Tucson Weekly: Art (March 15

ART
Opening This Week
ETHERTON GALLERY DOWNTOWN. 135 S. Sixth Ave. 624-7370. Mirrors of Recollection: Photographs, Paintings and Mixed Media by Keith Carter, David Andres and Mayme Kratz opens March 20 and continues through May 31. There is an opening reception March 24 from 7 to 10 p.m. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays and by appointment.
NEW DIMENSIONS GALLERY. 3067 N. Campbell Ave. 318-4082. Strokes of Genius opens March 16 and continues through April 15. Featured artists include Tim and Pam Ballingham, Geri Diaz, Doug Mullins, Phillis Skriletz, Mary Lorca, Charlotte Jones, Kathleen Stoll, Rose Collins, Grace Calterone, Judy Bateman and Kathleen Matsinger. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.
PRIMITIVE ARTS LTD. 3026 E. Broadway Blvd. 326-4852. Francisco Bautista Carillo and other Huichol artists demonstrate yarn painting and beadwork sculptures March 15 from noon to 4 p.m. and March 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
ROCKET GALLERY. International Arts Center. 516 N. Fifth Ave. 903-0918. Sculptures of Dave Lewis and Paintings of Kelly Morris opens with a reception Saturday, March 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. Gallery hours are noon to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday or by appointment.
TUCSON JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER FINE ART GALLERY. 3800 E. River Road. 299-3000 ext. 103. The works of three local photographers--Bill Bake, Tom DeMoss and Nile Root--are on display through April 23. Baker's work includes images from Arizona mining towns and camps. DeMoss exhibits humorous and thought-provoking "street" photographs and Root displays his most recent series of Northern Arizona landscapes. There is an opening reception March 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Sundays.
Continuing
ACCESS TUCSON GALLERY. 124 E. Broadway Blvd. 624-9833. Continuing through April 29: The City of Tomorrow features a series of print-based collages by Randy Harris. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturdays and 2 to 10 p.m. Sundays.
ARTIST OF THE MONTH GALLERY. Unitarian Universalist Church. 4831 E. 22nd St. 885-5179. Collage Aerobics features the work of 30 local artists. The exhibit continues through April 2. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. The gallery is closed from noon to 1 p.m.
CENTRAL ARTS COLLECTIVE. 300 E. Congress St. 623-4588. Continuing through April 14: Cycles features interpreted mixed-media works by gallery members Carmelita Grabowski, Shirley Oppenheimer and Glory Tacheenie-Campoy. Gallery hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 7 to 9 p.m. Downtown Saturday Nights.
DESERT ARTISANS' GALLERY. 6536 E. Tanque Verde Road. 722-4412. Ongoing: Desert Treasures features the work of local artists. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sundays.
DINNERWARE CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY. 135 E. Congress St. 792-4503. Continuing through March 24: Deconstructing History features new mixed-media collages by Nadia Hlibka that incorporate calligraphy, personal writings, gel transfers and photographs. Also on display is a collaboration of works by Hlibka and photographer Denise Kramer. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, and 7 to 9 p.m. on Downtown Saturday Night.
EL CENTRO CULTURAL GALLERY. 40 W. Broadway Blvd. 797-1151. Continuing through March 25: City by the Bay is an exhibit of images by photographer Dante Sandoval that captures the essence of San Francisco. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays.
ELIZABETH CHERRY CONTEMPORARY ART. 441 E. Grant Road. 903-0577. An exhibition of paintings by Craig Clements continues through April 7. Clements' colorful paintings are infused with a tad of kitsch and surrealism, featuring people and animals interacting in an otherworldly atmosphere. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays.
GALLERY OF HEART. 6960 E. Sunrise Drive, Suite 130. 232-9186. Continuing through March: Angels and Babies features a variety of cherubs by Jim McMurray, Sheila Hamann, Blanca Villelobos and Barbara Smith. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and by appointment.
G.A.S.P. GALLERY. Utterback Middle School. 3233 S. Pinal Vista. 617-6100. Continuing through April 6: The Love of Art, which features works on loan from the faculty, staff and administration of Utterback Middle School, is a diverse exhibition that includes ceramics, watercolors, handmade paper, photographs and more. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
GOCAIA GALLERY. 302 E. Congress St. The Mystery Show, an exhibit of intrigue and captivation, features the work of more than 25 local and national artists, including Maurice Grossman, Catherine Sohn, Mary Bates, Terrol Dew Johnson, Joe Labate, Glenn Johnson, Kristen Heist, Sylvia Garland, Monkia Dalkin, Keith McElroy, Patrick Nagatani, Farzad Nakhi, Moira Geoffrion, Sandra Raymond, Melanie Yazzie, Cerese Vadden, Kelly Morris and Dean Hammerly. The exhibit continues through April 22. An AIDS benefit finale takes place April 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Patrons are invited to play on semi-functional game boards that reflect their artist-designers' unique style and creativity. Patrons who purchase tickets receive a game board. There is a "whodunit" art theft to be solved, artwork to bid on, live entertainment and food from local eateries. The show benefits the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation. For reservations or more information call 623-4588. Gallery hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
INDUSTRY. 439 N. Sixth Ave., Suite 165. 792-2620. Continuing through April 1: Black & White & Marble features images by New York photographer John Maggiotto, whose work explores the often idealized imagery of war and earlier eras, western themes and American icons. An additional exhibit on the dock includes work by Matt Lisenby, Emilia Cleopas, Beth Guinter, Jenny Lynn and Jeffrey Jonczyk. Gallery hours are noon to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays and by appointment.
LIONEL ROMBACH GALLERY. UA campus, southeast corner of Park Avenue and Speedway Boulevard. 626-4215. Continuing through March 28: The Ties that Bind: Constructions of Family Childhood and Home is an exhibit of paintings, sculpture, drawings, photographs and mixed-media work by various artists. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays.
LITTLE GALLERY AT DEGRAZIA IN THE SUN. 6300 N. Swan Road. 299-9191. An exhibit of pen and ink drawings and custom prints by Pat Parish continues through March 23. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
MELIORA ARCHITECTURAL GALLERY. 178 E. Broadway Blvd. 792-9544. Continuing through May 26: Rammed Earth Solar Homes features earth buildings by Quentin Branch that stay warm in winter and cool in summer without artificial means. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and by appointment Saturdays.
NIECE-KIMPTON GALLERY. 6420 N. Campbell Ave. 577-5447. The gallery features fine jewelry and sculpture by Kurt Niece and glass, wood, metal, ceramics and photography by top American artists. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
OBSIDIAN GALLERY. 4340 N. Campbell Ave. 577-3598. An exhibit of figurative clay by Wesley Anderegg, jewelry by Karen Gilbert and Biba Schutz, and fiber by Linda Lewis continues through April 15. Mondays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.
OUROBOROS STONE SCULPTURE GALLERY AND STUDIO. 101 E. Sixth St. 622-3699. Ongoing: marble abstract and figurative sculpture by Ed Davenport. Gallery hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and by appointment.
PINK ADOBE GALLERY. La Plaza Shoppes. 6538 E. Tanque Verde Road. 298-5995. Continuing through March 31: Mixed-media dolls by Kim Goldfarb, metal sculptures by Bill Finks and functional glassware by Jill Fagin. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.
PHILABAUM GLASS GALLERY. 711 S. Sixth Ave. 884-7404. Continuing through April 21: Married to Glass showcases the work of nine married couples, including Valerie and Rick Beck, Kate and Billy Bernstein, Kate Vogel and John Littleton and Shari and David Hopper. While some of the couples collaborate to produce pieces, others create work independently. Always, it is the common thread of glass that ties them together. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
SAGUARO ARTISANS GALLERY. 215 N. Court Ave. 792-3466. An exhibit of southwest watercolors, pastels and greeting cards by Judy Filarecki and etchings on wood, glass and mirrors by Kelly Freeman are on display through April 1. Gallery hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays.
SALLY HUSS GALLERY. 2924 E. Broadway Blvd. Ongoing: prints, monoprints, hand-painted items and serigraphs by Sally Huss. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays.
STILLWELL-TWIGGS HOUSE. 134 S. Fifth Ave. 620-0947. Tucson Places and Faces, which features the work of 31 local artists, depicts scenes, habitats, places and people that reflect Tucson's environment, cultures and lifestyles. Gallery hours are by appointment.
STUDIO 220. 220 E. Congress St. 628-1433. Ongoing: work by Don Swenson, William Skiles, Lisa Krikawas, Jerry Flanary and Lisa Stotska. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Also open Downtown Saturday Nights.
TEMPLE GALLERY. Temple of Music and Art. 330 S. Scott Ave. 624-7370. Barbara Smith's watercolors, which celebrate the beauty, sensuality and rhythm of nature, can be viewed through April 4. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
TOHONO CHUL EXHIBIT HALL. Tohono Chul Park. 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. 742-6455. Continuing through April 23: La Semana Santa en Oaxaca/Holy Week in Oaxaca features photography by Ann Murdy that presents a different cultural perspective on the observance and celebration of Easter. Gallery hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
T/PAC COMMUNITY GALLERY. 240 N. Stone Ave. The Color of Bone, an interdisciplinary exhibit by the Bad Girl Storytelling Brigade, includes works by Cantrell Maryott Driver, Katie Cooper, Mitzi Cowell, To-Reé-Neé Wolf Keiser and Karen Falkenstrom. The closing reception and final performance are March 23 at 5 p.m. Call 624-0595 or 624-7552 for more information.
TUCSON PUPPET WORKS. 111 E. Congress St. 770-1533. After Fire, an exhibit of ceramics by Sarah Lewin, Allisa Clark and David Campbell; paintings by Matt Cotten and sculpture by Allen Reilley runs through March 30. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday 2 to 7 p.m. and Downtown Saturday Night.
Last Chance
AUSI GALLERY. 6060 N. Oracle Road. 797-2275. Closing March 16: Reflections and New Visions is a one-man show featuring contemporary glasswork by Richard R. Hornby, whose pieces reflect his love of dense, rich, vibrant color and capture the palette of the Southern Arizona desert. Gallery hours are 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.
DAVIS DOMINGUEZ GALLERY. 154 E. Sixth St. 629-9759. Ending March 17: photorealist paintings by David Kessler, still life drawings and paintings by Susan Conaway and landscape paintings by James Cook. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.
HOTEL CONGRESS GALLERY. 311 E. Congress St. 903-0577. Women in Space, which features water-media works on canvas and wood and hanging steel birds painted with space imagery by Catherine Eyde, continues through March 16. The gallery is open 24 hours a day.
METROFORM LIMITED. 27 N. Stone Ave. 882-6606. Closing March 20: Contemporary Photography Show features works by Scott Baglione, Lorraine A. DarConte, Mary Rodarte and Linda Rosenfield. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays.
SALON Q. Cafe Quebec. 121 E. Broadway Blvd. 325-9066. A Great Big Festering Neon Distraction features the multi-process photo collages of Zachary Smith and metal and light collage interpretation of charkas by H. Colditz. The exhibit ends March 17. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 8 a.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays.
Out of Town
GLOBAL ARTS GALLERY. 315 McKeown Ave., Patagonia. (520) 394-0077. Continuing through April 1: Animated Metaphors celebrates Valentine's Day with the work of Lynn O'Brien, who layers text and collage on canvas to build an image. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
KARIN NEWBY GALLERY. 19 Tubac Road. (520) 398-9662. Continuing through March 31: Bill Worrell One Man Show. There is an opening reception March 10-11 from 1 to 4 p.m. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Announcements
ARIZONA BIENNIAL. Arizona's only juried biennial exhibition will be held at the Tucson Museum of Art June 8 through August 5. Arizona Biennial 2001 is open to all artists residing in Arizona, working in all media. The prospectus for the competition is available at the museum at 140 N. Main Ave., by calling 624-2333 or by e-mailingcbodden@tucsonarts.com. All entry forms and slides must be received no later than 5 p.m. April 13. Notification of results will be mailed May 4.
ART AND THE SHAMANIC JOURNEY. The Shaman's Institute offers two weekly shamanic journeying circles that focus on exploring the personal spirit world, spiritual guides and the soul Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $5 to $10. In addition, an Art and the Shamanic Journey class takes place March 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enter into magical worlds using the shamanic journey and create a piece of art to represent your travels. No art or journeying experience is necessary and all art supplies are provided. There is a $15 to $25 suggested donation. Call Quynn at 954-2004 for more information.
ART WORKSHOPS. The Science of Mind Center offers a series of art workshops the last Friday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Classes include watercolor collage, acrylics, acrylic collage, faux stonewall sculpture and scratch art. All levels of skill are welcome. The workshops, which cost $25, are limited to six participants. The March 30 workshop features watercolors and watercolor collage. Call Syd at 886-2860 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for more information and to register.
CALL TO ARTISTS. Metroform Limited, a contemporary gallery, seeks artists working in all media. Interested artists may submit up to five labeled slides of current work and a brief bio to Metroform Limited, 27 N. Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701. For more information call Wendy Hill at 882-6606.
CALL TO ARTISTS. Applications to jury for the Fine Art and Craft Show at St. Philip's in the Hills are being accepted until April 15. The show takes place October 21. For more information and to request an application call 299-6421.
CALL TO ARTISTS. The Campus Christian Center seeks artwork of various media for wall display. Interested artists should submit a list of work to be included in their presentation, a résumé and photos or 35mm slides, or set an appointment to have their work reviewed on site. Mail submissions to Fine Arts Committee, Campus Christian Center, 715 N. Park Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719. Deadline for submissions is May 1. Call 623-7575 for more information.
CALL TO ARTISTS. Artists are invited to submit a maximum of four works (slides only) completed within the last three years for a juried exhibition of modern multi- and mixed-media works titled Mish/Mosh and More. Projects in all media are welcome. Deadline is March 28. A nonrefundable fee of $20 is payable to GOCAIA. The exhibit will run from April 28 through May 20. Send submissions to GOCAIA Gallery of Contemporary and Indigenous Art, 302 E. Congress St., Tucson, AZ 85701. For more information call 623-4588.
CALL TO ARTISTS. The Hausman Gallery of the Tucson Audubon Society seeks submissions of nature-related two-dimensional art for its April show. Information on submitting work can be picked up at the Tucson Audubon Society, 300 E. University Blvd., or by calling Jean Rios at 298-6206.
CALL TO ARTISTS. Recent Works 2001: A National Juried Exhibit is open to all media except crafts. There is a non-refundable entry fee (up to three slides) of $28. Additional slides are $5 each. Deadline for submissions is April 16. Six artists will be chosen to either be published in the literary/art magazine Gertrude or be included in a future group show. Winners also receive a free one-year membership to The Salon Studio. For a prospectus, send a SASE to Ronda Stone, 736 W. Fifth St., Loveland, CO 80537 or e-mail thesalon@qwest.net. The exhibit opens May 23.
CALL TO ARTISTS. WomanKraft is accepting work for Drawing Down the Muse, a celebration of women's creativity. This exhibit is open to all women who are teaching workshops or attending the weekend gathering by the same name. Work must be received by March 31. Call Gayle at 629-9976, ext. 2 to make an appointment to have work reviewed.
CALL TO ARTISTS. The Central Arts Collective is seeking women artists for a juried exhibition titled ROAR: Women's Work, which examines women's issues such as race, gender, identity, religion, culture and social commentary. Send up to three slides of work in any media and $25 to Central Arts Collective, 300 E. Congress St., Tucson, AZ 85701. Deadline for entries is March 20. For more information call 623-4588 or e-mail joexr@azstarnet.com.
CALL TO ARTISTS. GOCAIA Gallery. 302 E. Congress St. 623-4588. Artists 18 and older are invited to submit a maximum of four works (slides only) completed within the last three years for a juried exhibition of modern multi- and mixed-media works. Projects in all media are welcome. Entry forms and slides must be postmarked by midnight March 28. A nonrefundable fee of $20 payable to GOCAIA must accompany each submission. Mail entries to the above address.
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE FAIR. Tucson/Pima Arts Council. 240 N. Stone Ave. A fair of artists and arts organizations interested in international exchanges to meet with other artists and organizations and share experiences takes place April 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch is provided. Admission is $5 and reservations are required. Call 624-0595 ext. 14 to reserve a space.
CRAFTERS PACK RAT SALE. Rincon Congregational Church. 122 N. Craycroft Road. 744-1926. The Tucson Handweavers and Spinners Guild's pack rat sale takes place March 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Handcrafted items, craft supplies and equipment, books, magazines, baskets, beads, dyes and more are available for purchase. Proceeds help fund guild educational programs.
JURIED EXHIBIT. The Central School Project's Earth Day/San Pedro exhibition, which takes place April 21 through May 6, is an all-media juried exhibit with cash prizes up to $250. Works submitted must address Earth Day themes. There is an entry fee of $15 for up to three pieces. Slides must be received by March 30. Notifications will be mailed by April 3. For more information or to receive an entry form call (520) 432-5374 or (520) 432-4866 or contact Central School Project, P.O. Drawer H, Bisbee, AZ 85603.
PAPERWORKS. International Arts Center. 516 N. Fifth Ave. Paper and book artists are invited to join PaperWorks, a new organization. Call 745-1597 for more information.
OVEN BUILDING WORKSHOP. A two-day earthen bread oven workshop with Athena and Bill Steen takes place March 17-18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn to build a modified version of the Quebec-Canadian style clay oven that is both beautiful and efficient. The workshop costs $185 per person. Bring gloves and a hat and wear long-sleeved clothing and good working shoes. Call 624-1673 for more information and to register.
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP. International Arts Center. 510 N. Fifth Ave. Professional nature photographer John Shaw offers technical and creative tips for capturing nature photographs March 31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and April 1 from 8 to 10 a.m. Shaw also discusses photo marketing and digital imaging. The workshop costs $75 for one day and $125 for two. There is a discount for groups of five or more people. For more information and to pre-register call the Rocky Mountain School of Photography at (800) 394-7677.