THIS WEEK

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Ironwood Gallery, 2021 N. Kinney Road (883-2702). Open daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Opening Feb. 3: “Art Evolving As You Watch.” Jessa Huebing-Reitinger, a performance artist, will work on a stage, looking at actual insects under the microscope and transforming them into dramatic wall-sized oil paintings on canvas while visitors watch. Show runs through April 22.

Artist of the Month Gallery, 4831 E. 22nd St., Unitarian Universalist Church (624-7099). Wednesdays-Fridays 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Closing Feb. 6: “Journeys” features art works by the Contemporary Artists of Southern Arizona (formerly the Collage Association of Southern Arizona).

Davis Dominguez Gallery, 154 E. Sixth St. (629-9759). Tuesdays-Fridays 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays 10-4. Feb. 3: Public reception 6- 8 p.m. Sculpture by John Davis and paintings by Susan Conaway. Show runs through Feb. 24.

Dinnerware Gallery, in the Steinfeld Warehouse, 101 W. Sixth St. (792-4503). Tuesdays-Saturdays noon-5 and by appointment. Feb. 3: Panel discussion on contemporary photography, national trends and its future, 1 p.m. Part of the exhibit, “BYTES: Making Pictures with Ones and Zeroes,” which runs through Feb. 10.

The Drawing Studio Gallery, 214 N. Fourth Ave. (620-0947). Tuesdays-Saturdays noon-5. Feb. 3: Opening reception 6-9 p.m. “Through the Pinhole: a Camera Obscura Experience.” A juried show of work primarily by Southwestern and Western artists using pinhole photography techniques. Show runs through Feb. 24.

Joseph Gross Gallery, University of Arizona, southeast corner of Park Avenue and Speedway Boulevard (626-4215 web.cfa.arizona.edu/ galleries). Weekdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Opening Feb. 7: Robert and Shana ParkeHarrison. Show runs through March 30.

Mountain Shadow Gallery, 3001 E. Skyline Drive, Suite 109 (577-6301, www.MountainShadowGallery.com). Mondays-Saturdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sundays 11-5. Closing Feb. 4: Works by Latin American artists Juan Carlos Breceda and Izabela Rostkowska.

Murphey Gallery at St. Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 N. Campbell Ave. (299-6421). Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays 2-4 p.m., Sundays 11-4. Opening Feb. 4: Metal art by Lynn Rae Lowe and oil paintings by Tetty Bowman; artists reception 2-4 p.m. Show runs through March 1.

Museum of Contemporary Art, 191 E. Toole Ave. (624-5019). Opening Feb. 3: concept : moca. Selections from MOCA’s burgeoning permanent collection will be on display for the first time, providing the community an opportunity to witness the origins of a museum’s permanent collection, and providing a mini-retrospective of MOCA’s exhibitions to date. Works by SJ Gibson, Heidi Hesse, Jessica James Lansdon, Kim Largey, Julia Latané, Dave Lewis, Jason Manley, Hilary Meehan, Tom Miller, Olivier Mosset, Ken Shorr, Luke Stettner, Eric Golo Stone.

Obsidian Gallery, 4320 N. Campbell Ave., Suite 130 (577-3598). Mondays-Saturdays 10 a.m.- 5:30 p.m., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays. Feb. 3: Opening reception 6-9 p.m. will be attended by artists from the “Annual Jewelry Exhibition Plus,” which features works by Michael Boyd, Petra Class, Todd Reed, George Peterson, and Kathyanne White. Show runs through Feb. 24.

Platform Gallery, 439 N. Sixth Ave., Suite 189 (882-3886). Tuesdays-Saturdays 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 3: Opening reception 6-9 p.m. Abstract paintings by Barbara Brandel.

Philabaum Contemporary Glass, 4280 N. Campbell Ave. (299-1939, philabaumglass.com). Wednesdays-Saturdays 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Opening Feb. 3: “25 Years of Philabaum” features current blown and cast glass sculptures by the gallery’s founder and curator Tom Philabaum. Show runs through March 24.

Lionel Rombach Gallery, University of Arizona, Speedway Boulevard and Park Avenue (626-4215, web.cfa.arizona.edu/ galleries). Weekdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays-Sundays noon-5. Closing Feb. 2: Artists Sarah Hurwitz and Shara Rowley. Opening Feb. 5: Works by Joseph Beals and Ryan McIntosh. Show runs through Feb. 16.

Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way (326-9686 Ext. 16). Daily 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Opening Feb. 1: Watercolors by Willia Cook. Feb. 7: reception 5-7 p.m. Show runs through Feb. 28.

Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave. (624-2333). Tuesdays-Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sundays noon-4. Closing Feb. 4: “Raphael Collazo: The Excitement of Paint.”

Conrad Wilde Gallery, 210 N. Fourth Ave. (622-8997). Tuesdays-Saturdays 11 a.m.-6 p.m. or by appointment. Opening Feb. 3: “Fowl Play” features new sculpture in bronze by Lauri Slenning; reception 6-9 p.m. Show runs through Feb. 24.

University of Arizona Student Union, third floor (621-6142). Weekdays 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays 8-11. Opening Feb. 2: “Revelations and Excavations” features abstract oil and mixed-media paintings by Elizabeth Quinn-Worrall; reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Show runs through March 2.

WomanKraft Art Gallery, 388 S. Stone Ave. (629-9976). Tuesdays-Saturdays 1-5. Opening Feb. 3: “Women Artists of Bali” features works by 32 Bali women. Show runs through March 31.

CONTINUING

ABA Gallery at Alliance Bank of Arizona, 4703 E. Camp Lowell Road (784-6021). Weekdays 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Access Tucson Gallery, 124 E. Broadway (624-9833). Mondays, Wednesdays-Saturdays noon-10.

Arizona Historical Society, 949 E. Second St. (628-5774). Mondays-Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continuing: “Río Viejo/Río Nuevo (Old River/New River)” part of Tucson’s Rio Nuevo project to revitalize the downtown area.

Arizona State Museum, UA, (621-6302). East of the main entrance on University Boulevard. Mondays-Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays noon-5. Through May 7: “Masks of Mexico: Santos, Diablos y Más. Traditionally carved Mexican masks from pre-Hispanic times to the present. Permanent exhibit: “Paths of Life: American Indians of the Southwest” showcases the origins, history and contemporary cultures of Southwestern indigenous peoples in a mix of prehistoric artifacts, historic objects, commissioned artwork, video interviews and life-cast dioramas.

Art Fare Gallery, 55 N. Sixth Ave. (903-0918). Mondays-Thursdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment.

Arts Partnership Gallery, 125 S. Arizona Ave. (624-7099). Wednesdays-Fridays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment at 603-5341. Through March 2: “Ilene Meyer: Surrealist Painter.”

Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery, PCC West Campus, Center for the Arts, 2202 W. Anklam Road (206-6942). Mondays-Thursdays noon-3 or by appointment. Through March 30: “Narrative Interplays” features works by Blake Shell, Peter HappelChristian, Shelley Lawrence and Steven Soloway.

Bohemia, 299 S. Park Ave. (882-0800, bohemiatucson.com). Tuesdays-Saturdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sundays 11-4.

Campus Christian Center Art Gallery, 715 N. Park Ave. (623-7575). Weekdays 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Carlton Star Gallery, 1416 S. Sixth Ave. (622-8055). Mondays-Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Contemporary work in clay: functional sculpture, furniture, tile and custom work for home and garden.

Center for Creative Photography, UA, 1030 N. Olive Road (621-7968, www.creative photography.org). Weekdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., weekends noon-5.

DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, 6300 N. Swan Road (299-9191). Daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Through Feb. 18: A quarter-century of paintings and sketches by Ettore “Ted” DeGrazia showcase the influence of Italian religious artists and Mexican muralists on his early artistic style and choice of subject matter. The exhibition includes 37 originals, plus archival photos of the artist with mural masters Diego Rivera and José Clemente Orozco.

Desert Artisans’ Gallery, 6536 E. Tanque Verde Road (722-4412). Mondays-Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Through March 18: “20th Anniversary” features new works, traditional and contemporary by more than 30 award winning artists in a variety of mediums.

Enchanted Earthworks Gallery, 2980 N. Swan Road, Suite 140 (327-7007). Mondays-Saturdays 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Etherton Gallery Downtown, 135 S. Sixth Ave. (624-7370, www.artnet.com/etherton.html). Tuesdays-Saturdays 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and by appointment. Through March 17: “Figuratively Speaking” features works by Eriks Rudans, Paula Wittner and Mary Daniel Hobson. March 20-June 2: “The Ephemeral Moment” features photographs by Mark Klett, Ken Rosenthal and William Lesch. March 24: Opening reception 7-10 p.m.

Eric Firestone Gallery, 4425 N. Campbell Ave. (577-7711, www.ericfirestonegallery.com). Mondays-Thursdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fridays-Saturdays 10-8, Sundays noon-5.

Galeria La Sirena, 2905 E. Broadway (319-1262). Thursdays-Fridays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m., Saturdays 10-4 or by appointment. Latin and Caribbean art. Feb. 10-March 23: Puerto Rican works of art on paper by Wilfredo Labioso, Jorge Zeno and Daphne Elvira.

The Gallery at 6th & 6th, 439 N. Sixth Ave. (903-0650). Tuesdays-Fridays 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays 11-4 or by appointment. Through Feb. 24: “Color and Serenity” are paintings from Michio Takayama (1903-1994). Reception 4-7 p.m.

Gallery Centella, 340 S. Convent Ave. (798-3400). Tuesdays-Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 24-April 21: “Body in Bronze: A Sculpture Exhibit by Jorge Marin.” Feb. 24: Opening reception featuring a “Stilled Life” modern dance performance by Gesture Collective (Kimi Eisele-Choreographer) 5-8 p.m.

The Gallery of the Holy Ghost at Dove of Peace Lutheran Church, 665 W. Roller Coaster Road (440-2743). Wednesdays-Fridays 1-4 p.m.

Graficas, 6420 N. Campbell Ave. (577-5440, gallerygraficas.com). Mondays-Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The gallery specializes in high-quality lithographs, etchings, woodcuts and original works on paper. Works by nationally known contemporary artists including Jim Dine, Vernon Fischer, Sol Lewitt, Gustavo Rivera, Cristo, Judy Pfaff, William T. Wiley are on exhibit.

Grogan Gallery of Fine Art, 5425 N. Kolb Road, Suite 113 (577-8787, ggrogangallery.com). Tuesdays-Fridays noon-6, Saturdays 11-3 and by appointment.

Jane Hamilton Fine Arts, 1825 E. River Road, Suite 111 (529-4886). Mondays-Saturdays 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sundays 11-4. Through Feb. 28: “For the Love of Abstracts” features abstract paintings by Martha Braun.

Hotel Congress Lobby, 311 E. Congress St. (622-8848). Always open.

Lulubell Toy Bodega, 439 N. Sixth Ave., Suite 187 (661-2443) Tuesdays-Sundays noon-6 p.m.

Madaras Gallery, 1535 E. Broadway (623-4000). Weekdays 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturdays 10-3. Fine art originals by Diana Madaras.

Madaras Gallery in Gallery Row at El Cortijo, 3001 E. Skyline Drive, Suite 101 (615-3001). Weekdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturdays 10-4, Sundays 11-5.

Mark Sublette Medicine Man Gallery, 2890 E. Skyline Drive, Suite 190 at Plaza Colonial (722-7798). Tuesdays-Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Max Gallery, 3001 E. Skyline Drive, Suite 127 (529-7349, www.themaxgallery.com). Mondays 2-5:30 p.m., Tuesdays-Thursdays 10 a.m.-5:30, Fridays-Saturdays 10-9, Sundays noon-5.

Medicine Man Gallery, 7000 E. Tanque Verde Road (722-7798). Tuesdays-Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Medicine Man Gallery, 2890 E. Skyline Drive (299-7798). Tuesdays-Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Meliora Architectural Gallery, 178 E. Broadway (792-9595). Mondays-Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The gallery highlights architects’ design talents. Through Feb. 27: “Sakellar Associates: A 50 Year Perspective” features photographs, renderings and models of recognizable and honored projects – the Wilmot Branch Library, Cholla High, Northwest Pima/YMCA Community & Aquatic Center, Francisco Grande Resort and McMahon’s Steakhouse – by Tucson’s oldest architectural firm.

Mo’s Gallery, 3650 E. Fort Lowell Road (795-8226). Mondays-Saturdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Features original oils and watercolors by Rick DeMont and Jennifer Carney Sullivan, mezzotints by Jeri Fischer and a complete collection of woodcut engravings by Willard Clark.

The Modern Hand at Old Town Artisans, 186 N. Meyer Ave. (620-1725). Mondays-Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sundays 11-4.

MUSE Gallery, 516 N. Fifth Ave. (903-0918, www.themusecac.com). Mondays-Thursdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., weekends by appointment.

Raices Taller, 222 E. Sixth St. (792-9619 or 881-5335, www.RaicesTaller222.org). Fridays-Saturdays 1-5 p.m. or by appointment. Through Feb. 24: Carnaval.

Ranch House Gallery, Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road (749-3718). Wednesdays-Fridays 1- 4 p.m., Saturdays-Sundays 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Through Feb. 13: “Wahl to Wall Tranquility” features Donna Wahl’s oil and acrylic paintings and handcrafted prints on tiles.

Saguaro Artisans, 410 E. Toole Ave. (792-3466). Open daily (except for Mondays) 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. On-site glass-blowing demonstrations Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Sanders Galleries, 6420 N. Campbell Ave. (299-1763, www.sandersgalleries.com). Mondays-Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Settlers West Contemporary Fine Art & Graphics, 6360 N. Campbell Ave., Suite 110 (323-8838). Tuesdays-Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Original paintings and sculpture by contemporary Southwestern artists. Feb. 10: Special presentation 3:30-5:30 p.m.: Artist Robert “Shoofly” Shufelt famous for his graphite paintings of Western life will show his works, sign autographs and chat with fans and collectors.

Shane House Gallery, 218 S. Fourth Ave. (323-6108). Fridays 5-8 p.m., Saturdays noon-7, Sundays noon-5.

Skyline Gallery, 6360 N. Campbell Ave., Suite 150 (615-3800). Tuesdays-Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Works by more than 100 North American artisans.

Solar Culture Gallery, 31 E. Toole Ave. (884-0874, solarculture.org). Tuesdays-Saturdays noon-midnight. Artists are invited to share their creations: up to three small pieces or one large piece (4 by 4 feet or larger). Works must be ready to hang. Floor-standing pieces or work that sits on a base are also accepted. Call for more info. Feb. 24: “Return to Earth;” reception and potluck 6-9 p.m.

Sosa-Carrillo-Frémont House, 151 S. Granada Ave. (622-0956). Wednesdays-Saturdays 10-4.

Stone Avenue Gallery, 2007 N. Stone Ave. (624-1288). Tuesdays-Fridays noon-6 p.m., Saturdays 10-6.

Tangerine, 2522 E. Fort Lowell Road (326-5028, www.artesano copper.com). Mondays-Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The gallery features hammered copper work of the artisans of Santa Clara del Cobre, Michoacan, Mexico. It also showcases the work of Steven Derks (metal sculptor, painter), Ed Davenport (sculptor) and Sandy Upson (photographer).

Temple Gallery, 330 S. Scott Ave. (624-7370). Weekdays 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Through Feb. 28: Joe Forkan: Paintings; reception 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Tohono Chul Gallery, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte (742-6455). Mondays-Saturdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. In the Gallery: Through March 13: “Hot Glass!” In the Exhibit hall: Continuing through March 4: “The Color of Light: Southwest Quilt and Fiber Art.”

Tucson Jewish Community Center Fine Art Gallery, 3800 E. River Road (299-3000). Mondays-Thursdays 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Fridays and Sundays 9-6. Through Feb. 12: Israeli textile artist Noya Fintzy.

UA Museum of Art, southeast corner of Park Avenue and Speedway Boulevard (621-7567). Tuesdays-Fridays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays-Sundays noon-4. Through March 11: “An Abundant Legacy: Celebrating the UAMA Collections.” Continuing through March 18: “Out of the Past: UAMA at Fifty.”

Wilde Meyer Gallery, 3001 E. Skyline Drive (615-5222). Weekdays 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturdays 10-6 and Sundays noon-5. Feb. 10-21: “Anatomy of a Thought” features works by Robert Anderson, Ryan Hale, Melanie Corradi, Rebecca Crowell, Thomas Nelford, and Nancy Pendleton. Feb. 10: Opening reception 6-8 p.m.

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