VISUAL ARTS
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Openings
She Blooms — Gallery Azul, 439 Sixth Ave. Michelle Monteleone. May 12-26. 248-8737. artiststudiocoop.com.
Conversations with Painting: New Work by Lauren E. Harvey — Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave. Acrylic paint on canvas and paper. Through May 31. 791-4010. library.pima.gov.
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Sonoran Desert Model Builders: Models on Display — Joel D. Valdez Main Library. Model club dedicated to advancing each other’s skills through tip sharing, encouragement and hands-on building. Through May 31. 791-4010. library.pima.gov.
Tucson Modern Quilt Guild: Quilting on Display — Joel D. Valdez Main Library. Quilts from the Tucson Modern Quilt Guild. Quilts are donated to local and national charities. Through May 31. 791-4010. library.pima.gov.
"A Garden Affair" new outside art by Robin Chlad — Jane Hamilton Fine Art, 2890 E. Skyline Drive. Ceramic art pieces. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 10-20; 4-7 p.m. May 10. 529-4886. janehamiltonfineart.com.
Spring Into Summer Art Show — Kirk-Bear Canyon Public Library, 8959 E. Tanque Verde Road. Art exhibit with the representational oil paintings of Rebecca Easton and expressive scratchboard works of Anne Palmer. Through May 31. Reception: 3-4:30 p.m. May 19. 594-5275. library.pima.gov.
Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild: Western Federation Show — Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild Gallery, 5420 E. Broadway. Paintings are chosen from submissions by eleven watercolor societies located west of the Mississippi. Ted Nutall is the exhibition judge. Through June 24. 299-7294. southernazwatercolorguild.com.
Agua Caliente Park Ranch House Gallery — Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. Birds of a Feather: A visual portrait alphabet of regional birds, painted in acrylic and gesso by artist Wil Taylor. Through June 13. 724-5375. webcms.pima.gov.
Living River of Words Youth Poetry and Art — Martha Cooper Public Library, 1377 N. Catalina Ave. Local children share their view of the natural world with poetry and mixed media art. Through June 14. 724-5375. webcms.pima.gov.
Receptions
"Sonoran Scenery" New Show Opening — Desert Artisans' Gallery, 6536 E. Tanque Verde Road. The artwork of Sharon Bertrand, Nancy Cressler, Judith Probst, Dave Thekan, Dikki Van Helsland and Alexandria Winslow. Through Aug. 5. Reception: 5-7 p.m. May 11. 293-2698. desertartisansgallery.com.
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Woven and Wrapped Copper Wire Pendant — Blue Raven Art School, 720 E. Prince Road. Learn how to weave two simple patterns and form a bail for bead, how to ball wire and oxidize a copper wire for a rich finish. 1:30-4:30 p.m. May 10. $50. 623-1003. blueravenartschool.com.
"The Illustrated Chair" Silent Auction — Desert Artisans' Gallery. Bid on a collection of unique, hand-painted chairs. 5-7 p.m. May 11. 293-2698. desertartisansgallery.com.
Art as Therapy — Harmony Hospice, 1200 N. Wilmot Road. Learn how this local successful art therapy program has made a difference in our community. RSVP required. Noon-1 p.m. May 16. 284-9334.
