VISUAL ARTS
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Openings
Living River of Words Youth Poetry and Art — Joel Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave. Local children share their view of the natural world in this exhibition of award winning poetry and mixed media art. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 2-30. 724-5375.
Receptions
Cabot and Cowboys Opening Reception — Tubac Center of the Arts, Nine Plaza Road Plaza Road. Works by Hugh Cabot. Through Dec. 8. Reception: 5-7 p.m. Oct. 27. 398-2371.
Et Cetera
Call to Artists — Joel D. Valdez Main Library. Jury selection of 24 artists showing their work in a month-long solo exhibition. Contact betsy.langley@pima.gov for more information. Through Oct. 28. 791-4010.
American Multi-Cultural Art / UA Museum of Art Talks — Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. Examines interpretations of culture and society by Mexican-American, African-American, Native-American and Asian-American artists in the 20th century. Presented by Tammy Bearden. For adults and teens. 2-3 p.m. Oct. 27. 594-5580.
Arts in the Plaza Fine Art Festival — St. Phillip's Plaza, 4280 N. Campbell Ave. Metalwork, jewelry, photography, ceramics, glass, mixed media and more. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Oct. 28 and 29. 797-3959.
Heart of Tucson Art Fall Studio Tour — Midtown Tucson. Visit heartoftucsonart.org for more information. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 28 and 29. 623-1003.
Introduction to Watercolor — Kirk-Bear Canyon Public Library, 8959 E. Tanque Verde Road. Learn the fundamentals of laying down washes, using the brush in different ways, combining color, and creating special effects. Call to register. 18 and up. 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Through Nov. 15. 579-5275.
Live Drawing Atelier: Fundraiser for UA School of Art — The Independent Distillery, 33 S. Arizona Ave. Drawing instruction by professor Alfred Quiroz and associate professor Larry Gipe, live models, drawing kits donated by Sarnoff Artist Materials that can be purchased at a discount, artisanal libations and appetizers, and more surprises. Ages 21 and up. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 1. $80. 621-1251.
Introducing the Cow Store — Madaras Gallery, 3035 N. Swan Road. Prints, housewares, canvasses and other gifts. 5-7 p.m. Nov. 2. 615-3001.
Make 'n Take: Gratitude Journals — Eckstrom Columbus Public Library, 4350 E. 22nd St. Presenter Mary Ellen Palmeri helps you start a gratitude journal. Call to register. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 3. 594-5285.
Friday Art Talk — Murphy-Wilmot Public Library, 530 N. Wilmot Road. Illustrated art lecture on American multicultural art. 2-3 p.m. Nov. 3. Free. 594-5420.
The Night of the Aberrant Ceramics — The Tucson Clay Co-op Gallery, 3326 N. Dodge Blvd. Stoneware clay art of Aaron Nosheny. 6-9 p.m. Nov. 3. Free. 792-6263.
