The Craft Center Gallery announced the June 22 opening of an exhibition of raku-fired ceramics, Whilst Dreaming I, by the Craft Center's Kasha Maslowski, one-time student manager who now teaches silk painting.

The exhibition is scheduled to run through July 31. The Craft Center and gallery are in the South Silo; summer hours are 12:30 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 12:30 to 7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.

For more information, contact Jan Garrison, Craft Center coordinator, (530) 752-3096.

ONGOING EXHIBITIONS

The African American Journey Towards Freedom and Equality, 1619-2009: A Tale Told in Black and White — Books, pamphlets and documents from the African American History Collection and other research collections that are housed in the university library’s Special Collections. Lobby, Shields Library. Hours through June 21: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Hours June 22-July 31: 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 1-7 p.m. Sunday.

Art-Science Fusion Program Exhibition — More than 50 photographic works by students, exploring the conceptual connections between art and science and the role of art and science at UC Davis; plus a ceramic mosaic, The Face of Darwin, by students and people from the community. Presented by the Art-Science Fusion Program. Through July 2, Buehler Alumni and Visitors Center.

Master of Fine Arts Exhibition — Comprising the work of five students, all of whom are receiving their MFAs this spring. The exhibitors: Julia Elsas (sculptural installation), Crystal Haueter (paintings and collages), Cynthia Horn (paintings), Evie Leder (video installation) and Josh Short (sculptural assemblage installation). Through June 19, Nelson Gallery. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, by appointment on Sundays.

MFA First-Year Student Exhibit — The exhibitors: Johanna Barron and Hyung-Mo Chu (installations), Joshua Pelletier (mixed media drawings), Aleksander Bohnak, Jingjing Gong and Christopher Woodcock (photography), Robert Machoian (print work), and Traci Horgen and Linda Miller (sculpture). Through July 5, Pence Gallery, 212 D St., Davis.

Stepping Out: Footwear From Around the World — From the Design Collection. Through July 12, Design Museum. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 2-4 p.m. Sunday.

25 Stories from the Central Valley — Photos documenting women’s struggles for environmental justice. Through Aug. 23, Buehler Alumni and Visitors Center.

University Library: Building a Foundation, 1908-2008 — Centennial exhibition. Lobby, Shields Library. Hours through June 21: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Hours June 22-July 31: 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 1-7 p.m. Sunday.

Visual Sovereignty: International Indigenous Photography — Featuring the works of 35 Native American, First Nations, Inuit, Aboriginal and Maori artists. Through Sept. 4, C.N. Gorman Museum. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday.

When Bad Things Happen to Good Books — Showing the results of careless handling or deliberate defacing, and how the library's Preservation Department deals with the damage. Through summer, lobby, Shields Library. Hours through June 21: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Hours June 22-July 31: 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 1-7 p.m. Sunday.

Works by Paul Wonner — Abstract expressionist associated with the Bay Area Figurative Movement. From the Fine Art Collection. Through June 26, Nelson Entryway Gallery. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, by appointment on Sundays.