and Gallery, 868 Main St. On display: Photographs of area scenery by Ken Bolf. The gallery features photographs and collages by Tony Hayden and original art from New Orleans and Hawaii. Information: 541-258-2089, www.proaxis.com/~thayden.

Greenwood Gallery, 38711 Weirich Drive. Pottery and two-dimensional work by local artists. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. first weekend of each month and by appointment. Information: 541-451-2160.

McMINNVILLE

Evergreen Aviation Museum, 500 N.E. Captain Michael King Smith Way, off Oregon Highway 18. “Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West,” showing in the IMAX Theater. On display through March 10: “Snoopy as the World War I Flying Ace,” showcasing 40 of Snoopy’s most exciting adventures. The museum is home to the world’s largest wooden airplane, the Spruce Goose, the Evergreen IMAX Theater and more than 80 other historic aircraft and displays, including the world’s fastest spy plane, the SR-71 Blackbird, and the Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission: $13 adults (age 18-65); $12 seniors; $11 youth age 3 and older. Information: 503-434-4180, www.sprucegoose.org.

MONMOUTH

Jensen Arctic Museum, Western Oregon University, 590 Church St. Thousands of artifacts revealing the life and culture of people living above the Arctic Circle. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Admission: Suggested donation of $2 adults, $1 children 12 and under. Information: 503-838-8468, www.oregonlink.com/arctic.

MONROE

South Benton Communities Historical Museum, 140 Highway 99W. Artifacts from pioneer days and information on local schools and logging industry. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. last Saturday of the month. Information: 541-847-7226.

NEWPORT

Hatfield Marine Science Center, 2030 S. Marine Science Drive. The center’s exhibits focus on marine life found in Oregon coastal waters. OceanQuest shows updates of research. Guided nature walks of the center’s 250-acre estuary. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Monday; closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Cost: donation. Information: 541-867-0100, hmsc.oregonstate.edu/visitor.

Newport Visual Arts Center — Runyan Gallery and Upstairs Gallery, 777 N.W. Beach Drive. Runyan Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Upstairs gallery and studio gallery hours: noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Information: 541-265-6540.

Oregon Coast Aquarium, 2820 S.E. Ferry Slip Road. Art exhibit: “Three Decades of Coastal Photography by Scott Blackman.” Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission: $13.25 adults, $11.25 seniors (65 and older), $7.75 youth (age 3-13), age 2 and younger are free. Information: 541-867-3474, www.aquarium.org.

Oregon Coast History Center, The Burrows House and Log Cabin Museums, 545 S.W. Ninth St. On exhibit: “Newport Inc.: From Bay to Beach,” telling the story of the growth of Newport into an incorporated city. Admission is free. Exhibits dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the history of Oregon’s coast and research library managed by Lincoln County Historical Society. Donation of $2. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday (closed Monday). Information: 541-265-7509.

PHILOMATH

Benton County Historical Society and Museum, 1101 Main St. Hours: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Information: 929-6230, www.bentoncountymuseum.org.

Next2New, 1240A Main St. Through March: Artwork by Ernest Richter.

PORTLAND

Architectural Heritage Center, 701 S.E. Grand Ave. On display: “Manufactured Magnificence — America’s Finest Historic Hardware” (through April) and “Hi-tech Buildings of the 1890s” (through March 8). Admission: $5, children under 12 are free. Hours: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Information: 503-231-7264 or www.visitahc.org.

Bonneville Lock and Dam, Bradford Island Visitors Center, exit 40, Interstate 84. Activities, films and tours of Bonneville’s historic first powerhouse. Free. Information: 541-374-8820.

Lawrence Gallery, 903 N.W. Davis St. Through March: Tapestries by Artemis. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Information: 503-228-1776.

Lloyd Center, 2201 Lloyd Center, on the first level in the Nordstrom Court.

Museum of Contemporary Craft, 724 N.W. Davis St. In the Gallery: Artist Laurie Hall presents new jewelry (March 6-30). Exhibits: “Framing — The Art of Jewelry” (through May 11); “Touching Warms the Art” (through March 23); “The Living Room,” an eclectic mix of historical periods (through March 23). In the Lab: Creative Metal Arts Guild (through March 16). Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, closed Monday. Admission by donation. Information: 503-223-2654, www.contemporarycrafts.org.

Oregon College of Art and Craft, 8245 S.W. Barnes Road. Feb. 28 -March 20, “Fresh Impressions,” letterpress printing in contemporary art. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Information: 503-297-5544.

Oregon Historical Society, 1200 S.W. Park Ave. Permanent exhibits: “Oregon My Oregon,” “Oregon Art” and “The Battleship Oregon.” Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday. Admission: $10 adults, $8 students with ID and seniors, $5 ages 6-18. Information: 503-222-1741, www.ohs.org.

Oregon Jewish Museum, 310 N.W. Davis St. Hours: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $3. Information: www.ojm.org, 503-226-3600.

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, 1945 S.E. Water Ave. On exhibit: “Ends of the Earth: From Polar Bears to Penguins.” Playing in the Omnimax Dome Theater: “Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure,” “The Living Sea,” “Coral Reef Adventure” and “Dolphins.” Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily. Admission: $9 adults, $7 seniors and age 3-13; theater, laser shows and submarine admission extra. OMSI information: 503-797-4000, www.omsi.edu.

Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road. Noon -2 p.m., Admission: $9.75 adults, $8.25 seniors, $6.75 age 3-11, children age 2 and under are free, $2 all day the second Tuesday of each month. Parking: $1 per vehicle. Information: 503-226-1561, www.oregonzoo.org.

Pacific Northwest College of Art, 1241 N.W. Johnson. Information: www. pnca.edu.

Portland Art Museum, 1219 S.W. Park Ave. Special exhibition: “The Dancer: Degas, Forain and Toulouse-Lautrec” (through May 11). Exhibits: “Dead Leg” (2007), a new monumental sculpture by British artist Richard Deacon (through June 1); “Every Picture Tells a Story: Persian Narrative Painting” (through July 27); APEX: “Jenene Nagy,” a site specific installation referencing manufactured and organic worlds by Portland artist Jenene Nagy (through June 22); “New on the Wall: Recent Photography Acquisitions” (through June 15). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday and Friday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday. Admission: $10 adults, $9 seniors and student, $6 children age 5-18, college student year-long pass $10. Exhibition admission for “The Dancer”: $15 adults, $13 seniors and students; $6 youth (ages 5-18); free for ages 4 and younger. Information: 503-226-2811, www.pam.org.

Portland Children’s Museum, 4015 S.W. Canyon Road. Feb. 12-March 9: Tears of Joy Theatre will perform “Who’s in Hare’s House” at 1 and 3 p.m. Sundays. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission: $7 general; $6 seniors and military; children younger than 1 are free. Information: 503-223-6500, www.portlandchildrensmuseum.org.

Portland Classical Chinese Garden, N.W. Third and Everett. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission: $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5.50 students, free for children under 5. Information: 503-228-8131.

Portland Japanese Garden, 611 S.W. Kingston Drive. Hours (through March 31): 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Monday. Information: 503-223-1321, www.japanesegarden.com

Quality Pictures, 916 N.W. Hoyt. Through April 26: “There:Here” an exhibition of large-scale color photographs by Portland-based photographer Mark Hooper; and QProject4 “Interspace,” a video installation by Laura Fritz. Through March 29: “The Man Show,” featuring artworks by over a dozen artists; and QProject3 “Immediate Response Requested,” mixed media images by Heather May Redetzke in response to an onslaught of payment notices, loan statements and unsolicited credit offers. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Information: 503-227-5060, www.qpca.com.

RICKREALL

Polk County Museum, 560 S. Pacific Highway W. Two floors and 14,000 square feet of artifacts from 1843 to 1943. The museum is a research facility, containing the county’s genealogical files. Hours: 1-5 p.m. daily except Sunday, Tuesday and major holidays. Admission: $3 adults, $2 seniors, $1 students age 6-18. Information: 503-623-6251.

SALEM

A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village, 116 Marion St. N.E. The museum offers interactive exhibits in the sciences, arts and humanities. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Cost: $5.50 general (ages 3-59), $4 seniors, $2.50 toddlers (ages 1 and 2), free for children under age 1. Information: 503-371-3631, www.acgilbert.org.

Bush Barn Art Center, Bush’s Pasture Park, 600 Mission St. S.E. “The Art of Allegory,” paintings of anthropomorphic figures by Claudia Zimmerman. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, and noon-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; closed Monday. Free admission. Information: 503-581-2228, www.salemart.org.

Governor’s Office, State Capitol, 900 Court St. Through March 14: Acrylic paintings by Banks artist Robert Schlegel.

Hallie Ford Museum of Art, 700 State St., Willamette University. Through March 30: “James Lavadour: The Properties of Paint,” featuring the work of Native American painter and printmaker James Lavadour. March 13: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., free symposium, “The Properties of Paint,” Roger Hull Lecture Hall at the museum. Through March 16: “Yoruba Sculpture: Selections from the Mary Johnston Collection,” ritual objects found among the Yoruba people of West Africa. Through May 10 in the lobby and Print Study Gallery: “Betty LaDuke: Prints,” displaying the artist’s longtime interest in the people and cultures of Africa. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday. Admission: $3 adults, $2 seniors and students. Tuesdays are free. Information: 503-370-6855.

Historic Deepwood Estate, 1116 Mission St. S.E. An ornate, multigabled 1894 Queen Anne-style home and English-style gardens dating to the 1930s. Tour hours (through May 15): 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. The gardens are open dawn to dusk daily at no charge. Admission: $4 adults, $3 seniors/students; $2 ages 6-12. Information: 503-363-1825, www.historicdeepwoodestate.org.

Mary Lou Zeek Gallery, 335 State St. March 4-29: “Recent Paintings” by Sheridan artist Marilyn Higginson. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday. Information: 503-581-3229, www.zeekgallery.com.

Mission Mill Museum, 1313 Mill St. S.E. The museum interprets the history of Jason Lee’s Methodist Mission to Oregon and the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill and features Mission houses, an Oregon Trail settler’s house, a historic church and mill structures, equipment and water-powered turbine. The Millstream Knitting Guild meets from 10 a.m. to noon every second Saturday at the mill; call Donna, 503-930-4733, for more information. Admission to the grounds is free, museum tour is $7 adults, $6 seniors, $4 youth. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Information: 503-585-7012, www.missionmill.org.

The Space, 1132 N.E. Broadway. March 5: Paintings by Mae Starr with later performances by Kalaloch, Paint and Copter and Moodring. Free admission from 5-7 p.m., $5 from 7-10.

SCIO

Scio Depot Museum, 39004 N.E. First St. Mid-valley memorabilia and exhibits displayed in the 1890 West Scio train depot, train caboose and picnic grounds. Hours by appointment. Information: 503-394-2199.

SHEDD

Shedd Museum, 29990 First St. Pioneer Shedd family and community memorabilia, items from the Civil War and Oregon Trail era and collectibles housed in old Shedd bank building. Hours by appointment. Information: 541-369-2317.

Thompson’s Mills State Heritage Site, 32655 Boston Mill Road, just off Highway 99E. Oregon’s oldest water-powered mill. The main mill building will be open weekends for guided tours from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The site also features a Queen Anne-style mill keeper’s residence. Information: 541-491-3611.

SHERIDAN

Lawrence Gallery, Highway 18 between McMinnville and Sheridan. Works by Don Bishop, oils and Jean Schwalbe, abstract acrylics. Artist reception: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 9. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily. Information: 800-894-4278.

SILVERTON

Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St. Featuring more than 20 specialty gardens. Guided tours of the Gordon House, Frank Lloyd Wright’s only building in Oregon, offered daily by reservation; $5, call 503-874-6006. Hours (Nov.-March): 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Admission (Nov.-March): $5 adults, $4 seniors, $4 ages 8-17, free age 7 and younger. Gordon House tours: $5. Information: 503-874-8100 or toll-free 877-674-2733, www.oregongarden.org.

SWEET HOME

East Linn Museum, 746 Long St. Farm machinery, household goods, tools, medical equipment, musical instruments and logging and mining equipment dating from the 1800s. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Information: 541-367-4580.

TOLEDO

Briseno Gallery, located in the Leader Building on Business Highway 20 and 404 N.E. Main St. Information: 541-336-1315.

Gallery Michael Gibbons, 140 N.E. Alder St. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Information: 541-336-2797, www.michaelgibbons.net.

Ivan Kelly Gallery-Studio, 207 E. Graham St. Information: 541-336-1124. www.ivankelly.com.

Toledo Historic Museum, 208 Main St. Collection of early sawmill, logging and railroad memorabilia. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Information: 541-265-7509.

Yaquina River Museum of Art, 151 N.E. Alder St. Hours: noon-6 p.m. Fridays. Information: 541-336-1907.

WALDPORT

Waldport Heritage Museum, 320 N.E. Grant St. Exhibits of Native American history, the logging business, period clothing and household items, photographs and genealogical library. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday or by appointment. Information: 541-563-7092.

YACHATS

Yachats Commons, 441 N. Highway 101. March 15: “Winterfest: Artists and Crafters” fundraiser for the Yachats Commons community center. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

To list art shows and museum events, submit information to Jake TenPas at jake.tenpas@lee.net. Photos may be included for consideration. See page 2 for details. \