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Elliott Fouts Gallery - "Forever Picnics" is a show of 20 works by nationally known figurative painter Roland Petersen.

Alex Bult Gallery- "Waterworks" is a show of transcendent images of water, seen up close so that the image becomes abstract on first viewing

Strong, emotive color and dreamlike imagery come together in the works of prominent Sacramento artist Irving Marcus, whose paintings are up at b. sakata garo, 923 20th St., Sacramento.

Second Saturday gallery picks by Victoria Dalkey

Highlights among Sacramento Second Saturday gallery offerings.

"The Art of Noises" is a unique show that traces the development of electronic instruments. The exhibition features more than two dozen vintage and contemporary synthesizers and one-of-a-kind instruments.

Eccentric artist/mad scientist Clayton Bailey shows new copper sculptures along with Betty Bailey's charming narrative drawings at b. sakata garo

The Capitol Artists Studio Tour features 150 artists who open their studios to visitors Saturday, Sunday and next weekend. A selection of their work is up at the Center for Contemporary Art, Sacramento, where you can also pick up a map to the free tour

Victoria Dalkey's pick for Second Saturday

Second Saturday is a phenomenon in Sacramento -- a combination of art galleries, music, dining and street life that has the whole city talking. Here is a guide to this month's Second Saturday art walk.