1. Michael McEwan: Poetry of Place and Independent Spirits: Three Paths to Modernism (Sept. 20 – Nov. 15)
Keny Galleries, 300 E. Beck St.
Keny Galleries opens its two newest exhibitions. Poetry of Place features recent landscapes and urbanscapes by artist Michael McEwan, while Independent Spirits is a collection of works by George Bellows, Alice Schille and Edna Hopkins. http://www.kenygalleries.com
2. Blues for Smoke (Sept. 21 – Dec. 29)
Wexner Center for the Arts, 1871 N. High St.
This exhibition spotlighting contemporary art through the lens of blues music features work from such artists as Jean-Michel Basquiat and Zoe Leonard and music from such performers as Duke Ellington and Bad Brains. http://www.wexarts.org
3. New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix & Family Day (Sept. 22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Wexner residence, 4584 Reynoldsburg-New Albany Rd., New Albany
The annual New Albany Classic features an international show jumping competition; a country fair for families; performances by Ariana Grande, Emblem3 and America’s Got Talent winner Kenichi Ebina; and a retirement ceremony for Authentic, the most decorate equine athlete in Olympic history. Proceeds benefit the Center for Family Safety and Healing. http://www.thenewalbanyclassic.com
4. Shifting Perspectives: My Perspective (Sept. 24 – Nov. 8)
Dublin Arts Council gallery, 7125 Riverside Dr., Dublin
This photography exhibition is the product of a project that paired four professional photographers with four individuals with Down syndrome to explore their lives and means of expression. http://www.dublinarts.org
5. 20th Century Design Market (Sept. 27-29)
Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St.
Textiles, rugs, sculpture, lighting, paintings, furniture, jewelry, clothing, ceramics, photography and more are available at the museum’s weekend bazaar filled with items exemplifying mid-century design. http://columbusmuseum.org
