La Jolla businesses will showcase a range of artistic styles from artists near and far with gallery openings, artist receptions and open houses in several gallery locations on Jan. 14, culminating in an art walk through the village. • R.B. Stevenson Gallery will highlight the works of Peter Halasz in his newest collection of paintings titled “Love Songs and Incantations” from 5 to 8 p.m. Halasz’s works will be on display at the gallery, located at 7661 Girard Ave, Ste. 201 until Feb. 18. For information, call (858) 459-3917 or visit www.rbstevensongallery.com. • Thumbprint Gallery, located at 920 Kline St. Ste. 104, will hold an opening reception for “Works of Wisdom” — an exhibition presenting an eclectic mix of artists using famous quotes as inspiration for their work — from 5 to 10 p.m. The exhibition will feature pieces from the San Diego-born Mike Maxwell, Escondido-based Kelly Vivanco, New York painter Cayetano Valenzuela and more. For information, call (858) 354-6294 or visit www.thumbprintgallerysd.com. • Quint Contemporary Art, located at 7547 Girard Ave., will hold an opening reception for a show of paintings, sculptures, photographs, video and mixed-media works by a multitude of artists in “Dissecting Nature” — a group exhibition highlighting the simple beauty of Mother Nature’s natural elements — from 6 to 8 p.m. For information, call (858) 454-3409 or visit www.quintgallery.com. • Joseph Bellows Gallery will launch “George Brown’s Bar” — a collection of John Banasiak’s photographs all taken in 1970 and 1971 at a neighborhood tavern in suburban Chicago — from 5 to 8 p.m. Joseph Bellows Gallery is located at 7661 Girard Ave. For information, call (858) 456-5620 or visit www.josephbellows.com. • Salazar Contemporary Art Exhibits La Jolla will hold its grand opening and artist reception from 6 to 9 p.m. at its new location on 1162 Prospect St. The event will include a chance to meet featured artists Erik Skoldberg and Kevin Barrett, as well as owner Alexander Salazar. Musical entertainment will be provided by harpist Sonia Marie Olivas as guests peruse Salazar’s newest gallery location. For information, call (858) 551-8453 or visit www.alexandersalazarfineart.com. — Mariko Lamb