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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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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;VALUE=DATE:20250320
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SUMMARY:The Open Show
DESCRIPTION:A platform providing emerging artists the opportunity to present their work regardless of experience or affiliation.  \nJoin us in welcoming new and local artists as they showcase their work during our open show exhibition! The artwork being showcased includes a wide range of artist styles and mediums such as painting\, photography\, mixed media and ceramic.
URL:https://odessaarts.org/event/the-open-show/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Midland\, 806 S. Main Street\, Midland\, TX\, 79701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250421T080000
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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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SUMMARY:Family Studio
DESCRIPTION:Presented in the classroom located in the admin building.  \nLimited capacity. Advance registration required.  \nTICKETS: $20 for Members/$10 for youth Members (ages 8-17) | $40 for the general public/$20 for youth (ages 8-17) \nJoin designer Leonar Aispuro for a hands-on workshop inspired by the designs of Anna Sui\, whose garments are on view in exhibition The World of Anna Sui. Participants will get to explore creativity through custom-printed textiles and create a scarf\, bow\, or sew a stuffed doll\, blending fashion design with playful artistry. \nFamily Studio is a collaborative workshop designed for children ages eight and up\, along with their parents or caregivers\, to experience and create art together. You’ll be guided through the art-making activity\, gaining insights into its artistic value and unique characteristics. Each session includes a conversation in the galleries about the workshop’s inspired artwork on display\, followed by a hands-on studio art activity. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or simply looking for a memorable family experience\, this event offers enjoyment for all ages. The workshop includes all art-making materials\, instruction\, and general admission to the museum. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. \nAbout the Teaching Artist  \nLeonor Aispuro is a Mexico born fashion designer with a focus on sustainable and ethical design. Drawing inspiration from nature\, intricate construction of vintage clothing\, and traditional sewing techniques\, Leonor creates textiles and ready to wear pieces adorned with natural hues and unique motifs. \nFamily Studio is made possible by Jane A. Lehman and Alan G. Lehman Foundation.
URL:https://odessaarts.org/event/family-studio/
LOCATION:Phoenix Art Museum\, 1625 North Central Ave.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Create Playdate
DESCRIPTION:Create Playdate \nWant to make art inspired by your favorite Phoenix Art Museum works on view? Create Playdate offers young artists a hands-on maker experience during their visit through our mobile\, in-gallery art cart. Each week’s Create Playdate offers a fresh and fun theme featuring an artwork on view\, an art making activity to do at the Museum\, and kids’ projects to extend the fun at home! \nCreate Playdate is included in general admission and no registration is required. Drop in any Saturday between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. \nApril 2025 \nSaturday\, April 5\, 12\, 19\, 26 | 11 AM – 3 PM \nContemporary photography exhibition Widening the Lens: Photography\, Ecology\, and the Contemporary Landscapehighlights how photography has altered our access to\, understanding of\, and impact on the natural world and our role within the landscape. Inspired by Edra Soto’s El Destino panel installation\, visitors will reflect on the personal places that have shaped their own lives. Visitors will then have an opportunity to create their own kaleidoscope viewfinders using available materials and photographs. \nPrograms take place onsite in the galleries at Phoenix Art Museum. Create Playdate is free for members and included in general admission for the general public. \n  \nCreate Playdate is made possible by First Things First\, The Discount Tire Endowment for Children’s Art Programs\, and the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education Programs.
URL:https://odessaarts.org/event/create-playdate/
LOCATION:Phoenix Art Museum\, 1625 North Central Ave.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Embroidery Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn beginning embroidery and appliqué techniques with artist Kasie Lunson to create an original mixed media textile. This workshop will provide all the supplies and instruction needed to get started on your artwork that can be finished after the workshop ends. Ages 18+ \nFor more information\, contact Annie Stanley at education@noelartmuseum.org or (432) 550-9696 x 213
URL:https://odessaarts.org/event/embroidery-workshop/
LOCATION:Ellen Noel Art Museum\, 4909 E. University\, Odessa\, TX\, 79762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Humanities,Visual Arts
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