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NORTH CAROLINA THE MINT MUSEUM hosts at its Uptown location "Halston And Warhol: Silver And Suede" through June 14. Organized by The Andy Warhol Museum in collaboration with Lesley Frowick (the niece of Halston), the exhibit integrates approximately forty of Halston's creations, and also features a variety of archival material and ephemera that further link the two men both creatively and socially and explore their shared influences and interests. 500 South Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202; 704.337.2000; www.mintmuseum.org. OHIO THE KENT STATE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM displays two exhibitions focused on wearable art. "American Jewelry Design Council: Variations On A Theme: 25 Years Of Design" shows through April 26. The AJDC's annual design project began in 1996, and each year a design theme is chosen for which members create one-of-kind pieces. Also at the museum is "The Great War: Women And Fashion In A World At War" showing through July 5. This exhibition explores how the roles for women changed during and in the immediate aftermath of World War I through a careful look at how they dressed. East Main St re et and South Lincoln St., Kent, OH 44242; 330.672.3450; www.kent.edu/museum. OREGON THE PORTLAND ART MUSEUM features "Italian Style: Fashion Since 1945" through May 3. The story is explored through the key individuals and organizations that have contributed to Italy's reputation for quality and style. The exhibition will include both women's fashion and menswear, highlighting the techniques, materials and expertise for which Italy has become known. 1219 SW Park Ave., Portland, OR 97205; 503.226.2811; www.portlandartmuseum.org. WASHINGTON BELLEVUE ARTS MUSEUM presents "Jana Brevick: This Infinity Fits in My Hand" from April 17 through August 16. In Jana Brevick's hands, the prosaic household object or tool is transformed into a gem. This exhibition represents the artist's first solo exhibition in a museum. The exhibition will present previous works charting the artist's career alongside new pieces, and will demonstrate the artist's versatility and range, from wearable objects and jewelry to sculpture and environmental installation. Also showing at the museum is the traveling exhibition "Read My Pins: The Madeleine Albright Collection" through June 7. 510 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue, WA 98004; 425.519.0770; www.bellevuearts.org. THE SEATTLE ART MUSEUM hosts "Indigenous Beauty: Masterworks of American Indian Art from the Diker Collection" through May 17. Shaped by the Dikers' passion for American Indian art and culture, coupled with an aesthetic sensibility honed by their long engagement with modern and contemporary art, this collection is one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of Native American art in private hands. 1300 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98101; 206.654.3100; www.seattleartmuseum.org. WISCONSIN THE RACINE ART MUSEUM hosts "Charlotte Kruk: Consumer Couture—The Politics of Having" through July 26. This exhibition featuring the work of Charlotte Kruk displays the artist's wit in visual form. By using discarded packaging materials as the foundation for her provocative fashion, Kruk makes a statement about how THE HEARD MUSEUM THE HEARD MUSEUM presents "Loloma: Expressions in Metal, Ink and Clay" through October 4. Few know that, in addition to being one of Native America's most acclaimed jewelers, Charles Loloma (Hopi) also created pen and ink drawings of landscapes, textiles and corn, among other inspirations. The exhibit will offer fresh insights into the talents of this leading Native artist. Loloma jewelry and pottery, Hopi textiles and katsina carvings will be included to add diversity and fully develop the theme of the drawings. Shown are bracelet of fossilized ivory, wood, turquoise, silver from 1966, and Charles Loloma. Loloma photography courtesy of Georgia Loloma. 2301 North Central Avenue, P h o e n i x , A r i z o n a 8 5 0 0 4 ; 602.252.8840; www.heard.org.