Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle, presents “Robert Blair: Paintings and Drawings” through Sept. 24. Some 52 rarely seen paintings and drawings provide an extraordinary glimpse into Blair's experience as a paratrooper in the 17th and 82nd Airborne Divisions during World War II and his post-war life. A public reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. Regular gallery admission is free and hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Call 724-652-2882; visit www.hoytartcenter.

<B>Carnegie Museum of Art,</B> 4400 Forbes Ave., hosts the Pittsburgh Biennial through Sept. 18, featuring artwork exploring the broad themes of “labor” and “work.” “Palladio and His Legacy: A Transatlantic Journey” provides an opportunity for visitors to view drawings by Andrea Palladio, one of the most influential architects in the Western world. Palladio’s influence is evident in some of the most iconic structures in America, from the Supreme Court to the Capitol. An opening reception is planned at 7 p.m. Sept. 23. The exhibit runs to Dec. 31. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, with additional hours until 8 p.m. Thursdays, and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; closed major holidays. Regular admission, which includes the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, is $15 for adults, $12 for senior citizens age 65 and older, $11 for students with ID and children age 3 to 18, and free for members and children younger than 3. Call 412-622-3131 or visit www.cmoa.org.<B>Society for Contemporary Craft</B>, 2100 Smallman St., features “Bridge 11: Lia Cook, Mariko Kusumoto, Anne Drew Potter” through Oct. 22. The exhibit features textiles, small metals and ceramics. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays; closed holidays. Call 412-261-7003.