"The Meaning of Wood" at the gallery at South Puget Sound Community College is one of the best theme shows I have seen in a long time. This spacious gallery in the Kenneth J Minnaert Center features sculptures, paintings and drawings from many artists in a wide range of styles, all commenting on trees, wood products and the ecology of our forest lands, and nearly all of excellent artistic quality. The curators of this show chose wisely.

Read Alec Clayton's full review of "The Meaning of Wood" in the Music & Culture section.

"THE MEANING OF WOOD," noon to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday, and by appointment, through May 2, Kenneth J Minnaert Center for the Arts Gallery, South Puget Sound Community College, 2011 Mottman Rd. SW. Olympia, 360.596.5527