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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250307
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SUMMARY:40 Years 40 Artists: An Anniversary Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the Museum’s 40th anniversary\, we are excited to announce this exhibition as a tribute to our collection. Throughout the past four decades\, we have diligently collected and preserved a diverse collection of artworks that encapsulates the cultural and historical significance of our region and the broader artistic community. Our collecting mission has been rooted in the belief that collecting art is not merely a task; it is a responsibility we hold for future generations. By ensuring that these works of art\, along with the narratives they convey\, remain accessible\, we are fostering a lasting connection between our community and the artistic expressions that define it. \nThis exhibition will not only showcase 40 exceptional artists but also feature a timeline that highlights significant events from the Museum’s history over the last 40 years. These artworks will spark memories of past shows\, programs\, and events\, allowing visitors to reflect on our history. \nWe invite you to explore these artistic contributions that resonate with our identity and inspire ongoing dialogue about our community’s journey. Join us in celebrating our past\, present\, and future as we honor the artists and stories that shape our collective experience. \nThis exhibition features old favorites\, never-before-seen artworks\, and recent acquisitions\, all from the Museum’s vault.
URL:https://odessaarts.org/event/40-years-40-artists-an-anniversary-exhibition/
LOCATION:Ellen Noel Art Museum\, 4909 E. University\, Odessa\, TX\, 79762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum,Visual Arts
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250607
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SUMMARY:Peoples of the World: Works on Paper
DESCRIPTION:https://www.depts.ttu.edu/international/events/2025/peoples-of-the-world-works-on-paper/
URL:https://odessaarts.org/event/peoples-of-the-world-works-on-paper/
LOCATION:International Cultural Center – Texas Tech Lubbock\, 601 Indiana Avenue\, Lubbock\, TX\, 70409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250421T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T200000
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SUMMARY:Toward 2025
DESCRIPTION:DATE: Now – June 1\nTIME: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.\nPRICE: Included in Membership and General Admission \n\nExplore an engaging exhibit led by textile-based artist Ann Morton\, centered on community and environment. TOWARD 2050 invites the public to craft handmade artworks that express their views on the environment. These unique creations will come together in a captivating labyrinth installation at the Garden that encourages visitors to take steps towards addressing climate change.\n\n\nAbout the Artist\nAnn Morton is a textile-based artist\, educator and social practitioner ​living in Phoenix\, Arizona. Her work utilizes traditional fiber techniques as conceptual tools for aesthetic\, social communication to examine a society of which we are all a part — as bystanders\, participants\, victims and perpetrators. She is driven by a desire to employ her art as a voice for advocacy. The work reflects her own handwork\, but also orchestrates the handwork from a variety of community participants through public interventions that seek to harness the power in the act of making for social purpose.\nView additional exhibit information here. \n\nMay 3\, 2025 is World Labyrinth Day \n\n\nGuided Labyrinth Experience 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at Sunset Plaza with artist Ann Morton and labyrinth expert Jennifer Waldron. \n\n\nFirst 100 visitors will receive a commemorative button.
URL:https://odessaarts.org/event/toward-2025/
LOCATION:Desert Botanical Garden\, 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Humanities,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:The Leaf Connection
DESCRIPTION:DATES: Now through Aug. 24\nTIMES: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.\nPRICE: Included with Membership or General Admission.\nThe Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made\, ceramic leaves at Webster Center. With more than 1\,000 ceramic pieces\, each leaf’s design is influenced by observations community scientists record on iNaturalist\, an established online platform where nature lovers share information on biodiversity. \nDuring the course of the exhibit\, local artist Mary Meyer will periodically add new ceramic leaves as more people contribute observations on iNaturalist. The Garden invites guests to engage with this distinctive art installation\, offering a captivating opportunity to reconnect with nature. \nExhibition unavailable during private events. \nMary Meyer is a sculptor and mixed media artist whose work utilizes systems of carved components that investigate the intimate connections between community and botanicals. Originally trained in stone carving\, she is drawn to meditative processes and materials such as clay\, wood and metal that foster the intuitive exploration of form. Meyer has lived in Arizona for more than 28 years. She holds a BFA in sculpture from Arizona State University where she studied foundry casting methods and metalworking. She completed her graduate studies at the University of Arizona\, where she received the MFA Fellowship for her work with large mixed media installations. The artist has exhibited at the Phoenix Art Museum; Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum; Tucson Museum of Art; and FOMA Gallery Santa Fe\, among others. Public collections include Sky Harbor International Airport Museum; Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art; City of Tempe; and Royal Caribbean International. She is an alumni member of Phoenix artist collectives Eye Lounge Contemporary Artspace and MARS Artspace\, and has served as an adjunct professor teaching sculpture and 3D Design at Arizona State University\, Scottsdale Community College and Chandler-Gilbert Community College. She lives and works in Gold Canyon\, AZ\, and has a studio at Cattle Track Arts Compound in Scottsdale.
URL:https://odessaarts.org/event/the-leaf-connection/
LOCATION:Desert Botanical Garden\, 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T200000
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SUMMARY:Ballet Arizona presents Eroica: An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden
DESCRIPTION:DATE: May 14-31 | Tues. – Sat.\nTIME: 8 p.m.\nPRICE: Tickets at balletaz.org \nSurrounded by the magnificent desert landscape with the setting sun as its backdrop\, Eroica makes a comeback at An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden. Expect the unexpected as this ballet evolves\, takes chances and challenges your emotional boundaries in the desert that we call our home.
URL:https://odessaarts.org/event/ballet-arizona-presents-eroica-an-evening-at-desert-botanical-garden/
LOCATION:Desert Botanical Garden\, 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre & Literary Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250519
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SUMMARY:Celebration of the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Celebration of the Arts (COA)\, organized by the Arts Council of Midland\, returns for our 41st year! COA is the cornerstone fine art\, fine craft event in the Permian Basin\, and is the longest running downtown event in Midland\, Texas. COA has a strong reputation locally\, with community support year after year\, and draws out of town visitors. The festival hosts local entertainers and performers\, non-profit organizations\, family-friendly activities\, and special events throughout the weekend. On Friday evening\, we hold a ticketed Premier Party showcasing our juried visual artists to sponsors and ticketed guests. On the following Saturday & Sunday\, the festival opens to the general public. Beat the heat inside the air conditioned Bush Convention Center and enjoy a great time with the family!   \n\nCOA Premiere Party:  Friday\, May 16\, 2025  |  7 – 10PM  |  Ticketed EventCOA Festival Day: Saturday\, May 17\, 2025  |  10AM – 5PM  |  Free Admission\nFamily FUN Block Party: 10AM – 5PM  |  Free Admission\nClassic Car Club: Sunday\, May 18\, 2025  |  10:30AM – 2PM  |  Free Admission\nCOA Festival Day: Noon – 5PM  |  Free Admission\nTea & Me Party: 1 – 2PM  |  Ticketed Event\nAfternoon Tea: 2:30 – 4:30PM  |  Ticketed Event \n​​Art just happens! Get your tickets and join us on the evening of May 16 for a sense of awe and wonder at our Premier Party! Enjoy a wide assortment of heavy hors d’ oeuvres and adult beverages. Everyone is an artist\, waiting to brighten the room. Jump into the visual artists hall to shop original artwork before the festival opens Saturday. Bring the entire family!  Live art demonstrations\, music\, and silent auction benefiting the Arts Council of Midland! Fun for all ages!
URL:https://odessaarts.org/event/celebration-of-the-arts-3/
LOCATION:Bush Convention Center\, 105 N. Main Street\, Midland\, TX\, 79701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Art,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:CoA: Classic Car Show
DESCRIPTION:Rev up your excitement for a Classic Car Show Spectacle at Celebration of the Arts! Explore a dazzling display of vintage automobiles that showcase timeless craftsmanship & design\, presented by Classic Memories AACA Car Club of Midland. \nFree Admission!
URL:https://odessaarts.org/event/coa-classic-car-show/
LOCATION:Bush Convention Center\, 105 N. Main Street\, Midland\, TX\, 79701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Humanities
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