For the Sake of Art: New Works by Alan Tuttle
Thru May 27 This exhibit runs the gamut, with works inspired by the Adirondack Mountains, landscapes of Delaware, self-portaits, pieces exploring contemporary social and political issues, and sculpture in a variety of materials. Rehoboth Art League, 12 Dodds Lane, Rehoboth Beach, 227-8408, rehobothartleague.org
Under Construction: Part I
Thru June 3 Artists Leah Bailis, Anthony Cervino, Robert Guevara, Joe Netta and Adam Weir explore the intersection between construction, architecture, design, and sculpture utilizing ordinary building materials. Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts, 200 S. Madison St., Wilmington, 656-6466, thedcca.org
Stone Carvings by Gerd Dreher from the Herb and Monika Obodda Collection
Thru July 20 With great attention to the detail of the natural object, master carver Gerd Dreher brings life and beauty to his hardstone creations. University Museums, Mineralogical Museum, Newark, 831-8037, www.udel.edu/museums
Living Local
May With this month’s theme, the artists at Gallery One in Ocean View express what they know best. Gallery One, 32 Atlantic Ave., Ocean View, 537-5055, galleryonede.com
Project Delaware
May 1-June 2 This all-media juried show sets out to capture the spirit of the people and places of Delaware. Newark Arts Alliance, 276 E. Main St., Newark, 266-7266, newarkartsalliance.org
Awakenings
May 2-June 30 The spring show at the Mispillion Art League is the gallery’s first juried offering and features art on the themes of new beginnings, springtime and nature. Mispillion Art League, 5 N. Walnut St., Milford, 430-7646, mispillionarts.org
Olga Dmytrenko
May 4-25 Painter Olga Dmytrenko exhibits at the Mezzanine Gallery. Delaware Division of the Arts, Mezzanine Gallery, 820 N. French St., Wilmington, 577-8278, artsdel.org
Louise Clearfield
May 4-26 Louise Clearfield presents “Mix – New Paintings” at The Station Gallery. The Station Gallery, 3922 Kennett Pike, Greenville, 654-8638, stationgallery.net
Plantscapes
May 4-30 Ruth Wolf, Sandra Benhaim and Lynnrae Fenimore present plants and landscapes through three distinct media. The Delaware Center for Horticulture, 1810 N. Dupont St., Wilmington, 658-6262, thedch.org
Mickey Freed
May 25-June 14 Gallery 50 in Rehoboth presents new infrared works by this Claymont photographer. Gallery 50, 50-B Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth Beach, 227-2050, 50contemporaryart.com