Smoking Man by Beth Hynes

On Saturday December 4, the new fine art gallery named Wanderlust Gallery will open its doors to the public. They are participating in the 1^st Saturday art walk and the gallery is located in the historic building on 6^th & 6^th.  The exhibition featured is called The Nature of Man. A quote by Peter Landry about the show is: “Man is not of divine origins; nor is he headed that way, he is not perfect nor is he perfectible. He is what he is; by nature formed.”

Zero Grams Trans Fat by S. Jordan Palmer

This unique exhibition is a student exhibition from artists from University of Arizona, Pima College, and Northern Arizona University. Three students Jacob Biggerstaff, Carly O’Neill and Josh Schffer curated it. There are 18 artists in the presentation.  The art students focused primarily on the darker side of human existence, exemplifying issues of struggle and suffering, violence and vices, addiction and aggression.  This is the type of art that will make you think and reflect. All the art in my opinion is very professional and priced to sell.

They Spruce Themselves Up by Brandon Shimmel

Untitled by Mathew Trowbridge

No Wire Hangers by Devon Inglee

This very unique new gallery is just starting up and will be progressing in the near future with professional lighting and more variety. The gallery owners Alisa Rabinovich and Joseph Zapf-Kent are hoping to offer art of various styles and price ranges.

Alisa has a very interesting background. She is originally from Uzbekistan, formerly a part of the Soviet Union. She moved to the USA on a refugee program in 1990. She has studied art from a very early age and for the past four years prior to moving to Tucson was a fashion buyer and visual merchandiser. Her artistic ability makes her capable of working in all mediums and should be very successful as a gallery owner. Here education in the arts is international in studies and experience.

Her partner Joseph is a lifetime resident of Arizona and his parents have been artists making pottery for many years. <http://www.manapottery.com> Joseph, like Alisha, have been stricken what we travelers call the Wanderlust, hence the name of their gallery. He moved back to Tucson recently from Sedona where he worked for a jewelry company, Starborn Creations.

Both of the partners feel that “art is an adventure and should not be limited by the confines of labels and genres. Art is something to be shared and is a social medium and a pure form of communication.  It should be accessible to all and believe people should be able to walk into a gallery without feeling intimidated or judged for their lack of knowledge.” They want their gallery to be inviting to all and realize it is still evolving.  It will have portions resembling a boutique, a teaching space, a working space and a performance piece. It will be an enjoyable adventure for all art patrons to watch as it evolves.

Wanderlust is located at 439 N. 6th Ave. Its a few doors West of  the corner of Sixth and Sixth. 439 W. 6th Ave. 520-207-3346.

Email: wanderlustfineart@gmail.com

HOURS for 12/4/2010 Opening: 6 pm to 9:00 pm.

Original Art by Carloyn Leigh

This year 222 artists have joined together to celebrate the vibrancy of Pima County’s creative community and welcome you to share in the joy of this local treasure. The Open Studio Tour welcomes collectors, residents and tourists to visit artists working in virtually every medium in their creative spaces – from downtown barrios to foothills studios and open-air desert sanctuaries.

Susan Gamble creating ceramic mural

The Open Studio Tour artists are a diverse blend of culture and ages, prominent and emerging artists and young students of art working in a wide range of media –bookmakers, sculptors, photographers, ceramic artists, fiber artists, metal smiths, glass blowers and painters to name a few. The event is family-friendly, casual, full of fresh air, tasty treats, original work, and always the chance of seeing old friends also out and about and new techniques in art making.

Sponsored by TPAC, this free self-guided tour provides an opportunity to dialogue with artists about their philosophies, inspirations, and the nuts and bolts of making art.  Now you have the chance to find answers to questions that come to us when we see art hanging in museums or commercial galleries such as “What does it mean” or “How did she do that?”

This celebration began with a preview exhibition, a visual feast hosted by the Jewish Community Center at 3800 E. River Rd., on view from Oct. 28th through Nov. 11th. The exhibition concludes with a ‘meet-the-artist reception’ from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday Nov. 11th.

The tour of studios takes place this weekend November, 13 & 14. Studios are open from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This year the Tucson Mountain Artisans, a new group of diverse artists, will be part of this season’s tour. They offer a unique setting in the West Central Tucson Mountains. Visitors can explore their picturesque studios and experience first-hand the desert beauty that inspires their creativity in multiple dimensions and mediums. Light refreshments will be served at each studio. Watch for javelina, coyote or mule deer crossing your path on this scenic drive between studios.

Ursela Gurau & sister at their Star Bear Studio

Roses In Her Hair by Melissa Miller

*****ADDED Celebration this year! ***

WAMO (Warehouse Artist’s Management Organization) is celebrating its recent acquisition of three historic warehouses : Steinfeld, Toole Shed & Citizens.  Those attending will have the opportunity to  meet the artists, planners, developers, and elected officials working to preserve the historic warehouse arts district. Learn about the past, present and future of the downtown warehouses. View art on display by its members that have been working tirelessly and without compensation for over 6 years to create an affordable arts district.

WHEN:  Saturday November 13 from 5-7 p.m.

LOCATION: The Market Inn at 403 N. 6^th Ave. (6^th Ave and 7^th St.)

A detailed program of participating artists and maps to their studios is posted for the public on the TPAC website at www.tucsonpimaartscouncil.org. Also available on the site is information on demonstrations and more.  Look for a free printed program in the November issue of Zocalo magazine on news stands everywhere.  Contact Sally Krommes at skrommes@tucsonpimaartscouncil.org. or at  520-624-0595 #16.

These  special organizations have helped support the Artist’s Tour this year:

Sarnoff’s Art Materials

WAMO (Warehouse Artists Management Organization)

Benjamin Plumbing Supplies

Tucson Lifestyle Magazine

COX Communications

Tucson Jewish Community Center

The Loft Cinema

Zocalo Magazine

City of Tucson

Arizona Commission on the Arts

Bronze Pour at Industria Studios

The local Tucson non-profit Industria Studios is having a big fundraiser this Saturday titled: Hot Fun in the Summertime! There will be art auctions, bronze pouring demonstrations, blacksmithing , life body castings, music, and theatrical performances.

Industria Studios Inc. was founded in 2003 by local artists to provide a non-competitive educational and working studio. Six years later they became a non)profit 501c3 corporation with a 5000 square foot studio loaded with tools, machinery for sculptural fabrication, ceramics foundry, and a forge for bronze casting.  In 2009 Industria established Tucson’s first sculptors guild named Arizona Sculpture Society.

Industria Studio’s main mission is to enhance the educational experience for the arts community and to increase involvement and participation of the fine arts. It is dedicated to increasing the awareness, activities, and appreciation for fine arts among the community

Bronze Pour at Industria Studios

The Arizona Sculpture Society was formed to allow individuals to further explore themselves and their individual creativity outside of a classroom environment. Members are allowed studio time and use of studio tools and equipment to develop and create their own artworks. Membership in the society provides the opportunity to interact, share ideas and build associations with other artists.

Industria’s Hot Fun in the Summertime open house and fundraiser will take place from 6:00 PM – 10 PM at their studio location: 1441 E. 17^th Street, Tucson, AZ 85719. Music will be provided by Anarchestra, A Son Y Sol A and SSS. Theatrical performances are by Tucson Puppet Works and the Parasol Project. Members of the Arizona Sculpture Society will conduct the Bronze pouring demonstrations.

A $10 donation is requested at the door for Admission.

Get more information call 520- 235-0797  or visit http://www.industriastudios.org

Location:

Location of Industra Studios & Arizona Sculpture Society