MASTERFUL STROKES


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. July 2.

ASU Art Museum—ASU Nelson Fine Arts Center, Mill Avenue and 10th Street, Tempe, (480) 965-2787. “What Moves Us: Art of Transportation From the Permanent Collection,” through Aug. 7. “Signs and Signals From the Periphery,” through Sept. 18, is an installation of new work by Dinh Q. Lê featuring a series of photographs and sculptures inspired by the lively and inventive street commerce in Vietnamese cities.

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

Bowers Museum—2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, Calif., bowers.org, (714) 567-3642. “Secrets of the Silk Road,” through July 25; and “Spirits and Headhunters: Art of the Pacific Islands,” through Dec. 31.

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. “Gib Singleton: Religious and Spiritual Works,” July 10-Nov. 14; “Earl Biss: Between Sky, Earth and Water,” July 10-Nov. 14; and “William Kentridge: The World Is Process,” July 24-Oct. 24.

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.

SIMPLE PLEASURES Bonner David Galleries in Scottsdale welcomes Eve Plumb for “Coffee With  . . .” July 8-22. The artist is perhaps best-known for her five-year appearance as Jan Brady on “The Brady Bunch.” Her still-life oil paintings are inspired by casual occasions, such as taking a coffee break or enjoying a lunch date. Pictured is “At Farmer’s Market, Los Angeles,” an oil on canvas that measures 20" high x 16" wide. The show opens with a reception for the artist from 6 to 9 p.m. July 8. For more information, visit bonnerdavid.com, or call (480) 941-8500.

Deer Valley Rock Art Center—3711 W. Deer Valley Rd., Phoenix, dvrac.asu.edu, (602) 582-8007. “Javelinas: Knowing Our Neighbors,” through Sept. 30. The center offers Summer Twilight Tours from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 10 and 24, focusing on petroglyphs, archaeology, desert plants and animals, and Native American cultures.

Denver Art Museum—100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver, denverartmuseum.org, (720) 865-5000. “Shape & Spirit: Selections From the Lutz Bamboo Collection,” through Sept. 19; “Exposure: Photos From the Vault,” through Oct. 31; “A Visual Alphabet: Herbert Bayer’s Anthology Paintings,” through Dec. 31; and “Tutankhamun: The Golden King & the Great Pharaohs,” July 1-Jan. 9.

Denver Museum of Nature & Science—2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, dmns.org, (303) 370-6000. “Body Worlds & The Story of the Heart,” through July 18.

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,” through Aug. 31. The exhibit includes an array of contemporary artwork in a variety of media by regional and national artists. A book signing by Sylvia Long in celebration of her new book, “Thumbelina,” takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. July 8 during the Summer Spectacular ArtWalk.

Etherton Gallery—135 S. Sixth Ave., Tucson, ethertongallery.com, (520) 624-7370. “A Grand View: Arizona Landscape Photography 1871-2010,” through Aug. 28, is a historical survey of landscape photographs featuring a selection of images by more than 30 photographers, including Ansel Adams, Linda Connor, William Lesch, Jay Dusard and Edward McCain.

Exposures International Gallery of Fine Art—561 S.R. 179, Sedona, exposuresfineart.com, (928) 282-1125. The spotlight is on bronze sculpture as the gallery presents “Richard Pankratz’s Break From Routine,” July 1-31.

Gallery Andrea­­—7019 E. Main St., Scottsdale, artandrea.com, (480) 481-2530. Paintings by Van Nielsen are on display in “Summer Landscapes,” July 1-31.

Goldenstein Gallery—390 S.R. 89A, Sedona, goldensteinart.com, (928) 204-1765. “Location, Location, Location,” July 2-31, showcases an extraordinary view of the world as seen through the eye of a camera lens. Fine-art photographers Judy Feldman, Chuck Rolle, Susie Reed and Alba Elena are featured. The show opens with a First Friday reception from 5 to 8 p.m. July 2.

Heard Museum—2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, heard.org, (602) 252-8848. “Allan Houser: Tradition to Abstraction,” through Aug. 22; “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.

Krieger-Marcusen Gallery—110 S. Montezuma St., Prescott, (928) 778-4900. Located inside the Hotel St. Michael’s, the gallery celebrates its first anniversary during the Fourth Friday ArtWalk from 5 to 8 p.m. July 23. Jewelry by Richard Marcusen and Lesley McKeown is featured, along with saguaro paintings and animal portraits by Cathy Krieger, and kachina sculptures and large vessels by Heath Krieger.

Lanning Gallery—431 S.R. 179, Sedona, lanninggallery.com, (928) 282-6865. “Jonathan Howard: Urban Footprint” opens with a reception for the artist from 5 to 8 p.m. July 2 and remains on display through July 11. The show celebrates the Arizona artist’s richly textured, layered and evocative paintings of urban scenes.

SPIRIT OF THE HOPI Capturing our imaginations for more than a century, Hopi katsina dolls are spirit messengers believed to visit Hopi villagers between the winter solstice and the beginning of the monsoon season in July. While both the deeper meaning of a katsina doll and the material from which it is carved—the root of the cottonwood tree—have remained unchanged, carvers have transformed the outward representation of a katsina doll over time. See for yourself as Heard Museum in Phoenix presents “Hopi Katsina Dolls: 100 Years of Carving,” through Sept. 5. Pictured is “Hoote,” created sometime between 1955 and 1960 by James Kootshongsie (1916-1996). The doll measures 10" high x 5 1/2" wide x 4" deep. For more information, call (602) 252-8848.

Lisa Sette Gallery—4142 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, lisasettegallery.com, (480) 990-7342. “From the Ground Up” includes artwork dealing with themes of the environment and the natural world, from a bronze thistle to a photograph printed on a delicate leaf. Participating artists include Binh Danh, Valerie Hammond, Rick Hards, Alan Bur Johnson, Jessica Joslin, Mark Klett, Mayme Kratz, David Kroll, Chema Madoz, Carrie Marill, Matthew Moore, Marie Navarre, Beverly Penn, Mike and Doug Starn, and Jo Whaley. The show opens with a reception from 7 to 9 p.m. July 8 during the Summer Spectacular ArtWalk, and continues on display through Oct. 30.

Mark Sublette Medicine Man Gallery—7000 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Santa Fe, medicinemangallery.com, (520) 722-7798. “Francis Livingston: Patterns in Print,” July 2-Aug. 1, showcases new oil paintings by the nationally acclaimed artist. An opening reception takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. July 2.

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. “The Native Americans,” through July 14, showcases paintings, jewelry and woodwork by artists from the Hopi tribe. Paintings, photography, glasswork, jewelry, woodwork and ceramics by emerging artists also are on display through Aug. 21.

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. “Silver Seduction: The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda,” through Jan. 2; and “Material World: Textiles & Dress From the Collection,” through Aug. 7, 2011.

Museum of Photographic Arts—1649 El Prado, San Diego, mopa.org, (619) 238-7559. “Seeing Beauty,” through Jan. 23.

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, celebrates the art of the West, with cowboy boots showcased as important symbols of Western life.

Palm Springs Art Museum—101 Museum Dr., Palm Springs, Calif., psmuseum.org, (760) 322-4800. “Colors of the West: The Paintings of Birger Sandzén,” through Sept. 12; and “Photographing the American West: Selections From the Permanent Collection,” through Jan. 3.

Phippen Museum—4701 N. Highway 90 North, Prescott, phippenartmuseum.org, (928) 778-1385. “Portraits of the West: The Kenneth M. Freeman Legacy Exhibition,” through Oct. 24.

Phoenix Art Museum—1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, phxart.org, (602) 257-1222. “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. “Ambitions: Teen Art Show,” through July 1; and “Extravaganza Kids Summer Show,” July 2-30.

Prescott Fine Arts Association Gallery—208 N. Marina St., Prescott, pfaa.net, (928) 445-3286. Arizona’s diverse history is in the spotlight in “Arizona Visions: An Old West Story,” through July 25. “Just for the Fun of It,” July 30-Sept. 5, focuses on art that makes us feel happy.

San Diego Museum of Art—1450 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, sdmart.org, (619) 232-7931. “Heroes: Mortals and Myths in Ancient Greece,” through Sept. 5; and “Toulouse-Lautrec’s Paris: The Baldwin M. Baldwin Collection,” July 11-Dec. 12.

San Diego Natural History Museum—1788 El Prado, San Diego, sdnhm.org, (619) 255-0189. “Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries,” through Sept. 6; and “All That Glitters: The Splendor and Science of Gems and Minerals,” through May 31, 2012.

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art—7374 E. Second St., Scottsdale, scottsdalearts.org, (480) 994-ARTS. “Re-imagining the West: Selections From the Permanent Collection,” through Aug. 22; “Architecture + Art: 90 Days Over 100°,” through Sept. 19; and “Spyhopping: Adventures With Sue Chenoweth and the Permanent Collection,” through Sept. 19.

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. “Diversions & Reminiscences,” an exhibit of fine-art prints and paintings by Joan Thompson, July 6-Aug. 17. Guests can meet the artist at a reception from 7 to 9 p.m. July 13.

Tempe Center for the Arts—700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, (480) 350-2867. “Cars and Guitars,” July 10-Oct. 16, features Scottsdale-based Fender Musical Instruments-themed guitars, cars and memorabilia.

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; “El Nacimiento,” through March 27; “Arizona Biennial ’11,” through Sept. 18, 2011; “Art of Latin America,” through Feb. 28, 2013; “Han and Beyond—The Renaissance of China: The James Conley Collection,” through Jan. 31, 2014; and “Thanks for Being With Us: Contemporary Art From the Douglas Nielsen Collection,” July 10-Oct. 3.


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