MUSEUMS

FRYE ART MUSEUM
William Cumming: The Image of Consequence. Through Dec 31. 704 Terry Ave, 622-9250.

HENRY ART GALLERY
Lead Pencil Studio explores the relationship between architectural space and land use in Minus Space. Through Nov 20. Also connected with Lead Pencil Studio is 150 Works of Art, paintings and photographs from the gallery's collection. Through Feb 26, 2006. 15th Ave NE and NE 41st St, 543-2280.

NORDIC HERITAGE MUSEUM
The new exhibit on 12 modern Finnish churches must not be missed! Through Nov 13. 3014 NW 67th St, 789-5707.

SEATTLE ART MUSEUM
Quieter Spirit, early paintings by Frederic Edwin Church. Through Oct 16. Africa in America, ongoing. Japanese paintings, screens, and hanging scrolls from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, ongoing. 100 University St, 654-3100.

GALLERY OPENINGS

ROQ LA RUE
Bad Moon Rising is a "Halloween-themed group show" in the gallery's new space, which is next door to its old space. Opening reception Fri Oct 14, 6 pm–10 pm. Through Nov 6. 2312 Second Ave, 374-8977.

WESTERN BRIDGE
In Crash. Pause. Rewind. 12 respected artists and groups look "at the disaster imagery generated by Hollywood and the news media alike as contemporary equivalents to the Romantic attraction to ruins." Absolutely fantastic! Opening reception Fri Oct 14, 7 pm–10 pm. Through March 4, 2006. 3412 Fourth Ave S, 838-7444.

CONTINUING EXHIBITIONS

ART/NOT TERMINAL GALLERY
Pioneer Sunrise, paintings by Keene Crews. Through Nov 3. bill.com, a tribute to Bill Gates, Microsoft, and the world of computers. Through Dec 1. 2045 Westlake Ave, 233-0680.

ART BOOKS PRESS BOOKSTORE & GALLERY
Work by more than 40 international artists pushing the boundaries of bookmaking. Through Oct 29. 4703 Ballard Ave, 285-2665.

BALLARD FETHERSTON GALLERY
An exhibition featuring painter Kathy Moss and sculptor Lita Batho. Through Oct 29. 818 E Pike St, 322-9440.

CHRISTOFF GALLERY
Something Wicked This Way Comes: Macabre and surrealist paintings by Joe Vollan, Gus Fink, and Ben Fedosky. Through Oct 31. 6004 12th Ave S #17, 767-0280.

CONSOLIDATED WORKS
Trimpin's Sheng High and Paul Rucker's Wall of Pieces runs through Nov 27. 500 Boren Ave N, 381-3218

CORNISH COLLEGE OF THE ARTS
An exhibition featuring work by the Cornish art department faculty. Through Oct 31. 1000 Lenora St, Main Campus Center Gallery, 726-5011.

DAVIDSON CONTEMPORARY
Within, a new series of oil paintings by Susan Bennerstrom. Visionary Evidence, new woodcuts by Karen Kunc. Prints by Sosaku Hanga. Through Oct 29. 310 S Washington St, 624-7684.

DESIGN COMMISSION
On exhibit are sculptures and screen prints by New York artist Andrew Sutherland. Through Oct 29. 119 Prefontaine Pl S, 223-7709.

FRAME UP STUDIOS
Paintings by Nan Wonderly. Through Nov 1. 3515 Fremont Ave N, 547-4657.

FRANCINE SEDERS GALLERY
New work by Diann Knezovich and Anne Hirondelle. Through Oct 30. 6701 Greenwood Ave N, 782-0355.

G. GIBSON GALLERY
Final week. Mind Over Matter, photo-based constructions by Beverly Rayner. Memento Mori, tintypes by Susan Seubert. Through Oct 15. Ruth Bernhard: At One Hundred, a selection of prints. Through Nov 26. 300 S Washington St, 587-4033.

GALLERY 110
New work by Betsy Best-Spadaro and Jessica Dodge. Through Oct 29. 110 S Washington St, 624-9336.

GLOBE GALLERY
A new series of color photographs by Kristen Imig. Through Oct 31. 105 S Main #100, 612-7655.

GORDON WOODSIDE/JOHN BRASETH GALLERY
Recent paintings by William Cumming. Through Oct 29. 2101 Ninth Ave, 622-7243.

GREG KUCERA GALLERY
New paintings by Jeffrey Simmons and new drawings by Joe Biel. Through Nov 12. 212 Third Ave S, 624-0770.

HALO
Le Merde and Charles Whiteside present a medieval-themed show with work from 15 artists. Through Oct 31. 1919 Third Ave, 256-0715.

HOWARD HOUSE
Evicted is an exhibition of new paintings by Seattle artist Mark Takamichi Miller. And Mapping the Moment is an exhibition of new sculptures by Seattle artist Yuki Nakamura. Through Nov 12. 604 Second Ave, 256-6399.

INFOHAZARD
The weird paintings of Seva Rzhondkovsky and Michael Colello are here on display. Through Nov 1. 1716 E Olive Way, 324-6630.

JAMES HARRIS GALLERY
Black Market, sculpture, photography and video by Stephanie Syjuco, ongoing. 309A Third Ave S, 903-6220.

JOHN PAGE GALLERY
Island Innovations, a series of paintings by John Page. Through Oct 30. 1090 N Northlake Way, 632-7710.

LINDA HODGES GALLERY
New paintings by Chester Arnold. Through Oct 29. 316 First Ave S, 624-3034.

LIPSTICK TRACES
Paintings by Alan Hurley. Through Nov 30. 303 E Pine St, 329-2813.

LISA HARRIS GALLERY
Paintings by Ed Kamuda and sculpture by Jerry Wingren. Through Oct 29. 1922 Pike Pl, 443-3315.

PATRICIA CAMERON GALLERY
Life Lines, a collection of new paintings and drawings by Cheryl Hahn. Through Oct 29. 234 Dexter Ave N, 343-9647.

PHOTOGRAPHIC CENTER NORTHWEST
Final Week. Intolerable Beauty: Portraits of American Mass Consumption, color photographs by Chris Jordan. Through Oct 15. 900 12th Ave, 720-7222.

SEATTLE ACADEMY OF FINE ART
Abstraction & Dimension, figurative sculptures and abstract paintings by SAFA students. Through Nov 23. 1501 10th Ave E, 526-ARTS.

SEATTLE ART MUSEUM RENTAL/SALES GALLERY
Final week. Studios Part 2: International District, featuring artists from 1426 S Jackson Street Studios, Noodleworks, and Rainier Oven Building. Through Oct 15. 1220 Third Ave, 343-1101.

SOIL ART GALLERY
An exhibition celebrating 10 years of SOIL, featuring work by 39 past and present SOIL members. Through Oct 30. 112 Third Ave S, 264-8061.

SOLOMON FINE ART
Prints and sculptures by Claire Lieberman. Through Oct 28. 1215 First Ave, 297-1400.

SQUARE ROOM
New work by Brian McGuffey and Leif Holland. 1316 E Pike St, 267-7120.

SUYAMA SPACE
Sea Level, an installation by Christine Wallers consisting of thousands of fine-gauge wires and reflected light. Through Dec 9. 2324 Second Ave, 256-0809.

TOST
Queen Mergatroid's Court, an exhibit by sewing artist Sara Lanzillotta. 513 N 36th St, Space E, 568-7419.

VÉRITÉ COFFEE AND CUPCAKE ROYALE
Curiously Intense Art, an exhibit by Rachel Van Citters. 2052 NW Market St, 782-9557.

WALL SPACE
Timeless Kyoto, Ron Reeder's palladium prints of his recent sojourn to Kyoto, Japan. 600 First Ave, Suite 322, 330-9137.

ZEITGEIST
A Soldier's View: A Pictorial Reflection of the War in Iraq, by photographer Jeff de la Cruz. Through Nov 2. 171 S Jackson St, 583-0497.

EVENTS

GREG KUCERA GALLERY
Natural Selection: Blue Earth Alliance Lottery Fundraiser is the first annual fundraiser for Blue Earth Alliance, a local arts organization that "funds projects by artists educating the public about environmental, social and cultural issues." Charles Peterson is one of several artists involved in the fundraiser. Sat Oct 15, 6:30 pm. Greg Kucera Gallery, 212 Third Ave S, $50-$500, 206-725-4913

The Tashiro Kaplan Open House and Auction Studios in the Kaplan building will open to the public, and there will also be an arty auction. It's sure to be fun for you, me, and everyone we know. Sat Oct 15, 4 pm–10 pm. 115 Prefontaine Place.