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There is an unspoken sense of responsibility shouldered by artists who are people of color. While each work remains the personal expression of an individual artist, it also becomes representative of a community – the voice of many. While there is a satisfaction in fulfilling this role and welcoming viewers into these unique experiences – whether joyous or uncomfortable – we must not forget the beauty and joy that comes purely from the act of creating. In this exhibition, artists have, if just for a moment, become unbound from the responsibility of representation and allowed themselves to be not just representatives for their communities, but themselves.

Stop by Vision Gallery to make a teeny tiny DIY magazine! Express yourself in a miniature zine (short for magazine) using collage, drawing, cartooning, or whatever you like! This is a free, self-led activity for all ages, and all supplies are provided. Children are welcome to participate with assistance from an adult.

From tessellating Portuguese tiles to Yayoi Kusama’s famous dots, artists have found inspiration in recurring patterns for centuries. Some are intrigued by aesthetics, while others find ritual and rhythm in the repetition. Fixations highlights Alexandra Bowers, Talia Dudley, Denise Yaghmourian, and Hyewon Yoon's obsessions in a visible, tangible way. With each dot, stitch, and line, these artists reclaim peace in a chaotic world.

Get into the fall spirit with this fun ceramics class for beginners! Participants will learn how to make and join pinch pots into closed forms, then shape them into pumpkin luminarias of their own design. All materials included; instructor will glaze, fire, and return completed projects at a later date. Led by Kathleen Escobedo.

Submissions are open for our annual Art Quilts exhibition! Are you a rule breaker always pushing boundaries for innovation or a traditionalist who believes in tried-and-true methods? Do you do both? Juried by Shelly White, this year's call for work invites artists to submit works that are traditional, unconventional, or a combination of both. Apply by Monday, September 11, 2023.

In the overwhelmingly urban Phoenix Valley, the cacti and coyote of the desert can often feel distant - like a backdrop to our daily lives. As we drive air-conditioned cars between air-conditioned houses and air-conditioned jobs, the environment can go woefully unnoticed and sometimes unappreciated, even if it is physically close. Gina DeGideo, Daniella Napolitano, and Rebecca Pipkin invite viewers to roll down their windows and connect with the natural world that surrounds them.

Get in the spirit with a fun holiday craft! Stop by Vision Gallery on Saturday, December 16 to make an ornament with fusible beads. Enjoy free hot cocoa or cider as you do any last-minute shopping in our gift shop too!

Do you have an interest in art and nature? Express your artistic side by creating watercolor paintings inspired by natural objects. Bring in your favorite leaves, flowers, sea shells…any piece of nature that you would like to use as reference! Participants will learn basic watercolor techniques in this beginner-friendly class. Led by Aimee Ollinger.