15th Ave NE and NE 41st St, 543-2280.
WOW (THE WORK OF THE WORK)
Chief curator Elizabeth Brown organized this spectacular new show, which features the work of Kimsooja, Steve McQueen, Catherine Yass, James Turrell, Hannah Villiger, and Gary Hill. Through Feb 6.
TACOMA ART MUSEUM EVENTS
1701 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, 253-272-4258.
MARSDEN HARTLEY
This retrospective exhibition of more than 50 works includes paintings and works on paper by a key member of America's first artistic avant-garde. Opens Sat Jan 15. Through May 1.
2005 ALUMNI EXHIBITION
Cornish alumni, including Dawn Cerny, Molly Norris Curtis, Neal Bashor, Kate Greiner, and Paul McKee, show their work. Opening reception Thurs Jan 20, 5-7 pm. Cornish College of the Arts, 1000 Lenora St. Through Feb 24.
TOM BALDWIN
The Hawaii-based artist displays his new digitally generated works on paper. Opening reception Thurs Jan 20, 6-8 pm. James Harris Gallery, 309A Third Ave S, 903-6220. Through Feb 26.
MINT & SERF
Morning Haze by New York-based graffiti writers and visual artists Mint and Serf of 1134nyc is an exhibition comprised of an installation that fills the walls, ceiling, and floor of the gallery. Opening reception Fri Jan 21, 7 pm. OlivoDoce Art Space, 1203 E Olive St, 240-2787. Through Feb 20.
PEOPLE DOING STRANGE THINGS WITH ELECTRICITY
This group show features the diverse work of 32 local, national, and international artists. At the opening reception, Dorkbot-sea, in collaboration with Seattle-based Internet label Comfort Stand Records, will be giving out free CDs--a compilation of work by contemporary experimental sound artists and composers. Opening reception Sat Jan 22, 8 pm. CoCA, 408 Dexter Ave N, 853-8915. Through March 3.
SMALL TALES: GROUP SHOW
Small works by Ellen Garvens, Chris St. Pierre, and Nik Tongas, along with guest artists Peter Stanfield and Linda Walker. Opens Wed Jan 26. Solomon Fine Art, 1215 First Ave, 297-1400. Through Apr 1.
KATY STONE
Paintings on Mylar is an installation by Seattle artist Katy Stone that mixes drawing, painting, and sculpture. Opening reception Thurs Jan 20, 6-8 pm. Greg Kucera Gallery, 212 Third Ave S, 624-0770. Through Feb 26.
THAW!
VAIN hosts a party presenting the works of Jana Brevick, Andy Thaemert, and Heinrich Toh. The event will feature DJ Elletee and a special performance by Dina Martina. Sat Jan 22, 7-10 pm. Vain, 2018 First Ave, 769-4325.
