Ancestors in Captivity—Photos of a 2007 protest at UC Berkeley, in connection with the controversy involving the university’s Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology and the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. Through March 13, Hart Hall lobby. This is a FLASH! exhibition presented by the C.N. Gorman Museum.

One Tract Mind—Mixed-media exhibition examining tract housing’s effect on native communities in Southern California, by Gerald Clarke Jr. of the Cahuilla Band of Indians. Through March 13, C.N. Gorman Museum. Artist talk and reception, 6 p.m., Feb. 17.

Out in Space: Sculptures, Drawings, Paintings by Dave Lane—The Sacramento artist uses found industrial and agricultural machinery from the 19th and 20th centuries, transforming the steel into works that embody his vision of how the universe is organized. Through March 8, Nelson Gallery.

Secret Confession: Post Your Past—UC Davis students and others in the campus community are sharing personal moments, untold secrets and New Year’s resolutions, anonymously, by way of words and decorations on postcards. Through Jan. 30, Art Lounge.

Selections from the Collection: Frank Van Sloun, American realist painter associated with the Ash Can School of New York, early 20th century—From the UC Davis Fine Art Collection. Through April 19, Buehler Alumni and Visitors Center.

subject/verb/object: work by Simon Johnston—A look at the nature of visible language Also: some of Johnston’s commissioned design work, in publications for leading artists and cultural institutions. Through March 8, Design Museum. Designer’s talk, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 29, 176 Everson Hall.

Swiftwalkers to Streamliners: Bicycles 1823–2008—Centennial exhibition, presented by the California Bicycle Museum, in which UC Davis is a partner. Through Feb. 15, basement, Third and B Street Building, Davis. 9 a.m.-noon to noon every Saturday through Feb. 14, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 15. (The closing weekend coincides with the Amgen Tour of California; the cycling race is scheduled to begin that weekend, with the prologue from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Feb. 14 in Sacramento, and the start of Stage 1 at noon Feb. 15 in Davis.) To inquire about museum tours at other times, contact David Takemoto-Weerts, bicycle program coordinator at UC Davis, (530) 752-2453 or dltakemotoweerts.ucdavis.edu. Free admission, with donations accepted.

Toddler Investigations: Documentation at the Early Childhood Laboratory—Digital photography by Julia Luckenbill, Craft Center volunteer and Early Childhood Laboratory director. Through Feb. 7, Craft Center Gallery. Closing reception for the artist, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 7.

The University Library: Building a Foundation, 1908-2008—Centennial exhibition. Lobby, Shields Library.

Works by Bruce Conner, San Francisco beat artist—Prints that have not been exhibited by the Nelson Gallery in 16 years, plus a never-before-seen assemblage. Through March 8, Nelson Entryway Gallery.