A New York City native, Gail Marcus-Orlen moved to Tucson in the late 1960s, and is best-known for the magical, dream-like worlds she creates in her paintings. “Blue Life,” an oil on canvas, 42"H x 48"W, splits the planes of still-life and landscape, offering a bounty of colorful fruits and flowers. Her work is showcased in “New Earthly Delights: Mayme Kratz and Tim Lanterman, Flo Perkins, and Gail Marcus-Orlen,” through May 28, at Etherton Gallery in Tucson. For more information, visit ethertongallery.com, or call (520) 624-7370.

Arizona Museum for Youth—
35 N. Robson St., Mesa, arizonamuseumforyouth.com, (480) 664-2467. “Once Upon a Time: Fairytales, Frogs & Fables,” through May 29; and “Play Ball: The Cactus League Experience,” through Aug. 7.

Arizona Science Center—600 E. Washington St., Phoenix, azscience.org, (602) 716-2000. Gunther von Hagens’ “Body Worlds & the Brain,” through May 30.

ASU Art Museum—ASU Nelson Fine Arts Center, Mill Avenue and 10th Street, Tempe, asuartmuseum.asu.edu,
(480) 965-2787. “Collecting Contemporary Art: The FUNd at ASU Art Museum,” through May 14; “It’s Not Just Black and White: Gregory Sale—Social Studies Project 6,” through May 14; and “Andy Warhol: Who What Where,” through Aug. 6.

Bonner David Galleries—7040 E. Main St., Scottsdale, (480) 941-8500. The gallery welcomes Henry Stinson, Christi Manuelito, Liz Tran and Ellen Skidmore for “Am I Blue?,” May 12-25. An opening reception takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. May 12.

Chandler Center for the Arts Exhibition Hall—250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, (480) 782-2680. “All AZ Clay: Chandler Unified School District Juried Student Art Exhibition,” through May 6.

Coconino Center for the Arts—2300 N. Ft. Valley Rd., Flagstaff, (928) 779-2300. “Recycled Art Exhibition,” through May 14.

Colonial Frontiers—244 S. Park Ave., Tucson, colonialfrontiers.com, (520) 622-7400. The spotlight is on artifacts from the Peruvian rainforest and the native Shipibo people of the Ucayali region of the Amazon River Basin, through May 31.

DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun—6300 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, degrazia.org, (520) 299-9191. Ted DeGrazia’s dual passions for art and music are the focus of “DeGrazia Paints Music With Color,” through Jan. 16.

Desert Artisans’ Gallery—6536 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson, (520) 722-4412. “Sonoran Love,” through May 1, showcases works by Don Carter, Nancy Cressler, Susan Meyer, Richard Rohrbough, Terry Slonaker and Peggy Taylor. “Desert Bloom,” May 3-Aug. 7, features works by Le Craven, Margaret Davis, Sharon Bertrand, Darlene LeClair, Judith Probst and Dikki Van Helsland. An opening reception takes place from
5 to 7 p.m. May 6.

Desert Caballeros Western Museum—21 N. Frontier St., Wickenburg, (928) 684-2272. “Cowgirl Up! 2011: Art From the Other Half of the West,” through May 8.

Duley-Jones Gallery—7100 E. Main St., Scottsdale, (480) 945-8475. “The Colors of Spring,” May 1-31, showcases watercolors by David Barba. His paintings of flowers are large and up-close, depicting blossoms in all their glory.

Gallery Andrea­­—7019 E. Main St., Scottsdale, (480) 481-2530. Sculpture by Victor Issa is on exhibit May 1-31.

Gallery of Modern Masters—Hillside Sedona, 671 S.R. 179, Sedona, (928) 282-3313. The gallery welcomes Lynn Welker from 5 to 8 p.m. May 6.
The mixed-media painter creates semi-representational landscapes that offer a spontaneous and fresh approach to the Southwest terrain.

Gebert Contemporary—7160 Main St., Scottsdale, gebertartaz.com, (480) 429-0711. Paintings, drawings and sculpture by John Randall Nelson are in the spotlight in “Crossing Aesthetic Borders,” through May 2.

Goldenstein Gallery—390 S.R. 89A, Sedona, (928) 204-1765. Paintings by Marilyn Bos and Art Decker are on exhibit in “The Elements,” May 1-31. The gallery also celebrates 1st Friday with a performance by the Burnett Family Bluegrass Band at 7 p.m. May 6, in conjunction with the Sedona Bluegrass Festival, which is presented by Chamber Music Sedona.

Heard Museum—2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, heard.org, (602) 252-8848. “A Turning Point: Navajo Weaving in the Late 20th Century,” through May 22; “Jesse Monongye: Opal Bears and Lapis Skies,” through June 26; “The Art of Ceremony: American Indian Painting of the 20th Century,” through Sept. 5; “Something Old, Something New: Nothing Borrowed—Recent Acquisitions From the Heard Museum Collection,” through March 19; and “Retha Walden Gambaro: Attitudes of Prayer,” through March 31.

Heard Museum North—32633 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, heard.org, (480) 488-9817. “California Dreamin’: Reflections on Land and Culture,” through July 31.

LandisArt.com—7077 E. Main St., Scottsdale, (480) 576-0406. Paintings by Lori Landis are on display in “Living the Quiet Life,” May 1-31. A reception for the artist takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. May 12.

Lanning Gallery—431 S.R. 179, Sedona, (928) 282-6865. “Gregory Deane: Contemporary Energy” opens with an artist’s reception from 5 to 8 p.m. May 6, and continues through May 15. The renowned international abstract artist was the first American to have a solo show at the prestigious Accademia delle Arti del Disegno, founded in 1584 by Michelangelo, in Florence, Italy.

Legacy Gallery—7178 E. Main St., Scottsdale, (480) 945-1113. “Scotts-
dale Salon of Fine Art,” through May 19, is a national juried sale and exhibition showcasing more than 200 paintings. Kevin Beilfuss, C.M. Cooper, Robert Coombs, John DeMott, Daniel Gerhartz, Mike Malm, Robert Johnson, Sue Kyzyton and Charles Pabst are among the featured artists.

Level 9 Gallery—6047 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, (480) 329-6118. “Investigate,” through May 15, showcases 12 satirical oil paintings by Lori Cowherd, who delves into the world of politics and high finance.

Lisa Sette Gallery—4142 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, (480) 990-7342. “William Wegman: A Thing or Two,” May 5-June 25, is an exhibition of unique color Polaroid photographs that give a nod to Mid-century Modern furniture design and aesthetic. The show includes a selection of Modern furniture on display May 5-11, in collaboration with Design Within Reach. An opening reception takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. May 5.