3 RING CIRCUS' THE BIG TOP GALLERY. 1638 Clio St., 569-2700; www.3rcp.com -- Thrashing: '80s Skateboard Art , group show guest-curated by Dan Tague, through May 28.

A GALLERY FOR FINE PHOTOGRAPHY. 241 Chartres St., 568-1313; www.agallery.com -- Helmut Newton and Fonville Winans: Portraits, Landscape and History , through June 30.

ALEXANDER & VICTOR FINE ART. 312 Royal St., 586-7555; www.alexanderandvictor.com -- Paintings and line drawings by Jann Harrison, ongoing.

ANTON HAARDT FOLK GALLERY. 2858 Magazine St., 891-9080; www.antonart.com -- Mose T: A to Z , folk art by Mose Tolliver, ongoing.

ARTEBELLA GALLERY. 323 Chartres St., 299-7196 -- Work by gallery artist David Cameron Rankin; new paintings by D. Loy Scott; both ongoing.

ARTHUR ROGER GALLERY. 432 Julia St., 522.1999; www.arthurrogergallery.com -- Everywhere I Look I Hear Music , charcoal and acrylic works on paper by New Orleans artist Willie Birch, through May 27.

ARTHUR ROGER GALLERY PROJECT. 730 Tchoupitoulas St., 522-1999; www.arthurrogergallery.com -- Athlete/Warrior , photographs by Jonathan Anderson and Edwin Low, through July 16.

ARTICHOKE GALLERY. 912 Decatur St., 636-2004 -- Watercolors and prints of New Orleans' landmarks by Peter Briant, ongoing.

ASHE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER. 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 569-9070; www.ashecac.org -- Free People of Color: New Works on Paper by Jose Torres Tama, through Tuesday.

BARRISTER'S GALLERY. 1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 525-2767; www.barristersgallery.com -- Work by John Arceneaux, David Bradshaw, Ryan Burns, Julie Crozat, Mike Fedor, John Greco, Matjames, Kristine Meyers, Sean Star Wars and Myrtle Von Damitz III, ongoing; For Donna , group show curated by Deborah Luster featuring work by Pinky Bass, Ruth Marten, Danna Moore, Laura Noland-Hunter, Donna Service, Kathy Vellard and Alexis Wreden, through May 28; New Work , paintings and drawings by John Arceneaux, through June 30.

BRYANT GALLERY. 316 Royal St., 525-5584 -- Dean Mitchell 2005 , paintings by the artist, through May.

CAROL ROBINSON GALLERY. 840 Napoleon Ave., 895-6130 -- New work by Karen Jacobs, through May 31.

CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER. 900 Camp St., 528-3805; www.cacno.org -- Young Women in Art: The Next Generation , through June 18. Hairstories , mixed-media group exhibition exploring the subject of African-American hair; Women of the World , international group exhibit of small mixed-media work by women; both through June 19.

D.O.C.S. GALLERY. 709 Camp St., 524-3936; www.docsgallery.com -- Work by Sam McCarty and Chic Connell, through June 2.

DUQUE ART CENTER. 3218 Magazine St., 899-4554; www.gustavoduque.com -- The Steamroller Print Series , a collection of prints on paper by Angel Collazo, through June 11.

EUROPA FINE ART. 526 Royal St., 412-8884 -- Contemporary European art by Shana Danilyants, Sergey Cherep, Manuel Vicario and Vincent Richieux, ongoing.

b 502 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-1841 -- Work by gallery artists Beryl Carbon, Carol Hallock, Suzanne King, Wes Koon, Carol Lapari, Delaina LeBlanc, Martin Needom, Ginger Pine and Lynda Thurlow, ongoing; Behind the Scenes , photographs by Johnny Stout; through May 31.

GALERIE D'ART FRANCAIS. 541 Royal St., 581-6925 -- Contemporary French Impressionism by Marc Clauzade, Nicole Sebille and Todd White, ongoing.

GALERIE RIVE GAUCHE. 318 Royal St., 524-5623 -- Work by European artists Gerard Valtier, Clothilde and Ford Smith, ongoing.

GALLERIA BELLA. 319 Royal St., 581-5881 -- Contemporary European art by Marso Savaro, Antonio Gravna and Nadme Lecomte, ongoing.

HANSON GALLERY. 229 Royal St., 524-8211; www.hansongallery-nola.com -- Works by gallery artists Peter Max, Raymond Douillet, Adrian Deckbar, M. L. Snowden and Steve Taylor, ongoing; musically themed paintings by Christian Vey and team painters Patterson & Barnes, through May.

HERIARD-CIMINO GALLERY. 440 Julia St., 525-7300; www.heriardcimino.com -- About the Archaic Substance , photographs and installation by Carlos Betancourt, through May 31.

THE HOUSE OF ART. 959 Gerard St. (Hwy. 59), Mandeville, (985) 674-9261 -- Oil, watercolor and acrylic paintings and prints by Mildred Reynolds and Carol Hallock, ongoing.

JACK GALLERY. 537 Royal St., 588-1777 -- The Art of Music , exhibition of paintings, photography, silk screens and limited-edition work by Stanley Mouse, Robert M. Knight, Ronnie Wood and Grace Slick, through May.

JONATHAN FERRARA GALLERY. 841 Carondelet St., 522-5471; www.jonathanferraragallery.com -- Clay: A Compelling Expression , work by 12 American ceramic artists curated by Sidonie Villere; Moment , new glass and bronze sculpture by Japanese artist Daisuke Shintani; both through June 1.

KEVIN GILLENTINE. 3908 Magazine St., 899-4201; www.kevingillentine.com -- New paintings by the artist.

LEMIEUX GALLERES. 332 Julia St., 522-5988; www.lemieuxgalleries.com -- Monkey Mind: Dharma With Dick and Jane , new paintings by Leslie Staub, through May 28. (Reviewed in this issue.)

MAGAZINE STREET GALLERY. 5207 Magazine St., 897-5330 -- Indoor and garden sculpture by Joe Miller, through May 31.

MYSTIC BLUE SIGNS. 2212 Magazine St., 525-4691 -- The Human Landscape , group show of paintings, prints, drawings and sculpture, through May 28.

NEWCOMB ART GALLERY. Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, 865-5328; www.newcombartgallery.com -- Lives Remembered: Photographs of a Small Town in Poland 1897-1939 , through June 5.

NEW ORLEANS ARTWORKS. 727 Magazine St., 529-7279; www.neworleansglassworks.com/site2/mainpage.htm -- Cathedral window obelisks by Curtiss Brock, seascape chandelier sculptures by Julia Yerkov and book arts by Rachel Fontenot, through May 31.

NEW ORLEANS GLASSWORKS AND PRINTMAKING STUDIO. 727 Magazine St., 529-7277; www.neworleansglassworks.com/site2/mainpage.htm -- Glass flower sculptures by Teri Walker, metal and glass mobiles by Greg Geniusz and cityscape etchings by Janelle Trosclair, through May 31.

NEXT II FINE ART. 1128 St. Roch Ave., 948-0772 -- Work by Karen T. Blomme, Steve Banks, William Gathright, Corliss Chastain and Zen paintings by John Marron, ongoing.

PALMA GALLERY. 828 Howard Ave., 598-2276 -- The Hybrid , multimedia group exhibition with 18 artists, curated by Matteo Neivert, through Saturday.

POETS GALLERY. 3113 Magazine St., 899-4100 -- Altared Images: Trilogy , mixed-media group show of altars, through May 28. (Reviewed in this issue.)

RADICI GALLERY. 603 Julia St., 596-2144; www.radicigallery.com -- Photographs by female Loyola University students, through May.

RHINO GALLERY. 633 St. Peter St., 569-8191 -- Glass and wood work, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry and textiles by Louisiana artists, ongoing.

ROBERT BRUNO GALLERY. 900 S. Peters St., 679-0001; www.robertbrunogallery.com -- Legends of Jazz , photographs by Steven Forster, through June 1.

RODRIGUE STUDIO. 721 Royal St., 581-4244; www.georgerodrigue.com -- Bodies , recent paintings, drawings and prints by George Rodrigue, through May.

ROYALBLUES GALLERY. 623 Royal St., 524-2583 -- Group show featuring Kirsten Harlow, TJ Black, Lisa Cohen, Curtis Matherne, Alexander Harvie and Amanda Gresham, ongoing.

ROY GALLERY. 329 Julia St., 598-2048 -- Paintings by Tita Millan, through May 31.

SANDERS, STOKES & SMITH GALLERY. 5230 Magazine St., 897-0678 -- Fear of the Known , new work by Angela Burks.

SLIDELL ART LEAGUE GALLERY. Historic Slidell Train Depot, 1827 Front St., Suite 201, Slidell, (985) 847-9458 -- Entries from the 43rd Annual Juried Exhibition by artists from Southeastern states, through June 12. Opening reception and awards ceremony, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

SOREN CHRISTENSEN GALLERY. 400 Julia St., 569-9501; www.sorengallery.com -- Souvenir , photographs by Les Schmidt; Here and Now , new paintings by Rusty Culotta; both through May 31.

STEVE MARTIN STUDIO. 624 Julia St., 566-1390 -- Just Today , paintings by Marc Kullman, ongoing.

ST. TAMMANY ART ASSOCIATION. 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-8650 -- Emerging Artists , work by recent graduates from Louisiana universities, curated by Dale Newkirk, through June 11.

SYLVIA SCHMIDT GALLERY. 400-A Julia St., 522-2000; www.sylviaschmidt.com -- Compositions of Elements , oil paintings and monoprints by Chris Hayman, through May 31.

VEN NORMAN GALLERY. 317 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-9555; www.vennorman.com/gallery.shtml -- Photography by Sally Dunn and abstract paintings by Sarah Dunn and Robin Hamaker, through June 9.

THE WILLIAM AND JOSEPH GALLERY. 713 Royal St., 566-7009; www.thewilliamandjosephgallery.com -- Landscape paintings by Mark Ramy, metal sculpture by Barrett DeBusk, floral paintings by Jaline Pol, jewelry by Monique Leon and glasswork by artists from around the country, ongoing.

spare spaces

CRESCENT CITY BREWHOUSE. 527 Decatur St., 522-0571; www.crescentcitybrewhouse.com -- Burlesque-inspired paintings by Steven Lesser, through May.

EAST BANK REGIONAL LIBRARY. 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 838-1100; www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org -- You Are Where You Eat: Stories and Recipes From the Crescent City , traveling exhibit about New Orleans' cuisine, through May 24; Bridges: Your Library Connects , winners and entries from Jefferson Parish Library's photography contest, through Saturday.

HABITAT RESTORE. 2830 Royal St., 943-2240 -- Art installation made from recycled housing materials designed and built by artists Mark Guilbeau and Rian Kerrane, New Orleans Center for Creative Arts/Riverfront students, NOCCA/Riverfront instructor Jeff Becker and Habitat ReStore director Laurie Fitzpatrick, through May.

LA BOULANGERIE. 625 St. Charles Ave., 569-1925 -- Paintings by Joel Kelly, ongoing.

MAIN LIBRARY. 219 Loyola Ave., 596-2526 -- New Orleans Architecture , an exhibit of drawings, paintings and photographs by Walter L. Cohen High School students, through May 27.

MIMI'S IN THE MARIGNY. 2601 Royal St., 942-0690 -- Underwater , new works, oil paint and ballpoint pen on paper by Catherine Lepp, through Wednesday.

OAK STREET CAFE. 8140 Oak St., 866-8710; www.oakstreetcafe.com -- Mixed-media designs by Richard Lynch; historical photographs of Oak Street and Carrollton Avenue area; both through May.

ONE EYED JACKS. 615 Toulouse St., 569-8361 -- First annual Flesh Art Show featuring painted models in runway show, performance art and music by Liquidrone and others. Tickets $10. 10 p.m. Friday.

SUKHO THAI. 1913 Royal St., 948-9309 -- Paintings by Joel Kelly, ongoing.

TWIROPA. Tchoupitoulas Room, 1544 Tchoupitoulas St., 595-5091; www.nolastyle.com -- Backstage Photo Confessions , photographs by Leslie T. Snadowsky, ongoing.

museums

AMERICAN-ITALIAN MUSEUM & RESEARCH LIBRARY. 537 S. Peters St., 522-7294 -- Hand-painted and lettered plaques by artist Franco Alessandri, photographs, and memorabilia.

AMISTAD RESEARCH CENTER ART GALLERY. Tulane University, Tilton Hall, 6823 St. Charles Ave., 865-5535; www.amistadresearchcenter.org -- Rhapsody in Blue: Portraits of Blues Masters by Leon R. Wade, through May 31.

GERMAINE CAZENAVE WELLS MARDI GRAS MUSEUM. Arnaud's Restaurant, 813 Bienville St., 523-5433; www.arnauds.com/museum.html -- Exhibit featuring costumes, Carnival memorabilia and vintage photos from 1937 to 1968, open during restaurant hours.

HISTORIC NEW ORLEANS COLLECTION. 533 Royal St., 523-4662; www.hnoc.org -- The Terrible and the Brave: The Battles for New Orleans, 1814-1815 , through Jan. 8, 2006.

LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM CABILDO. 701 Chartres St., 568-6968; http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/site/cabex.htm -- Louisiana and the Mighty Mississippi River , permanent exhibit; The Cabildo: Two Centuries of Louisiana History , ongoing.

LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM MADAME JOHN'S LEGACY. 632 Dumaine St., 568-6968; http://lsm.crt.state.la.us -- Madame John's Legacy: History and Legends of a National Historic Landmark , ongoing; Goin' Cross My Mind: Contemporary Self-Taught Artists of Louisiana , ongoing.

LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM PRESBYTERE. 751 Chartres St., 568-6968; http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/site/presbex.htm -- The Mardi Gras Art of Tony Green , through Nov. 20.

MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN COCKTAIL. 514 Chartres St., 565-8027; www.museumoftheamericancocktail.org -- Ongoing exhibits about the history of the American cocktail.

NEW ORLEANS HISTORIC TRAIN GARDEN AT CITY PARK. New Orleans Botanical Garden, City Park, 482-4888; www.neworleanscitypark.com/nobg.php -- Miniature replicas of New Orleans architectural styles crafted from botanical bits, plus small-scale trains and streetcars, all in garden setting. Permanent exhibit is included with regular admission to New Orleans Botanical Garden.

NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART. 1 Collins Diboll Circle, City Park, 488-2631; www.noma.org -- The Tortoise and the Hare: Symbols and Legends in Edo-Period Japanese Painting , through June 12; 64 Degrees of Separation: A Sequence of Photographs , through June 26; Seldom Seen: Aspects of English and Continental Ceramics , through Sept. 4; Circle Dance: John T. Scott Retrospective , through July 10.

OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ART. 925 Camp St., 539-9600; www.ogdenmuseum.com -- Hands of Generations: Recent Works by Nene Humphrey , through July; Passport: Classic and Unknown Photographs by Herman Leonard and The Highway of Temptation & Redemption, A Gothic Travelogue in Two Dimensions: Photographs by Richard Sexton ; both through July 17; The Art of the Mug , through May 29; Spirit of Place: Art of Acadiana , through July 24.

OLD U.S. MINT. 400 Esplanade Ave., 568-6990; http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/site/mintex.htm -- New Orleans Jazz , ongoing; The United States Mint, New Orleans: Its History and Operations , ongoing; Newcomb Pottery and Crafts, ongoing; O. Winston Link: The Louisiana Photographs , previously unpublished images from the 1930s and 1940s, through July 31; A Toast of New Orleans and Galatoire's Restaurant: Celebrating 100 Years ; both ongoing; Revealing an American Wilderness: Audubon's Birds of Louisiana , ongoing.

SYDNEY AND WALDA BESTHOFF SCULPTURE GARDEN. New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, City Park, 488-2631; www.noma.org -- Five-acre outdoor collection of modern and contemporary sculpture, free and open to the public.

WILLIAMS RESEARCH CENTER. 410 Chartres St., 598-7171; www.hnoc.org/willcent.htm -- Louisiana Sites and Citizens , permanent.

call for artists

ARTEGG ARTMART EXHIBITORS. 1001 S. Broad St., 70125, 822-4002; www.artegg.com -- Painters, photographers, furniture makers, wood carvers, potters, glassmakers, sculptors, basket makers, jewelers, weavers and purveyors of nonperishable organic products are invited to exhibit. Spaces are 10 feet-by-10 feet and exhibitors must provide own tents or tables. A deposit of $40 and rental fee of $40 is required monthly. ArtMart is every second Saturday of the month.