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.

Boundaries by Alison Helm

The public art auction being held at the Stone Dragon Studio (Inside Art Gallery on Stone/Speedway)”ON A SMALL ROLL” during December was the idea developed by Moira Geoffrion, a U. of A. Fine Arts Professor.  The concept refers to the fact that if one takes small steps creatively, that one can get “on a roll” and move towards creative and intellectual growth, and hopefully towards college studies in the arts.

On A Roll Art entry

On A Roll Art entry

Art teachers from Cholla High School and Pistor Middle School have art classes but do not have art rooms and very little funds for art supplies.  This fundraising art auction is intended for these existing classes and for special workshops for local artists working with school kids. Several art students at Cholla are quite excited about this exhibition/fundraiser, and have donated art for this auction.

On A Roll Art entry

On A Roll Art Entry

Several local professional artists, as well as art faculty and art students from the U. of A., and professional artists nationally and internationally, have donated art for this auction. This will be a great opportunity to buy some great art and help school programs that have had substantial cuts due to the poor economy.

This fundraising activity is a month-long silent auction to support the two Tucson school programs. The auction actually opened December 1, 2010 and will run though December 30^th.The official opening reception will be Saturday December 4 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Refreshments will be served. The closing reception will be December 30^th from 4-7 pm. Winning bidders will pick up their art at that time and pay for it.

Winners not present will be notified by either phone or email.

AUCTION is open to the public. Bidders need to register for a bidding number at the gallery and will be given a Bid # to use on the Bid Sheets. Bidders can come by any time the studio gallery is open to check the bids sheets and place bids.

Location: Stone Dragon Studio (inside Art Gallery)

1122 N. Stone Ave. (N.E. corner of Stone/Speedway)

Tucson, AZ 85705 Phone: 520-624-7099

HOURS: Wednesday – Saturday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.

NOTE: Gallery will not be open Friday December 24 or December 25.