VISUAL ARTS
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
OPENINGS
Alternate View: Katheryn Polk and Alfred Quiroz — Davis Dominguez Gallery, 154 E. Sixth St. Exploration of socio/political issues, feminism, identity, neo-fascism and the decline of democracy with stone and metal lithography Polk and paintings and works on paper by Quiroz. Nov. 9-Dec. 29. Reception: 6-8 p.m. Nov. 17. 629-9759. davisdominguez.com.
Classic Canyons — Jane Hamilton Fine Art, 2890 E. Skyline Drive. The new oil paintings of Pat Parkinson and Sean Wallis. Nov. 16-30. 529-4886. janehamiltonfineart.com.
RECEPTIONS
UAMA Fall Exhibitions Opening Reception — University of Arizona Museum of Art, 1031 N. Olive Road. "What is the color, when black is burned? The Gold War. Part 1;" "Encountering Death: Our Responses and Reconciliations;" and "Renaissance Prints from the Permanent Collection: A Selection." 5-7:30 p.m. Nov. 8. 621-7567. artmuseum.arizona.edu.
ET CETERA
Try it- Pastels — Kirk-Bear Canyon Public Library, 8959 E. Tanque Verde Road. Learn basic techniques and tools. Adults. Call to register. 1-4 p.m. Nov. 8. 594-5275.
Mosaics 3-Tapestry Method — Blue Raven Art School, 720 E. Prince Road. In this two-session class, learn to use the tapestry mosaic technique to create a basic wall hanging. Students will receive an email from instructor in the week before class on what they need to bring. Ages 16 and up. Register at andreaedmundson.art. 9:30 a.m.-noon. Nov. 9 and 16. $65. 623-1003. andreaedmundson.art.
UA Museum of Art Talks: The Realists — Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. A showcase of landscape, still life and genre paintings are featured in this presentation of 20th century American Representational Art from the University of Arizona Museum of Art's permanent collection. Presenter: Tammy Bearden. Adults. 2-3 p.m. Nov. 9. 594-5580.
Clay Hand and Footprint Ornaments — Color Me Mine Tucson at Park Place Mall, 5870 E. Broadway. We will then glaze and fire them. $10 each additional ornament. 6-9 p.m. Nov. 15; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 29. $30 for 2 ornaments includes studio fee to return a week later to paint. 790-1100. tucson.colormemine.com.
