Art Social: Printmaking Pollinators
Vision Gallery 10 E Chicago St, Chandler, AZ, United StatesMake the most of our beautiful spring weather! Students will learn the basics of printmaking while making artwork that reflects the importance of pollinators in our ecosystem. Print bees, hummingbirds, bats, and flowers in this beginner-friendly class. This class is for adults; registration is $35.
Shifting to Joy: Mike Margolis
Chandler Center for the Arts 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZAs a young man, he dreamt of dedicating his life to art. With a strong passion, he pursued art education and even had the incredible opportunity to create illustrations for Hallmark after college. However, practicality led him to a more stable career in the seafood industry. For over 50 years, Margolis dedicated himself to ensuring fresh seafood was delivered to restaurants across the Valley, working tirelessly from early morning until late at night. The pandemic brought unexpected challenges to his business, as restaurant operations were disrupted. It was during this time of uncertainty that Margolis rekindled his first loveโart. Since 2020,
Make and Take: Mixed Media Bookmarks
Vision Gallery 10 E Chicago St, Chandler, AZ, United StatesCelebrate Summer Reading! Stop by Vision Gallery to make mixed media bookmarks and enjoy our current exhibit! Color, cut, paste, the perfect bookmark to keep you inspired during your summer reading and we'll laminate it for you.
Creatures and Cosmos
Vision Gallery 10 E Chicago St, Chandler, AZ, United StatesCosmos, creatures, and creative features! For Creatures and Cosmos, we invited artists to submit their most innovative and futuristic works of art. From cosmic creations and abstract interpretations of the unknown, to vibrant depictions of space, these artworks capture the essence of futurism and sci-fi that will transport viewers into new dimensions. Image: John Chakravarty, The Anunnaki Visit Cathedral Rock, courtesy of the artist Opening Reception Friday, June 13, 6-8 pm RSVP ย
Red Dawn: Germรกn Benincore
Vision Gallery 10 E Chicago St, Chandler, AZ, United StatesLiving in space has captivated human imagination for centuries, inspiring countless works of literature, film, and even fueling space exploration. From childhood fantasies of soaring through the stars to government-funded missions exploring outer space, the notion of living beyond Earth has long been a part of our collective dream. Recently, however, the growing push for commercial space ventures and proposals for terraforming planets, like Mars, has raised important questions about the motivations behind these ambitions. In his installation Red Dawn, artist, Germรกn Benincore, reflects on the ethical and philosophical dilemmas tied to humanity's desire to inhabit other planets. The inspiration for
Make and Take: Alien Headbands
Vision Gallery 10 E Chicago St, Chandler, AZ, United StatesCelebrate our new exhibition, โCreatures and Cosmos!โ Stop by Vision Gallery to make alien headbands and enjoy our summer exhibit. Use pipe cleaners, eyeballs, and markers to make an out-of-this-world accessory! This is a free, self-led activity for all ages. Children are welcome to participate with assistance from an adult. Registering for a time slot helps us plan, but drop-ins are welcome! Register
Make and Take: Create Your Own Creature
Vision Gallery 10 E Chicago St, Chandler, AZ, United StatesCelebrate our new exhibition, โCreatures and Cosmos!โ Stop by Vision Gallery to create your own creature and enjoy our summer exhibit. Use air dry clay to create a creepy or cute creature that you can explore the cosmos with! This is a free, self-led activity for all ages. Children are welcome to participate with assistance from an adult. Registering for a time slot helps us plan, but drop-ins are welcome! ย Register
Make and Take: DIY Stickers
Vision Gallery 10 E Chicago St, Chandler, AZ, United StatesStop by Vision Gallery to make DIY stickers and enjoy our current exhibit! Draw and color on adhesive sheets and cut them out to create stickers of your own design.
Art Social: Pumpkin Luminarias
Vision Gallery 10 E Chicago St, Chandler, AZ, United StatesGet 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. This casual 3 hour class doesn't require any prior knowledge or skill, and all materials are included in the $35 class fee.ย This class is for adults 18 and older. REGISTER
“So Fun!” Day
Vision Gallery 10 E Chicago St, Chandler, AZ, United StatesEmojis, flowers, and beads, oh my! Join us for โSo Fun!โ Day on October 4, 10am-4pm for a day full of giant games, crafts, and maximalism overload inspired by โSo Fun! An Exploration of Maximalism.โ This event will be an all-day event, so stop by any time between 10am-4pm. Drop-ins are welcome! About "So Fun! An Exploration of Maximalism" Born out of a rebellion against the Minimalist art movement, contemporary Maximalism counters the prejudice of high culture. From Yayoi Kusamaโs polka dots to Kehinde Wileyโs portraits, this complex mode of creation has been used by artists and creatives over the decades