| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | 2nd Saturday Art WalkPresented by What's Happen'n Art Movement (WHAM) at Bistro @ Kokopelli Winery - Surprise February 13, 2010 - Ongoing Fine art and crafts are featured along with edibles and entertainment with a different theme each month. Featured artists will demonstrate and display for sale copper and metal art, clay pottery and sculpture, unique glass pieces, paintings and framed drawings, hand carved gourd wall masks, beautiful art jewelry and more. Saturday's events will focus on romance, featuring great music by the Hurricane's.
Located just off Grand Avenue north of Bell and Reems intersection, next to... | What's Happen'n Art Movement (WHAM) | 02/13/10- Ongoing | Surprise |
UnderwildernessPresented by Heard Museum at Heard Museum May 24, 2008 - Ongoing Visitors can explore the monumental black and white drawings and installations of Navajo artist Tony Abeyta in this experimental contemporary art installation. | Heard Museum | 05/24/08- Ongoing | Phoenix |
Mesa Arts Center Campus Tour ProgramPresented by Mesa Arts Center at Mesa Arts Center Theaters November 21, 2005 - Ongoing The Mesa Arts Center is pleased to offer free public tours of the campus. Tours will include the interiors of the Theaters (pending production schedule), the Art Studios first level (pending class schedule) and the outdoor Shadow Walk where visitors will learn about many of the architectural gems on the campus. Visitors should allow at least one hour to one hour and fifteen minutes for a complete tour of the campus and wear comfortable walking shoes. "Drop-In" tours and pre-scheduled group... | Mesa Arts Center | 11/21/05- Ongoing | Mesa |
Remembering Our Indian School Days: The Boarding School ExperiencePresented by Heard Museum at Heard Museum November 15, 2000 - Ongoing This groundbreaking exhibition, which features historic photographs, memorabilia, artwork and first-person oral histories, explores the controversial education policy that was begun in 1879 and designed to assimilate and Americanize Native American children.
| Heard Museum | 11/15/00- Ongoing | Phoenix |
Every Picture Tells A StoryPresented by Heard Museum at Heard Museum September 21, 2002 - Ongoing Picture the deep blues and reds of ripe blueberries, strawberries and cherries. Or a lizard wriggling its way across the hot desert sand. Can you see the sunlight dancing across the water as a whale breaks the surface? Images that tell stories live at the heart of the Every Picture Tells a Story exhibit, which offers families a chance to enjoy pottery, baskets, clothing and more along with special hands-on activities and games.
"Every Picture Tells a Story is an... | Heard Museum | 09/21/02- Ongoing | Phoenix |
Works by Sergio RoggeronePresented by Adelante at Adelante May 27, 2009 - Ongoing Adelante Gallery at el Pedregal Shops & Dining at the Boulders Resort has announced the arrival of a new summer exhibit with artwork by Argentine artist, Sergio Roggerone. Roggerone is a multi-talented artist that draws inspiration from such disparate cultures such as Byzantium, Central Asia, native Argentine folkways and medieval Catholicism. The works of Sergio Roggerone express an intricate and magical combination of Argentine culture and his Mendoza birthplace. At the forefront of... | Adelante | 05/27/09- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Tempe Center for the ArtsPresented by Tempe Center for the Arts at Tempe Center for the Arts December 31, 2069 - Ongoing Opening in September 2007! Eventually, the arts center on the southern edge of Tempe Town Lake will be a site for concerts, plays and performances in its 600-seat theater and 200-seat studio. There will be a 3,500-square-foot arts gallery and spaces indoors and out that can be rented for private events. The Tempe Center for the Arts will be a shelter for the arts & a harbor for music, theater and dance that will become a landmark for the city by showcasing local, regional and international... | Tempe Center for the Arts | 12/31/69- Ongoing | Tempe |
Around The World: The Heard Museum CollectionPresented by Heard Museum at Heard Museum November 18, 2006 - Ongoing Tour the global span of the Heard Museum's permanent collection. This exhibit will focus on more than 75 years of collecting and preserving Native art and cultures in the Southwest and beyond. Starting with examples of work collected by museum founders, Dwight and Maie Heard, and including donations by artists and collectors such as Byron Harvey and Richard Faletti, the exhibit features objects and artwork from indigenous peoples of North and South America as well as Oceania.
| Heard Museum | 11/18/06- Ongoing | Phoenix |
Live GlassblowingPresented by American Fine Art Editions, Inc. at American Fine Art Editions, Inc. November 8, 2008 - Ongoing Experience the art of glassblowing live as the master glassblower Lord Crosbie transforms the molten glass into phenomenal works of art. With the speed of a top professional athlete, the precision of a skilled surgeon, and the grace and flair of Fred Astaire, Crosbie delights spectators as he shapes glass at over 2,000 degrees while adding color and exacting form.
Helpful Information: Contact the gallery for future dates and times for live glassblowing demonstrations at (480)... | American Fine Art Editions, Inc. | 11/08/08- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Scottsdale Art WalkPresented by Scottsdale Gallery Association at Scottsdale Arts District July 17, 2008 - Ongoing Scottsdale ArtWalk is much like a large, easy-going open house for the Scottsdale Arts District located primarily along Main Street and Marshall Way in Scottsdale Downtown. Known as "America's original art walk," this weekly gathering takes place every Thursday evening (year-round, except Thanksgiving). That's when all member galleries belonging to the Scottsdale Gallery Association (SGA) open their doors to the public and show off the work of the Southwest's outstanding artists.
Also,... | Scottsdale Gallery Association | 07/17/08- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Pete Deise and Louis De MayoPresented by Bentley Gallery at Bentley Gallery September 16, 2010 - Ongoing Deise, a local metal-sculptor, regards work from his new series as, "...a tightly wound spiraling helix that unwinds rapidly and whose elements remind one of the swirling, rolling dust and clouds seen in an approaching storm sweeping across an empty valley... plumes of sensual curvatures billow from the tangled wreckage; like petals holding on elastic; like solar flares arching and twisting free from the suns massive gravity; disentangling energy captured in steel."
These impressive... | Bentley Gallery | 09/16/10- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
| Off The Grid | | 01/07/11- Ongoing | Phoenix |
Romantic Flowers and LadiesPresented by Gallery Andrea at Gallery Andrea February 1, 2011 - Ongoing Gallery Andrea presents Romantic Flowers and Ladies featuring work by Andrea de Kerpely-Zak (Florals) and Joanna Zjawinska (Ladies). Special exhibit with a theme of Valentines Day.
de Kerpely-Zak is a Hungarian born artist that is known for painting Healing flowers.
Zjawinska is a Polish born artist that is known for painting Passionate ladies. | Gallery Andrea | 02/01/11- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Henry Albatross (and other fictions) by Joseph WardPresented by Practical Art at Practical Art June 3, 2011 - Ongoing Joseph Ward's oil paintings use the implied history of portraiture as the framework for a fictional narrative, that of Henry Albatross. The sequence of paintings draws on a comic strip format to follow Henry Albatross as he observes his surroundings. Other walls in the gallery will be populated with additional characters that not only inform the life of Mr. Albatross, but suggest worlds of their own.
| Practical Art | 06/03/11- Ongoing | Phoenix |
Shelter by Heather StevensonPresented by Practical Art at Practical Art July 8, 2011 - Ongoing "We all seek shelter. It is as important as food and water. It can be found everywhere, tangibly or intangibly. It is our home, our memories, our safety, our comfort: the branches of a tree, a warm embrace, a fond childhood memory, or the escapism of a passionate interest. Photography is where I find my shelter."
Artist Reception is on Friday, July 8, 2011, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
Snacks and drinks will be served, free and open to the public, no RSVPs... | Practical Art | 07/08/11- Ongoing | Phoenix |
| It's Still Life | Bonner David Galleries | 09/22/11- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
| Fields of Gold | Bonner David Galleries | 09/12/11- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Matthew InnisPresented by Leslie Levy Fine Art at Leslie Levy Fine Art September 19, 2011 - Ongoing Matthew Innis began his art career in the commercial arts. He worked in an animation studio, sculpted for the toy industry and eventually became an award winning illustrator.
But he longed to paint what inspired him rather than to interpret someone else's vision. He realized that the way to achieve his goal was to study with accomplished painters whose work he admired. Those studies included classes with Juan Martinez, Anthony J. Ryder and Jeremy Lipking, noted figurative... | Leslie Levy Fine Art | 09/19/11- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Evelyne BorenPresented by Leslie Levy Fine Art at Leslie Levy Fine Art September 26, 2011 - Ongoing Leslie Levy Fine Art now represents the widely acclaimed impressionist, Evelyne Boren.
Evelyne's paintings heighten the visual impact of some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Favorite subjects include Tuscany, Provence, Venice, Guatemala, Mexico and New Mexico.
Boren's canvases are lively, active mixes of color and texture. Her brushwork is rapid and strong. It complements quite well the more reflective, subtle palette knife passages in her work.
| Leslie Levy Fine Art | 09/26/11- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Robert C. JacksonPresented by Leslie Levy Fine Art at Leslie Levy Fine Art October 10, 2011 - Ongoing Jackson is known for his still lifes which are anything but traditional. Using fun objects of Americana, including soda crates, balloon dogs, donuts and birthday cakes, Jackson creates a narrative painting which is often a humorous comment on contemporary life.
| Leslie Levy Fine Art | 10/10/11- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Mark LaguePresented by Leslie Levy Fine Art at Leslie Levy Fine Art November 1, 2011 - Ongoing The lights of the city fascinate Mark Lague. This popular artist truly captures the excitement of downtown. His oil paintings are full of action, reflections and lots of light. Favorite subjects include taxicabs, buses and people walking in between.
Lately Mark has also been creating smaller paintings of people enjoying everyday life. "Grade Six Band" is one of these charming new studies.
| Leslie Levy Fine Art | 11/01/11- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Suzi MatherPresented by Leslie Levy Fine Art at Leslie Levy Fine Art November 1, 2011 - Ongoing Suzi Mather's love of animals is evident in her sensitive watercolors of horses and cats. This artist has developed a method almost unheard of in the use of watercolors, painting from dark to light rather than from light to dark. This enables Suzi to achieve the deep, rich colors and brilliant highlights that draw the viewer to her work.
| Leslie Levy Fine Art | 11/01/11- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Erin HansonPresented by The Marshall-LeKae Gallery at The Marshall-LeKae Gallery November 22, 2011 - Ongoing The Marshall-LeKAE Gallery has been busy adding talented new artists to their collection, and they are pleased to introduce the abstract Southwest Landscapes by artist Erin Hanson.
Erin Hanson transforms desert landscape into a beautiful mosaic of color and texture. Through application of thick, impasto paint and bold, free strokes, the artist re-defines the beauty of the desert. A lifelong hiker and rock climber, Erin photographs remote locations of the desert, as well as popular... | The Marshall-LeKae Gallery | 11/22/11- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Rediscovering the Value of Contemporary RealismPresented by The Marshall-LeKae Gallery at The Marshall-LeKae Gallery November 22, 2011 - Ongoing "A hundred years ago, Modernism was the Avant-Garde, and today, Modernism is the establishment and Realism is the Avant-Garde", states publisher Eric Rhoades of Fine Art Connoisseur. "It takes emotion to hold the viewer's attention," according to celebrated artist Mario Andres Robinson." By expert accounts, the pendulum of American contemporary art is swinging back toward realism.
To celebrate a style that is typically representative of the "real" and not the "ideal," Scottsdale's... | The Marshall-LeKae Gallery | 11/22/11- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Doug WestPresented by Leslie Levy Fine Art at Leslie Levy Fine Art December 12, 2011 - Ongoing Doug West's distinctive images allow the viewer to contemplate the vastness and serenity of nature. Using the medium of serigraphy, West creates beautiful landscapes of the Southwest.
Preferring to do the silkscreening himself, West makes as many as 125 applications of color per print, each with its own stencil. Now multiply that process by the number of prints in each edition and you can begin to imagine how much time it has taken the artist to complete a single... | Leslie Levy Fine Art | 12/12/11- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Gary KorlinPresented by Leslie Levy Fine Art at Leslie Levy Fine Art January 16, 2012 - Ongoing Leslie Levy Fine Art is pleased to introduce the art of Gary Korlin whose paintings so beautifully portray the mood and emotions of the model.
Using his academic training in 19th century French painting, Gary Korlin captures impressions of life and depicts them in his delicately modeled figures set in the European countryside. While living in the mountains overlooking Florence, deep in the heart of Tuscany, he established the recurring subject that many call the "Venetian... | Leslie Levy Fine Art | 01/16/12- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Latino Arizona: 100 YearsPresented by Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center at Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center February 3, 2012 - Ongoing Since the official acceptance of the state of Arizona into the United States on Feb. 14, 1912, the history of Latinos in Arizona has been significant. Unfortunately, for different reasons, it also has been hidden.
However, Latino Arizona: 100 Years, a new state Centennial documentary photo exhibition holds a mirror to the past, and chronicles the contributions Latinos of Mexican descent have made to the wonderful state of Arizona. This revealing photograph collection looks back... | Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center | 02/03/12- Ongoing | Phoenix |
Suzi Mather and Carol Ann SchraderPresented by Leslie Levy Fine Art at Leslie Levy Fine Art January 23, 2012 - Ongoing Leslie Levy Fine Art represents two outstanding artists who specialize in the technically difficult medium of watercolor.
Suzi Mather paints sensitive, translucent watercolors which have been featured in many national watercolor exhibitions. This artist works in the watercolor medium using a non-traditional method of painting. She paints from dark to light and in doing so, captures the gentle nature of the horses and cats that she portrays.
Carol Ann Schrader uses watercolor... | Leslie Levy Fine Art | 01/23/12- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
John BayalisPresented by Leslie Levy Fine Art at Leslie Levy Fine Art February 15, 2012 - Ongoing John Bayalis' distinct style and skill in handling contemporary themes and subject matter has earned him acclaim from art critics and collectors throughout the United States. His vibrant watercolors reflect a clarity of light and form, while dealing with unique viewpoints in portraying popular culture.
Bayalis' intricate set ups include man-made and natural elements as well as game boards, vintage postcards, road maps, magazines and collectibles.
| Leslie Levy Fine Art | 02/15/12- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Inspired SolesPresented by 6th Avenue Gallery at 6th Avenue Gallery April 6, 2012 - Ongoing 6th Avenue Gallery exhibition features stilettos like you've never seen them before.
the 6th Avenue Gallery debuts its exhibition on First Friday in April. Featuring dozens of high heel stilettos transformed into works of art, along with a provocative photo collection of women wearing their favorite power stilettos, this show is sure to validate what Marilyn Monroe and women everywhere have long known to be true, "Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world".
| 6th Avenue Gallery | 04/06/12- Ongoing | Phoenix |
Karen Hollingsworth's Unique WindowscapesPresented by Leslie Levy Fine Art at Leslie Levy Fine Art May 1, 2012 - Ongoing Leslie Levy Fine Art is pleased to announce that it is once again offering Karen Hollingsworth's beautiful paintings for sale.
Karen Hollingsworth is known for her unique light and airy windowscapes. Her large oil paintings depict subject matter that is fairly minimal, however what attracts many viewers is the mysticism evoked by the light coming through the sheer curtains.
According to the artist, "my windowscapes are intended to provide the viewer with a sense of solitude... | Leslie Levy Fine Art | 05/01/12- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Cave Creek Thieves MarketPresented by Cave Creek Thieves Market at Cave Creek Thieves Market March 3, 2012-January 5, 2013 The Cave Creek Thieves Market will feature numerous western vendors including famed boot store Spirit of the West, among others, in honor of Cave Creek's major western event, Wild West Days. Thieves Market also will showcase western attire, jewelry, western art, blacksmithing and more.
| Cave Creek Thieves Market | 03/03/12- 01/05/13 | Cave Creek |
Third Friday Gallery NightPresented by Roosevelt Row Community Development Corporation at Roosevelt Row February 16-December 21, 2012 Third Fridays Gallery Night offers an opportunity for downtown Phoenix visitors to experience the arts scene along Roosevelt Street and Grand Avenue. Events include exhibition openings in galleries, the A.R.T.S. Market, concerts, and more.
| Roosevelt Row Community Development Corporation | 02/16/12- 12/21/12 | Phoenix |
Metals and MorePresented by Phoenix Airport Museum at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport April 1-September 30, 2012 This exhibition presents the work of fourteen artists who carry on the ancient tradition of metalsmithing. This ever changing art form presents contemporary artists the opportunity to pair convention with innovation.
Working with traditional materials such as silver, brass, copper and gemstones, these artists may also integrate other materials such as cork, wood, plastics or found objects such as vintage photographs and toys from vending machines. With creative combinations of... | Phoenix Airport Museum | 04/01/12- 09/30/12 | Phoenix |
Magic on Main Presented by Pearson and Company at Pearson and Company September 20-September 22, 2012 Celebrate Pearson's 20 years on Main with YouTube phenomenon Obadiah Parker, sculptor Kevin Caron, jewelry from Azalea Decor. The event benefits SARRC, which provides support to families affected by autism.
| Pearson and Company | 09/20/12- 09/22/12 | Scottsdale |
Three New ExhibitsPresented by Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center at Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center May 4-August 24, 2012 The Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center (ALAC) announced the premier and opening of three new gallery exhibits exclusively highlighting female artists and opening one week before Mother's Day, the main gallery hosts the 2nd Annual Latina Art Exhibit and Festival, themed "Madres/Madonnas/Mujeres" in celebration of women and mothers everywhere and across all cultures. Concurrently, two separate one-woman shows will showcase the talents of Norma Garcia -Torres in the La Capilla Gallery and... | Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center | 05/04/12- 08/24/12 | Phoenix |
Some Like It HotPresented by Tempe Public Library at Tempe Youth Library April 20-August 15, 2012 Arizona is probably best known for its hot climate and desert landscapes. This exhibition seeks to highlight the people who live, work and play in Arizona and address the questions: Where did they come from? Why do they live here? The artists in this exhibition explore the desert lifestyle, paying special attention to a precious resource in the desert water.
| Tempe Public Library | 04/20/12- 08/15/12 | Tempe |
Creative NaturePresented by Phoenix Airport Museum at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport April 1-August 5, 2012 Artists draw inspiration from many aspects of nature. Some focus on plant life and landscapes, while others choose to represent animals. Nature sparks each artist's creativity in different ways. One artist may depict an animal realistically, and another may create an abstract sculpture based on a beautiful landscape. Whether striving to directly emulate nature or choosing to draw inspiration conceptually, artists in this exhibition depict forms of the natural world. They work with... | Phoenix Airport Museum | 04/01/12- 08/05/12 | Phoenix |
Still Here: Aging in America Art ExhibitPresented by Herberger Theater Center Art Gallery at Herberger Theater Center Art Gallery April 5-July 7, 2012 The Herberger Theater Center is pleased to announce its spring art exhibition, Still Here: Aging in America.
Still Here: Aging in America featuress 38 works from 26 Arizonan artists.. Art in this exhibit will celebrate the joys and downfalls of aging, with imagery about what it means to get older; our elderly community, ageism and all phases of life's long journey. This is the second exhibit from Robert Pela, the 2012 Guest Curator. Pela and community arts members... | Herberger Theater Center Art Gallery | 04/05/12- 07/07/12 | Phoenix |
Summer Spectacular ArtWalkPresented by Scottsdale Gallery Association at Scottsdale Arts District July 5, 2012 It's summertime's annual cooldown in the Scottsdale Arts District. Presented by the Scottsdale Gallery Association in conjunction with City of Scottsdale.
One of the Valley's most surprising events always draws hundreds to the "coolness" of the Scottsdale Arts District. The 23rd annual Summer Spectacular ArtWalk is sure to provide another great midsummer's entertainment this year. This popular event is sponsored in part by China Mist Iced Teas and Comerica Bank.
ArtWalkers can... | Scottsdale Gallery Association | 07/05/12 | Scottsdale |
"Bunnies are evil, lions are nice, and unicorns are something in between" by Sebastien MillonPresented by Practical Art at Practical Art June 1-June 30, 2012 Sebastien Millon will be presenting his newest imagery featuring malevolent rabbits, Drunky Bears, and one of his newest characters, a kiwi bird. The imagery is full of mischief, mayhem, sweetness, absurdity, and random fun. There may even be possible baby unicorn sightings along with secret info that was painstakingly researched by the artist about the mysterious and elusive baby unicorn species. No matter what, you will be shocked, dismayed, and utterly disappointed by the work, and... | Practical Art | 06/01/12- 06/30/12 | Phoenix |
| Anime Afternoons | Foothills Branch Library | 06/01/12- 06/29/12 | Glendale |
| Young Arizona Artists New Art | Shemer Art Center | 06/07/12- 06/27/12 | Phoenix |
WOW! Wednesday: Arizona Rick, the Magical Balloon-making CowboyPresented by Foothills Branch Library at Foothills Branch Library June 20, 2012 s a balloon more than a sculpture, a story, a spectacular hat? In the hands of Arizona Rick, it's all this fun and more! Wait until you see how a balloon-making cowboy tells Jennifer Ward's story There Was a Coyote Who Swallowed a Flea!
| Foothills Branch Library | 06/20/12 | Glendale |
Arizonan At HeartPresented by Phoenix Airport Museum at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport April 2-June 17, 2012 "As someone who flies throughout Arizona routinely, both as a professional corporate pilot and as an aerial photographer, I see things that few people are aware of. It is a wonderful privilege, and fosters in me a deep appreciation for the natural processes that shape the land. Occasionally I make serendipitous discoveries, such as last year when, from an altitude of just a few hundred feet above the ground, my eyes locked onto this unexpected form: an erosional mound in the shape... | Phoenix Airport Museum | 04/02/12- 06/17/12 | Phoenix |
Yoga with Van GoghPresented by Arizona Science Center at Arizona Science Center April 12-June 14, 2012 Arizona Science Center and Sutra Midtown have teamed up to offer Valley yoga enthusiasts a unique and exhilarating experience. Yoga classes will be offered inside Arizona Science Center's newest exhibit, Van Gogh Alive.
| Arizona Science Center | 04/12/12- 06/14/12 | Phoenix |
| WOW! Wednesday: The Magic of Richard Steele | Foothills Branch Library | 06/13/12 | Glendale |
WOW! Wednesday: Meet Martha WashingtonPresented by Foothills Branch Library at Foothills Branch Library June 7, 2012 You've heard of George Washington, well here's your chance to meet the Mrs! Kids of all ages will laugh and have a good time with their country's very first First Lady.
| Foothills Branch Library | 06/07/12 | Glendale |
Sensuous SurfacesPresented by Wilde Meyer Gallery - Scottsdale at Wilde Meyer Gallery - Scottsdale April 15-June 6, 2012 Wilde Meyer Gallery presents Sensuous Surfaces a group show with a focus on glass art, vessels and glass sculpture along with contemporary paintings.
In his latest blown glass sculptures, Tom Philabaum's Precarious Rock series uses far ranging techniques such as chemical etching to create elegant forms reaching into space. With both beauty and utility, Dave Klein's voluptuous, blown glass vessels glow with neon-bright colors.
Working as a collaborative pair,... | Wilde Meyer Gallery - Scottsdale | 04/15/12- 06/06/12 | Scottsdale |
Something about the SouthwestPresented by Wilde Meyer Gallery - Scottsdale at Wilde Meyer Gallery - Scottsdale May 3-June 6, 2012 Wilde Meyer Gallery showcases art that celebrates the uniqueness of life in the desert with Something about the Southwest.
Life is better as shown in Linda Carter Holman's paintings. Carter Holman's characters carry a bouquet of lilies in perfect satisfaction, indifferent to the distant storm over distant mesas, and other ladies sing of happiness and joy as they prepare for a luncheon on the terrace.
Stephen Morath takes viewers on a journey through a desert countryside... | Wilde Meyer Gallery - Scottsdale | 05/03/12- 06/06/12 | Scottsdale |