Artistic Tucson » Blurs & Reflections http://tucsoncitizen.com/art The Voice of Tucson Arts Sun, 14 Apr 2013 03:43:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 “LAST OF THE SNOWBIRDS” AND “BLURS & REFLECTIONS” OPENS AT LOCAL TUCSON GALLERY MAY 7. http://tucsoncitizen.com/art/2011/05/04/%e2%80%9clast-of-the-snowbirds%e2%80%9d-and-%e2%80%9cblurs-reflections%e2%80%9d-opens-at-local-tucson-gallery-may-7/ http://tucsoncitizen.com/art/2011/05/04/%e2%80%9clast-of-the-snowbirds%e2%80%9d-and-%e2%80%9cblurs-reflections%e2%80%9d-opens-at-local-tucson-gallery-may-7/#comments Thu, 05 May 2011 04:19:34 +0000 Charles Spillar http://tucsoncitizen.com/art/?p=1320

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.

 

 

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