Desert Artisans’ Gallery—6536 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson, desertartisans.com, (520) 722-4412. “Blue Sky Essence,” through Dec. 6, includes works by local Tucson artists David Brown, Joan DiGiovanni, Paddie Flaherty, Darlene LeClair, Gretchen Huff and Tad Lamb.

Desert Caballeros Western Museum—21 N. Frontier St., Wickenburg, westernmuseum.org, (928) 684-2272. “Snapshots of Early 20th-Century Arizona: A Postcard Legacy,” opens with a reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 6, and continues on exhibit through Sept. 12.

De Young Museum—50 Tea Garden Dr., San Francisco, de-youngmuseum.org, (415) 750-3600. “Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs,” through March 28, features more than 130 objects from Egypt’s 18th Dynasty, including 50 pieces from the tomb of King Tut.

Etherton Gallery—135 S. Sixth Ave., Tucson, ethertongallery.com, (520) 624-7370. “Art + Design: Etherton Invites,” through Nov. 28, is a unique exhibition concept that unites art and design in one space, highlighting the diversity and elegance of Contemporary desert design in Tucson. The exhibit is a collaboration with nationally known Tucson and Scotts-dale designers and artists, including Stephen Paul of Arroyo Design, Scott Baker of Baker+Hesseldenz design, Tom Philabaum of Philabaum Glass Studio & Gallery and David Adler of David E. Adler Inc. Oriental Rugs.

Exposures International Gallery of Fine Art—561 S.R. 179, Sedona, exposuresfineart.com, (928) 282-1125. Paintings by Lynn Demiurge are on display in “Canvas of Steel,” Nov. 1-30. Using exotic materials like car enamel and airplane paint, the artist paints on a canvas of steel, which he grinds by hand to create grooves for channeling light and reflection.

Figarelli Galleries & Sculpture Garden—7610 E. McDonald Dr., Scottsdale, figarellifineart.com, (480) 609-7077. The gallery showcases the work of Allan Houser, Nov. 1-May 30.

Light Show Fine crafts with artful forms and everyday function are presented in “Form & Function,” Nov. 1-30, at Pinnacle Gallery in Scottsdale. Included are turned-wood lamps and candleholders by Frank Luedtke. A professional woodworker for more than two decades, the artist is known for his creative designs, fine joinery and meticulous finishing, as well as vibrant colors and contrasting textures. Pictured are “Ocotillo” candleholders that are 16" to 20" high; and “Pinnacle,” a 30"-high table lamp. The pieces are made from painted turned-wood and metal. For more information, visit pinnaclegallery.com, or call (480) 563-9800.

Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery—16858 Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, fountainhills-artistsgallery.com, (480) 836-9919. The gallery hosts a reception for painter Tom Haas from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 11. Haas offers a view of the American landscape, particularly the Southwest, with brushstrokes that portray light, color, form and atmosphere, as well as the textural process of painting.

Gallery Andrea­­—7019 E. Main St., Scottsdale, artandrea.com, (480) 481-2530. Abstract florals by “Juzia” Andrea Zakrzewski and abstract figures by James Lumbers are on display Nov. 1-30.

Gallery 527—527 Main St., Jerome, gallery527jerome.com, (928) 649-2277. New ceramic work by Brandi Lee Cooper is presented in “Cultivate,” which opens with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 7 and continues on display through Nov. 30. Organic “Soul Discs,” piercing botanical imagery-filled sculptures and more, express the artist’s connection and respect for the Earth and her desert home.

Gallery 801—801 N. Main Ave., Tucson, artinarizona.com, (520) 370-1610. Tucson Pima Arts Council hosts a preview exhibition for its 2009 Open Studio Tour, through Nov. 12, with a reception for the artists from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 12. The tour takes place Nov. 14-15.

Goldenstein Gallery—390 N. Hwy. 89A, Sedona, goldensteinart.com, (928) 204-1765. “Chi: Art as a Healing Medium,” Nov. 6-30, explores the healing impact of fine
art in our lives. Featured artists include Liz Wolf, Alok Hsu Kwang-Han, Sherab Khandro, Mary Fisher and Gloria Rothrock. A series of free talks by artists is planned in conjunction with the show.

Heard Museum—2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, heard.org, (602) 252-8848. “Life in a Cold Place: Arctic Art From the Albrecht Collection,” through Jan. 3; “Mothers & Daughters: Stories in Clay,” through Jan. 24; “Harry Fonseca: An Artist’s Journey,” through April 4; and “Allan Houser: Tradition to Abstraction,” Nov. 21-Aug. 22.

Heard Museum North—The Summit at Scottsdale, 32633 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, heard.org, (480) 488-9817. “Personal Journeys: American Indian Landscapes,” through March 14.

King Galleries of Scottsdale—7100 E. Main St., Scottsdale, kinggalleries.com, (480) 481-0187. Virgil Ortiz reveals his most recent figurative work in clay, along with new fashion designs, in “Vagabond in the Desert: The Clay Art of Virgil Ortiz,” Nov. 5-19.

Kolb Studio—Grand Canyon National Park, South Rim, grand-canyon.org, (928) 638-7033. Artwork from the inaugural Grand Canyon Celebration of Art is on exhibit through Nov. 1.