VISUAL ARTS
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Â
OPENINGS
Upcycled Art Show — Joel D Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave. Local artists transform recycled, re-purposed materials into art. Nov. 1-30. Reception: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Nov. 8. 594-5500. pima.bibliocommons.com.
Ranch House Gallery — Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. Mixed media works by Lauri Kaye. Nov. 3-Dec. 5. 724-5375. webcms.pima.gov.
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Heart of Tucson Art Exhibit — Kirk-Bear Canyon Public Library, 8959 E. Tanque Verde Road. Abstract painters, Kyle Johnston and C.J. Shane, as well as the fused-glass art of Diane C. Taylor. Nov. 1-30. 594-5275. library.pima.gov.
RECEPTIONS
Sustained Visions — Pima Community College Center for the Arts, Bernal Gallery, 2202 W. Anklam Road. Works by Fred Borcherdt, Bailey Doogan, Tom Philabaum, Barbara Rogers and Jim Waid. Through Dec. 7. Reception: 5-7 p.m. Nov. 1. 206-6942. pima.edu.
Color Reflections and Mini Masterpieces — Desert, 6536 E. Tanque Verde Road. Works of Cris Hager, Pamela Howe, Gretchen Huff, Linda Levine, Clydean Troner and Terry Slonaker. Also showing "Mini Masterpieces" a group of 8"X8" original paintings. Nov. 6-Feb. 3. Reception: 5-7 p.m. Nov. 9. 722-4412. desertartisansgallery.com.
ET CETERA
First Friday Mosaics — Blue Raven Art School, 720 E. Prince Road. Tips, tricks and troubleshooting for mosaics. Ages 16 and up. $15 online registration. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Nov. 2. $15. 623-1003. andreaedmundson.art.
Make 'n Take: Embossing Mania — Eckstrom Columbus Public Library, 4350 E. 22nd St. Learn dry embossing and take home a variety of greeting cards. Call to register. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 2. 594-5285.
Painted Threads — Blue Raven Art School. Two session class. Exploration of applying acrylic inks to textiles. Call to register. 1-4 p.m. Nov. 2 and 16. $99. 623-1003. blueravenartschool.com.
Tohono O'odham Arts in the Garden — Mission Garden, 946 W. Mission Lane. Fifteen Tohono O’odham artists will sell their work. Including basket makers, potters, jewelry makers, painters and carvers. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 3. 955-5200. tucsonsbirthplace.org.
Studio Tour — Jane Hamilton Fine Art, 2890 E. Skyline Drive, Suite 180. Artist demonstrations, meet-and-greet with Santos Barbosa, Zulia Gotay de Anderson, Doug Shelton, Rose Collins, David Vandenberg. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 4. 529-4886. janehamiltonfineart.com.
Holiday Open House — The West, 5615 E. River Road (River at Craycroft). Non-profit shop staffed by volunteers. Samples from Stonewall Kitchen and Chantilly Tea. Needlepoint canvas and supplies, specialty gifts from local artists, children's books and toys, Day of the Dead items and variety of greeting cards. No Sales tax. Noon-4 p.m. Nov. 4. 299-1044.
Adult Beginning Drawing Class: Block 3 — The Craft Revolt, 7545 S. Houghton Road. Six weeks of drawing instruction led by Emma Alicia. 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Nov. 7-Dec. 12. $198. 245-0340. thecraftrevolt.com.
Try it- Pastels — Kirk-Bear Canyon Public Library. Learn basic techniques and tools. Adults. Call to register. 1-4 p.m. Nov. 8. 594-5275.
UA Museum of Art Talks: The Realists — Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. A showcase of landscape, still life and genre paintings are featured in this presentation of 20th century American Representational Art from the University of Arizona Museum of Art's permanent collection. Presenter: Tammy Bearden. This event is for adults. 2-3 p.m. Nov. 9. 594-5580.
