Abstract Blackbird Gallery - Ongoing, collage, wood assemblages, mixed media and light sculptures by Charles Churchill. Abstract Blackbird Gallery, 12908 Graton Rd, Sebastopol (North Bay), 707.874.1267, Sat-Sun, noon to 4:30, and by appointment.

"African Art in Context" - Ongoing. Cantor Arts Center, Palm Drive and Museum Way, Stanford University (The Peninsula), 650.723.4177, www.stanford.edu/dept/ccva, Wed-Sun, 11am-5pm, Thu, 11am-8pm.

Annex Galleries - Ongoing, prints, paintings, photos and sculpture. Annex Galleries, 604 College Ave, Santa Rosa (North Bay), 707.546.7352, Wed-Sat, noon to 5, and by appointment.

Art & All That Jazz - Ongoing, Native American-influenced sterling-silver figurine sculptures and jewelry by Jessica Felix, photography by Jerry Stoll and blown glass by Dari Gordon and Bruce Pizzichillo. Art & All That Jazz, 119-A Plaza St, Healdsburg (North Bay), 707.433.7900, Mon-Sat, 10 to 6; Sun, 11 to 5.

Art at the Cheese Factory - Ending Nov 29, "Shaping Matter," works by Arianne Z Dar, Peter De Swart, Joe Fox, Tim Graveson, Rebecca Haseltine, Madeline Nieto Hope and Carol Setterlund. Art at the Cheese Factory, Point Reyes-Petaluma Road at Novato Boulevard, Novato (North Bay), 707.762.6001, Fri-Sun and holidays, noon to 5.

Art on Main - Images Fine Art outlet. Ongoing, contemporary representational painting. Art on Main, 1359 Main St, St Helena (North Bay), 707.963.3350, Daily, 10 to 5.

Artifacts, art created for the museum, photographs and collections of newspapers and magazines, oral and written histories and more focusing on the history of the local Vietnamese community - Ongoing. Vietnamese Museum, Greenwald House, History Park, 1650 Senter Rd, San Jose (South Bay/Silicon Valley).

Artist Showcase - A rotating gallery of works by local artists. Ongoing. Commuknity, 1345 The Alameda, San Jose (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.293.9333.

Artiste Winery - Ongoing, paintings by Daniel Bayless, James-Paul Brown, Christina LoCascio, Aldo Luongo, Craig Nelson, Rise Delmar Ochsner and Donna Talerico. Artiste Winery, 439 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg (North Bay), 707.433.1920.

Artists of the Valley - Ongoing, mixed-media work of members in two Napa locations. 710 First St and Artists of the Valley, 1398 First St, Napa (North Bay), 707.265.9050.

ArtSpace404 - Through Dec 11, “Essensual Delights” visual and audio work by Catherine J Richardson, Sasha Duerr and Corey Hitchcock. ArtSpace404, 404 Mendocino Ave, Ste C, Santa Rosa (North Bay), 707.579.2787, Wed-Fri, noon to 5; Sat, noon to 4.

"Ayrton Senna: A Tribute to the Late F1 Race Driver" - Works by Bruni. Ongoing. BRUNI Gallery, 394 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.370.4700, www.brunijazzart.com, Daily 1:30-6pm.

Baobab Gallery - Ongoing, Shona sculptures, watercolors, jewelry, baskets, handmade-paper items and handmade fabrics. Baobab Gallery, 556 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur (North Bay), 415.924.8007, Tues-Sat, 11 to 5.

Beasts on Broadway: Animals Galore! - A virtual zoo of two and three dimensional, paintings, drawings, sculpture, ceramics, fiber, photography and mixed media representing animals of all shapes and sizes, real or imagined. Through Nov. 22. Free admission. Santa Cruz Art League, 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz, 831.426.5787, Wed-Sat, noon-5pm, Sun noon-4pm.

Bodega Bay Heritage Gallery - Ongoing, "Historic Painters of the Carmel Art Association and Notable Painters of the Sea." Bodega Bay Heritage Gallery, 1580 Eastshore Rd, Bodega Bay (North Bay), 707.875.2911, Thurs-Sun, 12 to 5.

Bodega Landmark Studio - Ongoing, fine arts and crafts by west Sonoma County artists. Bodega Landmark Studio, 17255 Bodega Hwy, Bodega (North Bay), 707.876.3477, Thurs-Mon, 10:30 to 5.

Boho Gallery - Boho Gallery, 463 Bohemian Highway, Freestone (North Bay), 707.874.9792.

Bolinas Museum - Through Jan 3, "Mini Show," small works by local artists; photography by Michael Garlington; watercolors by Chris Hellman; and "Wharf Road: Where Bolinas Began." Ongoing, "History Magnified: Enlarged Historic Photographs." Bolinas Museum, 48 Wharf Rd, Bolinas (North Bay), 415.868.0330, Fri, 1 to 5; Sat-Sun, noon to 5; and by appointment.

Branscomb Gallery - Ongoing, oils by Ralph Beyer, collages by Edmund Dechant, sculptures by Sharyn Desideri and watercolors and etchings by James D Mayhew. Branscomb Gallery, 1588 Eastshore Rd, Bodega Bay (North Bay), 707.875.3388, Daily, 11 to 4.

Buckeye Nursery - Ongoing, "Shifting into Balance," group outdoor sculpture exhibit. Buckeye Nursery, 2425 Adobe Rd, Petaluma (North Bay), 707.559.7081, Open Mon-Sat, 9 to 5.

Ca'Toga Galleria D'Arte - Ongoing, murals, ceramics and wood sculptures by Carlo Marchiori. Ca'Toga Galleria D'Arte, 1206 Cedar St, Calistoga (North Bay), 707.942.3900, Wed-Thurs and Sun, 11 to 6; Fri-Sat, 11 to 8.

Calabi Gallery - Ongoing, eclectic array of primarily 20th-century artwork. 707.781.7070. Calabi Gallery, 144 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma (North Bay), 707.781.7070, Wed-Sun, 11 to 5.

Caldwell Snyder Gallery - Ongoing, American, European and Latin contemporary art. Caldwell Snyder Gallery, 1328 Main St, St Helena (North Bay), 415.531.6755, www.caldwellsnyder.com, Open daily, 10 to 6.

California Indian Museum & Cultural Center - Ongoing, "Ishi: A Story of Dignity, Hope and Courage." California Indian Museum & Cultural Center, 5250 Aero Dr, Santa Rosa (North Bay), 707.579.3004.

"California Vineyards" - Original and limited editions by Vicki Asp. Call for times. Ongoing. Stone Griffin Gallery, 411 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.374.2944.