THE BRONX River Art Center, 1087 E. Tremont Ave., presents its annual end-of-year student exhibition and benefit sale, which is now taking place through Saturday, July 11. This show highlights the accomplishments and creativity of the center’s students, and it features a wide range of works, including ceramics, painting, drawing, printmaking, black and white photography, cartooning and graphic design. Admission is free and open to the public. Selected works will be for sale and the proceeds will help to support BRAC’s ongoing educational programs. All art purchases are tax deductible and only cash or checks will be accepted. For more information, call 718-589-5819.

THE RIVERDALE gallery of Elisa Tucci Contemporary Art, located at 5622 Mosholu Ave., presents the new exhibition, “Fantastic Worlds: Landscapes and Cityscapes,” now on display through Wednesday, July 29. This special installation features drawings and other types of work from a group of emerging and mid-career artists, including Rosa Ruey’s utopian cities, new Asianinspired works by Riverdale artist Carole Naggar, mythical lands from Amy Cheng, organic naturescapes by Miriam Brumer and fantasy creatures by Michael Barletta. A wine and cheese opening reception will be held on Wednesday, July 8, from 5 to 8 p.m. The show can be viewed on Fridays, from noon to 5:30 p.m., Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., or by appointment. For more information, call 212-729-4974.

THE HUDSON River Museum, located at 511 Warburton Ave., in Yonkers, presents “Dutch New York: The Roots of Hudson Valley Culture,” a major new exhibition that explores the history of Dutchinfluence in New York City and the Hudson Valley, now on display through Jan. 10, 2010. This special installation marks the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s voyage to the New World by tracing the growth of New York’s own Dutch heritage, beginning with the Half Moon’s arrival in New York Harbor and on up to the present day. This story is illustrated through a rich array of more than 250 objects and images, including paintings, prints, photographs, sculptures, furniture, decorative arts, maps and more. For more information, call 914-963-4550.