Rick Wheeler Exhibit, Reception and Studio Open House at Lowe House Project. 5-7 p.m. Jan. 27. VISUAL ARTS

VISUAL ARTS

All events are free unless otherwise noted. 

Receptions

FANAUX by Tim Mosman and Hank Tusinski — Tucson International Airport Center Gallery, 7250 S. Tucson Blvd., ticketing level. Through April 30. Reception: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 1. 573-8187. flytucson.com.

“DeGrazia’s Hot Wax - Encaustic Paintings from the 1950’s” — DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, 6300 N. Swan Road. Scenes from everyday life, horses, children, and religious figures. Reception 5-7 p.m. Jan. 26. 299-9191. degrazia.org.

Rick Wheeler Exhibit, Reception and Studio Open House. — Lowe House Project, 14 Calle Iglesia, Tubac. Nature artist with watercolor, acrylic, oil, and scratchboard works. 5-7 p.m. Jan. 27. 405-9342. lowehouseproject.com.

Sculptural concrete carvings, mixed media and drawings by Ralph Prata — The DeGrazia Little Gallery, 6300 N. Swan Road. Jan. 28-Feb. 9. Reception: noon-4 p.m. Jan. 28. 299-9191.

Et Cetera

The Whole Bead Show — Viscount Suites Hotel, 4855 E. Broadway. Beads of every kind. 4-8 p.m. Jan. 26; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 27-30. 1-530-265-2725. wholebead.com.

Dowa Yallane Trading Company Trunk Show with Gene Orth — Amerind Museum, 2100 N. Amerind Road, Dragoon. Orth selling Zuni crafted jewelry and art. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 27 and 28. $10. 586-3666. amerind.org.

Mosaics 1-Using Found and Personal Items — Upcycle Tucson, Inc., 924 W. Grant Road. Create a small mosaic, using your found and personal items. Ages 16 and up. Call to register. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 20 and 27. $59. 445-7694. upcycletucson.com.

The Northwest Community Garden Fence Mural Dedication and Unveiling — Mansfield Community Garden, 2940 N. Santa Rosa Place. Troy Neiman's finished project. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 27. 624-0595.

Hohokam Pottery Demonstration — Fort Lowell Museum, 2900 N. Craycroft Road. Learn about Hohokam pottery making techniques and materials during this fact filled demonstration. Donations appreciated.1-2 p.m. Jan. 27. 885-3832. arizonahistoricalsociety.org.

Art Show — Sonoran Glass School, 633 W. 18th St. Handmade beads, jewelry, sculptures and more from glass artists from around the country. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 31; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Feb. 2; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 3. 884-7814. sonoranglassartshow.com.

Silk Fusion Paper Making with Susan Corl — Lowe House Project, 14 Calle Iglesia. Learn to make paper with silk fibers, coloring silk and more. All materials provided. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 2. 394-2926. lowehouseproject.com.

Make 'n Take: Creative Valentines — Eckstrom-Columbus Public Library, 4350 E. 22nd St. Join writer Marge Pellegrino to journal, discuss, then play before you take what you made away. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Feb. 2. 594-5285.

Flame Off — Sonoran Glass School. Glass artists compete against the clock to create the best masterpiece. 7-11 p.m. Feb. 2. $20. 884-7814. sonoranglass.org.


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