VISUAL ARTS
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Openings
Gallery Exhibit — Endeavor Gallery, 298 E. Fourth St., Benson. Exhibit of 45 artists and 117 new works of painting, watercolor, mixed media, photography and sculpture. Through July 21. 586-4630.
The Art of Paying Attention: Wild Drawings Art Exhibit — Kirk-Bear Canyon Public Library, 8959 E. Tanque Verde Road. Wildlife drawings and true nature stories by Beth Surdut. March 2-30. 594-5275. library.pima.gov.
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Mosaics 3-Using the Tapestry Method (Two Day Class) — Upcycle Tucson, 924 W. Grant Road. Learn to use the tapestry mosaic method to create a basic but beautiful wall hanging. This class is primarily for intermediate students or for any mosaic artist that wants to try a new technique. Ages 16 and up. 2:30-4:30 Feb. 22; 12:30-2:30 p.m. Feb. 23. $59. 445-7694. upcycletucson.com.
Vintage Basketry and Navajo Weaving Trunk Show — Amerind Museum, 2100 N. Amerind Road, Dragoon. Terry DeWald. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 24. Included with admission. 586-3666. amerind.org.
Of Place-Art and Design From Where We Are — Lowe House Project, 14 Calle Iglesia, Tubac. An exhibit opening reception for the work of Corey Stevens and Bart Young. 5-7 p.m. Feb. 24. 1-347-735-0857. lowehouseproject.com.
International Miniature and Small Works Art show — Willcox Chamber of Commerce, 1500 N. Circle I Road, Willcox. Miniatures and paintings. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 28. 253-0210. willcoxartleague.com.
An evening with Native American Artist Wendy Red Star — BIO5 Institute, 1657 E. Helen St. Star juxtaposes popular depictions of Native Americans with authentic cultural and gender identities. Make reservations at uafoundation.org/NetCommunity/events/wendyredstar or call 621-1251. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 28. $80. uafoundation.org.
No-Sew Scrap Fabric Place Mats — Upcycle Tucson. Make a placemat made from old clothes, sheets, and fabric scraps. Bring in several scrap items. Students should have enough scraps to fill a kitchen sized trash bag or more. Ages 12 and up. Call to register. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. March 1. $29. 445-7694. upcycletucson.com.
Walking to Magdalena: an O’odham Pilgrimage — Consulate General of Mexico, 135 W. Cardwell St., Nogales. Photographic exhibition by Maeve Hickey. 6-8 p.m. March 1. 287-2521. consulmex2.sre.gob.mx.
Make 'n Take-Cascarones, Southern Arizona's Dynamic Folk Art — Eckstrom-Columbus Public Library, 4350 E. 22nd St. Learn to make these colorful party and fiesta favors with confetti-filled eggshells and tissue paper. Call to sign up for class. For adults. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 2. 594-5285.
