Boulder area

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art: “Dazzle of Darkness,” 31 artists illuminate darkness through diverse media, ranging from storytelling to scientific experimentation, photography, fiber optics, film and sculpture; up through May 4; 1750 13th St., Boulder; bmoca.org.

Bus Stop Gallery: “In Loving Memory,” mixed media art by Lisa Nesmith, who creates richly layered pieces that speak to time, memory and place; 4895 N. Broadway, Boulder; noboartdistrict.org.

Canyon Theater and Gallery: “BVSD Showcase, artwork made by students in kindergarten through eighth grade, up through May 14; “The Mazu Experience: A Journey into Taiwan’s Heart and Soul,” a curated selection of documentation photographs, up through July 31 at Reynolds Branch; “Type Faces,” exhibition that redefines the modern alphabet through a playful series of characters and portraits by Marek Hosek; Main Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder; boulderlibrary.org/exhibits.

The Crowd Collective: May First Friday featuring Kristen Ross’ debut solo show; 4939 N. Broadway #58, Boulder; thecrowdboulder.com.

Dairy Arts Center: “Albert Foote Sr. and Darrell Spotted Horse,” a Creative Nations exhibit that celebrates a respected artist, storyteller and tipi educator, up through Sunday; Boulder Valley School District Art Show features works by high school students and faculty, up through Sunday; “Exploring the Nature of Origins,” water-based oil paintings by Megan McCarthy, up through May 11; 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; thedairy.org.

East Window: “Bathroom,” by Jenna Hissong, documents her father’s bathroom as a conduit for generational storytelling, up through June 20; “Ake Huchimagachach,” by Soloman Chiniquay and Jaz Whitford, up through June 20; “Portrait of the Artist as a Young Rebel,” by Amitis Motevalli, a reflection on the coming of consciousness of the artist, up through June 20; “Photographs and Poems,” by Benson Apah, up through Aug. 30; 4550 Broadway, Suite C-3B2, Boulder; eastwindow.org.

Kin Studio and Gallery: “New Works,” photography by Todd Edward Herman, through June; Kin Studio & Gallery, 4725 16th St., Studio 104, Boulder; kinstudioboulder.com.

Messinger Gallery: “The Triumphant Spirit,” portraits by Nick Del Calzo; Messinger Gallery at the Boulder JCC, 6007 Oreg Ave., Boulder; boulderjcc.org.

Museum of Boulder: “Proclaiming Colorado’s Black History,” highlights the history of Black culture in Colorado, up through September 2025; “Bending the Arc,” recognizing the 50th anniversary of six marriage licenses issued in Boulder to same-sex couples in 1975, up through Sept. 29; “Signs of the Times,” signs from the Museum’s collection that evoke memories of shared experiences and places found in Boulder’s past, up through June 29; 2205 Broadway, Boulder; museumofboulder.org.

Nick Ryan Gallery: “Object/Image,” by John Gibson and Andrew Watel, up through June 7; 1221 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 110, Boulder; nickryangallery.com.

NoBo Art Center: “Bold Trees, Quiet Voices,” by Jeanine Thurston, representing strength, resilience and the untold stories rooted in nature. Opening reception at 6 p.m. Friday, up through May 24; 4929 Broadway, #E, Boulder; noboartdistrict.org/nobo-art-center.

Longmont area

Firehouse Art Center: Robyn Eubanks pop-up exhibition, up through Wednesday; “Myth and Memory,” by Lynden Cline and Jeff Leake, up through June 15; 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont; firehouseart.org.

The Great Frame Up: East Boulder County Artists’ Studio Tour Preview Show, up through Friday; 430 Main St., Longmont; longmont.thegreatframeup.com.

Longmont Museum: “A Graphic Journey: Prints by Pablo Picasso,” an exhibit that explores the genius of Picasso with more than 60 works from 1923 to 1972, up through Sunday; 400 Quail Road, Longmont; longmontmuseum.org.

Osmosis Gallery: “Favorite Places — Moab & Crested Butte,” by Lonny Granston, up through spring; 290 Second Ave., Niwot; osmosisartgallery.com.