BRIEFS

The Huntington Beach Art Center will showcase an exhibit commemorating

the Day of the Dead, a traditional Mexican holiday to remember the

deceased.

The exhibit, which began Monday, will run until Nov. 12 and will

features altars based on personal celebration and honor that were

contributed by 25 contemporary artists.

Also at the Art Center is the “Crayola Dream-Makers” exhibition,

featuring artwork of children from nine Western states, including

California. The exhibit also runs until Nov. 12. A reception will be held

at 12:30 p.m. Sunday.

The Art Center is at 538 Main St.. Viewing hours are noon to 6 p.m.

Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The center closes at 8 p.m. Thursdays

and at 4 p.m. Sundays. It is closed Mondays.

Information: (714) 374-1650.

Exhibit features pueblo potters

Golden West College is offering a new exhibit in the Fine Arts

Gallery. Photographer Neil Chapman highlights the Santa Clara Pueblo

Potters and their pottery. The photographs depict landscapes and

abstractions that have evolved into portraits that are primarily in black

and white, using natural light and large- and medium-format cameras.

The exhibit will continue through Nov. 17 in the Fine Arts Gallery,

15744 Goldenwest St. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday

through Friday and 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.

Information: (714) 895-8356.