Exhibitions
2020 EXHIBITIONS
The following exhibitions will be on display for visitors to the Shemer Art Center to enjoy. For upcoming Call to Artists opportunities, click HERE!
NOW SHOWING:
The Hummingbirds Dance by Agustin Vargas
AGUSTIN VARGAS
A Solo Exhibition Featuring the Artwork of Agustin Vargas
Due to the temporary closing of the Shemer Art Center, we want to offer an alternative way to enjoy our current art exhibition. As a result, we are offering this special virtual view of Agustin Vargas Solo Exhibition, so you can personally enjoy all of the amazing artwork currently on display. For any pricing or purchasing inquiries, please email info@shemerartcenter.org.
To visit our virtual Agustin Vargas exhibition click HERE!
Apr. 8 – May 21, 2020
Dragon’s Backbone by Wei Wei-Miller
NEW ART ARIZONA
A Student Exhibition Held in Partnership with Arizona Artists Guild, Featuring AAG College Scholarship Recipients’ Artwork
Due to the temporary closing of the Shemer Art Center, we want to offer an alternative way to enjoy our current art exhibition. As a result, we are offering this special virtual view of New Art Arizona Exhibition, so you can personally enjoy all of the amazing artwork currently on display. For any pricing or purchasing inquiries, please email info@shemerartcenter.org.
To visit our virtual New Art Arizona exhibition click HERE!
Apr. 8 – May 21, 2020
COMING SOON:
Sky by Sandra Ortega
ARIZONA PASTEL ARTISTS ASSOCIATION
A Group Exhibition Featuring Artwork Created by Arizona Pastel Artists Association Members
May 27 – July 16, 2020 | Opening Reception: May 28, 2020, 6-8 pm
Weir Farm by Peter Lima
INSIDE PERSPECTIVES
An annual Exhibition Highlighting Works Created by Shemer Art Center Instructors, Their Students & Staff Members
July 22 – August 27, 2020 | Opening Reception: May 28, 2020, 6-8 pm
NATURE IN BALANCE
An Exhibition Featuring Artwork Related to the Natural World Created in All Traditional Media
Sept 2 – Oct 29, 2020 | Opening Reception: September 10 2020, 6-8 pm
The Dancers by Rafiq Majeed
RAFIQ MAJEED
A Solo Exhibition Featuring the Artwork of Arizona Ceramic Artist Rafiq Majeed
Sept 2 – Oct 29, 2020 | Opening Reception: September 10 2020, 6-8 pm
The Wonder of it ALL by Bill Nebeker
SHEMER HONORS
A Solo Exhibition Featuring the Artwork of a Distinguished Arizona Artist
Nov 4, 2020 – Jan 7, 2021 | Opening Reception: November 19, 2020, 6-8 pm
RECLAIMED
A Group Exhibition Featuring Artwork Created Using Recycled Materials
Nov 4, 2020 – Jan 7, 2021 | Opening Reception: November 19, 2020, 6-8 pm
OUTDOOR EXHIBITIONS
NOW SHOWING:
COLOR IN PLAY
A juried exhibition that features outdoor sculptures combining color and whimsy with a touch of sophistication!
March 29, 2019 – March 31, 2021
2020 PAST EXHIBITIONS
GARDEN MUSINGS
A Photography Exhibition Featuring a Variety of Natural & Man-Made Beauty Found in Today’s Gardens
To visit our virtual Garden Musings exhibition click HERE!
Feb. 19 – Apr. 4, 2020 | Opening Reception held Feb. 20, 2020
ALL I KNEW WAS WHAT I SAW
A Solo Photography Exhibition Featuring the Artwork of Joseph Podlesnik
To visit our virtual All I Knew Was What I Saw exhibition click HERE!
Feb. 19 – Apr. 4, 2020 | Opening Reception: Feb. 20, 2020, 6-8 pm
NEW HORIZONS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ART EXHIBITION
An Annual Exhibition Featuring the Top Two Artists (Juniors & Seniors) From 36 Valley High Schools
Jan. 8 – Feb. 13, 2020 | Awards Ceremony Held Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020
2019 EXHIBITIONS
COLLECTED TREASURES
A juried exhibition open to Arizona artists featuring only mixed media artwork.
Nov. 13, 2019 – Jan. 2, 2020 | Opening Reception Nov. 21, 6-8 pm
THE WONDER OF IT ALL
An exhibition showcasing the artwork of 2019 Shemer Honors Honoree Bill Nebeker.
Nov. 13, 2019 – Jan. 2, 2020 | Opening Reception Nov. 21, 6-8 pm
ARIZONA DESIGNER CRAFTSMEN
A group exhibition by members of the Arizona Designer Craftsmen, celebrating ADC’s 60th Anniversary!
Oct. 9 – Nov. 7, 2019 | Opening Reception: Oct. 10, 6-8 pm
NATURE’S KINGDOM
A juried exhibition open to Arizona artists featuring art that contain both nature and animals, in all mediums.
Aug. 28 – Oct. 5, 2019 | Opening Reception held September 12, 2019
PRIMITIVE IMPACT
An exhibition featuring contemporary artwork inspired by primitive art by Kimberly Harris and Bob Hedrick.
Aug. 28 – Oct. 5, 2019 | Opening Reception held September 12, 2019
RISING IN PHOENIX
A juried exhibition showcasing six up-and-coming Arizona artists under the age of 40!
May 1 -29, 2019 | Opening Reception held May 2, 2019
NEW ART ARIZONA
A juried exhibition showcasing the artwork of 2019 AAG Scholarship Recipients!
March 26 – April 25, 2019 | Artist Reception Held Mar. 28
MINI MASTERPIECES
A juried exhibition of works by Arizona artists that are small in size, yet large in terms of skill, concept & ingenuity.
February 20 – March 21, 2019 | Artist Reception Held Feb. 21
FRACTURED FIGURATIONS
A solo exhibition of new paintings, drawings and prints by Arizona artist John Dawson
February 20 – March 21, 2019 | Artist Reception Held Feb. 21
NEW HORIZONS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ART EXHIBITION
An exhibition featuring the top two works of art from over 40 Valley high schools!
January 8 – February 14, 2019 | Awards Ceremony: January 19, 2019
2018 EXHIBITIONS
CAPTURING THE CANYONS
A solo exhibition of recent works of art by Arizona artist and 2018 Shemer Honors Honoree Merrill Mahaffey
Nov. 13, 2018 – Jan. 3, 2019 | Artist Reception Held Nov. 29, 2018
HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
A juried exhibition of artwork that portrays special memories, celebrations or memories of the holidays.
Nov. 13, 2018 – Jan. 3, 2019 | Artist Reception Held Nov. 29, 2018
WE BELIEVE
A juried exhibition of artwork in all mediums where the subject portrays joy, faith, loyalty, beliefs, truths.
October 9 – November 8, 2018 | Artist Reception Held October 11, 2018
BELOVED BEASTS
A juried exhibition featuring animal works of art in all mediums (wood, glass, drawings, paintings, ceramics, fibers, etc.) by Arizona artists
August 28 – October 4, 2018 | Artist Reception Held August 30, 2018
“Boynton Canyon” by Barbara Bagan “Dingle Harbor (Ireland)” by Paula Card Higginson
SHEMER INSTRUCTOR & STUDENT EXHIBITION
An annual exhibition highlighting works created by Shemer Art Center instructors and their students
July 17 – August 23, 2018 | Artist Reception Held July 19, 2018
“Desert Beauty” by Shachi Kale
ARIZONA’S DESERT BEAUTY
This exhibition, juried by Pulitzer-Prize winning photographer Jack Dykinga, showcases works by Arizona artists in all mediums depicting the beauty of our state’s flowers, plants, trees and landscapes.
May 29 – July 12, 2018 | Artist Opening Reception held May 31, 2018 | Closing Reception with Jack Dykinga held July 11, 4-6 p.m.
“Hedgehog Cactus Blossoms” by Sandy Banker
SPRING INTO COLOR
An exhibition created by members of the Phoenix, Arizona Chapter of the Colored Pencil Society of America
April 10 – May 24, 2018 | Artist Reception held April 19, 2018
Isere River by Dean Stevenson
VISIONS OF GRENOBLE IN ARIZONA
An exhibition featuring artists from France and Arizona curated by the Phoenix Sister Cities Grenoble Committee
April 17 – May 24, 2018 | Artist Reception held April 19, 2018
NEW ART ARIZONA
An exhibition of AAG college scholarship recipients’ artwork
March 6 – April 12, 2018 | Artist Reception held March 8, 2018
MUD WORKS MMXVIII
An exhibition of 50 of the Valley’s premiere ceramicists, held in conjunction with the Ceramic Research Center at ASU Art Museum and its annual studio tour
(a great place to start or end the tour!)
February 6- March 1, 2018 | Artist Reception held February 8, 2018
NEW HORIZONS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ART EXHIBITION
An exhibition featuring over 70 works of art created by high school students from 36 schools across the Valley!
January 6- February 1, 2018 | Artist Ceremony: January 20, 2018
