The following exhibitions will be on display for visitors to the Shemer Art Center to enjoy.
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2023 Exhibitions
Now Showing
Architectural Spaces
An exhibition of Arizona artists juried by Mary Lucking, featuring artwork showcasing the architecture around us, inspired by the built and designed world.
Featured Artists:
Betsy Aguirre, Gilat Ben-Dor, Michael Bischof, Barbara Clements, Diana Creighton, Penny Ann Dolin, Marion Droge, John Erwin, Stella & Olivia Frasca, Peter Fredlake, Denis Gillingwater, Debra Goley, Ray Goodrow, Melanie Harman, Sue Hunter, Bill Keffler, Barbara Kemp Cowlin, John Kitts, Karl Lairtus, Amy Newton-McConnel, Barry Oleksak, Ronald Peters, Joanna Proffitt, Judith Rothenstein-Putzer, Shelley Rothgeb, Alice L Slack, Agustin Vargas, Annie Waters, Cassie Wiegmann
August 30, 2023 – October 26, 2023
Artist Reception: Thursday, September 7, 6 – 8 pm
AND
The Complexities of Contemporary Phoenix
by Fred Ullrich
A solo exhibition of artwork created by Fred Ullrich featuring black and white photography highlighting unique architecture in Phoenix.
August 30, 2023 – October 26, 2023
Artist Reception: Thursday, September 7, 6 – 8 pm
Upcoming Exhibitions
Big Ideas: Small Works
Mirage #10 by Sandra Luehrsen
An exhibition of Arizona artists to be juried by Sandra Luehrsen, featuring works of art no larger than 12″ x 12″.
November 1, 2023 – January 4, 2024
Artist Reception: Thursday, November 9, 6 – 8 pm
Shemer Honors Ed Mell
This year the Shemer Art Center is pleased to honor the career of Arizona artist Ed Mell and share an exhibition of his career and work, including some never-seen-before works of art!
November 1, 2023 – January 4, 2024
(Shemer Honors event Friday, November 17, 2023 | 5:30 – 10 p.m.)
Outdoor Exhibitions
NOW ON DISPLAY:
“Box Kite” by Peter Deise
COLOR IN PLAY
A juried exhibition that features outdoor sculptures combining color and whimsy with a touch of sophistication!
March 29, 2019 – Present
Previous Exhibitions
Inside Perspectives
An annual exhibition showcasing recent works of art created by Shemer instructors, students and staff.
Featured Artists:
Patrice Al-Shatti, Janeth Badding, Becky Beals, Elizabeth Behnke, Cathy Bennett, Jackie Brigham, Jody Brown, Jan Brunn, Jane M Brunn, Heather Coen, Thomas Dase, Heidi Dauphin, Ludmila Demich, Kathleen Devillebichot, Candice Diaz, Edward DuBrow, Barb Dysart, John Erwin, Elliott Everson, Bela Fidel, Carole Foster-Pitts, Deborah Garland, Jami Goldman, Karen Graham, Dave Hanson, Doreen Hewett, Doug Himmelberger, Sue Hunter, Kathryn Jackson, Jane Kelsey-Mapel, Rosalie Kirkman, Maripat Kudray-Flores, Sarah Martiny, Kathleen McDonald, Dawn McGinnis, Mark Miller, Linda Mintz, Harriet Moser, Sandy Newell, Larry Nisula, Janet Pearson, Sherie Petersen, Dave Reimold, Pamela Root, Elissa Rose, Mary Schlictmann, Vicki Stinson, Cassie Wiegmann, Julia Wood, Jeremy Yocum
July 19, 2023 – August 24, 2023
Varied Voices
In Celebration of Women II
A juried exhibition featuring a variety of work by Arizona women artists. Held in collaboration with the Herberger Theater Center.
Featured Artists:
Sharon Albrektsen, Donna Atwood, Leslie Austin, Lynne Avril, Jeremie Bacpac Franko, Sun Bauer, Elvie Becker, Carol Lei Bendell, Marti Beson, Nicolette Bonnstetter, Christina Carmel, Tara Catalano, Barbara Clements, Jacki Cohen, Angie Collett, Paula Cullison, Swapna Das, J. Carol Davenport, Mary Delmege, Karen Donmoyer, Barb Dysart, Linda Enger, Laurie Fagen, Tara Gamel, Deborah Garland, Christine Golden, Shannon Hack, ILona Halderman, Kimberly Harris, Martha Hernandez, Monique Hernandez, Susan Holt, Khandra Howard, Sue Hunter, Sonja Jones, Shari Keith, Yungmee Kim, Nadia Lakovich, Yunie LeNoue, Sanghee Leviton, Angelina Martin, Andrea Merican, Cindy Moses, Amy Newton-McConnel, Liliana Novati, Pat Obrien, Changsoon Oh, Mariel Pearce, Nicole Powell, Carol Quijada, Donna Read, Vikki Reed, Nancy Ruby, Lorraine Sanders, Erin Shaeffer, Deborah Silvis, Lynn Smith, Becky Spradling, Cynthia Standley, Pattiann Taus, Loretta Tedeschi-Cuoco, Carolyn Tolliver, Lucretia Torva, Patricia Turpin, Charmagne Vasquez, Claire Victor, Annie Waters, Shelly White, Hyewon Yoon, Rina Yoon, Angie Zielinski
May 24, 2023 – July 13, 2023
AND
The Charmed Gardens
A solo exhibition showcasing ceramic and mono-print artwork created by Sandra Luehrsen featuring landscapes with natural and fantastical botanicals
May 24, 2023 – July 13, 2023
CWA Spring 2023 Exhibition
A group exhibition featuring works created by members of the Contemporary Watercolorists of Arizona
April 6, 2023 – May 18, 2023
Opening Reception Thursday April 13, 6 – 8 pm
AND
Mediterranean Journey:
The Past Rediscovered
Kimberly Harris
A two-person exhibition featuring watercolor paintings and sculptures inspired by the Mediterranean travels of John Erwin and Kimberly Harris
April 6, 2023 – May 18, 2023
Opening Reception Thursday April 13, 6 – 8 pm
The 2023 NEW HORIZONS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ART EXHIBITION, held annually at the Shemer Art Center since 1987, will feature approximately 90 works of art, which represent the top two works chosen from over 40 high schools across the Valley, including Apollo, Arcadia, Barry Goldwater, Betty Fairfax, Carl Hayden, Centennial, Chaparral Corona del Sol, Coronado, Cortez, Desert Mountain, Desert Vista, Dobson, Dysart, Estrella Foothills, Gilbert, Glendale, Greenway, Independence, Ironwood, La Joya Community, Liberty, Marcos de Niza, Maryvale, McClintock, Mesa, Moon Valley, Mountain Pointe, Mountain Ridge, North Canyon, North, Pinnacle, Red Mountain, Sandra Day O’Connor, Shadow Mountain, Sunnyslope, Sunrise, Thunderbird, Trivium, Valley Vista, Washington and West Point High Schools, plus New School for the Arts, and Cicero, Veritas and Xavier College Preparatory Academies.
ON DISPLAY JANUARY 11 – FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Opening Reception held on January 21
EARTH ELEMENTS
An exhibition to be juried by Patricia Sannit that features artwork by Arizona artists inspired in concept by earth, air, fire or water.
November 2, 2022 – January 5, 2023 | Artist Reception November 10, 2022
AND
“Sunspot 2” by Mayme Kratz, courtesy of the artist & Lisa Sette Gallery
Each year the Shemer Art Center select one Arizona artists who has achieved great career success and given back to the Arizona community. Our artist for 2022 is Mayme Kratz, represented for the past three decades by Lisa Sette Gallery.
November 2, 2022 – January 5, 2023
All artist receptions are from 6-8 p.m.
GEOMETRIC REPETITIONS
A juried exhibition featuring artwork by Arizona artists emphasizing geometric patterns that occur in math, science, textiles and nature, created in all media.
AND
TWO VOICES
A solo exhibition by Mary Ellen Mittelstaedt featuring abstract acrylic and mixed media paintings.
August 31 – October 27, 2022 | Artist Reception September 8, 2022
INSIDE PERSPECTIVES
An annual exhibition showcasing works of art by Shemer instructors, students and staff.
July 20 – August 25, 2022 | Artist Reception Held July 21, 2022
THE UNCOMMON JOURNEY
An exhibition featuring artwork created by members of the Arizona Korean Artist Association.
AND
A NEW LENS ON LIFE
A photography exhibition created by attendees of Kids in Focus’s after-school programs and workshops.
May 25 – July 14, 2022 | Artist Reception Held May 26, 2022
NEW ART ARIZONA
An exhibition held in partnership with Arizona Artists Guild, featuring 2022 AAG and Arizona Watercolor Association (AWA) college scholarship recipients’ artwork.
HUGS FROM HOME – A COVERING OF SHADOWS
A solo exhibition by Cherie Buck-Hutchinson that features nuanced pairings that undergo odd alterations of visibility and depth.
April 6 – May 19, 2022 | Artist Reception Held April 7, 2022
UP CLOSE
An exhibition juried by Mary Shindell of magnified views featuring intricate details.
Featured Artists:
Kaitlyn Adams, James Cowlin, Victoria Currens, Betty Drake, Robin Flynn, Melanie Harman, Jane Heinstein, Ann Marie Hoff, Rupali Holmes, David M. James, Jennifer Kaiser, Barbara Kemp Cowlin, Hank Keneally, Victoria Klotz, Yunie LeNoue, Jim Lowman, Sandra Luehrsen, Stacy Marko, Sandy Newell, Amy Newton-McConnel, Richard Retter, Pamela Root, Christine Sandifur, J. Lynne Schaffer, Martina J. Skobic, Alice L. Slack, Leanne M. Smith, Susan Soltis, Linda Tabler, Tom Thomas, Joe Trevino, Fred Ullrich, Meibelin Vasquez, Annie Waters, Jeff Weiss, Reid Woodward.
February 23, 2022 – March 31, 2022 | Artist Reception Held February 24, 2022
INTERMIXED
A solo exhibition by Joey Morgan featuring merged photographic images of patina and nature.
February 23, 2022 – March 31, 2022 | Artist Reception Held February 24, 2022
2022 NEW HORIZONS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ART EXHIBITION
An Exhibition Featuring the Top Two Works of Art from over 35 High Schools Across the Valley!
January 12 – February 17, 2022 | Awards Ceremony Held January 15, 2022
ONLY BLACK & WHITE
An exhibition juried by Mary Meyer (Gold Canyon) of black and white works of art, ONLY, created in all mediums.
November 3, 2021 – January 6, 2022 | Opening Reception Held November 4, 2021
CREATIVE KNOTS
An exhibition juried by Arizona artists Ann Morton (Phoenix) and Roger Asay (Prescott) featuring works created primarily out of wood and fiber.
September 8 – October 28, 2021 | Opening Reception Held September 9, 2021
INSIDE PERSPECTIVES
An annual exhibition showcasing recent works of art by Shemer instructors, students and staff.
July 14 – September 2, 2021 | Opening Reception Held July 22, 2021
LIFE ON PAPER
A juried exhibition of artwork created by members of the Arizona Watercolor Association.
April 14 – July 8, 2021 | Artist Reception Held April 15, 2021
An Exhibition of Ceramic Artwork Reflective of Current Trends in Form & Style
February 24, 2021 – April 8, 2021 | Artist Reception Held February 25, 2021
2021 NEW HORIZONS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ART EXHIBITION
An Exhibition Featuring the Top Two Works of Art Selected from 28 High Schools Across the Valley!
Jan 13 – Feb 18, 2021
VIRTUAL AWARDS CEREMONY
Saturday, January 23, 11 a.m.
Shemer Art Center YouTube Channel
To Watch Click HERE!
Tughra #3 by Beth Ames Swartz
2020 SHEMER HONORS
A Solo Exhibition Featuring the Artwork of 2020 Honoree Beth Ames Swartz
Nov 4, 2020 – Feb 18, 2021
La Familia Humanidad by Jimmy Descant
RECLAIMED
Juried by Kris Kollasch
A Group Exhibition Featuring Artwork Created Using Recycled Materials
Nov 4, 2020 – Jan 7, 2021 | Artist Reception Held Nov. 5, 2020
NATURE IN BALANCE
An Exhibition Featuring Artwork Related to the Natural World Created in All Traditional Media
Sept 9 – Oct 29, 2020 | Artist Reception Held Sept 10, 2020
The Dancers by Rafiq Majeed
RAFIQ MAJEED
A Solo Exhibition Featuring the Artwork of Arizona Ceramic Artist Rafiq Majeed
Sept 9 – Oct 29, 2020 | Artist Reception Held Sept 10, 2020
INSIDE PERSPECTIVES
An annual Exhibition Highlighting Works Created by Shemer Art Center Instructors, Students & Staff Members
Aug 5 – Sept 3, 2020 | Artist Reception Held Aug 13, 6-8 pm
LUMINESCENT MEDITATIONS
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 – July 31, 2020
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 – July 31, 2020
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 – July 31, 2020 | Artist 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 – July 31, 2020 | Artist Reception Held Feb 20, 2020
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 | Artist Reception Held 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 | Artist Reception Held 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 | Artist Reception Held 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 Sept 12, 2019
PRIMITIVE IMPACT
An exhibition featuring contemporary artwork inspired by primitive art by Kimberly Harris and Bob Hedrick.
Aug 28 – Oct 5, 2019 | Artist Reception Held Sept 12, 2019
RISING IN PHOENIX
A juried exhibition showcasing six up-and-coming Arizona artists under the age of 40!
May 1 -29, 2019 | Artist Reception Held May 2, 2019
NEW ART ARIZONA
A juried exhibition showcasing the artwork of 2019 AAG Scholarship Recipients!
Mar 26 – Apr 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.
Feb 20 – Mar 21, 2019 | Artist Reception Held Feb. 21
FRACTURED FIGURATIONS
A solo exhibition of new paintings, drawings and prints by Arizona artist John Dawson
Feb 20 – Mar 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!
Jan 8 – Feb 14, 2019 | Awards Ceremony: Jan 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.
Oct 9 – Nov 8, 2018 | Artist Reception Held Oct 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
Aug 28 – Oct 4, 2018 | Artist Reception Held Aug 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 – Aug 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
Apr 10 – May 24, 2018 | Artist Reception held Apr 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
Apr 17 – May 24, 2018 | Artist Reception held Apr 19, 2018
NEW ART ARIZONA
An exhibition of AAG college scholarship recipients’ artwork
Mar 6 – Apr 12, 2018 | Artist Reception held Mar 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!)
Feb 6- Mar 1, 2018 | Artist Reception held Feb 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!
Jan 6- Feb 1, 2018 | Artist Ceremony: Jan 20, 2018
