Color Me Bold Artistic invention and ingenuity are in the spotlight as Wilde Meyer Gallery in Scottsdale presents “Mixed Bag of Mixed Media,” Sept. 1-Oct. 5. The exhibit showcases artworks created from nontraditional, uncommon or exotic materials. Charles Davison is well-known for the figures and imagery he creates using fabric, buttons, found objects and acrylic paint, as seen here in “Fire Passages,” 36"H x 48"W. The show also includes works by Merlin Cohen, Bill Colt, Melinda Curtin, Steven Hofberger, and sisters Nancy and Sandy Pendleton. For more information, visit wildemeyer.com, or call (480) 945-2323.

Arizona Museum for Youth—35 N. Robson St., Mesa, (480) 664-2467. “Peanuts at Bat: The Life & Art of Charles M. Schulz,” through Sept. 11; and “The Art of the Warner Bros. Cartoons,” Sept. 30-Jan. 22.

Arizona Science Center—600 E. Washington St., Phoenix, azscience.org, (602) 716-2000. “Mazes: You Won’t Believe Your Eyes,” through Sept. 6, is a fully interactive exhibit featuring more than 9,000 square feet of mind-bending adventures, 3-D puzzles and full-body games.

Arizona State Capitol Museum—
1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix, (602) 926-3620. The museum celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Arizona Constitution with “We the People of Arizona . . . ,” through Feb. 14. The exhibit focuses on the evolution of the state constitution from inception to present day, with interactive multimedia highlighting a century of amendments and key events in Arizona’s statehood.

Artlink Gallery at Heritage Square—115 N. Sixth St., Phoenix, (602) 256-7539. “Merge: Phoenix Poetry Series Retrospective,” Sept. 2-16, is a collection of handwritten poetry combined with photographs made from an intuitive response to selected poems. Artist receptions are planned from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 2 and 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 16.

Bonner David Galleries—7040 E. Main St., Scottsdale, (480) 941-8500. “It’s Still Life,” featuring new works by Cary Ennis, Jane Jones and Richard Williams, opens with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 22, and continues through Oct. 12.

Challenger Space Center—21170 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria, (623) 322-2012. “An Astronaut’s Life: Articles Flown in Space,” through Sept. 30, 2012. On loan from the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., the exhibit provides a historical walk through the legendary era of American space exploration.

Collier Gallery—1733 E. McKellips Rd., Tempe, colliergallery.com, (480) 947-2787. Block prints by Lon Megargee, early paintings and pastel studies by Ed Mell, Western paintings by Greg Singley and hand-forged metalworks by Rick Merrill are in the spotlight through Oct. 1.

Colores—7100 Main St., Scottsdale, (480) 947-1489. The colors and dramatic light effects inspired by the monsoon storms are showcased in “Monsoon Memories,” Sept. 1-Oct. 5. Featured artists include Albert Scharf, Alix Stefan, Judith D’Agostino, Michael Baum, Stephen Morath and Sushe Felix.

Deer Valley Rock Art Center—3711 W. Deer Valley Rd., Phoenix, (602) 582-8007. “Landscape Legacies: The Art and Archaeology of Perry Mesa,” through Jan. 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. The late Arizona artist’s paintings of musicians are featured, as well as the complete collection of oil paintings from his 1945 master of arts thesis.

Desert Artisans’ Gallery—6536 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson, (520) 722-4412. “Color Splash!” through Nov. 13, showcases works by Wanita Christensen, Karen Vincent Kos, Susan Libby, Emely McConkey and Michael Williams.

Desert Caballeros Western Museum—21 N. Frontier St., Wickenburg, (928) 684-2272. “The Fisher Legacy: From the Museum’s Permanent Collection,” through Oct. 2.

Etherton Gallery—135 S. Sixth Ave., Tucson, (520) 624-7370. “Rockin’ the Desert: Photographs by Baron Wolman and Lynn Goldsmith,” Sept. 6-Nov. 12. Wolman, the first photographer for Rolling Stone magazine, and Goldsmith, a well-known portrait photographer, provide an inside view of the artists at the forefront of the music scene. Guests can meet the photographers from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 10.

Gallery of Modern Masters—Hillside Sedona, 671 S.R. 179, Sedona, (928) 282-3313. The gallery hosts a reception for Robert Ichter from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 2. The artist is known for his soft pastels, brilliant watercolors and abstract oils.

Nod to Nature Using nature as her guide, Lori Landis shares her newest paintings in “Nature Takes a Stand,” Sept. 5-Oct. 5. Guests can meet the artist at a reception from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 8 at Landis Studio/Gallery in Scottsdale. Pictured is “Growing Up,” acrylic with copper mesh, 36"H x 12"W. For more information, visit landisart.com, or call (480) 576-0406.

Gebert Contemporary—7160 Main St., Scottsdale, gebertartaz.com, (480) 429-0711. “New Work New Artists,” Sept. 1-Oct. 1, showcases works by Michael Weber, Carol Gove and Jim Oliveira.

Goldenstein Gallery—390 S.R. 89A, Sedona, (928) 204-1765. The gallery kicks off a yearlong centennial celebration that highlights different Arizona artists each month, with an opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 2. The event includes a wine tasting and live music.

Heard Museum—2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, heard.org, (602) 252-8848. “The Art of Ceremony: American Indian Painting of the 20th Century,” through Sept. 3; “More Than Child’s Play: American Indian Dolls,” through Oct. 16; “Navajo Textiles: 100+ Years of Weaving,” through Jan. 8; “Something Old, Something New: Nothing Borrowed—Recent Acquisitions From the Heard Museum Collection,” through March 19; and “Retha Walden Gambaro: Attitudes of Prayer,” through May 13.

Heard Museum North—The Summit at Scottsdale, 32633 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, heard.org, (480) 488-9817. “California Dreamin’: Reflections on Land and Culture,” through Nov. 13.

Kolb Studio—Grand Canyon National Park, South Rim, grandcanyon.org, (928) 638-7033. Artwork from the Grand Canyon Celebration of Art is on exhibit Sept. 17-Nov. 27.

Lanning Gallery—431 S.R. 179, Sedona, lanninggallery.com, (928) 282-6865. Paintings of urban landscapes are on exhibit in “Jonathan Howard’s World,” Sept. 2-11. A reception for the artist takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 2.

Larsen Gallery—3705 N. Bishop Lane, Scottsdale, larsengallery.com, (480) 941-0900. “Aperture: Collection of Photography,” through Sept. 30, showcases works by Karl Blossfeldt, Dan Budnik, Randy Efros, William Fuller, Linda Ingraham, Michael Kenna, William Lesch and J. Barry Thompson.

Lisa Sette Gallery—4142 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, (480) 990-7342. Focusing on the desire to travel, “Wanderlust” provides a “world vision” with works by artists from New Zealand, Vietnam, France, Russia, South Africa, China, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Morocco and many points in North America. The show is on exhibit through Oct. 29.

Madaras Gallery—3001 E. Skyline Dr., Tucson, (520) 615-3001. Diana Madaras celebrates the 15th anniversary of her “Southwest Art” calendar with a signing of her 2012 edition from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 10. The calendar features popular Tucson paintings from the past 15 years.

The Manheim Gallery—747 N. Main St., Cottonwood, themanheimgallery.com, (928) 649-0130. New works by gallery artists are featured Sept. 17-30, as the gallery celebrates the opening of the 2011-2012 season.

Mesa Contemporary Arts—1 E. Main St., Mesa, (480) 644-6500. “Six-String Masterpieces,” Sept. 9-Dec. 4; “Easy Ridin’ & Hard Rockin’ AZ Style,” Sept. 9-Dec. 18; “Radical Rides: The ‘Art’ of Motorcycles,” Sept. 9-Jan. 9; and “Lego Motorcycle,” Sept. 9-Jan. 9.

Method Art Gallery—4142 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, methodart.com, (480) 423-0888. Amateur and professional photographers share summer landscapes, portraits, summer gatherings and other images relevant to the season in “Dog Days of Summer.” The juried exhibition is on display through Sept. 30.

Mountain Artists Gallery—228 N. Alarcon St., Prescott, mountainartistsguild.org, (928) 776-4009. New paintings by James Todd, whose portrayals of Arizona feature
a distinct Impressionistic style, are on exhibit through Sept. 14. Paintings by Jan Sitts; and steel sculpture, jewelry and multimedia collaborations by Cindi and Joe Shaffer, a
husband-and-wife team, are on display Sept. 14-Oct. 19. Guests can meet the artists at a reception from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23.

Museum of Northern Arizona—3101 N. Ft. Valley Rd., Flagstaff, musnaz.org, (928) 774-5213. “Full Measure—The Artistic Legacy of Bruce Aiken,” through Sept. 6; and “A:shiwi A:wan Ulohnanne—The Zuni World,” through Oct. 30.

Rise and Shine Ken Harkias uses bold, explosive colors and shapes to create movement and visual energy in his paintings. “There is a certain feeling of urgency that comes from this spontaneous approach that I hope the viewer experiences as well,” says the artist, who resides in Wickenburg. “There is no color too bold for me. I love the freshness it brings to my art.” Pictured is “Sonoran Sunrise,” acrylic mixed media, 24"H x 42"W. His abstract paintings are on exhibit Sept. 1-30 at Gallery Andrea in Scottsdale. For more information, visit artandrea.com, or call (480) 481-2530.

Musical Instrument Museum—4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, (480) 478-6001. “The Power of Music: Photographic Portraits of Americans and Their Musical Instruments, 1860-1915,” Sept. 24-Nov. 20.

Phippen Museum—4701 N. Highway 90 North, Prescott, (928) 778-1385. “Native Myths & Legends II,” through Oct. 30, features established and emerging Native American artists depicting the myths and legends of their tribal heritage.

Phoenix Art Museum—1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, phxart.org, (602) 257-1222. “Mexican Modernism From the Andrés Blaisten Collection,” through Sept. 25; “Bare Witness: Photographs by Gordon Parks,” through Nov. 6; “The Bridge at Hoover Dam: Photographs by Jamey Stillings,” through Dec. 4; “Seeing Is Believing: Rebecca Campbell and Angela Ellsworth,” Sept. 3-Jan. 23; “Giorgio di Sant’ Angelo,” Sept. 17-Feb. 12; and “Ray Wielgus: The Art of Engraved Firearms,” Sept. 24-Dec. 26.

Pueblo Grande Museum—4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix, pueblogrande.com, (602) 495-0900. “All Good Clay Smells Like Rain: The Art and Artistry of Maricopa Pottery Exhibit,” through April 30.

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art—7374 E. Second St., Scottsdale, scottsdalearts.org, (480) 874-4666. “Visions: Picture I.D.,” through Sept. 18; “Idios Kosmos: Koinos Kosmos—Us Versus Them” and “Masters of Collective Reality,” through Oct. 2; and “Architecture + Art: Extended Collapse,” through Oct. 16.

Sedona Arts Center—15 Art Barn Rd., Sedona, (928) 282-3809. “Element: Earth” showcases fiber sculpture by Mary Flaisig, paintings by Norm Holden, mixed-media works by Justine Mantor-Waldie and whimsical sculpture by Joanie Wolter. The show opens with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 2 and continues through Sept. 28. The center also hosts its annual Open Members Show, Sept. 2-30; and Ceramic Department Student Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 3.

Sharlot Hall Museum—415 W. Gurley St., Prescott, sharlot.org, (928) 445-3122. “Arizona on an Alien Planet,” through Jan. 2, takes a look at how the land mass of Arizona has changed over eons and what kinds of dinosaurs were stomping around millions of years ago.

Shemer Art Center—5005 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, (602) 262-4727. “Bimson, the Collector & Art Patron,” Sept. 15-Oct. 20.

Smoki Museum of American Indian Art and Culture—147 N. Arizona Ave., Prescott,
(928) 445-1230. “Where the Two Came to Their Father, A Navajo War Ceremonial,” through Dec. 31. The exhibit features a set of 18 gouache renderings of sand paintings, which tell the Navajo creation story and are used in ceremonies for departing warriors.

Tempe History Museum—809 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, (480) 350-5100. “The Finley Boys: Arizona’s Royal Family of Rodeo,” through Dec. 31, showcases historic photographs and artifacts of three brothers from a Phoenix-area ranch who became national rodeo stars from the 1930s to the 1950s.

Tilt Gallery—919 W. Fillmore St., Phoenix, tiltgallery.com, (602) 716-5667. “Visual Vignettes,” Sept. 2-30, showcases photography by Diana Bloomfield. Receptions are planned from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 2 and 16.

Touchstone Gallery—4168 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, (480) 874-8385. “Dawn—The Oldest Horse on Earth” is on exhibit through Sept. 30. An example of a Hyracotherium fossil dating back more than 50 million years from the Eocene period in Wyoming, the fossil is approximately 2 feet long and 12 inches tall at the shoulder. It was excavated from a working Arabian horse ranch by a third-generation quarry master and prepared as a wall sculpture.

Tucson Museum of Art—140 N. Main Ave., Tucson, (520) 624-2333. “The Legacy of Surrealism: Selections From the Permanent Collection,” through Sept. 18; “Faces of Transformation: Mexican Masks From the Lazar Collection,” through Sept. 18; “Arizona Biennial ’11,” through Oct. 2; “Art of Latin America,” through Feb. 28, 2013; and “Han and Beyond—The Renaissance of China: The James Conley Collection,” through Jan. 31, 2014.

Turquoise Tortoise Gallery—Hozho Center, 431 S.R. 179, Sedona, (928) 282-2262. “Stoned in the Southwest,” which features stonework by Larry Yazzie, Lance Yazzie, Bear Romero and Mark Suazo-Hinds, as well as a dozen Zuni artisans, opens with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 2 and continues through Sept. 11. The exhibit includes tiny Zuni fetish carvings, tabletop-size alabaster animal sculpture, and large marble sculpture.

Willo North Gallery—2811 N. Seventh Ave., Phoenix, willonorth.com, (602) 320-8445. New works by Jeff Falk and Annie Lopez are on display in “Luck Nothing,” through Sept. 26.


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