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William Busta Gallery, 2731 Prospect Ave., Cleveland 216.298.9071  www.williambustagallery.com “Cecelia Phillips-Elemental.  G. M. Donley-Place/Time. Paul O'Keeffe-a distant silence.”  Opening  5-9.

Cleveland Institute of Art, 11141 East Blvd, Cleveland, 216.421.7407, www.cia.edu “CIA Student Independent Exhibition.”  Opening 6pm.  For 68 years, Cleveland Institute of Art’s annual Student Independent Exhibition has showcased the finest work by its students.  The show offers viewers a glimpse at the future of Contemporary Art, as students explore the “Who, What, Where, When, Why and How” of themselves, their society and their time.  “CIA’s Student Independent Exhibition is always a great show because it’s a celebration of student art that is organized by students,” says CIA President Grafton Nunes.  “So it’s unpredictable, never stale, often quirky, and some of the work asks very challenging questions about our culture and our priorities.”

“Tremont Artwalk.”  Opening 6pm.  Love is in the air in Tremont for February’s Art Walk.  Doubting Thomas presents their annual Stupid Cupid group show – featuring over 30 local artists creating new, original Valentine’s and anti-Valentine’s Day greeting cards.  A limited edition set of their reproduced cards will be available at Friday’s opening reception, but be sure to stop by early — they’re sure to sell out early.  Brandt gallery hosts TWO YODYS – a special father/daughter exhibition by Rebecca and Thomas Yody.  DJ Librarian will be playing in the gallery as well.  The Gallery of Dick Russell will host an art party featuring a DJ and celebrity Valentine bartenders.  LOOP showcases the art of Kyle McCarty, and the Beck Center for the Arts’ Tremont satellite location presents the photography of Darrelle Anne Centuori.  Please see the Art Walk website for a complete list of special events.  Don’t miss this special Valentine’s Day Art Walk!