Martha From Snowbird series by Charles Spillar

Everyone that lives in Arizona knows that in the winter months we attract a lot of SNOWBIRDS.  A lot of these birds from all over America and Canada have flown north but there are a few of these strange birds still here.

Elmer From Snowbird series by Charles Spillar

6 Foot Mortimer from Snowbird series by Charles Spillar

Wanda "with an attitude" from Snowbird series by Charles Spillar

The exhibition at the Art Gallery on Stone/Speedway has some of these creatures created by local artist Charles Spillar. Besides the Snowbirds this exhibition is joined with some of Arizona’s other strange creatures created by local professional artists Margot Huntingtion, Bob Kray and Melissa Miller.

Original sculpture by Margot Huntington

If you enjoy viewing art that is a “little different” you will be enjoy this unique showing. The opening reception to meet the artists is Saturday, May 7. This exhibition runs through Saturday June 4.

The Gentleman's Umbrella by Nicole C. Lavely

In the adjoining gallery, Stone Dragon Studio, also Saturday, May 7, the University of Arizona College of Fine Arts Honor Studio presents “BLURS & REFLECTIONS.  This exhibition features the works of Christine Broduer, Stephanie Dammer, Dena Eichen, Nicole Lavely, Lauren Russel, Kashka Stitt and Chelsey Yingling.

Gilded Gaze by Nicole C. Lavely

These students have been granted their own studios on campus for the purpose of developing their disciplines.  This exhibition is dedicated to the University of Arizona Fine Arts Professors who made the Honors Studio a reality.

The U. of A. exhibition runs through Saturday, May 21, 2011.

Come and meet the artists from both exhibitions at the Opening Reception Saturday, May 7, 2011 from 4-7pm.

Location:

ART Gallery & Stone Dragon Studio

1122 N. Stone Ave. (NE corner Stone/Speedway)

Tucson, AZ 85705

(520) 624-7099

Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat., 11AM-4PM, or by appointment at 405-5800.

Parking lot & entry from paved alley at east end of building.

Handicapped parking & entry from Stone Ave. entrance.

Elmer (A Snowbird) by Charles Spillar

The  opening reception for the new exhibition titled ARTificial: The Artists Perception  of Truth will be held this Friday, February 4 at one of Tucson’s most eclectic gallery, The Art Gallery on Stone/Speedway.

This new mixed media exhibition is surely got a little something for everyone’s delight. Sculpture, paintings, mixed media , collage and a little bit of everything the artists feel is the perception of truth.

Below are just a few of the images from the exhibition.

Original Painting by David Tineo

Mask by Bob Kray

Ceramic Fish by Kazuma Sambe

Scupture by Margo Huntington

Bronze Sculpture by Steve Romaniello

Modest Smile by Alex Arshansky

Artists’ reception is Friday, Feb. 4 from 4-7 P.M.

Location: ART Gallery, 1122 N. Stone Ave., (NE corner of Stone/Speedway), Tucson, AZ, 85705

(520) 624-7099,

Exhibit closes February 29. ( And yes they know there is no Feb. 29 this year.  But isn’t art always the artists’ perception of truth?)

Gallery hours: Wednesdays-Saturdays from 11 am-4 pm, or by appointment  (520)405-5800.

Parking lot and entry at east end of building, w/access through paved alley.  Handicapped parking and access at Stone Ave. entrance.

Girl-Woman by Judith Mariner

On Saturday January 29^th there will be a closing exhibition titled “Reflections of the new mythic body: Figurative painting by Judith Mariner.” This will be a great opportunity to see this talented artist’s work before it leaves and meet the new owners of one of Tucson’s newest galleries in the historic warehouse arts district.

Card Reader by Judith Mariner

Judith is a local artist living and working in Tucson. Her primary life focus is philosophy, metaphysics and the multi-dimensionality of consciousness.  Her work is investigative and fueled by awe, longing, and divine discontent, which she believes are the handmaidens of creation and evolution.

Women In the Bath by Judith Mariner

Judith’s college B. A. is in music performance and her visual art talents are self taught . She has been a guest working artist at the Drawing Studio here in Tucson.

By learning through experience she now uses her talents to teach others watercolor, oil and drawing through private lessons at various Parks and Recreation centers while raising her two children as a single mom. Judith’s work is not easily categorized. She covers a range from landscape, portraits, psychological studies and abstracts.

American Souls by Judith Mariner

The closing exhibition will be this Saturday  29th of January at 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM at the Wanderlust gallery, 439 North 6th Ave, Tucson

(Entrance on  6th Street. Best parking is behind the 6^th Ave/6^th St. building entering from 6^th Ave.

For more information call 520-207-3346.

Refreshments provided.