On exhibit
• DOWNTOWN AKRON — The Akron Art Museum is presenting two exhibitions this fall — Masumi Hayashi, Meditations: Two Pilgrimages and Close to Home: Watercolors by William Sommer and Raphael Gleitsmann. Both are now open to the public and will remain on view through Jan. 27. Masumi Hayashi, Meditations: Two Pilgrimages, in the Fred and Laura Ruth Bidwell Gallery, is one of four exhibitions in Northeast Ohio this fall celebrating the work of Cleveland artist Masumi Hayashi, who was murdered in August 2006. The Akron Art Museum, MOCA Cleveland, Cleveland State University Art Gallery and SPACES will join together this fall to celebrate Hayashi’s art. Close to Home, in the Judith Bear Isroff Gallery, presents works drawn from the museum’s collection, which contains major holdings by the two artists. Tonight, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m., the museum will present a gallery talk on Close to Home by Allison Tillinger Schmid, curatorial assistant for the museum.
• CUYAHOGA FALLS — The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center, 2131 Front St., will accept works of art from potters, glassblowers and workers for a new exhibition set for Nov. 9-30. Entries of up to seven pieces will be accepted Nov. 5-7, and the juror of awards will announce winners in each of two categories. Cash, prizes and certificates will be presented to winners at a reception Nov. 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call (330) 928-8092 for more information or for an entry form. Most work will be for sale by the artists.
• WEST AKRON — Harris-Stanton Gallery, 2301 W. Market St., will present the 20th Anniversary International Exhibition, also featuring contemporary jewelry by New York artist Pat Daugherty, Nov. 9 through Dec. 8. This exhibition marks the 20th anniversary of the gallery. It will feature original works of art by best-selling international artists Bernard Cathelin, Pierre Boncompain, Mario Avati, Lynn Shaler and others. A free public opening reception will take place Nov. 9 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Gallery hours are Tuesdays through Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by appointment. The works may be previewed at www.harrisstantongallery.com. For more information, call (330) 867-7600.
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