Where to see art gallery shows in the Washington region

In certain cultural traditions, notably those of East Asia and the Middle East, writing and drawing are closely linked; calligraphy encompasses both text and image. Two local artists, Wesley Clark and Kate Fitzpatrick, attempt something similar in their current exhibitions. Ultimately, though, both make work that is primarily visual.

The pieces in Fitzpatrick’s show at IA&A at Hillyer, “There Is No Anagram for the…