Art from cans

Graffiti's anarchistic traditions get an artful reigning in with "Genesis," an exhibition of spray-paint works by students at Salt Lake City's Horizonte School under the direction and mentoring of Benjamin Cabey, former personal artist to former NBA Jazz basketball stars Darrell Griffith and Thurl Bailey. These 10 works by Cabey's Horizonte students will be unveiled the evening of Oct. 9, then transferred to the Patrick Moore Gallery.

When » Oct. 9, 6 p.m. reception, with 7 p.m. recognition ceremony at Salt Lake Community College. Patrick Moore Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where » Salt Lake Community College South Campus Gymnasium, 1575 S. State St., Salt Lake City; Patrick Moore Gallery, 2233 S. 700 East, Salt Lake City.

Info » Free. Call 801-484-6641 for more information, or visit www.patrickmooregallery.net.

Abstract passion

Salt Lake City painter Jerry E. Hardesty is known for plein air landscape paintings usually rendered in oil. For his upcoming exhibition "Sorpresa," however, he's transferred his talents to the abstract realm, trading oil for acrylic. The results are full of arresting vibrancy and playful tones. "I have been labeled a 'neo-abstract expressionist," he states in his press materials. "Abstract painting has become my passion. It allows me to express my love of color and texture -- to paint with freedom -- to discover my inner soul."

When » Oct. 12-Nov.14, with an artist's reception Oct. 16, 6-9 p.m. Gallery hours are Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m.

Where » 210 E. 400 South, Salt Lake City.

Info » Free. Call 801-363-4088 for more information, or visit www.artatthemain.com.

A nation's new face

Of all the exhibitions making the rounds month after month, among the most captivating are those chronicling people who live in your community. Coordinated and photographed by Kent Miles, "Faces and Voices of Refugee Youth" is a don't miss event if you love portrait photographs. This exhibition tells the story of our nation's newest arrivals with utmost impact and intimacy. A joint presentation of Murray City School District, Murray City and the Center for Documentary Arts, it's open for public viewing for three more days. See it while you can.

When » Oct. 14, 7:30-8:30 p.m.; Oct. 17, 2-4 p.m.; Oct. 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where » 5440 S. State Street, Murray High School Media Center.

Info » Free. Call 801-264-7400 for more information.

A shutter runs through it

It's the desert river few Salt Lake Valley denizens know about, unless you live by the Jordan River. Tillman Crane, who shoots only with large-format cameras, has made this urban river the focus of his latest exhibition, "Reawakened Beauty," which collects 30 platinum prints that cover its every aspect, from source to mouth. Even if by chance you have explored this river as thoroughly as Crane, chances are you're not as good a photographer as he is. That's two good reasons not to miss this exhibition.

When » Artist's reception with talk by Crane, Oct. 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Exhibition runs through Jan. 9, 2010. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday, 11a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday.

Where » 20 South West Temple, Salt Lake City

Info » Free. Call 801-328-4201 for more information, or visit www.slartcenter.org.