Exhibitions
2018 EXHIBITIONS
Now Showing:
“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 Reception: May 31, 2018 from 6-8 p.m.
Coming Next:
“Duck, Duck, Duck..GOOSE!” by Elliott Everson
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: July 19, 2018 from 6-8 p.m.
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: August 30, 2018 from 6-8 p.m.
WE BELIEVE
A juried exhibition of artwork in all mediums where the subject portrays joy, faith, loyalty, beliefs, truths.
October 9 – November 15, 2018 | Artist Reception: October 11, 2018 from 6-8 p.m.
HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
A juried exhibition of artwork that portrays special memories, celebrations or memories of the holidays.
November 20, 2018 – January 3, 2019 | Artist Reception: November 29, 2018 from 6-8 p.m.
Earlier This Year:
“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 from 6-8 p.m.
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 from 6-8 p.m.
NEW ART ARIZONA
An exhibition held in partnership with Arizona Artists Guild
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 | Awards Ceremony held January 20, 2018
“Love from First Sight” by Olena Kalayda
OLENA KALAYDA: UKRANIAN UPDATED
An exhibition of works by Arizona artist Olena Kalayda
2017 Exhibitions:
Dec. 5, 2017 – Feb. 1, 2018 | Opening Reception Held December 7, 2017
“Winter Fantasy” by Barbara Kingdon
SILICA SOLILOQUIES: STORIES IN GLASS
An exhibition of Arizona artists working primarily in glass, juried by Seth Fairweather
Nov. 8, 2017 – Jan 4, 2018 | Artist Reception Held November 9, 2017
“Into the McDowells” by Leslie Austin
ARIZONA: FROM THE OUTSIDE
A juried exhibition featuring a variety of works relative to the Arizona landscape.
Sept 10 – Nov 2, 2017 | Artist Reception Held September 14, 2017
“Hyperreality” by Danielle Wood
ANNUAL SHEMER INSTRUCTOR & STUDENT EXHIBITION
An annual exhibition highlighting works created by Shemer Art Center instructors and their students
July 18 – Sept 7, 2017 | Artist Reception Held July 20, 2017
MODERN PERSPECTIVES
An exhibition, juried by Pat Cain, showcasing the diverse talents of 25 members of the Contemporary Watercolorists of Arizona.
June 6 – July 12, 2017 | Artist Reception Held June 29, 2017, 6-8 p.m.
PHOTOGRAPHY With Presence: Aura in the Modern Age
Juried by Jace Becker, Joshua Haunschild and Kari Wehrs
April 26 – June 1, 2017 | Artist Reception Held April 27, 2017
New Art Arizona
In partnership with Arizona Artists Guild
An exhibition of AAG scholarship recipients’ artwork
March 9 -March 31, 2017 | Artist Reception Held March 9, 2017
New Horizons Scholarship Exhibit at Phoenix City Hall
Works by Arizona high school student scholarship award winners
March 13 – March 27, 2017 | Awards Ceremony Held January 21, 2017
MUD WORKS MMXVII
An exhibition of 50 ceramic artists in conjunction with the Ceramic Research Center at ASU Art Museum
February 9- March 2 | Artist Reception Held February 9
