Stroll through the gallery as you enjoy refreshments at UICA's opening reception for its new exhibits. Bryan Leister's installation, "Transit," combines a variety of mediums. Justin Webb's "While Holding Our Own" is a series of pieces that follows an evolving narrative. Rebecca Murtaugh, who specializes in sculpture, ceramics, and installations, will be displaying "Temptations." All exhibitions will be on display until August 6, and this will be the last UICA exhibit before it moves into the new Fulton Street facility.

Dutch Utopia: American Artists in Holland 1880-1914
Grand Rapids Art Museum
Through August 15
Members Free, Adults $8, Seniors/Students $7,Youth $5
artmuseumgr.org, (616) 831-1000

In the late 1800s, American artists were drawn to the tradition of great Dutch artists and the contemporary work coming out of the Hague School. These artists traveled to Holland and lived in several small communities. In "Dutch Utopia," the Grand Rapids Art Museum showcases works by 40 American painters who were fascinated by Dutch art. These artists include Robert Henri, William Merritt Chase, John Twachtman, and many others.

82nd Regional Exhibition
Muskegon Museum of Art
Through August 25
Adult Admission $5, Children 17 and under, students, and members are free
muskegonartmuseum.org, (231) 720-2570

At the start of May, local Michigan artists entered their submissions for the 82nd Regional Exhibition. Juror Jim Nawara, a Detroit painter and printmaker, presented the awards at the opening reception for the exhibit on May 27. The exhibit will be open to the public for the entire summer.