Paintings, photographs and sculpture by Sweden’s best-known and respected wildlife artists, with a special focus on the work of Bruno Liljefors and Lars Jonsson. Through May 14. The American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave., Minneapolis. Open Tues., Thur.-Sat. 12-4 p.m., Wed. 12-8 p.m. and Sun. 1-5 p.m. (closed Mondays and holidays). Admission: $5, $4 ages 62+, $3 ages 6-18, free for children under six and Institute members. Free admission for all the first Wednesday of each month. 612/871-4907 or www.americanswedishinst.org.

Minnesota students, ages 6 though 18, express their appreciation and concerns about the environment in this one-of-kind exhibition of original art. Swaying prairie grasses, exuberant jungles, colorful fish and forests of every variety reveal how kids across the state interpret the natural world through painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and other media. Through April 23. Regular admission applies. Bell Museum of Natural History, University Ave. & 17th Ave. SE, Minneapolis; 612/624-7083; www.bellmuseum.org

This annual juried exhibition showcases the very best student-produced artwork of the school year. This year's show also features an added bonus: "Work @ MCAD," an exhibition of artwork by the MCAD staff, many of whom are accomplished artists and alumni of the college. Minneapolis College of Art and Design, 2501 Stevens Ave. S., MInneapolis. www.mcad.edu

Staged by producing director Jessica Finney, the play exposes the intersection of lust and passion, the clash of love and vengeance of six twenty-somethings in the Heartland. When Laura finds she loves a man other than her husband, a web of brutal deceit among friends and lovers is spun across an American Midwest prairie. $10. Tue.-Sat., 8 p.m. (no Thu.), Sun. 1 p.m., through March 31. 820 NE 18th Ave., Minneapolis (the warehouse space formerly occupied by Ballet of the Dolls). www.emigranttheater.org