Last Friday, the Shemer Art Center held an unveiling ceremony to showcase its new property signs, and the Mayor’s Office proclaimed it “Martha Shemer Day” in the City of Phoenix, recognizing her donation to the City 35 years ago! We also celebrated her birthday, which would have been her 100th! Over 30 people joined us […]

More than 700 people attended this year’s Furry Friends Fine Arts Festival, held Saturday, Sept. 16, and it was fabulous, thanks to the artists and business sponsors who participated, as well as the Arizona Humane Society, Black Cat Coffee House, Left Coast and Rollover Doughnuts!

Kids say the funniest things, and this is one of the comments heard during a class at the Shemer Art Center during Week Three of Summer Camp (as they were drawing Mr. Turner)! This week we had 33 students, seven returning from last year, here to learn drawing, painting and ceramics skills from some of […]

It is hard to believe, but Week Two of Summer Camp is already over and again, our students left smiling!  Thanks to the drawing, painting and ceramics instruction provided by Mr. Turner, Ms. Danielle and Ms. Suzanne, parents this week enjoyed a dazzling art show and our 25 students, 5 returning from last year (and […]

Fox 10 News visited Summer Camp at the Shemer Art Center today for a sneak preview of the fun, visual arts activities taking place this year in the classes instructed by Mr. Turner, Ms. Danielle and Ms. Suzanne. Click HERE to view the two live segments from Week Two featuring our ceramic and drawing classes! Click […]

“I Wish Summer Camp was Every Day!” was just one of the comments we received last week from students following Week One of Summer Camp at the Shemer Art Center!  Twenty-four students had the opportunity to enhance their skills in drawing, painting and ceramics thanks to the great instruction provided by Mr. Turner, Ms. Danielle […]

The Shemer Art Center, in partnership with Arizona State University and STAX3D Printing, is pleased to be offering the opportunity for students ages 9-13 attending Title 1 schools in the Scottsdale Unified School District to learn about 3D printing.  This opportunity, the 2016 TechKids Workshop, is made possible by a grant from the Phoenix Rotary […]

New Horizons High School Student Art Exhibition features local talent from High Schools around the valley! Every year, 2 students from each school are nominated to showcase their work, with the chance of also winning awards. This year 37 schools participated, totaling 47 works of art, all created by High School students in the valley! The exhibition […]

Beat the heat and visit the Shemer Art Center ! Monday, June 9 2014 By Nicole Royse This summer is the perfect time to reconnect with your inner artist or help your children explore the arts at the Shemer Art Center and Museum (SACAMA).
Located at 5005 E Camelback Road, Phoenix and open to the public […]

  On Saturday, January 11th 2014 the New Horizons High School Exhibit had its opening reception and awards ceremony. The Shemer Art Center & Museum would like to thank those in attendance, donors who sponsored the awards, teachers for their assistance with work selection and drop-off, and of course all the students who are participating in […]