THE UNIVERSE OF THE LEAF features twelve images by Steve Miller through Feb. 4 at Brewed Behavior, 739 12th St., Paso Robles. A reception for the artist is Jan. 9, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

ALL SILKS features colorful silk paintings by Jill Targer Jan. 9-Feb. 11 at McKeon-Phillips Art Gallery and Winery, 2115 S. Blosser Rd., Santa Maria. A wine and food reception is Jan. 9, 6-8:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. Reservations required. Info: 928-3025.

VISIONS 2004 is the annual photography competition and show presented by the Central Coast Photo Society Jan. 10-Feb. 9 at the SLO Art Gallery, 1010 Broad St., SLO. A reception and awards ceremony is Jan. 10, 6-8 p.m. The Art Center is open Wednesday-Monday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 543-8562.

CALIFORNIA DREAMING is an exhibit of Golden State landscapes by Deb Festa and Peter Fox through Jan. 31 at Fairways Restaurant at Dairy Creek, 2990 Dairy Creek Rd., SLO. A reception for the artists is Jan. 11, 3-6 p.m. Info: 528-5241.

SEE IN HALF LIGHT features recent paintings by David Foster Evans through Jan. 31 at Linnaea’s Café, 1110 Garden St., SLO. A reception for the artist is Jan. 11, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Info: 710-3309.

HERE WE GO AGAIN features watercolors by Marlene McQueen and photography by Debby Boutros Jan. 11-Feb. 15 at the Morro Bay Art Association Art Gallery, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. A reception for the artists is Jan. 11, 1-3 p.m. Info: 772-2504.

ROSEMARY GREENVILLE, Chinese brush painter, is the featured artist at the Cayucos Art Association exhibit Jan. 11-March 4 at the Cayucos Veterans Hall, at the foot of the pier in Cayucos. A reception for the artist is opening day, 1-3 p.m. Info: 528-4448.

BUILDING A COLLECTION is the winter exhibit showing at the Wilding Art Museum Jan. 11-March 7 at the gallery, 2329 Jonata St., Los Olivos. The display showcases American wilderness art. An opening reception is Jan. 11, 3-5 p.m. Info: www.wildingmuseum.org or 688-1082.

LOCAL SCENES is the latest exhibit presented by the Paso Robles Art Association through Feb. 27 at the Paso Robles Library. A reception for the artists is Jan. 11, 2-4 p.m. Info: 239-7337.