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40 Years 40 Artists: An Anniversary Exhibition

Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa
Museum

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. This 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. We 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. This exhibition features old favorites, […]

Peoples of the World: Works on Paper

International Cultural Center - Texas Tech Lubbock 601 Indiana Avenue, Lubbock
Visual Arts

https://www.depts.ttu.edu/international/events/2025/peoples-of-the-world-works-on-paper/

Ongoing

Toward 2025

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix
Humanities

DATE: Now - June 1 TIME: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. PRICE: Included in Membership and General Admission Explore 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. About the Artist Ann 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. View additional exhibit information here. May 3, 2025 is World Labyrinth Day Guided Labyrinth Experience 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at Sunset Plaza with artist Ann Morton and labyrinth expert […]

The Leaf Connection

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix
Visual Arts

DATES: Now through Aug. 24 TIMES: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. PRICE: Included with Membership or General Admission. The 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. During 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. Exhibition unavailable during private events. Mary 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 […]

Ballet Arizona presents Eroica: An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix
Theatre & Literary Arts

DATE: May 14-31 | Tues. - Sat. TIME: 8 p.m. PRICE: Tickets at balletaz.org Surrounded 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.

Object of the Month: Madonna and Child

Recurring
Phoenix Art Museum 1625 North Central Ave., Phoenix
Museum

Object of the Month Free for Members | Included with general admission for the general public Reserve your spot at the Visitor Services desk.  Join Museum Docents for an in-depth exploration of a single work of art. These 30-minute, interactive gallery talks spark connections and conversation about the featured object’s history, meaning, and relationship to other works in the collection. Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, Madonna and Child This May, as we honor the mothers in our lives, join Master Docent Sherry Koopot for an exploration of Baroque painter Giovanni Francesco Barbieri's Madonna and Child. In Christian art, Mary has long been depicted as the devoted mother of the infant Jesus. However, in today's context, she represents far more-embodying maternal compassion, motherhood, and the strength of femininity.

Read to Rusty

Ector County Library
Humanities

Felix is going on vacation, but he has convinced his doggy friend, Rusty, to come let you read to him instead. Félix se va de vacaciones, pero ha convencido a su amigo perrito, Rusty, para que venga a dejarte leerle.

A Talk by Steven Porterfield

Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa
Humanities

Steven Porterfield, vintage and antiques expert and owner of The Cat’s Meow in Midland, Texas, will give an exclusive talk at the Ellen Noël Art Museum. He will share highlights from one of his treasured collections, drawing on decades of experience as a trusted name among collectors, museums, and industries like fashion and film. Known for his work on PBS’s Antiques Roadshow, Steven offers a rare chance to explore the world of antiques. Seating is limited—don’t miss out!

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders On Tour

Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center 1310 FM 1788, Midland
Music

Director Kelli Finglass and legendary Head Choreographer Judy Trammell pull back the curtain for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the high-stakes world of DCC auditions - all wrapped in a night of electrifying performances. And for the first time, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders will host LIVE, on-stage solo auditions - where DCC hopefuls will battle it out under the spotlight... and fans in the audience hold the power to send one lucky candidate straight to the final round at The Star in Frisco, TX for the 2025 auditions. It’s drama, dreams, and dazzling kicks - LIVE.   Get ready, Texas - the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are hitting the road! Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: On Tour brings the sizzle, spirit, and signature power-kicks to the stage in a show-stopping, 100-minute spectacle for all ages. Featuring heart-pounding routines like the fan-favorite “Thunderstruck,” this unforgettable event blends jaw-dropping choreography with inspiring stories from the women behind the uniform. In a first-of-its-kind live experience starring a professional football cheerleading squad, fans will also enjoy a live Q&A session where the Cheerleaders pull back the curtain and open up about their personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs. This isn’t just a show - it’s a celebration of strength, talent, and Texas pride.