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: “Alternative Landscapes,” by Marie Bush, Matt Lancaster and Dona Laurita, in celebration of the 2025 Month of Photography Festival, up through Saturday; 4895 N. Broadway, Boulder; noboartdistrict.org.

Canyon Theater and Gallery: “Communal Threads,” abstract text patterns made with discarded fabric, by Heather Schulte, up through March 31; “Miss Ways Pen Pals,” connects preschoolers with seniors through letter writing and art, up through April 30 at Meadows Library; “My Lovely Creature,” inspired by artist Kendall B. Harper’s son’s experiences growing up on the autism spectrum, up through April 28 on the Arapahoe Ramp; “BRAVA! an Homage to Women in the Visual Arts,” honoring historical and contemporary women artists, up through March 30; “Boulder Days Needlework,” embroidery by Hiroko Dennis that’s Art Deco-inspired, up through April 28 at Reynolds Library; Main Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder; boulderlibrary.org/exhibits.

The Crowd Collective: “Off Script” closing reception from 2-4 p.m. Saturday; 4939 N. Broadway #58, Boulder; thecrowdboulder.com.

Dairy Arts Center: “Black Futures in Art: The Space Between Us,” explores the energy and potential within the gaps that separate humans, up through March 30; “Albert Foote Sr. and Darrell Spotted Horse,” a Creative Nations exhibit that celebrates respected artist, storyteller and tipi educator, up through May 4; “Gone Over,” by Lisa Berley, up through March 30; 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; thedairy.org.

East Window: “Headdress,” by Dana Claxton, personal headdress collections of five women, up through April 26; “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; 4550 Broadway, Suite C-3B2, Boulder; eastwindow.org.

Kin Studio and Gallery: “The Silhouette Project: Newcomers,” by Dona Laurita, up through April 4; 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.

Nick Ryan Gallery: “Curbside,” by Courtney Sennish, and “Sun Changes,” by Ky Anderson; 1221 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 110, Boulder; nickryangallery.com.

NoBo Art Center: “Month of Photography Member Show,” brings a rich tapestry of styles, narratives and perspectives that exemplify the depth and diversity of the photographic arts in Boulder, up through Saturday; 4929 Broadway, #E, Boulder; noboartdistrict.org/nobo-art-center.

Longmont area

Firehouse Art Center: “Ex Situ,” brings together the work of Alison Oullette-Kirby and Samira Hemnat, two artists who interrogate the concept of home from profoundly different but interconnected perspectives, examining the tension between the deeply personal and the structural realities of home, up through April 27; “Touching Light, Photography You Can Feel,” 3D printed photography by Carrie Tahquechi, up through March 26; 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont; firehouseart.org.

The Great Frame Up: East Boulder County Artists’ Studio Tour Preview Show, up through May 2; 430 Main St., Longmont; longmont.thegreatframeup.com.

Longmont Museum: “A Graphic Journey: Prints by Pablo Picasso,” explore the genius of Pablo Picasso in an exhibition featuring more than 60 works from 1923 to 1972, up through May 4; 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.