TWEET TRIO National artists who are masters of flame-worked glass are in the spotlight as Philabaum Glass Gallery in Tucson presents “Playing With Fire,” Sept. 25-Nov. 13. Among those featured is Shane Fero, whose spirited works are created using this age-old glassmaking technique, which involves the heating and shaping of glass tubes and rods over an open flame. Fero works with metaphysical themes, but always in a lighthearted manner. Each of the colorful abstract birds pictured measures 4"H x 5"W. Also on display are works by Robert Mickelson, Bandhu Dunham and Kathleen Elliot. For more information, visit philabaumglass.com, or call (520) 884-7404.

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, arizona-
museumforyouth.com, (480) 664-2467. “Jump to Japan,” through Oct. 10; and “Play Ball: The Cactus League Experience,” through Nov. 7.

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. Sept. 3.  

ASU Art Museum—ASU Nelson Fine Arts Center, Mill Avenue and 10th Street, Tempe, asuartmuseum.asu.edu, (480) 965-2787. “What Moves Us: Art of Transportation From the Permanent Collection,” through Sept. 4. “Signs and Signals From the Periphery,” through Sept. 18, is an installation of new work by multimedia artist Dinh Q. Lê.

Colonial Frontiers—244 S. Park Ave., Tucson, colonialfrontiers.com, (520) 622-7400. The spotlight is on 19th-century English Colonial period decor from the British colony of Burma (Myanmar), including Burmese lacquerware and puppets, through Dec. 31.

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center—30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, Colo., csfineartscenter.org, (719) 634-5581. “William Kentridge: The World Is Process,” through Oct. 24; “Gib Singleton: Religious and Spiritual Works,” through Nov. 14; and “Earl Biss: Between Sky, Earth and Water,” through Nov. 14.

Cooper’s Art Brokerage House—11 Sundial Circle, Carefree, coopersartbrokerage.com, (480) 575-6742. The gallery presents an Earl Biss (1947-1998) retrospective exhibit, through Jan. 31, which includes both “trademark” paintings and those of alternative subjects, including an erotica piece. A formal reception for the show is planned from 4 to 8 p.m. Sept. 24.

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

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; “Shaped by Culture: New World Landscapes by Edward Ranney,” through Sept. 26; “Exposure: Photos From the Vault,” through Oct. 31; “Charles Deas and 1840s America,” through Nov. 28; “A Visual Alphabet: Herbert Bayer’s Anthology Paintings,” through Dec. 31; and “Tutankhamun: The Golden King & the Great Pharaohs,” through Jan. 9.

Desert Artisans’ Gallery— 6536 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson, desertartisans.com, (520) 722-4412. “Monsoon Magic,” through Nov. 7, showcases works by David Brown, Paddie Flaherty, Joan DiGiovanni, Gretchen Huff, Karen Kos 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,” through Sept. 12.

Exposures International Gallery of Fine Art—561 S.R. 179, Sedona, exposuresfineart.com, (928) 282-1125. Bronze sculptures of eagles, falcons and owls by Chester Fields are in the spotlight as the gallery hosts “Birds of Prey Attack Exposures,” Sept. 1-30.

Gallery Andrea­­—7019 E. Main St., Scottsdale, artandrea.com, (480) 481-2530. Figurative abstract paintings by Gaylord Soli are on display Sept. 1-30.

Goldenstein Gallery—390 N. Hwy. 89A, Sedona, goldensteinart.com, (928) 204-1765. “The Dog and Pony Show,” Sept. 3-30, is an annual exhibition featuring artists who capture the splendor and personalities of these lovable animals. Jane Darrow, Lee Mitchelson, Karyl Bennett, Star York and Liz Wolf are among participating artists.

HAPPY TRAILS For 100 years, mules have carried people and supplies into the Grand Canyon. Photographer Tom Brownold shares the allure of this authentic adventure in “The Grandest Ride,” which chronicles the mules, wranglers and packers who work on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. The show takes place Sept. 2-Oct. 10 at Echo Canyon Art in Flagstaff. Riding a mule is not for the fainthearted, as this photograph of the steep South Kaibab trail illustrates. The image is 20"H x 13"W. For more information, visit echocanyonarts.com, or call (928) 255-0349.

Heard Museum—2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, heard.org, (602) 252-8848. “Hopi Katsina Dolls: 100 Years of Carving,” through Sept. 19; “Arctic Spirit: Inuit Art From the Albrecht Collection,” through Jan. 16; “Old Traditions in New Pots: Silver Seed Pots From the Norman L. Sandfield Collection,” through March 6; and “POP! Popular Culture in American Indian Art,” through March 20.

Heard Museum North—The Summit at Scottsdale, 32633 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, heard.org, (480) 488-9817. “More Than Child’s Play: American Indian Dolls,” through Jan. 2.

Lanning Gallery—431 S.R. 179, Sedona, lanninggallery.com, (928) 282-6865. “Into the Outdoors” celebrates art that embodies the spirit and reflection of the great outdoors, from representational to abstract, from earth to animals. The show opens with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 3 and continues on display through Sept. 12.

Lisa Sette Gallery—4142 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, lisasettegallery.com, (480) 990-7342. “From the Ground Up,” through Oct. 30, 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.

Mark Sublette Medicine Man Gallery—602-A Canyon Rd., Santa Fe, medicinemangallery.com, (505) 820-7451. “Maria Martinez and Family 12th-Annual Show and Sale,” through Sept. 17; and new paintings by Navajo artist Shonto Begay, through Sept. 24.

Mesa Contemporary Arts—1 E. Main St., Mesa, mesaartscenter.com, (480) 644-6500. “Transcending Tradition: Contemporary American Indian Artwork,” Sept. 10-Jan. 2; plus an installation by James Luna, Sept. 10-Jan. 9; and works by Mario Martinez, Sept. 10-Jan. 30.

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; and “Traces: Johnnie Winona Ross,” through Jan. 9.

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. The museum celebrates its 26th anniversary with a Fall Gathering from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Sept. 11. The event includes live cowboy music and an authentic chuckwagon barbecue.

Phoenix Art Museum—1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, phxart.org, (602) 257-1222. “Cézanne and American Modernism,” through Sept. 26; “Creative Continuum: The History of the Center for Creative Photography,” through Nov. 28; and “Extending the Runway: Tatiana Sorokko Style,” Sept. 16-Jan. 9.

PATIENCE AND PINE NEEDLES Richly colored Torrey pine baskets woven by Francina Kraynek and Neil Prince are on display Sept. 1-30 at Duley-Jones Gallery in Scottsdale. After gathering the needles and then staining, dyeing or painting them, the two use a coiling technique adapted from one utilized by Native Americans of the Southwest to create textured vessels with abstract patterns. The basket pictured is 5"H x 10"D. Focusing on artists who employ ancient techniques to create distinctively Contemporary works, the show is titled “Michael Wisner and Francina Kraynek & Neil Prince: Ancient Techniques/Modern Interpretations.” Inspired by ancient Anasazi Mimbres potsherds, Wisner creates pottery with a distinctive Southwest flair. For more information, visit duleyjones.com, or call (480) 945-8475.

Prescott Fine Arts Association Gallery—208 N. Marina St., Prescott, pfaa.net, (928) 445-3286. “Just for the Fun of It,” through 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,” through 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; “All That Glitters: The Splendor and Science of Gems and Minerals,” through May 31, 2012; and “Art and the Animal—50th-Anniversary Exhibition of the Society of Animal Artists,” Sept. 4-Oct. 31.

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art—7374 E. Second St., Scottsdale, scottsdalearts.org, (480) 994-ARTS. “Visions: Text Messages,” through Sept. 6; “Architecture + Art: 90 Days Over 100°,” through Sept. 19; “Spyhopping: Adventures With Sue Chenoweth and the Permanent Collection,” through Sept. 19; and “Thirty Years of Collecting: A Recent Gift to the Museum,” Sept. 4-Jan. 23.

Sedona Arts Center—15 Art Barn Rd., Sedona, sedonaartscenter.com, (928) 282-3865. Visitors enjoy a kaleidoscope of shapes, colors, light and movement in “The Color of Autumn,” Sept. 3-30. The show includes photography by Mike Koopsen; oil paintings by David Haskell; watercolors by Joanna Irwin; jewelry by Joan Roberts; and ceramics by Karl Williams. Guests can meet the artists at a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 3.

Sharlot Hall Museum—415 W. Gurley St., Prescott, sharlot.org, (928) 445-3122. “How Splendid Is Our Past,” Sept. 18-Jan. 2, highlights the lives of a number of women who were prominent in Arizona communities in days past, including the museum’s namesake, Sharlot M. Hall, as well as local women Viola Jimulla, Patricia McGee and Frances Willard Munds.

Shemer Art Center—5005 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, (602) 262-4727. “Annual Faculty & Student Exhibition,”through Sept. 8; and “Diversions & Reminiscences,” featuring original prints and paintings by Joan Thompson, through Sept. 8. Paintings, drawings, woodworks, original prints, ceramics, photography and works in fiber are in the spotlight in “Shemer Ascends Into the Future.” The show opens with a reception for the artists from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 16, and remains on exhibit through Oct. 13.

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

Tilt Gallery—919 W. Fillmore St., Phoenix, tiltgallery.com, (602) 716-5667. Three-dimensional sculptural pieces and a selection of supporting photographs by Rachel Woodburn are in the spotlight Sept. 3-27, with artist receptions planned from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 3 and 17.

Tucson Museum of Art—140 N. Main Ave., Tucson, tucsonmuseumofart.org, (520) 624-2333. “Thanks for Being With Us: Contemporary Art From the Douglas Nielsen Collection,” through Oct. 3; “El Nacimiento,” through March 27; and “Arizona Biennial ’11,” through Sept. 18, 2011.

Turquoise Tortoise Gallery—Hozho Center, 431 S.R. 179, Sedona, turqtortsedona.com, (928) 282-2262. The spotlight is on a recently acquired collection of a lifelong art lover, including paintings by Tony Abeyta, Navajo rugs, Zapotec rugs, a variety of kachinas and Navajo jewelry. The show opens with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 3 and continues on exhibit through Sept. 30.

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; and “Nizhoni Shimá:
Master Weavers of the Toadlena/Two Grey Hills Region,” through April 17.

Wilde Meyer Gallery—4142 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, wildemeyer.com, (480) 945-2323. Recognizing canines of all stature, the gallery presents its 18th-annual group exhibition, “It’s a Dog’s Life,” through Sept. 1. “Mixed Bag of Mixed Media,” Sept. 1-Oct. 4, celebrates the artists who epitomize invention by using nontraditional materials to create unique works of art. Melinda Curtain, Charles Davison, Suzanne Betz, Steven Hofberger, Rebecca Crowell and Matt Priebe are among the featured artists.

Wilde Meyer Gallery—3001 E. Skyline Dr., Tucson, wildemeyer.com, (520) 615-5222. The gallery celebrates sculpture and 3-D artwork in various shapes, materials and forms for indoor and garden settings in “Sculpture a’ Round,” through Sept. 1. Included are works by Jim Budish, Kari Rives, Doug Weigel, Rick Lussier, Sandy Pendleton, Dave Klein, and Sue Goldsand.

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