OPENING THIS WEEK

ARTIST OF THE MONTH: March 5-April 7: “ACT III, Colors & Shapes” features works by members of the Artists Connection Tucson. March 9: Opening reception, noon-1:30 p.m. When: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. weekdays and noon-1 p.m. Sundays Where: in the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tucson, 4831 E. 22nd St. Info: 748-1551

DINNERWARE ARTSPACE: March 1-29: “The Art of PaperWorks” features works by the Sonoran Collective for Paper and Book Artists. March 1: Artists’ reception, 7-9 p.m. When: noon-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and by appointment Where: 264 E. Congress St., Info: 792-4503, dinnerwarearts.com

DRAWING STUDIO GALLERY: Feb. 28-March 30: “Collage as a Way of Seeing: Beyond Kindergarten” features works by The Contemporary Artists of Southern Arizona. March 1: Opening reception, 7-9 p.m. When: noon-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays Where: 33 S. Sixth Ave. Info: 620-0947, thedrawingstudio.org

GALLERY AT THE GARDENS: March 2-April 27: “Kate Breakey: A Natural Investigation” features a diverse selection of painted photographs by the Tucson artist including a series of intimate views of potted cactuses March 2: Opening reception and book signing, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. When: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way Price: TBG entrance fee $7 adults, $3 ages 4-12, free for 3 and younger Info: 326-9686 Ext. 16, tucsonbotanical.org

GRIFFONAGE STUDIOS: March 1-29: “Dessins Petits” features small drawings by local artist Laura LaFave. March 1: Opening reception, 7-9 p.m. When: noon-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and by appointment Where: 270 E. Congress St. Info: 623-3323, griffonagestudios.com

THE MAX GALLERY: Feb. 29-March 15: Works by nationally acclaimed oil painter Robert Kembel. Feb. 29: Gallery Art Walk and opening reception, 5-8 p.m. When: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays Where: 3001 E. Skyline Drive, Suite 105 Info: 529-7349, themaxgallery.com

PHILABAUM GLASS: Closing March 1-April 30: “Botanicals” features colorful sculptures by Bob Kliss and Laurie Kliss (in Philabaum Glass Studio & Gallery). Feb. 29: Works in glass by local artists Bronwen Heilman and Phyllis Woods (in Philabaum Glass Gallery). When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays Where: 711 S. Sixth Ave. Info: 884-7404, philabaumglass.com

PLATFORM GALLERY: March 1-29: “Cotten-Wood” features new works by Tucson artist Matt Cotten and Santa Fe’s Jesse Wood. March 1: Artists reception, 6-8 p.m. When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays Where: Main Gallery, 439 N. Sixth Ave. Info: 882-3886, platformart.com

SAAVI GALLERY: March 1-31: Works by Cal Cook and Ron Boyd. March 14: Opening reception, 6-8 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Closing Feb. 29: Watercolors by Rose Molin. When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays Where: Southern Arizona Association for the Visually Impaired, 3767 E. Grant Road Info: 795-1331

TEMPLE GALLERY: Feb. 29-April 2: “Owen Williams (1935-2007).” The show honors and celebrates the life and work of this long-time Tucson artist, who died October 2007. March 7: Opening reception, 7:30 p.m. Part of the sales proceeds to benefit the Tucson Museum of Art. When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays and preceding Arizona Theatre Company performances Where: at Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. Info: 624-7370, ethertongallery.com

TOHONO CHUL PARK: March 6-April 22: “John Watt: Portraits of Navajo Land” features paintings inspired by landscapes and the people who befriended Watt’s father, who visited Navajo Land for more than three decades. March 13: Opening reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Complimentary light refreshments will be provided courtesy of Trader Joe’s. Reception and exhibit are free and do not require admission to the park. Closing March 4: “Turquoise” features American Indian jewelry and contemporary artworks (Main Gallery). Through March 9: “Earth, Air, Fire, Water” (Exhibit Hall). Through May 20: “Made for Trade: An Unconventional Look at Native American Art” chronicles the evolution of Southwest Native American crafts (Wells Fargo Foyer Gallery). When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays Where: The Exhibit House, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte Price: $7 adults, $5 seniors/active military, $2 ages 5-12, $3 students with ID. Children under 5 free Info: 742-6455, tohonochulpark.org

CONRAD WILDE GALLERY: March 1-29: “Third annual Encaustic Invitational” features 24 established and emerging artists from across the United States and Canada. Encaustic combines melted beeswax mixed with paint, pigments and natural resins resulting in sensual surfaces, rich color, vibrant texture and incredible depth. March 1: Opening reception, 6-9 p.m. When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays or by appointment. Where: 210 N. Fourth Ave. Info: 622-8997, conradwildegallery.com

ZOE BOUTIQUE: March 1-April 18: “Chicks” features paintings, photographs and mixed-media pieces from Elizabeth Albert, KoKo Bellows, Kristy Lynn, Barbara Ross and Kendra Yost. March 1: Opening reception, 6-8 p.m. When: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays Where: 735 N. Fourth Ave., Info: 740-1201, zoestyle.com

CONTINUING

ABA GALLERY: Through May 2: “Remembering China.” A traveller’s fleeting impressions of the streets, waterways, countryside and people through photographs by Cy Lehrer. When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays Where: Alliance Bank of Arizona, 4703 E. Camp Lowell Road Info: 784-6021

ARIZONA STATE MUSEUM: Through Feb. 2010: “Set in Stone: 2,000 Years of Gem and Mineral Trade in the Southwest.” When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m Mondays-Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Where: on the UA campus Info: 621-6302, statemuseum.arizona.edu

ART GALLERY: Through March 27: “Art of the Blacksmith: Branding Irons of the Southwest.” When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays or by appointment at 405-5800. Where: 1122 N. Stone Ave. Info: 624-7099

ARTIST OF THE MONTH: Closing March 3: “Colors and Textures of the Southwest” features paintings by Bernita Barfield. When: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. weekdays and noon-1 p.m. Sundays Where: in the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tucson, 4831 E. 22nd St. Info: 748-1551

ARTSEYE: Through May 16: “American Cowgirl” is a collection of photographs by Jamie Williams. When: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays Where: 3550 E. Grant Road Info: 325-0260, artseye.com

BLUE RAVEN GALLERY & GIFTS: Through March 15: “Art of Architecture” is a juried show with human and animal structures depicted by local artists. When: noon-5 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays and Sundays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays Where: Many Hands Courtyard, 3054 N. First Ave., Suite 4 Info: 623-1003, blueravengiftsandgallery.com

THE GALLERY AT BRANDI FENTON MEMORIAL PARK: Through March 14: “No Boundaries” is a juried show featuring works by members of the Contemporary Artists of Southern Arizona. When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays Where: Visitors Center, 3482 E. River Road Info: 877-6000

CAMPUS CHRISTIAN CENTER ART GALLERY: Through March 14: “ManodeMona” features charcoal drawings and watercolors by Mona Massaro. When: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays Where: UA campus, 715 N. Park Ave. Info: 623-7575

CENTER FOR CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY: Through May 4: “Debating Modern Photography: The Triumph of Group f/64.” Curator Becky Senf will lead gallery walks and discussions 1 p.m. March 9 and 5:30 p.m. April 24. Joan Fontcuberta, internationally acclaimed artist, curator and theoretical writer, will discuss the tension between truth and beauty that has propelled photography’s evolution since its origin 5:30 p.m. March 28. When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and noon-5 weekends Where: on the UA campus, 1030 N. Olive Road Info: 621-7968, creativephotography.org

DAVIS DOMINGUEZ GALLERY: Through March 29: New Paintings by James P. Cook. When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays Where: 154 E. Sixth St. Info: 629-9759

DEGRAZIA GALLERY IN THE SUN: Closing Feb. 29: “The M Collection.” When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily Where: 6300 N. Swan Road Info: 299-9191, degrazia.org

DEGRAZIA GALLERY IN THE SUN: Through May 11: “The Way of the Cross” features 15 original oil paintings by Ted DeGrazia depicting the suffering and crucifixion of Christ. In addition, 40 oil paintings of Yaqui Indians celebrating the Lenten season are also on exhibit. When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily Where: 6300 N. Swan Road, Info: 299-9191, degrazia.org

DESERT ARTISANS’ GALLERY: Through March 23: “Paint Splash” features works by Tucson artists Danuta Jakubowski, Richard Eller, Jeff Garton, Judy Nakari and Terry Slonaker. When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sundays Where: 6536 E. Tanque Verde, Info: 722-4412, DesertArtisans.com

EL OJITO SPRINGS CENTER FOR CREATIVITY: Through June 1: Neil Bernstein’s “Arizona 9/11 U.S. Immigration.” When: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily Where: 340 N. Fourth Ave., (at Seventh Street) Info: 624-4800, elojitosprings.com/exhibits.html

ETHERTON GALLERY DOWNTOWN: Through March 22: “The View From Here: Photographs by Elliott Erwitt, Alex Webb and Scott B. Davis.” When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, extended hours on Thursdays until 7 p.m. Where: 135 S. Sixth Ave. Info: 624-7370, ethertongallery.com

FLANDRAU: THE UA SCIENCE CENTER: Through May 31: “The Hubert C. de Monmonier Collection” features 871 mineral specimens representing 64 types of minerals from every continent excluding Antarctica. Where: 1601 E. University Blvd. Price: $5 general admission (includes planetarium show), free for ages 3 and younger Info: 621-7827, gotUAsciencecenter.org

GALERIA LA SIRENA: Through March 7: Textiles, weavings, silkscreens and batiks from Guatemala, the San Blas Islands and Kuna Indians, Trinidad, Puerto Rico and Mexico. When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays Where: 2905 E. Broadway Info: 319-1262

GALLERY AT 6TH & 6TH: Through April 19: “Monumental Watercolors II” features large, abstract works by Bohdan Osyczka. When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays or by appointment Where: 439 N. Sixth Ave., Suite 189, Suite 189 Info: 903-0650, sixthandsixth.com

GRIFFONAGE STUDIOS: Closing Feb. 29: “Landscape” features digital photography by Joseph Labate, assistant professor and the chair of the Photography Division in the School of Art at the University of Arizona. When: noon-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and by appointment Where: 270 E. Congress St. Info: 623-3323, griffonagestudios.com

GROGAN GALLERY OF FINE ART: Through March 7: “Balancing Entropy and Order” features works by Michael Longstaff and Stephanie Shank. When: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and noon-6 p.m. Sundays Where: 2890 E. Skyline Drive Info: 577-8787, ggrogangallery.com

HOTEL CONGRESS: Through March 9: Works incorporating religious iconography and Latin passages from the Bible by local artist Daniel Martin Díaz. When: always open Where: Hotel Lobby and The Cup Cafe, 311 E. Congress St. Info: 622-8848

IRONWOOD GALLERY: Through March 30: “Blossom – Art of Flowers.” Sponsored by the Susan Kathleen Black Foundation, the show includes 61 pieces of art selected from 1,742 entries submitted by 970 artists from 14 countries. When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily Where: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Road Price: $12 adults, $4 ages 6-12, free for ages 5 and younger Info: 883-2702, desertmuseum.org/arts

JOSEPH GROSS GALLERY: Through March 31: “Fly Zone” features works by mixed media and photo-conceptual artist Allan deSouza. The show consists of works that span a 10-year period and photographs from four bodies of work. When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays Where: UA School of Art, 1031 N. Olive Road Info: 626-4215

LAS CANDELAS BISTRO: Closing March 1: “Indigenous Peoples of the World” features charcoal and pencil drawings by global portraitist Tazouz. When: noon-9 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays and noon-10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays Where: 427 E. Limberlost Drive Info: 696-9100, lascandelas.com

LIONEL ROMBACH GALLERY: Through March 7: “A Field Guide to Love and Marriage” features paintings by Dianna Taylor. When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and noon-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays Where: on the UA campus, between the CCP and the UA Museum of Art Info: 626-6875, http://web.cfa. arizona.edu/galleries/lrombach.html

LOUIS CARLOS BERNAL GALLERY: Through March 7: “Land, Art and the Sacred: Three Perspectives.” When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays or by appointment Where: Pima Community College-West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road Info: 206-6942

MOCA ON THE PLAZA: Through April 26: “Arid Zones/Zones Arides” is a cross-cultural and binational exhibition of work by French artists Mosset, Mathieu Mercier, Morgane Tschiember, Anne-Marie Jugnet, Alain Clairet, Aurelien Froment, John M. Armleder and Wilfrid Almendra. When: noon-5 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays-Saturdays Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 149 N. Stone Ave. Price: $5 Info: 624-5019, moca-tucson.org

MOUNTAIN SHADOW GALLERY: Through March 10: New works in steel and bronze by Santa Fe sculptor Destiny Allison. When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays Where: 3001 E. Skyline Drive, Suite 109 Info: 577-6301, MountainShadowGallery.com

MURPHEY GALLERY: Closing Feb. 28: Juried watercolors by the Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild. When: 2-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays Where: St. Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 N. Campbell Ave. Info: 299-7649

OBSIDIAN GALLERY: Through March 8: “Annual Jewelry Exhibition Plus” features works by Kristin Beeler, Michael Boyd, Nancy Worden and John Garrett. When: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m Mondays-Saturdays and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays Where: 4320 N. Campbell Ave., Suite 130 Info: 577-3598

RANCH HOUSE GALLERY: Through March 12: “Venture into Spring” features watercolors of the people and places of the desert Southwest by Regina Ammerman. When: 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays Where: in Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road Info: 615-7855

STONE DRAGON STUDIO: Through March 27: “Walk among the Dinosaurs!” is a display of dinosaur sculptures by several natural history artists. When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays or by appointment Where: 1126 N. Stone Ave. Info: 624-7099

TANGERINE GALLERY & ARTESANO COPPER IMPORTS: Through March 8: “Wonderscapes: Earthly Questions and Speculations” features works on canvas and paper by Tucson artist Bonnie Marson. March 8: A discussion on “Art, Words & Music: A Journey Along the Creative Continuum” by Marson, 1 p.m. When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays Where: 2522 E. Fort Lowell Road Info: 326-5028, tangerinegallery.com

TOSCANA STUDIO AND GALLERY: Through March 30: “Flora Fantastica” features works by Elizabeth Von Isser, Richard Zellens, Pam Cheeseman and Jo Andre. When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays Where: 9040 N. Oracle Road, Suite A, Oro Valley Info: 575-1445, toscanastudioandgallery.com

TUCSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: Through March 31: “We Walk in Beauty” features a series of platinum photographs by Gary Auerbach (Center Gallery ). Through April 30: “Making a Point” features colorful, close-up images of cactus constructed from cast paper by Ron Nelson (Upper Link Gallery). When: always open Where: 7005 S. Plummer Ave.

TUCSON MUSEUM OF ART: Through May 11: “Changing Hands: Art Without Reservation 2,” the second exhibit in a series of three exploring provocative, contemporary works by young American Indian artists. When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and noon-4 p.m. Sundays. Where: 140 N. Main Ave. Price: $8 general, $6 seniors (60+), $3 student (13+), free to ages 12 and younger Info: 624-2333, tucsonarts.com

UA MUSEUM OF ART: Through June 8: “Los Caprichos,” the last show in a four-part exhibition of etching suites by Francisco de Goya on loan from the Meadows Museum at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and noon-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays Where: 1031 N. Olive Road Info: 621-7567, artmuseum.arizona.edu

UA UNION GALLERY: Through March 21: BFA Senior Exhibition features works created by graduating students from the University of Arizona School of Art. When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and noon-4 p.m. Saturdays Where: 1303 E. University Blvd., third floor Info: 621-6142, union.arizona.edu/gallery

WILDE MEYER GALLERY: Closing Feb. 29: “Gem Show,” small works by Barbara Gurwitz, Dana Hooper, Jim Nelson and others. When: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays Where: 3001 E. Skyline Drive, Suite 109 Info: 615-5222, wildemeyer.com

WOMANKRAFT ART GALLERY: Through March 29: “Forever Wild” explores the themes of wild animals in all artistic mediums. This annual show benefits Tucson’s animal sanctuary and rehabilitation center Forever Wild. March 1: Opening reception, 7-10 p.m. with Elmira the educational Barn Owl. When: 1-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays Where: 388 S. Stone Ave. Info: 629-997, womankraft.org

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