The African American Journey Towards Freedom and Equality, 1619-2009: A Tale Told in Black and White — Books, pamphlets and documents from the African American History Collection and other research collections that are housed in the university library’s Special Collections. Lobby, Shields Library.

Creative Expression of the Connections Between Art and Science — Juried exhibition co-sponsored by the UC Davis Art-Science Fusion Program and the Pence Gallery. Through April 12, Pence Gallery, 212 D St., Davis.

Design by Design: Juried Student Exhibition — Annual event held in conjunction with Picnic Day. The exhibition is described as a lively survey of student talent and creativity that reflects the multidisciplinary breadth of the Design Program. Through April 18, Design Museum.

Picnic Day 1909-2009 — Photographs and ephemera highlighting nearly a century of Picnic Day. Lobby, Shields Library.

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.

Sheng High — Sound sculptor and composer Trimpin updates this installation that focuses on the sheng, a 2,000-year-old Chinese instrument, a reeded bamboo flute. Sheng High involves eight tripods, each outfitted with three hanging bamboo tubes. Motorized cables lower the tubes into water, and raise them — and as air rushes through the tubes, each of them produces a specific note over a range of two octaves. The cable system is computer-operated — following Trimpin’s musical composition. Through May 17, Nelson Gallery.

University Library: Building a Foundation — Centennial exhibition. Lobby, Shields Library.

Visual Sovereignty: International Indigenous Photography — Featuring the works of 35 Native American, First Nations, Inuit, Aboriginal and Maori artists. Through Sept. 3, C.N. Gorman Museum.

Works by Paul Wonner — Abstract expressionist associated with the Bay Area Figurative Movement. This small exhibition of works from the Fine Arts Collection is in memory of the artist who died almost a year ago in San Francisco. Through June 26, Nelson Entryway Gallery.