Bold & Beautiful

Paintings and clay pieces by Margarete Bagshaw are on display in “My Generation,” through June 6 at Smoki Museum of American Indian Art and Culture in Prescott.

Known for her bold colors, abstract shapes, Pueblo-like designs and distinctive textures, Bagshaw often works with micaceous clay, which features specks of sparkling mica. Pictured clockwise from top left are three of her micaceous pots: “All Me,” 6" high x 16" wide x 16" deep; “Praise for Pollock,” 7" high x 16" wide x 16" deep; and “Mother’s Gift,” 5" high x 14" wide x 15" deep. The pieces were incised with the intricate designs that have brought Bagshaw recognition, and, after firing, were painted with oil paint. The artist resides in Santa Fe, where she has her own gallery, the Golden Dawn.

The gallery features her work and that of her mother, Helen Hardin, and her grandmother, Pablita Velarde, both well-known artists. For more information, visit smokimuseum.org, or call (928) 445-1230.

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.

Arizona Museum for Youth—35 N. Robson St., Mesa, arizonamuseumforyouth.com, (480) 664-2467. “Sounds Like Art,” through July 3; and “Play Ball: The Cactus League Experience,” through Nov. 7.

Arizona Museum of Natural History—53 N. Macdonald St., Mesa, azmnh.org, (480) 644-2230. “Therizinosaur—Mystery of the Sickle-Claw Dinosaur,” through Aug. 31.

Arizona Science Center—600 E. Washington St., Phoenix, azscience.org, (602) 716-2000. “Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear,” through Sept. 6. Grownups can enjoy the center with “people their own size” during a free Adults’ Night Out, which takes place from 5:30 to 9 p.m. June 4.

The Bead Museum—5754 W. Glenn Dr., Glendale, beadmuseumaz.org, (623) 931-2737. “From Caves to Castles: If Beads Could Talk,” continues through July 31.

Bonner David Galleries—7040 E. Main St., Scottsdale, bonnerdavid.com, (480) 941-8500. Floral artist Jane Jones shares detailed and elegant renditions of her favorite flowers in “Nature’s Magic.” A reception for the artist takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. June 3, with her paintings on display through June 16.

Colonial Frontiers—244 S. Park Ave., Tucson, colonialfrontiers.com, (520) 622-7400. “Dutch and French Colonial Furniture Influence in Southern India and Sri Lanka, Circa Late 1880s,” through Aug. 1.

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center—30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, Colo., csfineartscenter.org, (719) 634-5581. “Conflict/Resolution,” through June 20.

Cooper’s Art Brokerage House—11 Sundial Circle, Carefree, coopersartbrokerage.com, (480) 575-6742. The gallery represents Southwest artists and the secondary market. Paintings by Stan Natchez, Raymond Nordwall, Bruce King and Melissa Melero are on exhibit through July 31, along with metal sculpture by Jerry Harris and glasswork by Suzanne Mears.

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

Desert Artisans’ Gallery—6536 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson, desertartisans.com, (520) 722-4412. “Brushes With Greatness,” through Aug. 8, features work by Sharon Bertrand, Darlene LeClair, Susan Libby, Emely McConkey, Judith Probst and Dikki Van Helsland.

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.

Duley-Jones Gallery—7100 E. Main St., Scottsdale, duleyjones.com, (480) 945-8475. The gallery celebrates nine years with an “Anniversary All Gallery Artists Show,” June 1-Aug. 31. The exhibit includes an array of contemporary artwork in a variety of media by regional and national artists.

Playing With Light “Captured Lights: Light Paintings by Mhelanie Banzon Silao” is on exhibit from 6 to 9 p.m. June 4 and 18 at Artlink Heritage Square Gallery in Phoenix. The Glendale artist focuses on different kinds of light sources while creating long-exposure photography. Pictured is “Captured Lights,” a Fuji print on luster paper, 20" high x 16" wide. For more information, visit artlinkhsgallery.wordpress.com, or call (623) 628-0229.

Heard Museum—2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, heard.org, (602) 252-8848. “Allan Houser: Tradition to Abstraction,” through Aug. 22; “Hopi Katsina Dolls: 100 Years of Carving,” through Sept. 25; “Arctic Spirit: Inuit Art From the Albrecht Collection,” through Jan. 20; and “POP! Popular Culture in American Indian Art,” through April 10.

Heard Museum North—The Summit at Scottsdale, 32633 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, heard.org, (480) 488-9817. “Illustrious: Artists’ Books and Illustrations,” through Aug. 1.

Lanning Gallery—431 S.R. 179, Sedona, lanninggallery.com, (928) 282-6865. A variety of classic and contemporary art, including paintings, sculpture, jewelry and handmade, hand-painted furniture, is on display in “Summer Heat: Cool Art in Sedona.” The show opens with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. June 4, and continues on exhibit through June 13.

Lisa Sette Gallery—4142 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, (480) 990-7342. “Mark Klett With Byron Wolfe: Reconstructing the View,” through June 26, is an exhibition of large-scale photographs and panoramas from the most recent chapter of their Grand Canyon project.

Mesa Contemporary Arts—1 E. Main St., Mesa, mesaartscenter.com, (480) 644-6500. “Only Tenants Reside,” featuring works by Chris Mars, is on exhibit through Aug. 1; “2AM-2PM,” works by Justin Stewart, through Aug. 8; and “Stations,” works by Vincent Valdez, through Aug. 8.

Mountain Artists Gallery—228 N. Alarcon St., Prescott, mountainartistsguild.org, (928) 776-4009. Acrylic paintings by Bob Duncan and metalwork by Lin Hall are on display through June 16. The spotlight shifts to “The Native Americans,” June 18-July 14, with paintings, jewelry and woodwork by artists from the Hopi Tribe.

Museum of Indian Arts and Culture—710 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, indianartsandculture.org, (505) 476-1269. “A River Apart: The Pottery of Cochiti and Santo Domingo Pueblos,” through Jan. 2; “Harry Fonseca: In the Silence of Dusk,” through Jan. 2; and “Huichol Art and Culture: Balancing the World,” through March 6.

Museum of International Folk Art—706 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, internationalfolkart.org, (505) 476-1200. “Material World: Textile Treasures From the Collection,” through May 23, 2011; and “Silver Seduction: The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda,” June 4-Jan. 2.

Museum of Photographic Arts—1649 El Prado, San Diego, mopa.org, (619) 238-7559. “State of Mind: A California Invitational,” through June 6; and “Seeing Beauty,” through Jan. 23.

Fountain of Art Exposures International Gallery of Fine Art in Sedona presents “The Mysteries of Ethan Deuel,” June 1-30. The exhibit showcases the artist’s collection of mixed-media art, including water sculptures and wall panels. Pictured is “Ghost Shaman,” a six-piece mixed-media fountain, 48" high x 35" wide. For more information, visit exposuresfineart.com, or call (928) 282-1125.

New Mexico Museum of Art—107 W. Palace Ave., Santa Fe, mfasantafe.org, (505) 476-5072. “Sole Mates: Cowboy Boots and Art,” through Sept. 5, showcases cowboy boots as important symbols of Western life.

Phippen Museum—4701 N. Highway 90 North, Prescott, phippenartmuseum.org, (928) 778-1385. “All Aboard! The Life and Work of Marjorie Reed,” through June 13, explores the career of this painter, who is best-known for her depictions of the Butterfield-Overland Stage. “Artist at Work: The Kenneth M. Freeman Legacy Exhibition” opens June 26 and continues on display through Oct. 24.

Phoenix Art Museum—1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, phxart.org, (602) 257-1222. “Ansel Adams: Discoveries,” through June 6; “Exposing Time,” through June 27; “Sumatra: Textiles From the Collection of Dr. Thomas J. Hudak,” through July 4; and “In the Mood,” through Aug. 15.

Phoenix Center for the Arts—1202 N. Third St., Phoenix, (602) 534-2285. “Arte en la Ciudad,” through June 3; and “Ambitions: Teen Art Show,” June 4-July 1.

Prescott Fine Arts Association Gallery—208 N. Marina St., Prescott, pfaa.net, (928) 445-3286. “Animals in Art,” through June 13; and “Arizona Visions: An Old West Story,” June 18-July 25.

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art—7374 E. Second St., Scottsdale, scottsdalearts.org, (480) 994-ARTS. “Ninety Days Over 100°,” which is part of the “Architecture + Art” series, through Sept. 19; “Spy Hopping: Adventures With Sue Chenoweth and the Permanent Collection,” through Sept. 19; and “Re-imagining the West: Selections From the Permanent Collection,” June 12-Aug. 22.

Sharlot Hall Museum—415 W. Gurley St., Prescott, sharlot.org, (928) 445-3122. “Paint! Breaking the Buckskin Ceiling” continues with American Indian artwork by Baje Whitehorse Sr. (Navajo), through Aug. 1.

Shemer Art Center—5005 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, (602) 262-4727. “Point of Pride,” juried by Paulina Miller, is an all-media exhibition of works by Arizona artists. The show continues on display through June 23.

Tempe Center for the Arts—700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, (480) 350-2867. “Chuck Amuck: A Legacy of Laughter,” through June 18, chronicles the life and art of Chuck Jones.

Tucson Museum of Art—140 N. Main Ave., Tucson, tucsonmuseumofart.org, (520) 624-2333. “Andy Warhol: Life and Legends,” through July 3; “¡Viva David Tineo! A Retrospective of Tucson’s Muralist and Art Educator,” through July 3; and “Han and Beyond—The Renaissance of China: The James Conley Collection,” through Dec. 31.

Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian—704 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill, Santa Fe, wheelwright.org, (505) 982-4636. “Thirty: A New Collection of Works by Stephen Wood,” through Sept. 19.


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