FRIDAY

Xavier Tavera: 'Calle Lake'

Acclaimed photographer Xavier Tavera is best known for his color-saturated, compelling portraits of people living and working on the margins of society. An immigrant himself, Tavera moved from Mexico City to the United States in his early 20s and experienced firsthand what it's like to be part of a subculture. His latest portrait series, "Calle Lake," focuses on a community he has featured often: Latin Americans in Minnesota. Specifically, the series documents members of the Latino community on Lake Street in Minneapolis with provocative imagery that breaks away from stereotypes. (Free opening reception 6-8 p.m. Fri. Ends March 14. Christensen Center Art Gallery, Augsburg College, 22nd Av. S. at 7 1/2 St., Mpls. 612-330-1524 or www.augsburg.edu/galleries.)JAHNA PELOQUIN

Redefining, Redesigning Fashion

Recycled, sustainable and eco-friendly fashion has outlived its trend status to become a bona fide industry. Big-name designers like Stella McCartney have drawn attention to the cause and mainstream brands such as Gap and H&M offer organic products. With "Redefining, Redesigning Fashion," the Goldstein Museum of Design explores the various environmental, economic and social issues tied to the sustainable fashion industry in a juried exhibition featuring garments by students, faculty and professional designers from around the globe. (Free opening reception 6-8 p.m. Fri. Ends May 26. Goldstein Museum of Design, 364 McNeal Hall, 1985 Buford Av., St. Paul. 612-624-7434 or goldstein.design.umn.edu.)J.P.

Three Jerome Artists

With the aid of fellowships and grants, artists can refine their work or set off in entirely new directions, as happened last year at the Northern Clay Center. Three winners of project grants from the Jerome Foundation -- Nathan Bray, Marion Angelica and Dustin Yager -- changed the glazes, geographical inspiration and purpose of the pots they made. Meanwhile, fellowship winners Tyler Aymond, Alex Reed, Kip O'Krongly and Margeaux Claude altered their media and design sources during working residences at the center. Their new ideas and products will be showcased in exhibitions opening this weekend. (Artists talk 4:30 p.m. Fri.; free opening reception 6-8 p.m. Fri. Ends March 3. Northern Clay Center, 2424 E. Franklin Av., Mpls. 612-339-8007 or www.northernclaycenter.org.)MARY ABBE