Botanical artist Dyana Hesson showcases our native state in a new series of paintings titled “My Arizona.” On display Jan. 7-20 at Bonner David Galleries in Scottsdale, this exhibition of painted botanicals illustrates the wonders that lie in our own backyard. Each painting tells a story, and each story builds on the memories and relationships Hesson has forged. Her work embraces the bold natural colors of the Southwest, and entices viewers to step out and see Arizona in a whole new light. A reception for the artist takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 8. Hesson has dedicated this evening to Shoahanna’s Hope, a nonprofit foundation committed to helping prospective adoptive parents and children all over the world find a lasting home. The charity night includes hors d’oeuvres, wine, music, a silent auction and drawing for Hesson’s “Ray of Hope,” which is pictured above. The oil on canvas measures 30" high x 40" wide. For more information, visit bonnerdavid.com, or call (480) 941-8500.

Arizona Historical Society Museum—1300 N. College Ave., Tempe, arizonahistoricalsociety.org, (480) 929-0292. “Sandra Day O’Connor: A Citizen for All Seasons,” through Dec. 31, 2010.

Arizona Museum for Youth—35 N. Robson St., Mesa, arizonamuseumforyouth.com, (480) 664-2467. “Pattern Wizardry,” through April 4; and “Galápagos: Reflections Through Photographs by Sue Cullumber,” through April 4.

Arizona Museum of Natural History—53 N. Macdonald St., Mesa, (480) 644-2230. “Therizinosaur—Mystery of the Sickle-Claw Dinosaur,” through June 27.

Arizona Science Center—600 E. Washington St., Phoenix, azscience.org, (602) 716-2000. A Green Room Gallery installation, “Moving in the Right Direction,” through Jan. 10, demonstrates how small, simple choices of green products, services and practices can make a dramatic impact on the social and environmental fabric of the Phoenix area. “Robots: The Interactive Exhibition” continues through Feb. 28; and “Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear”, Jan. 31-Sept. 6.

Arizona State University Art Museum—Nelson Fine Arts Center, Tempe, (480) 965-ARTS. “Jillian McDonald: Alone Together in the Dark,” through Jan. 9; “Defining Sustainability: From the ASU Art Museum Collection,” through Jan. 30; and “Nowhere to Hide: Three Artists in the Desert,” through Feb. 20.

Bonner David Galleries—7040 E. Main St., Scottsdale, bonnerdavid.com, (480) 941-8500. New paintings by abstract artist Max Hammond are on display in “The Dream Carrier,” Jan. 2-14, with a reception for the artist from 1 to 5 p.m. Jan. 2. “New Art for a New Year,” Jan. 16-27, features works by Carol Redmond, John Schieffer, John Harrell, Liz Tran and Francis Livingston, with an artist reception from 1 to 5 p.m. Jan. 16. Luminous landscapes from around the world are the focus of “Heaven and Earth,” a solo show for Brad Aldridge, which opens with a reception for the artist from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 28 and continues on display through Feb. 10.

BRIO Fine Arts Center—8340 E. Raintree Dr., Scottsdale, briofinearts.com, (480) 941-8310. “Mixed Media Momentum” opens with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 16 and continues on display through Jan. 28.

Duley-Jones Gallery in Scottsdale presents “Watercolor Magic,”  an exhibit of new work by David Barba, Marie Brumund, Irene Klar, Merrill Mahaffey and Dick Phillips. Brumund’s boldly colorful still-life watercolors and prints confront the viewer with objects rendered in a precise manner against optically challenging backgrounds of patterned fabrics, as seen here in “Eureka,” an 18 1/2" high x 18 1/2" wide watercolor. The show opens with an artist’s demonstration of watercolor techniques by Phillips during the Fiesta Bowl ArtWalk from noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 2, and remains on display through Jan. 31. For more information, visit duleyjones.com, or call (480) 945-8475.

Cave Creek Museum—6140 Skyline Dr., Cave Creek, cavecreekmuseum.org, (480) 488-2764. The museum offers an extensive collection of prehistoric and historic artifacts that describe the lives of Native Americans, miners, ranchers and pioneers. An Antiques Appraisal Fair takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 15-16, as appraiser Sean Morton examines guests’ treasures, discusses their pieces’ origins and assesses their value. An author presentation with Bob Boze Bell, publisher of True West Magazine, gets under way at 2 p.m. Jan. 23.

Chandler Center for the Arts Exhibition Hall—250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, chandlercenter.org, (480) 782-2683. “Art Quilts Year XIV: Significant Stitching,” through Jan. 2; and “She’s Full of Secrets: The Beaded Artworks of Christy Puetz,” an exhibition of two- and three-dimensional works, Jan. 15-Feb. 27.

Colonial Frontiers—244 S. Park Ave., Tucson, colonialfrontiers.com, (520) 622-7400. “British Influence of Architectural Elements, Furniture and Pottery on the Indian Subcontinent during the Colonial Period, circa 1800,” through April 30.

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center—30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, Colo., csfineartscenter.org, (719) 634-5581. “NASA/Art: 50 Years of Exploration,” through March 14.

Colores—7100 Main St., Scottsdale, (480) 947-1489. “Southwest Holidays,” through Jan. 6, features work by Linda Carter Holman, Mitch Henderson and Alix Stefan.

Deer Valley Rock Art Center—3711 W. Deer Valley Rd., Phoenix, dvrac.asu.edu, (602) 582-8007. “Javelinas: Knowing Our Neighbors,” through Sept. 30.

DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun—6300 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, degrazia.org, (520) 299-9191, Ext. 112. “DeGrazia: 100 Years, 100 Works,” which commemorates the centennial birth date of renowned Arizona artist Ted DeGrazia, is on display through Jan. 15. Included in the exhibit are 100 significant examples of the late artist’s work, arranged chronologically, showing viewers the wide range of mediums and styles he worked with throughout his extraordinary career.

Desert Artisans’ Gallery—6536 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson, desertartisans.com, (520) 722-4412. “Delightful Indulgence,” through Feb. 7, showcases work by Tucson artists JoAnn Gourley, Marleen Holten, Pamela Howe, Ken Requard, Margaret Shirer and Jan Thompson.

Desert Caballeros Western Museum—21 N. Frontier St., Wickenburg, westernmuseum.org, (928) 684-2272. “Snapshots of Early 20th-Century Arizona: A Postcard Legacy,” through Sept. 12, showcases Dr. Jeremy Rowe’s collection of photographic postcards and artifacts from early Arizona (1900-1930). A “50th-Anniversary Exhibition,” which commemorates the museum’s golden anniversary, takes place Jan. 23-March 14.

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 important objects from Egypt’s 18th Dynasty, including 50 pieces from the tomb of King Tut.

D. Lyon Art Gallery—6268 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, dlyonart.com, (480) 595-9569. A “Christmas in Miniature” exhibit continues through Jan. 2, featuring paintings, bronzes, replica ancient pottery, glasswork, metal wall hangings and beadwork.

Etherton Gallery—135 S. Sixth Ave., Tucson, ethertongallery.com, (520) 624-7370. “The Poetics of Light,” through Feb. 27, showcases work by Kate Breakey, Masao Yamamoto, and Carol Panaro-Smith and James Hajicek of Alchemy Studio.

Figarelli Galleries & Sculpture Garden—7610 E. McDonald Dr., Scottsdale, figarellifineart.com, (480) 609-7077. The spotlight is on work by Allan Houser, through May 30.

Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery—16858 Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, fountainhills-artistsgallery.com, (480) 836-9919. The gallery hosts “Demo Day ’10” from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 16 at the Fountain Hills Community Center, featuring artist demonstrations in conjunction with upcoming workshops.

Gallery Andrea­­—7019 E. Main St., Scottsdale, artandrea.com, (480) 481-2530. “Colors of the Landscape,” Jan. 1-31, features oils on canvas by Tadeusz Zak, and watercolors and oils by Andrea Ponzini.

Gebert Contemporary—7160 Main St., Scottsdale, (480) 429-0711. “Vaqueros de la Cruz del Diablo,” featuring photography by Werner Segarra, is on display Jan. 7-Feb. 2. Segarra has been interacting with the people of Huasabas, a small town in Sonora, Mexico, for more than 20 years. Capturing the human essence and traditional way of life of this rural town of 1,000 inhabitants, his photography spans two decades from the mid-1980s to the present, following the lives of his subjects in intimate detail. Guests can meet the photographer at an opening reception from 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 7.

Goldenstein Gallery—390 N. Hwy. 89A, Sedona, goldensteinart.com, (928) 204-1765. “Pushing Back the Night,” which illustrates the power of light, showcases work by Rafe Terry, David DeVary, Lynne Rae Lowe and Marilyn Bos. The show opens with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 1 and continues on display through Jan. 31.

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; “Allan Houser: Tradition to Abstraction,” through Aug. 22; and “Arctic Spirit: Inuit Art From the Albrecht Collection,” Jan. 23-Dec. 31.

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.

Joan Cawley Gallery—7135 E. Main St., Scottsdale, jcgltd.com/gallery, (480) 947-3548. Contemporary-style Southwest missions and Hispanic family scenes filled with warmth, bright colors and joyful ambience are in the spotlight as the gallery welcomes painters Alvin Gill-Tapia and Francisco Romero for an opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 14. The show continues on exhibit through Feb. 7.

King Galleries of Scottsdale—7100 E. Main St., Scottsdale, kinggalleries.com, (480) 481-0187. “Joseph Lonewolf: Retrospective in Miniature,” Jan. 21-28, showcases miniature incised pottery by the renowned artist, with pieces from the 1970s to the present.

Lanning Gallery—431 S.R. 179, Sedona, lanninggallery.com, (928) 282-6865. The gallery welcomes Kim Chavez, who creates bronze animal sculpture ranging from tabletop size to free-standing large pieces suitable for an entry or garden. An artist reception with champagne and chocolates takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 1, with the exhibit continuing through Jan. 10.

Larsen Gallery—3705 N. Bishop Lane, Scottsdale, larsengallery.com, (480) 941-0900. Paintings by Anne Coe are on display Jan. 1-Feb. 28. A reception for the artist and book signing of “It’s the Southwestern Desert,” which features illustrations by Coe, takes place from 3 to 5 p.m. Jan. 9. New painting and sculpture consignments; and “Face It,” an exhibition of portraits, also are on display Jan. 1-Feb. 28.

Lisa Sette Gallery—4142 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, (480) 990-7342. “Mayme Kratz: Pale Dreams” and “Carrie Marill: An Icon Is Both a Mirror and a Riddle,” continue through Jan. 2. “Beverly Penn: New Work,” featuring bronze sculpture; and “Brad Durham: From Here to Closer,” an exhibit of paintings, open with a reception for the artists from 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 7. Both shows remain on display through Feb. 27.

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.

Mark Sublette Medicine Man Gallery—602A Canyon Rd., Santa Fe, medicinemangallery.com, (505) 820-7451. The gallery hosts its third-annual “Santa Fe Winter Small Works Show and Sale,” through Jan. 3. Featured artists include Lisa Danielle, Josh Elliott, Ron Elstad, Howard Post, Sue Rother and Dennis Ziemienski.

Mesa Contemporary Arts—1 E. Main St., Mesa, mesaartscenter.com, (480) 644-6500. “Contemporary Works by Mexican Artists,” through Jan. 3; “Domestic Arsenal,” through Jan. 3; “Poetics of Dissection: The Paintings of Brent Adrian,” through Jan. 31; “Paul Nicklen: National Geographic,” through Feb. 28; “31st-Annual Contemporary Crafts,” Jan. 22-March 14; and “Station Identification,” Jan. 22-March 14.

Mountain Artists Gallery—228 N. Alarcon St., Prescott, mountainartistsguild.org, (928) 776-4009. “Magical Moments,” through Jan. 9, features paintings, jewelry, ceramics and glass works by local and national artists; and “New Beginnings,” Jan. 14-May 1, fine arts and crafts by local and national artists.

Museo Alameda—101 S. Santa Rosa St., San Antonio, thealameda.org, (210) 299-4300. “Jesse Treviño: Mi Vida,” through Feb. 28.

Museum of Indian Arts and Culture—710 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, indianartsandculture.org, (505) 476-1269. “Native American Picture Books of Change,” through Jan. 2; “Native Couture: A History of Santa Fe Style,” through Feb. 21; and “A River Apart: The Pottery of Cochiti and Santo Domingo Pueblos,” through June 6.

Museum of International Folk Art—706 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, internationalfolkart.org, (505) 476-1200. “A Century of Masters: The NEA National Heritage Fellows of New Mexico,” through Jan. 1; “Dancing Shadows, Epic Tales: Wayang Kulit of Indonesia,” through March 14; and “Material World: Textile Treasures From the Collection,” through May 23.

Museum of Photographic Arts—1649 El Prado, San Diego, mopa.org, (619) 238-7559. “Through the Lens,” through Jan. 24; “Picturing the Process: The Photograph as Witness,” through Feb. 6; “Seeing Beauty,” Jan. 30-Jan. 23, 2011; and “State of Mind: A California Invitational,” Feb. 6-June 6.

New Mexico Museum of Art—107 W. Palace Ave., Santa Fe, mfa-santafe.org, (505) 476-5072. “Manmade: Notions of Landscape From the Lannan Collection,” through Jan. 10; “The Surreal Life: Gerry Snyder and Ken Price,” through Jan. 31; and “How the West Is One: The Art of New Mexico,” through April 20.

Palm Springs Art Museum—101 Museum Dr., Palm Springs, Calif., psmuseum.org, (760) 322-4800. “Vision & Revision: Photographing the American West,” through Feb. 7; and “Odyssey: The Photographs of Linda Connor,” through April 10.

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 Artists,” through Jan. 3; “50/50: 50 Gifts Celebrating 50 Years,” through Jan. 3; “Face to Face: 150 Years of Photographic Portraiture,” through Jan. 10; “Geoffrey Beene: Trapeze,” through March 7; and “Ansel Adams: Discoveries,” Jan. 31-June 6.

Pinnacle Gallery—23417 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, pinnaclegallery.com, (480) 563-9800. “New Year—New Works,” Jan. 1-31, features tables by Brian Botz, hand-blown glass vases and bowls by Donna Gordon and Rafael Gevorkian, and glass and steel tables by Cheryl McNeil.

Prescott Fine Arts Association Gallery—208 N. Marina St., Prescott, pfaa.net, (928) 445-3286. “Music and Dance,” Jan. 8-Feb. 21, focuses on music and dance as universal languages. Some artists may have music or dance represented as the subject, while others may be inspired by music, dance, rhythm or movement to create abstract pieces.

Rosson House Museum—113 N. Sixth St., Phoenix, rossonhouse-museum.org, (602) 261-8063. “Water and the Roosevelt Dam,” through April 1, examines the importance of water and the effects of the Roosevelt Dam on the inhabitants of the Salt River Valley.

San Diego Museum of Art—1450 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, sdmart.org, (619) 232-7931. “Oceanic Art,” through Jan. 3; and “New Light on the Old Masters,” through Jan. 3.

San Diego Natural History Museum—1788 El Prado, San Diego, sdnhm.org, (619) 255-0189. “Baja California,” featuring imagery by Ralph Lee Hopkins, National Geographic photographer, author and expedition leader, through Jan. 3; and “Darwin: Evolution/Revolution,” which celebrates the life and work of the 19th-century British naturalist, through Feb. 28.

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art—7374 E. Second St., Scottsdale, scottsdalearts.org, (480) 994-ARTS. “Visions: Juxtapositions,” through Jan. 3; “Unexpected Wegman,” through Jan. 24; “Looking Through the Other End of a Telescope,” through Jan. 24; and “Rewind Remix Replay: Design, Music & Everyday Experience,” Jan. 2-May 23.

Sharlot Hall Museum—415 W. Gurley St., Prescott, sharlot.org, (928) 445-3122. “Paint! Breaking the Buckskin Ceiling,” through Nov. 15, showcases American Indian artwork by Jesse T. Hummingbird (Cherokee), Judith Durr (Choctaw), Baje Whitehorse Sr. (Navajo) and Michael Kabotie (Hopi). Individually and collectively, these Arizona artists challenge and expand the meaning of “Indian art.”

Shemer Art Center—5005 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, (602) 262-4727. “Drawn,” a juried exhibition of multimedia works by Arizona artists, through Jan. 5; “Mary Lyverse: Abstract Paintings & Drawings,” through Jan. 5; and “New Horizons,” an annual exhibition of multimedia works by local high school students, Jan. 12-March 2. An awards ceremony and reception take place from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 12.

Tansey Gallery—3001 E. Skyline Dr., Tucson, tanseygallery.com, (520) 577-6301. “All Elements,” through Jan. 3, includes landscape paintings by Neil Myers, gem sculpture and wearable art by Helen Serras-Herman, and glass art by Sabine Snykers. Figurative Surrealism paintings by Doug Shelton and David Vandenberg are on display Jan. 21-Feb. 5.

Tempe Center for the Arts—700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, (480) 350-2867. “Faces,” through Feb. 6, presents a wide range of artistic and scientific approaches to exploring faces, from traditional portraiture and contemporary renderings, to the technical understanding of the human face in new media, science and medicine.

Temple Gallery—330 S. Scott Ave., Tucson, (520) 624-7370. “Jim McNulty: Ceramics,” through Jan. 19, features a selection of decorative mirrors by the Tucson artist. Photographs by Lisa M. Robinson are on exhibit Jan. 29-Feb. 23, with the spotlight on her “Snowbound” series.

Tucson Museum of Art—140 N. Main Ave., Tucson, tucsonmuseumofart.org, (520) 624-2333. “Ansel Adams: A Legacy,” through Feb. 14; and “Han and Beyond—The Renaissance of China: The James Conley Collection,” through Dec. 31, 2010.

Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian—704 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill, Santa Fe, wheelwright.org, (505) 982-4636. “Through Their Eyes: Paintings From the Charlotte Mittler Collection,” through April 18. “Native Chic: Partners in Design,” a series of trunk shows with renowned Native American fashion designers and jewelers, continues from 3 to 5 p.m. Jan. 31, with Terri Greeves and Keria Ataumbe.

Wilde Meyer Gallery—4142 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, wildemeyer.com, (480) 945-2323. “Gem Show,” through Jan. 6, includes small works by a number of gallery artists, including Trevor Mikula, Sheridan Brown, Elizabeth Cheche, Dana Hooper and Timothy Chapman.




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