Tonight in Brooklyn, Pink Elephant Projects opens an exhibition of work by some of the top established artists and hot emerging artists of the day. I learned from Christopher Silas Neal that the show's title, "Downright," doesn't seem to reflect a theme running through it. But it would be a downright shame to miss this chance to pick up some exceptional art. Elsewhere across the continent, more opportunities abound. As always, please check links for details.

Above: Eighteen artists considered the effects of daylight savings and created pillows for enlightened contemplation. These art objects will go on sale for 18 days only - just in time for the shorter days of winter. See TORONTO, below.

NEW YORK, NY
Chris Mars: New Salem
Mark Dean Veca: Imbroglio
Jonathan LeVine Gallery
October 20 - November 17, 2007
Opening reception: October 20, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Maira Kalman: The Principles of Uncertainty
Julie Saul Gallery
October 11 - November 24, 2007
Opening reception and book signing: October 11, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Adam Stennett: Use Only as Directed
31 Grand
October 11 - November 10, 2007
Opening reception: Thursday Oct. 11, 7-9pm

Illustration a la Mode
Featuring work by Isabelle Dervaux, Jessie Hartland, Lulu*, Marcus Oakley and Tomoto, among others
Gallery Hanahou
Through October 31, 2007

BROOKLYN, NY
Downright: Curated by Jashar Awan
Featuring artwork by: Luke Allen, Jashar Awan, Jordan Awan, George Bates, Ernest Bell, Laura Bellmont, Maximilian Bode, Calef Brown, Nick Cacciola, Josh Cochran, Andrew Degraff, Emily Eibel, Morgan Elliott, Patrick Elliott, Kiersten Essenpreis, Evah Fan, Gary Fogelson, Sam Friedman, Ghostshrimp, Maxwell Holyoke-Hirsch, Jordin Isip, James Jean, Ilana Kohn, Phil Lubliner, Charles Lutz, Sara Antoinette Martin, Taylor McKimens, Christopher Silas Neal, Phillip Fivel Nessen, Chang Park, Lynn Pauley, Edel Rodriguez, Kim Scarfuro, Frank Stockton, Mark Todd, Tomby, Sam Weber, Esther Pearl Watson, Gordon Wiebe, Courtney Wotherspoon.
Pink Elephant Projects
October 5 - November 17, 2007
Opening reception: October 5, 8:00 - 10:00 pm

Sto: My Prayer for You
Cinders Gallery
October 12 - November 11, 2007
Opening Reception: October 12, 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Colin Burns: Autumn Bloom
McCaig-Welles Gallery
Opening Reception: October 11, 7:00 - 10:00 pm

PHILADELPHIA, PA
New work by: Tomokazu Tatsuyama, Kenji Hirata, Aiko Nakagawa, Christian Mendoza, Mike Ming, and Crash One
Lineage Gallery
October 5th, 2007 through November 4th, 2007
Reception: Friday October 5, 6L00 - 10:00 pm

NASHVILLE, TN
New Works by Michael McConnell and Nick Butcher
Tag Art Gallery
October 6 - 27, 2007
Opening reception: October 6, 6:00 - 9:00 pm

MESA, AZ
Beyond The Cel: The Influence of Animation In Contemporary Art
Featuring work by Anthony Ausgang, Gary Baseman, Andrew Brandou, Ryan Bubnis, Ron English, Sket-One, KRK Ryden, The Brothers McLeod, Michelle Valigura and Amanda Visell
Mesa Arts Center
Through February 10, 2008

SANTA MONICA, CA
Brenden Monroe: Insides
Richard Heller Gallery
October 13 - November 10, 2007
Opening reception: October 13, 5:00 - 7:00 pm

LOS ANGELES, CA
Bob Dob
La Luz de Jesus
October 5 - 28, 2007
Opening reception: October 5, 8:00 - 11:00 pm

Souther Salazar
Giant Robot 2
October 13 - 31, 2007
Opening reception: October 13, 6:30 - 10:00 pm

In Full Cry: Curated by Matt Leines and Taylor McKimens
New Image Gallery
Through October 28, 2007
Opening reception: September 29, 7:00 - 10:00 pm

CULVER CITY, CA
Joe Sorren: While the Trucks on the Highway all Howl
Billy Shire Fine Arts
October 27 - December 8, 2007
Opening reception: October 27, 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Wilting Wonder: Work by Mike Aho, Mel Kadel, Travis Millard,and Michael Sieben
The Lab 101 Gallery
Through October 24, 2007

James Naccarato: The Invisible March Into Madness
Corey Helford Gallery
October 13 - November 3, 2007
Opening reception: October 13, 7:00 - 10:00 pm

SAN FRANCISCO, CA
The San Francisco ‘Zine Fest
The Women's Building
Two days only:
Friday, October 5, 2:00 - 8:00 pm
Saturday, October 6, 11:00 - 7:00 pm

Black and White in Color: Hellen Joe, John Pham, Albert Reye
Giant Robot SF
October 20 - November 7, 2007
Opening reception: October 20, 6:30 - 10:00 pm

VENICE, CA
Jeremiah Ketner: A Special Place
Elizabeth Paige Smith Design
Through October 25, 2007

BERKELEY, CA
Lance Jackson: Noirture, Neomodern Portraits
Vintage Berkeley
October 7 - November 25, 2007
Opening reception: October 8, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

TORONTO, ON
Fall Back: An exhibition of pillows by artists contemplating daylight savings times. Featuring work by Kathryn Adams, Jessica Allen, Karen Barbour, Julia Breckenreid, Timothy Cook, Sandra Dionisi, Katy Dockrill, Becky Heavner, Joyce Hesselberth, Blair Kelly, Greg Mably, Joe Morse, José Ortega, Dan Page, Thom Sevalrud, Carey Sookocheff, Lorraine Tuson, and Maurice Vellekoop.
The Gladstone Hotel, Second Floor Gallery
Two Days Only: October 30 – 31, 2007
Opening Reception: October 30, 7:00 – 10:00 pm