Nov 13 & 20: Just who was Bartholomeus Breenberg and what made him change from painting landscapes to tackling grand history pictures of stories from the Bible? Come along to the Barber Institute of Fine Arts, The University of Birmingham, Bristol Road and find out. Admission is free, but space in the gallery is limited, so come early to avoid disappointment. For further information telephone Andrew Davies on 0121 414 7333 or visit barber.org.uk

Until Nov 13: Michael Russell, Light and Paint. Paintings in four media, concentrating on marine and sports scenes, landscapes and buildings at Droitwich Spa Library, Victoria Square, Droitwich. For further details telephone 01905 773292.

Nov 13: Showcase, a colourful exhibition incorporating the work of six contemporary textile and decorative artists, at The Burgage Hall, Church Lane, Ledbury. Admission free. For further details telephone Margaret Brooke on 01531 660214.

Nov 17 - Dec 20: Jon Salisbury, Churches and Traffic Lights. A visual exploration of contemporary city life in Worcester, from ancient architecture to busy streets at Droitwich Spa Library, Victoria Square, Droitwich. For further details telephone 01905 773292

Until Nov 20: Worcester Society of Artists Annual Exhibition, at the City Art Gallery, Worcester.

Until Nov 27: Spotlight on Eduardo Paolozzi, at Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum. For further information telephone 01242 237431.

Until Nov 27: Kidderminster Art Society, an exhibition of new paintings at Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum. For further information telephone 01242 237431.

Until Dec 2: Awash with Wildlife, A celebration of Wetlands featuring the work of artists Valerie Briggs and Trevor Smith, at The Gallery and Picture Framing at Bevere, Bevere Vivis, Bevere Lane Worcester. For further enquiries telephone 01905 754484.

Dec 4-Jan 15: Fusion, designer jewellers and textiles artists from Europe and North American, have created a show of work at Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum. For further information telephone 01242 237431.

Dec 4-Jan 8: Images of Nature and Travel, a visually stimulating range of pictures by photographer James Boardman at Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum. For further information telephone 01242 237431.