VISUAL ARTS
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Openings
George Catlin Exhibit — Amado Straw House, 3001 Frontage Road, Amado. Prints produced from digital files taken from the original paintings at the Smithsonian Museum. Nov. 3-Dec. 12. 309-0176.
Small Works Invitational — Gallery Azul, 439 N. Sixth Ave. Variety of artists, all works will be 12X12 or smaller. Nov. 4-25. Reception: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 4. 248-8737.
Spines, art by Lex Gjurasic — The Little Gallery at DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, 6300 N. Swan Road. Work inspired by the found objects of the borderlands. Nov. 6-17. Reception: Noon-4 p.m. Nov. 11. 299-9191.
Color Space and Combos Miniatures — Desert Artisans' Gallery, 6536 E. Tanque Verde Road. Works of Cris Hager, Pamela Howe, Gretchen Huff, Stan Mahan, Celest Michelotti, and Terry Slonaker. Nov. 7-Feb. 4. Reception: 5-7 p.m. Nov. 10. 722-4412.
Et Cetera
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 with Mary Ellen Palmeri — Eckstrom Columbus Public Library, 4350 E. 22nd St. 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. 594-5420.
Under A Vast Sky: American Women Artists National Juried Art Show and Sale Reception and Awards Ceremony — Tucson Desert Art Museum, 7000 E. Tanque Verde Road. Opening reception and awards ceremony. 5:30-8 p.m. Nov. 3. 202-3888.
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. 792-6263.
Fall Festival Arts & Craft Fair — Quail Creek Country Club, 2055 W. Quail Crossing Blvd., Green Valley. Over 100 residents selling everything from paintings, gourds, jewelry, quilts, ceramics, clocks, hand-woven scarfs. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 4; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 5. 393-2917.
Trunk Show with Judith Probst, Celest Michelotti and Jere Moskovitz — Desert Artisans' Gallery. Acrylic painter Probst will be showing her latest landscapes and animal portraits, Michelotti will showcase her 22K fine art jewelry, and Moskovitz will show her copper wire crocheted and knitted jewelry. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 4.
Tucson Studio Tour Downtown — Steinfeld Warehouse Community Arts Center, 101 W. Sixth St. More than 20 artists in one location, including Barbara Brandel, Cindy Cook-Keller/Susan Gorbette, Ina Rohr and Angela Pittenger. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 4 and 5.
Dia de los Muertos Art Exhibit — Tohono Chul, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Community Ofrenda designed and created by Patricia and Adam Silva. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 8. 742-6455.
Timothy Schirack Art Exhibit — Tohono Chul. Schirack works break down complicated forms to their essence and infuses them with colors of the Southwest. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 8.
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. 579-5275.
Fashion Designer Laura Tanzer — St Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church, East Murphey Gallery, 4440 N. Campbell Ave. Laura Tanzer designs and makes modern clothing for women with a focus on quality of materials, construction, and fit. 10 a.m.-noon. Nov. 9. 818-6724.
Art Lectures and Lattes — Kirk-Bear Canyon Public Library, 8959 E. Tanque Verde Road. Topic: Art after 1945. For adults. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 9. 594-5275.
Arts Speak: Masters At Work — Tubac Center of the Arts, Nine Plaza Road Plaza Road. Bobb Vann, Virginia Hall, and Nicholas Wilson, together in a panel discussion, each responding to the same questions. 5-7 p.m. Nov. 9. $8. 398-2371.
Artists of the Southwest fine art show — Rillito Parck Pavilions, 4502 N. First Ave. Original works. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 10; 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 11. 612-9519.
The Art of Nature Exhibit Opening Reception — International Wildlife Museum, 4800 W. Gates Pass Road. Light refreshments and a meet-and-greet with Doug and Sharon Quarles of Quarles Art. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 10. 629-0100.
