Aqus Cafe
189 H St.
Faces are fun, or moving, or scary or delightful, depending on how they are captured by the artists who paint, draw or photograph them. A large exhibitionism of portraits, curated by Holly Hogan, is now on display throughout the cafe, representing work by dozens of local painters. Some of the works are small and detailed, others are large and abstract. Open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. The show runs through March 21.
Ethical Clothing
122 Kentucky St.
One well-lit wall of this popular women’s clothing store in downtown Petaluma has recently been transformed into a hanging mini-gallery, with the intention of hosting local artists and their artwork. The first artist to be showcased there is Marin County’s Bernd Enders, a landscape painter with an exceptional eye for blue skies and fluffy, sometimes ominous, clouds. The exhibit is appropriately titled “Clouds.” Ethicalclothing-petaluma.com
IceHouse Gallery
405 E. D St.
Coming up at IceHouse Gallery is “Ephemera,” a three-person show of contemporary mono prints. Ephemera alludes to the transient nature of the monoprinting process as each image is printed only once and then disappears once the plate is wiped clean. The show runs May 3-31 with an opening reception on Saturday May 4, 5-7 p.m. The gallery is open Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekends by appointment. (707) 778-2238. DigitalGrange.com.
Magic Shop Gallery & Studios
429 1st Street, Suites 260 and 155
This multi-member artists collective, operating in the Watershed Building in the Petaluma Warehouse district, has regular member shows in its downstairs gallery, and quarterly pop-up open studio events. Currently on display is “What is Love,” open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays. Described as an “interactive exhibit,” the show will continue to evolve over the next three months, with spontaneous contributions from visitors. Also running, in the main gallery, is a group exhibit titled “Connections.” Gallery Hours are Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. MagicShopStudios.com.
Petaluma Arts Center
230 Lakeville St.
The annual celebration of works by student artists returns to the Petaluma Arts Center this month. “ART CONNECTS US: Youth Show Exhibit” runs through April 20. 230 Lakeville St. Members and children free, non-members $5. 707-762-5600. Petalumaartscenter.org. The center is open 12-4 p.m., Friday-Saturday. Entrance fee $5. Petalumaartscenter.org.
Petaluma Historical Library & Museum
20 Fourth St.
The Petaluma Historical Museum features several ongoing exhibits showcasing various aspects of Petaluma history and its many residents and landmarks. Petaluma Historical Library and Museum, 20 Fourth Street. Petalumamuseum.com
Petaluma Tea & Coffee
212 2nd St.
Petaluma Tea & Coffee presents a small exhibition of paintings by single-named artist Vador, whose work is bright, vivid and – highly enamored of a certain kind of delightful horned monster/beast character – always highly appealing. Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. PetalumaCoffee.com.
Slough City Studios
409 Petaluma Boulevard South, Suite C
The cozy art gallery at Petaluma’s Slough City Studios displays works by member artists, and occasional guest artist exhibitions, and offers workshops and classes. The current show is “Lovecloud,” with works by Nell Hernandez. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Sloughcity.com.
The Find
322 Western Ave.
The Find is a consignment and home furnishings store featuring current, vintage, retro, classic, and contemporary furniture. It also showcases an ongoing exhibition of art works by local artists from The Magic Shop studios.The store is open every day but Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Usher Gallery
1 Petaluma Blvd. N.
Usher Gallery hosts the opening reception for “Private Space: Movement through Vulnerability,” a collaborative exhibition/installation of painted vinyl and abstract paintings by Petaluma artists Lucas Addleman and Taylor Mancini. The reception, on Saturday, April 6, from 5-8 p.m., will feature live music by Swing State. The exhibition explores the themes of anxiety, gravity, perseverance, confidence, contentment, anticipation and desire. Show runs through May 12. VibeGalleryPetaluma.com.