Mark Sublette Medicine Man Gallery—7000 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson,
medicinemangallery.com, (520) 722-7798. New paintings by nationally
acclaimed landscape painter Jeff Aeling are on display through Jan. 1.
The Phippen Museum—4701 Highway 90 North, Prescott,
phippenartmuseum.org, (928) 778-1385. “Greatest Earth on Show,” through
Feb. 21, features work from Contemporary and Traditional landscape
artists, including Maynard Dixon and James Swinnerton.
Phoenix Art Museum—1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, phxart.org, (602)
257-1222. “A Natural Perspective: An International Juried Exhibition of
the American Society of Botanical Accents,” through Jan. 3; “Face to
Face: 150 Years of Photographic Portraiture,” through Jan. 10;
“Geoffrey Beene: Trapeze,” through March 7; and “50/50: 50 Gifts
Celebrating 50 Years,” Dec. 4-Jan. 3.
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Native Lands
Landscapes have inspired artists for centuries; however, the land holds deeper meaning for many American Indians and is integrally connected with their beliefs, histories and identities. Heard Museum of Scottsdale explores this idea in “Personal Journeys: American Indian Landscapes,” through March 14. Pictured is “Red Top II,” a monoprint that measures 30" high x 22 1/2" wide by Norman Akers. For more information, visit heard.org, or call (480) 488-9817.
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Pinnacle Gallery—23417 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, pinnaclegallery.com,
(480) 563-9800. Blown and fused glass, jewelry with semiprecious stones
and ceramic vessels are on exhibit in “Gifts of American Craft,” Dec.
1-31.
Prescott Fine Arts Association Gallery—208 N. Marina St., Prescott,
pfaa.net, (928) 445-3286. “Holiday Gift Show,” through Dec. 18,
showcases one-of-a-kind art and handcrafted items.
Scottsdale Fine Art—7116 E. Main St., Scottsdale,
scottsdalefineart.com, (480) 990-3100. The gallery hosts its annual
“Holiday Small Works” show through Dec. 31, with an opening reception
from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 3.
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art—7374 E. Second St., Scottsdale,
scottsdalearts.org, (480) 994-ARTS. “Unexpected Wegman,” through Jan.
24; “Looking Through the Other End of a Telescope,” through Jan. 24;
and “Rewind Remix Replay: Design, Music & Everyday Experience,”
Dec. 19-May 23.
Shemer Art Center—5005 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, (602) 262-4727.
“Drawn,” a juried exhibition of multimedia works by Arizona artists;
and “Mary Lyverse: Abstract Paintings & Drawings,” both through
Jan. 5. An opening reception takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 1.
Tilt Gallery—919 W. Fillmore St., Phoenix, tiltgallery.com, (602)
716-5667. “The Grand Old Plastic Camera: A Retrospect by Neal Winter,”
through Dec. 18, features gelatin silver limited-edition prints. Guests
can meet the artist at a First Friday reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 4.
’Tis Gallery—105 S. Cortez St., Prescott, (928) 443-8854. “Artisans 4
Yuletide Show,” Dec. 3-30, features handcrafted ceramics, jewelry,
fiber and mixed-media works.
Trailside Galleries—7330 Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale,
trailsidegalleries.com, (480) 945-7751. The gallery hosts its annual
“Holiday Miniature Show,” Dec. 1-30, with a reception from 7 to 9 p.m.
Dec. 3.
Turquoise Tortoise Gallery—431 S.R. 179, Sedona, turqtortsedona.com,
(928) 282-2262. Known for its extensive Native American and Southwest
art collection, the gallery presents “Southwest Holiday,” which opens
with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 4 and continues on display
through Dec. 24.
Wilde Meyer Gallery—4142 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, wildemeyer.com,
(480) 945-2323. “Gem Show,” Dec. 3-Jan. 6, features small works by a
number of gallery artists, including Trevor Mikula, Sheridan Brown,
Elizabeth Cheche, Dana Hooper and Timothy Chapman.
Zuva Gallery—34505 N. Scotts-dale Rd., Scottsdale, zuvagallery.com,
(480) 488-6000. New work by Zimbabwean sculptor and artist Dominic
Benhura is in the spotlight through Dec. 31.
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