The North Museum of Nature and Science, 400 College Ave., Lancaster, will host exhibitions, "Further and Again: Sustainability in Visual Culture" and the Millport Artists Project, in its art gallery through Saturday, May 31.

"Further and Again" asks artists, "When creating with repurposed materials or ideas, how do those materials or ideas carry forward their prior purpose into these new works?" and "Do literal and figurative reuses have the potential to reveal a rich depth of meaning and connection that would otherwise remain undiscovered?" Seven artists - Bonnie Mae Carrow, Paula Cahill, Kirstin Fisher, Sheri Hansen, Katherine Hess, Mimi Shapiro, and Dganit Zauberman - explore their relationship to the lifecycle of materials, process, and meaning in their works.

The Millport Artists Project began with a visit by participating artists to the Millport Conservancy in Lititz in the autumn of 2024. This experience produced a combination of works made in response to their time spent at Millport working indirectly through sketches or en plein air. Shown alongside each artist's existing studio works to provide context, some pieces are still in production. Visitors are invited to return often to see the artists' progress. Participating artists include Doug Anderson, Stacy Caldwell, Sheri Hansen, Marisa Smith Alberts, and Jason Ward.

The art gallery is open to the public during the North Museum's hours on Wednesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Also, as part of North Museum's Adult Learning and Engagement program, works of art from 11 Lancaster County and regional artists will be on display and available for purchase through May 31.

To participate in future gallery exhibits or purchase artwork, contact Sheri Hansen, art gallery and visual arts program coordinator, at SHansen@NorthMuseum.org.