OPEN GROUND STUDIOS, 241-6919, opengroundstudios.com

A reception for Paul Richmond’s newest exhibit Face to Face occurs 5:30-7:30pm on Sept. 8. His exhibit is viewable until Oct. 19.

CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, 301 Corral De Tierra Road, Salinas. 484-2153.

“Flowers and Peppers” by Judy Verlenden. Art in the Pastures of Heaven happens Sept. 8 from 6-9pm, featuring over 100 works. $45; $5/raffle ticket; $25/six raffle tickets.

NATIONAL STEINBECK CENTER, 1 Main St., Salinas. 624-6111, artshabitat.org

“Flying with Dolphins” by Del Rey Woods Elementary School. Arts group Hijos Del Sol holds a public conversation titled Am I Painted on the Wall, Sept. 7 from 6-8pm.