2021 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:

CLAY TODAY

An exhibition juried by Show Low, AZ artist Magda Gluszek, Featuring Ceramic Artwork Reflective of Current Trends in Form & Style

Featured Artists Include:

Aleksandra Alexander, Nicholas Bernard, Sandy Blain, David Lloyd Bradley, Stephen Bunyard, Michele Carroll, Heidi Dauphin, Esmeralda DeLaney, Zach Gordon, Lisa Harnish, Kimberly Harris, Jon Higuchi, Deborah Hodder, Dennis Alan Hubert, David Knorr, Larron Lerdall, Sandra Luehrsen, Rafiq Majeed, Amy Sansbury Manning, Jane Kelsey-Mapel, Linda Mintz, Mirjana Mladinov, Janet Orr, Don Ridley, Susan Risi, Beth Shook, Lynn Smith , Dale Wesner, Patricia Wick, Sandra Whyman

February 24  – April 8, 2021

OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, February 25, 6-8 p.m.

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OUTDOOR EXHIBITIONS

“Sonoma” by Hector Ortega- $3,700

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

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COMING SOON:

“Hard Rain” by Jack Gron

COLOR IN MOTION

A playful exhibition of outdoor sculpture, juried by Jack Gron, combining color and motion

ENTRIES DUE BY JANUARY 30, 2021!

Apr 1, 2021 – Mar 30, 2023

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PREVIOUS EXHIBITIONS

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!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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NEW ART ARIZONA

A juried exhibition showcasing the artwork of 2019 AAG Scholarship Recipients!

Mar 26 – Apr 25, 2019 | Artist Reception Held Mar. 28

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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  “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

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“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.

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“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

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  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

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NEW ART ARIZONA

An exhibition of AAG college scholarship recipients’ artwork

Mar 6  – Apr 12, 2018 | Artist Reception held Mar 8, 2018

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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

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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