Boulder area

15th Street Gallery: Featuring lithographs by Santa Fe artist Rodney Carswell; open by appointment only; 1708 15th St., Boulder; 15thstreetgalleryboulder.com

Ana’s Art Gallery: “The Planet Has Life,” where the Earth is the main protagonist in this Earth Day Art Show featuring new works made from recycled material. The three artists featured share a common theme — they show that the Earth is alive; it moves, feels, suffers and is happy; up through Thursday; noon-6 p.m., 1100 Spruce St., Boulder; anasartgallery.com.

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. Through Sunday, BMoCA and local artist Rebecca DiDomenico are hosting a pop-up shop, featuring “Dazzle of Darkness”-related items and prints from some of the exhibiting artists. Swing by to purchase some unique and special items; exhibit up through May 4; 1750 13th St., Boulder; bmoca.org.

BMoCA at Frasier: “Pieced Together,” the work of Bruce Price and Debra Smith, two artists who explore pattern as both medium and subject, up through Aug. 17; 350 Ponca Place, Boulder; bmoca.org.

Bus Stop Gallery: “Member Group Show,” a monthlong exhibition featuring 99 talented artists, showcasing the community’s diversity and creativity, up through Saturday; April 26; 4895 N. Broadway, Boulder; noboartdistrict.org.

Canyon Theater and Gallery: “Miss Ways Pen Pals,” connects preschoolers with seniors through letter writing and art, up through Wednesday at Meadows Library; “My Lovely Creature,” inspired by artist Kendall B. Harper’s son’s experiences growing up on the autism spectrum, up through Monday on the Arapahoe Ramp; “Boulder Days Needlework,” art deco-inspired embroidery by Hiroko Dennis, up through Monday at Reynolds Library; 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; Main Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder; boulderlibrary.org/exhibits.

Dairy Arts Center: “Albert Foote Sr. and Darrell Spotted Horse,” a Creative Nations exhibit that celebrates a respected storyteller and tipi educator, up through May 4; BVSD Art Show features works by students and faculty, up through May 4; “Exploring the Nature of Origins,” water-based oil paintings by Megan McCarthy, up through May 11; 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; thedairy.org.

Kin Studio and Gallery: “The Silhouette Project: Newcomers,” by Dona Laurita; 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: “The Painting Project,” program founded by Jordan Wolfson, master painter, educator and guiding force behind generations of Boulder artists, student works exhibition, up through Saturday; 4929 Broadway, #E, Boulder; noboartdistrict.org/nobo-art-center.

Longmont area

Firehouse Art Center: “Ex Situ,” works by Alison Oullette-Kirby and Samira Hemnat who examine the tension between the personal and structural realities of home, up through Sunday; 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.

Helios Public Art House: An art house that displays the work of around 20 Boulder County artists and hosts live music; open 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; 364 Main St., Longmont; downtownlongmont.com/go/helios-public-art-house.

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 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.