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SUMMARY:Mural Mile Tour - Date 3
DESCRIPTION:Take a break from your computer screen and enjoy the cooler temps with a lunch break field trip to Downtown Chandler! Join us for a walk with staff from Chandler’s Visual Arts Team while they share the stories behind our vibrant mural scene. \nParticipants will receive a commemorative set of buttons featuring artwork from a few stops along the way. \nRegistration required. Limit 15. Please register via the Chandler Public Library here. \nMeet up at the Downtown Chandler Library in front of the flag poles on the west side of the building. Masks and social distancing required. Comfortable shoes and sun protection recommended.
URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/mural-mile-tour-date-3/
LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210227
DTSTAMP:20260403T165221
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UID:3740-1610064000-1614383999@www.visiongallery.org
SUMMARY:Sin Amor\, no Somos Nada: Without Love\, We Are Nothing
DESCRIPTION:Sin Amor\, No Somos Nada features new and recent paintings by Costa Rican native Edith Castro. Using her geometric\, faceted style and a bright color palette\, Castro depicts relatable\, recognizable narratives featuring diverse characters. Whether depicting love for a romantic partner\, a child\, a vocation\, or nature’s beauty\, the bold works in this show will be sure to grab your attention and remind you of the power of love. \nSin Amor\, No Somos Nada  se presentan pinturas nuevas y recientes de la artista costarricense Edith Castro. Usando su estilo geométrico\, abstracto realista\, en facetas y una paleta de colores brillantes\, De Castro representa narrativas identificables y reconocibles con personajes diversos. Ya sea que represente el Amor por una pareja romántica\, un niño\, una vocación o la belleza de la naturaleza\, las obras audaces de esta artista\, seguramente llamarán su atención y le recordarán el poder del Amor. \n  \nImage: Edith Castro\, El Abrazo\, oil on canvas\, 2019
URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/sin-amor-no-somos-nada-without-love-we-are-nothing/
LOCATION:The Gallery at CCA\, 250 North Arizona Avenue\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210221
DTSTAMP:20260403T165221
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T200618Z
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SUMMARY:Out of Character: Artwork by Jerome Fleming and Andre McCline
DESCRIPTION:When faced with a moral dilemma\, do people act out of their core values or do they act uncharacteristically? If somebody commits a sin\, is it entirely out of character for them\, or is it a reflection of who they are at their core? In Out of Character\, Jerome Fleming and Andre McCline’s paintings pose these questions to the viewer. Fleming’s angular paintings draw inspiration from the Russian Constructivist movement while re-contextualizing and re-examining the seven deadly sins in the modern era. McCline takes a more direct approach to his subject matter\, using pop culture references and a street art style to depict dualistic relationships that implore the viewer to decide which path to take. Both artists question the moral character of the human race and how we respond to everyday situations. \nClick below to watch the recorded virtual reception with Fleming and McCline. \nVirtual Reception\n  \nImage: (left) Jerome Fleming\, Gula : gluttony\, Acrylic on canvas\, 2020; (right) Andre McCline\, Battleground\, Acrylic paint\, oil marker and 3D fabric paint\, 2017
URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/out-of-character-artwork-by-jerome-fleming-and-andre-mccline/
LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165221
CREATED:20210107T152115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T152153Z
UID:3841-1610539200-1610542800@www.visiongallery.org
SUMMARY:Mural Mile Tour - January
DESCRIPTION:Take a break from your computer screen and enjoy the cooler temps with a lunch break field trip to Downtown Chandler! Join us for a walk with staff from Chandler’s Visual Arts Team while they share the stories behind our vibrant mural scene. \nParticipants will receive a commemorative set of buttons featuring artwork from a few stops along the way. \nRegistration required. Limit 15. Please register via the Chandler Public Library here. \nMeet up at the Downtown Chandler Library in front of the flag poles on the west side of the building. Masks and social distancing required. Comfortable shoes and sun protection recommended. \nThis tour will also take place on February 10 and March 10.
URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/mural-mile-tour-january/
LOCATION:Downtown Chandler Library\, 22 S Delaware St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165221
CREATED:20201216T200019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T221753Z
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SUMMARY:Community Chalk Mural
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the terrace at the Chandler Center for the Arts for some outside\, masked up\, community chalk coloring! Gallery at CCA artist Edith Castro has created a 10’ x 20’ chalk outline in her geometric style on the terrace\, and we are looking for Chandlerites of all ages to come and help color in the lines. Stay for 15 minutes or the whole two hours. Bring a friend\, bring a mask\, we’ll provide the chalk. While you’re here\, you can also visit Castro’s exhibition Sin Amor\, No Somos Nada in the CCA Gallery. \nRSVP Here
URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/community-chalk-mural/
LOCATION:Chandler Center for the Arts\, 250 N. Arizona Ave.\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165221
CREATED:20210107T152258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T152258Z
UID:3846-1612958400-1612962000@www.visiongallery.org
SUMMARY:Mural Mile Tour - February
DESCRIPTION:Take a break from your computer screen and enjoy the cooler temps with a lunch break field trip to Downtown Chandler! Join us for a walk with staff from Chandler’s Visual Arts Team while they share the stories behind our vibrant mural scene. \nParticipants will receive a commemorative set of buttons featuring artwork from a few stops along the way. \nRegistration required. Limit 15. Please register via the Chandler Public Library here. \nMeet up at the Downtown Chandler Library in front of the flag poles on the west side of the building. Masks and social distancing required. Comfortable shoes and sun protection recommended. \nThis tour will also take place on March 10.
URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/mural-mile-tour-february/
LOCATION:Downtown Chandler Library\, 22 S Delaware St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165221
CREATED:20210126T184429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T184429Z
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SUMMARY:Community Chalk Mural
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the terrace at the Chandler Center for the Arts for some outside\, masked up\, community chalk coloring! Vision Gallery artist Jerome Fleming has created a 10’ x 20’ chalk outline in his geometric style on the terrace\, and we are looking for Chandlerites of all ages to come and help color in the lines. Stay for 15 minutes or the whole two hours. Bring a friend\, bring a mask\, we’ll provide the chalk. While you’re in the area\, you can also visit Fleming’s work in the Out of Character exhibition at Vision Gallery just down the street. \nRSVP Here
URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/community-chalk-mural-2/
LOCATION:Chandler Center for the Arts\, 250 N. Arizona Ave.\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210328
DTSTAMP:20260403T165221
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210311T210323Z
UID:3712-1614384000-1616889599@www.visiongallery.org
SUMMARY:Sediments: Layers of the Phoenix Valley
DESCRIPTION:Image: Ashley Czajkowski\, Memorandum (Goldfinch III)\, Lumen print created with found bird\, hand-coated photo emulsion on fabric and embroidery\, 2016 \nBefore the Valley of the Sun became a thriving\, sprawling urban community\, the land was home to animals and indigenous peoples. As time passed\, people of all backgrounds began migrating to the area in search of new opportunities and resources. With each addition to the land\, the cultural and physical landscape began to change\, having an immense impact on the land and preexisting cultures. For this exhibition\, Vision Gallery will be peeling back the various layers of the Phoenix valley’s history to examine topics relating to preservation\, land ownership\, and coexistence. \nSediments: Layers of the Phoenix Valley features the work of Ashley Czajkowski\, Matthew Garcia\, Ann Morton\, and Steven Yazzie. \nIG Takeovers\nTune in to our Instagram (@visiongalleryaz) every Saturday during this show for a takeover from each artist and our curator\, Jillian Nakornthap! \nVirtual Visit\nMatt Garcia\, Homecoming\, Digital video/Social sculpture\, 2012 \nSteven Yazzie\, Mountain Song\, Digital video\, 2016 \nActivity Book\nTo further explore this exhibition\, check out the accompanying activity book! These are available for free either online (download below) or in the gallery. This family-friendly guide is filled with fun prompts to get you thinking about the themes of this show. \nFor best printing results\, open with Adobe Acrobat and print as a booklet. \nDownload Activity BookGet Involved with EcoFlora\nInspired by this exhibit? Become a neighborhood naturalist! Phoenix Metro EcoFlora needs your help recording urban biodiversity. It’s easy to make scientific observations of the plants and animals in your area! Click the button below to learn more. \nEcoFlora Instructions
URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/sediments-layers-of-the-phoenix-valley/
LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210411
DTSTAMP:20260403T165221
CREATED:20201124T233729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T233947Z
UID:3737-1614988800-1618099199@www.visiongallery.org
SUMMARY:Approaching the Natural: Artwork by Mary Meyer and Aimee Ollinger
DESCRIPTION:Image: Aimee Ollinger (left)\, Mary Meyer (right) \nFor millennia\, humans have tried to replicate nature through scientific and artistic means. However\, the fallible nature of human hands never allows us to fully capture the intrinsic beauty of nature.  Artworks by Mary Meyer and Aimee Ollinger continually approach the natural\, with their splendor lying in the artists’ reinterpretation of the organic forms. Meyer’s reliefs and wall sculptures attempt to understand the symmetry in nature and how the forms relate to and are similar to the human body. Ollinger’s embroidery and mixed media work seeks to understand the macroscopic and microscopic by controlling the entropic nature of various organic forms. By placing these artists beside one another\, Approaching the Natural quietly expresses the diverse beauty that lies in nature from the hard curved edges in Meyer’s sculptures to the free flowing lines in Ollinger’s work. \nMetro Phoenix EcoFlora\nThis exhibition is produced in collaboration with Metro Phoenix EcoFlora\, a program of the Desert Botanical Garden that invites neighborhood naturalists to participate in studying urban biodiversity. Read on to learn more about how you can get involved with this fun project! \nReception – Now In Person\nJoin us for an in-person reception with the artists on Saturday\, April 10 from 2 – 4pm! Both artists will be in attendance. This will not be a timed entry event\, but please RSVP if you plan to attend. \nIf you are unable to attend the reception\, Aimee and Mary participated in a monthly presentation called EcoQuestions hosted by EcoFlora\, and shared some wonderful insights about their artwork and process. This presentation is available for you to watch online any time. \nRSVP for ReceptionWatch EcoQuestionsExhibition Photos\nGet Involved with EcoFlora\nInspired by this exhibit? Become a neighborhood naturalist! Phoenix Metro EcoFlora needs your help recording urban biodiversity. It’s easy to make scientific observations of the plants and animals in your area! Click the button below to learn more. \nEcoFlora Instructions
URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/approaching-the-natural-artwork-by-mary-meyer-and-aimee-ollinger/
LOCATION:The Gallery at CCA\, 250 North Arizona Avenue\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165222
CREATED:20210107T152354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T152354Z
UID:3848-1615377600-1615381200@www.visiongallery.org
SUMMARY:Mural Mile Tour - March
DESCRIPTION:Take a break from your computer screen and enjoy the cooler temps with a lunch break field trip to Downtown Chandler! Join us for a walk with staff from Chandler’s Visual Arts Team while they share the stories behind our vibrant mural scene. \nParticipants will receive a commemorative set of buttons featuring artwork from a few stops along the way. \nRegistration required. Limit 15. Please register via the Chandler Public Library here. \nMeet up at the Downtown Chandler Library in front of the flag poles on the west side of the building. Masks and social distancing required. Comfortable shoes and sun protection recommended.
URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/mural-mile-tour-march/
LOCATION:Downtown Chandler Library\, 22 S Delaware St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210509
DTSTAMP:20260403T165222
CREATED:20201208T161355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T155309Z
UID:3806-1617408000-1620518399@www.visiongallery.org
SUMMARY:PLAY Hard
DESCRIPTION:As an adult\, how often do we actually think of playing? What does it mean to play? Who has the ability to do so? For this exhibition\, Melissa Sclafani and Ellie Richards examine the idea of play\, but through very different lenses. Sclafani’s political sculptures use the aesthetics of the playground to examine systemic racial and economic inequalities in communal outdoor areas\, while Richards’ readymades and assemblages seek to address the distinct psychological shifts between objects and behaviors associated with childhood memory\, labor\, and learning. This lighthearted exhibition with serious themes will inspire you to reconsider an element of our lives that we take for granted. \nActivity Guide\nBring this exhibition home with our PLAY HARD Activity Guide! These are available for free either online (download below) or in the gallery. This booklet for kids and adults is filled with wacky prompts to get you thinking about the themes of this show while having a blast. \nFor best printing results\, open with Adobe Acrobat and print as a booklet. \nDownload Activity GuideVirtual Visit
URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/play-hard/
LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210409T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210409T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165222
CREATED:20210401T220459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210408T220830Z
UID:4202-1617984000-1617994800@www.visiongallery.org
SUMMARY:Vision Gallery Recess
DESCRIPTION:Stop by Vision Gallery on Friday\, April 9 between 4 and 7pm for live jazz and outdoor fun! We are excited to be a venue for the Chandler Jazz Festival along with Crust\, Dr. A.J. Chandler Park West\, Saba’s Western Wear\, Sibley’s West. \nYou’ll be able to see our new playful exhibition\, PLAY HARD\, and then have some fun of your own with outdoor games in the City Hall courtyard like cornhole\, inflatable bowling\, Connect Four\, and more. \nPlus\, the Chandler Public Library will be set up with books about games for adults\, library card registration\, and 3-D printed puzzles to take home. \nThis event is free to attend\, no RSVP necessary. We ask that our guests wear face coverings and maintain social distancing protocols. \nChandler Jazz Festival
URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/vision-gallery-recess/
LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210507
DTSTAMP:20260403T165222
CREATED:20201130T223715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T190448Z
UID:3742-1618358400-1620345599@www.visiongallery.org
SUMMARY:CUSD 2021
DESCRIPTION:Chandler Unified School District’s most gifted artists put their work on display for the community to experience in this annual showcase. The burgeoning artists from Basha\, Hamilton\, Perry\, Erie\, Casteel and Chandler high schools display their talents and viewpoints through paintings\, drawings\, sculptures\, jewelry\, and photographs. With over 100 works on display\, there is always something for everyone in this exhibition. \nVirtual Visit
URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/cusd-2020/
LOCATION:The Gallery at CCA\, 250 North Arizona Avenue\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210501T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165222
CREATED:20210416T184817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T204233Z
UID:4401-1619863200-1619884800@www.visiongallery.org
SUMMARY:#ChandlerAtPlay DAY
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 1st\, DOUBLE THE FUN with Vision Gallery and Chandler Museum! Visit both spaces to view our play-themed exhibitions and participate in a series of silly activities to earn a goodie bag. Get ready to have some serious fun with PLAY HARD and Once Upon a Playground! Free to participate\, all ages welcome\, prizes available while supplies last. \nInstructions for Play:\n1. START at either Vision Gallery or Chandler Museum and pick up a punch card!\n2. Follow the steps for different kinds of fun—appropriate for all ages!\n3. GO to the next venue and repeat Step 2!\n4. Players who have at least 4 activities completed will receive a goodie bag! \nRSVP at the link below. \nRSVP Here\n  \nImage: Ellie Richards\, Fly Swat Stickies
URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/chandleratplay/
LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210508T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210508T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165222
CREATED:20210405T211855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210405T220444Z
UID:4218-1620482400-1620489600@www.visiongallery.org
SUMMARY:Community Chalk Mural
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the terrace at the Chandler Center for the Arts for some outside\, masked up\, community chalk coloring! Artist Ariana Enriquez has created a 10’ x 20’ chalk outline on the terrace\, and we are looking for Chandlerites of all ages to come and help color in the lines. Stay for 15 minutes or the whole two hours. Bring a friend\, bring a mask\, we’ll provide the chalk. While you’re in the area\, you can also visit Ariana’s mural The Hum of the Desert just around the corner on Commonwealth St east of Arizona Avenue. \nRSVP Here
URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/community-chalk-mural-3/
LOCATION:Chandler Center for the Arts\, 250 N. Arizona Ave.\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210815
DTSTAMP:20260403T165222
CREATED:20210327T174101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T221522Z
UID:4186-1621036800-1628985599@www.visiongallery.org
SUMMARY:Take a Hike
DESCRIPTION:As the pandemic gripped the nation in 2020\, people of all different backgrounds searched for ways to safely venture out of the house and take a break from the pressures of daily life. One activity that allowed people in the Phoenix Valley and beyond to social distance and exercise at the same time was to hit the trails. While more experienced hikers may have sought out new trails or new ways to engage with familiar areas\, more novice hikers were also able to safely and respectfully enjoy longer adventures with the help of education materials that were widely shared. \nFor Take a Hike\, the Chandler Galleries invited artists to share their appreciation and experiences of hiking the myriad trails across Arizona and further afield.  Vision Gallery hopes this exhibition will foster a love and appreciation for the parks\, forests\, and waterways that constitute our public lands. \nExhibiting Artists \nLaura Ashton\, Parker Barfield\, Laura Brennan\, Holly D. Brewster\, Debborah Charboneau\, James Cowlin\, Paula Driscoll\, Ariana Enriquez\, Marvella Frey\, Marty Gatrost\, Carrie Jackson Glenn\, Goldwoman\, Alicia Green\, Caroline Karcher\, Cassandra Katsuleas\, Stacy Marko\, Linda McCurry\, Karina McMillan\, Meriadoc\, Morgan Moore\, Parul Naresh\, Andrew Lincoln Nelson\, Vanessa Ortiz\, Cheri Reckers\, Rotem Reshef\, Pamela Shearer\, Leanne Smith\, Jen Urso\, Diego Vallejos\, Hyewon Yoon \nHeader image by Martin Gatrost \nIn-Person Reception \nJoin us for an opening reception on Saturday\, May 22 from 4pm to 6pm! Visitors are invited to walk between both exhibition venues to experience the full show. We ask that visitors maintain social distancing policies and wear face coverings while in either gallery. \nRSVP HereExhibition Photos
URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/take-a-hike/
LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210717T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210717T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165222
CREATED:20210615T172800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T174656Z
UID:4480-1626519600-1626526800@www.visiongallery.org
SUMMARY:Make it: Clay Cactus
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by our current exhibition\, Take a Hike\, stop by Vision Gallery on Saturday\, July 17 from 11am – 1pm to make a clay cactus! Practice your sculpting techniques to make a variety of succulent shapes. All supplies provided\, all ages welcome. We’ll be using air-dry clay\, so no need to worry about firing! \nWhile you’re here\, enjoy our current exhibition all about the great outdoors! Take a Hike is on display at both Vision Gallery and the Chandler Center for the Arts. \nThis is a drop-in activity; free RSVPs are appreciated so we can prepare supplies. \nRSVP Here\n  \n 
URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/make-it-clay-cactus/
LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210805T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210805T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165222
CREATED:20210617T221042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210617T221042Z
UID:4490-1628186400-1628191800@www.visiongallery.org
SUMMARY:Art Social: Painting Nature with Courtney Currier
DESCRIPTION:Grown-ups\, it’s time to stretch those creative muscles! You asked and we listened: Art Social is our brand-new quarterly workshop series for adults. Let loose\, learn something new\, and take home a piece of your own handiwork. \nThis August\, learn a variety of fun watercolor techniques as you paint sights and sounds from nature. Participants will record scientific and artistic observations in an inspiration journal. Scientist and artist Courtney Currier will lead this class for students ages 18+. \nThis casual 1.5 hour class doesn’t require any prior knowledge or skill\, and all materials are included in the $25 class fee. Best of all\, you get to create your own unique piece of art! Sign up via the button below. \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/art-social-painting-nature-with-courtney-currier/
LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210926
DTSTAMP:20260403T165222
CREATED:20210628T174417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T210055Z
UID:4535-1629417600-1632614399@www.visiongallery.org
SUMMARY:Between Two Worlds: Storytelling and Artwork by Shachi Kale
DESCRIPTION:In 2000\, after living her whole life in the bustling city of Mumbai\, India\, Shachi Kale relocated to the suburban sprawl of Chandler\, Arizona. While the adventure of moving 8\,800 miles away was thrilling and exciting\, the transition hit her like a tidal wave. To cope with her emotions\, Kale began creating intricately detailed drawings and paintings\, exploring her own experience through the lens of Western fairytale characters. Throughout her daily life in the early years\, Kale experienced Rapunzel’s isolation\, Alice’s emotional tumble down the rabbit hole\, and Cinderella’s domestic alienation – all of which she put down on paper. Fortunately\, as happens in fairytales\, Kale found fairy godmothers and godfathers who helped her adapt\, assimilate\, and overcome the difficulties of making a new home. This fantastical exhibition explores her journey from surviving to thriving in Chandler\, Arizona. \nImage: Shachi Kale\, Suspended Between Two Worlds\, Alice Hadn’t Anticipated A Prickly Landing. It Was All Getting Curiouser And Curiouser (Detail) \nExhibition Photos
URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/between-two-worlds-storytelling-and-artwork-by-shachi-kale/
LOCATION:Chandler Center for the Arts\, 250 N. Arizona Ave.\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211003
DTSTAMP:20260403T165222
CREATED:20210327T174738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T205506Z
UID:4188-1629504000-1633219199@www.visiongallery.org
SUMMARY:Off the Clock: Artwork by City of Chandler Employees
DESCRIPTION:At the City of Chandler\, we are fortunate to have myriad multi-talented individuals working all around us. While many of our coworkers’ skills are visible in the office\, some talents are not as obvious. Further\, a year spent mostly at home has given many employees the opportunity to find new hobbies or rediscover old passions to pass the time. Featuring 25 artists from 11 City departments\, Off the Clock celebrates the artistic talents of our fellow City employees! \nExhibiting Artists\nTheo Anglin\, Jennifer Bailey\, Kathryn Beck\, Kareena Betancourt\, Peter Bugg\, Anna Camino\, James Carreno\, Cynde Cerf\, Andrea Cole\, Diana Deming\, Lessie Dingler\, Kim Durning\, Caroline Hudson-Naef\, Laurel Klimack\, Chris Leon\, Savana Martinez\, Susan May\, Rori Minor\, John Owens\, Yuliana Resendiz\, Rick Smith\, Nannette Tennant\, Sue Van Horne\, Michael Winer\, Melina Zuniga \n  \nExhibition Photos
URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/off-the-clock-artwork-by-city-of-chandler-employees/
LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211010
DTSTAMP:20260403T165222
CREATED:20210804T183338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T172329Z
UID:4577-1632355200-1633823999@www.visiongallery.org
SUMMARY:Remarkable Presence
DESCRIPTION:Installation \nRemarkable Presence is an art installation by Jen Urso taking place at multiple locations across the Valley. The installation consists of small\, numbered paper suitcases representing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Arizona. While the main exhibition takes place at Walter Art Gallery in Scottsdale\, AZ\, Vision Gallery presents a portion of these paper suitcases in a supporting exhibition. \nWhen someone dies\, they leave behind all the parts of their life that they couldn’t take with them. Family and friends are left with the task of sorting through these objects and deciding what to keep\, what to give away and what to throw away. It seems impossible to place value on objects loaded with meaning and past purpose. “As my own sister was dying of cancer during this pandemic\, I was the main person to go through this process. I sorted through bags\, boxes\, bins and suitcases—making difficult decisions on objects that had been kept for another time\, but time ran out. I imagined all of the things my sister owned and had ever created being packed tightly into a suitcase and then bursting out of it when opened.” \n“As Arizona came to lead the world with the highest COVID-19 infection rate\, over a hundred people were reported dead each day. For each one of those people\, there was a family devastated\, like me\, who was faced with going through their loved-one’s belongings and making decisions. I decided I needed to make something that represents and honors each one of these individuals and to hold events where we could collectively grieve together.” The pop-up suitcases on display are a few of approximately 100 made including information from some of the hundreds of obituaries in Arizona where COVID was listed as the cause of death. \nPlease visit the website for more information on this project or to request to receive a suitcase. \nhttps://www.remarkablepresence.com/ \nCollective Grieving Event\nSaturday\, September 25\, 4pm-6pm \nIn addition to this installation\, one of several public “Collective Grievings” will be held at Vision Gallery on Saturday\, September 25\, 4pm-6pm. At this event\, the community is invited to receive an empty\, numbered suitcase from the Remarkable Presence installation with the agreement to emotionally tend to that person’s memory and belongings. Throughout the entire pandemic\, families and friends have had to delay their grieving because of limitations on in-person attendance at events. Many obituaries state that “due to covid…” they are delaying services\, limiting services or forgoing services altogether. The lack of communal grieving has put us in an even more isolated state of mind as we’re forced to be alone\, without the comfort of human touch or understanding face. This event serves as a moment to acknowledge our pain\, remember those who have passed\, and attempt to heal. \n“I hope that these events and this work will be an opportunity for us to share in the grief we’ve experienced over the past year. I hope it will give people the chance to think or talk about the person they miss.” – Jen Urso \nRSVP
URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/remarkable-presence/
LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211114
DTSTAMP:20260403T165222
CREATED:20210628T181855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T160955Z
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SUMMARY:Abstracting Identity: Artwork by Miguel Angel Godoy
DESCRIPTION:As a Chicano kid growing up in a military family\, Miguel Angel Godoy struggled to find a community as he moved from base to base. That changed when he was introduced to Hip-Hop culture and the breaking (breakdancing) cypher\, where he found a community to connect to.  Over time\, Godoy’s interests evolved from breaking and graffiti to mural art. These shifts in interests led him to pursue an MFA in Painting and Drawing at ASU. As he navigated his MFA program and identity formation as a graduate student\, his canvases morphed from square to round\, emulating the circular breaking cypher where he felt most at home. At the same time\, his children were learning how to read\, sounding out words letter by letter\, but the once-familiar alphabet began to take on new meaning to Godoy. This meaning-making process created a critical awareness of the negative space between letterforms and their representation.  Godoy began abstracting and overlaying these shapes as a way of offering a new lens into the meaning behind words. His journey through identity formation led him to understand that the abstractions between words\, letters\, and finding our communities\, within each cypher all carry meaning and contribute to our own sense of belonging. In Abstracting Identity\, Godoy creates his own visual language to communicate the complexities of being human and finding a space where we belong. \nDe niño Chicano creciendo en una familia militar\, Miguel Ángel Godoy luchó por encontrar una comunidad mientras se mudaba de base en base. Eso cambió con su introducción a la cultura de Hip-Hop y Breakdancing (breaking cypher)\, donde encontró una comunidad con la cual conectarse. A través del tiempo\, los intereses de Godoy evolucionaron del baile break dancing y de la pintura de graffiti\, al arte de murales. Estos cambios en lo que a él le interesaba lo inspiró a perseguir una Maestría en Bellas Artes en Pintura y Dibujo en la universidad ASU. A medida que él navegaba por su programa de la maestría y la formación de su identidad como estudiante graduado\, sus lienzos se transformaron de cuadrados a circulares\, emulando los bailes “breaking cypher” circulares en los que se sentía más como en casa. Al mismo tiempo\, sus hijos estaban aprendiendo a leer\, sonando palabras letra por letra\, pero el alfabeto una vez familiar comenzó a tomar un nuevo significado para Godoy. Este proceso de creación de significados creó una conciencia crítica del espacio negativo entre las formas de las letras y sus representaciones. Godoy comenzó a abstraer y superponer estas formas como una manera de ofrecer un nuevo lente al significado detrás de las palabras. Su trayectoria a través de la formación de la identidad lo llevó a entender que las abstracciones entre las palabras\, las letras y la búsqueda de nuestras comunidades\, dentro de cada “breaking cypher\,” todas tienen sentido y contribuyen a nuestro propio sentido de pertenencia. En Abstracting Identity (Abstrayendo la Identidad)\, Godoy crea su propio lenguaje visual para comunicar las complejidades del ser humano y encontrar un espacio en el cual pertenecemos. \nImage: Miguel Angel Godoy\, En Contra \nOpening Reception / Recepción de apertura\nFriday\, October 8\, 6 – 8pm \nJoin us for a special party celebrating this exhibition! The CCA bar will be serving beer and wine\, a DJ will be spinning B-boy beats\, and visitors are encouraged to join the cypher. \n¡Únase a nosotros para una fiesta especial que celebra esta exposición! El bar CCA servirá cerveza y vino\, un DJ tocará ritmos B-boy y se anima a los visitantes a unirse a la cifra. \nRSVP for ReceptionView the Exhibition Online\nGallery Guide / Guía de la Galería\nDownload a copy of our Gallery Guide or pick one up when you visit! This postcard is packed with ways you can explore this exhibition further\, including an art-making activity and a link to a slideshow about Miguel’s artwork. \nDescargue una copia de nuestra guía de la galería o recoja una cuando visite. Esta postal está repleta de formas en que puede explorar más esta exposición\, incluida una actividad de creación de arte y un enlace a una presentación de diapositivas sobre la obra de arte de Miguel. \nDownload in EnglishDescargar en Español
URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/abstracting-identity-artwork-by-miguel-godoy/
LOCATION:Chandler Center for the Arts\, 250 N. Arizona Ave.\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211006T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211006T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165222
CREATED:20210917T160955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210917T174708Z
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SUMMARY:Chandler Contigo: Charcoal Drawing with Miguel Angel Godoy
DESCRIPTION:Experiment with powdered charcoal and alcohol ink! Miguel Angel Godoy will be leading a drawing class at the Chandler Museum for kids age 6 – 16 in conjunction with his exhibition Abstracting Identity at the Chandler Center for the Arts. The event is brought to you by Chandler Contigo\, Chandler Public Library and the Vision Gallery. Registration is required. The Chandler Museum is at 300 S. Chandler Village Drive. \nImage: Death-Loss-Love by Miguel Angel Godoy \nRegister with Chandler Public LibrarySponsored by Chandler Contigo
URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/chandler-contigo-charcoal-drawing-with-miguel-angel-godoy/
LOCATION:Chandler Museum\, 300 S. Chandler Village Drive\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85226
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211114
DTSTAMP:20260403T165222
CREATED:20210601T211328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T180015Z
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SUMMARY:A Peculiar Nature: Artwork by Christy Puetz and Rebecca Blume Rothman
DESCRIPTION:Floating between familiar animals and unknown species\, the creatures depicted in Christy Puetz and Rebecca Blume Rothman’s work capture the viewer’s imagination. In this colorful\, provocative exhibition\, these artists skillfully twist nature into unusual situations\, drawing out the peculiarities and similarities between humans and animals. Through beading and tactile material\, Puetz’s fantastical\, anthropomorphic\, sculptures play in the ambiguous space between creepy and cute\, evoking a sentimentality from the creatures. Rothman’s collaged drawings add human features to wild animals\, creating a surreal aesthetic that blurs the line between man and beast. \nCombining the works of these two artists creates an air of ambiguity that references our own animal nature. Rather than forcing viewers to a conclusion or assumption\, these artists leave room for gallery goers’ interpretations. Maybe\, in the end\, what you will see in these works is shaped by your own relationship with the natural world\, however odd or wonderful that may be. \nVirtual Reception\nSaturday\, October 9\, 4pm\nHosted via Instagram Live @visiongalleryaz \nMissed the live virtual reception? No problem! We’ve saved it to our Instagram for you to watch any time. \nWatch OnlineExhibition Photos
URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/a-peculiar-nature-artwork-by-christy-puetz-and-rebecca-blume-rothman/
LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211009T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211009T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165222
CREATED:20210409T195453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T155456Z
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SUMMARY:Community Chalk Mural with Chris Jagmin
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the terrace at the Chandler Center for the Arts for some outside\, masked up\, community chalk coloring! Artist Christopher Jagmin has created a 10’ x 20’ chalk outline on the terrace\, and we are looking for Chandlerites of all ages to come and help color in the lines. Stay for 15 minutes or the whole two hours. Bring a friend\, bring a mask\, we’ll provide the chalk. While you’re in the area\, you can also visit Christopher’s colorful banners hanging outside Chandler City Hall. \nRSVP
URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/community-chalk-mural-4/
LOCATION:Chandler Center for the Arts\, 250 N. Arizona Ave.\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211021T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211021T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165222
CREATED:20210824T222743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T222743Z
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SUMMARY:Make it: Perler Bead Creatures
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Sleepy Whale on Thursday\, Oct 21 from 5 to 7pm to grab a drink and create your own fantastical creature from fusible Perler Beads! This MAKE IT event for all artistic ability levels is inspired by the Vision Gallery exhibition\, A Peculiar Nature. Templates and all supplies will be provided\, but participants are encouraged to imagine their own creative animal design. All ages welcome. \nThis is a free\, drop-in activity. RSVPs are appreciated so we can prepare supplies.\n\n\n\nRegisterAbout the Exhibiton\nFloating between familiar animals and unknown species\, the creatures depicted in Christy Puetz and Rebecca Blume Rothman’s work capture the viewer’s imagination. In this colorful\, provocative exhibition\, these artists skillfully twist nature into unusual situations\, drawing out the peculiarities and similarities between humans and animals. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/make-it-perler-bead-creatures/
LOCATION:The Sleepy Whale\, 290 S Arizona Ave\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211023T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165222
CREATED:20210915T172115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T155503Z
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SUMMARY:Break Dancing with Godoyski
DESCRIPTION:Parents\, do your kids enjoy hip-hop and learning new dance moves? Breakdancing with Godoyski may be the class for them! On October 23rd join artist Miguel Godoy aka Godoyski in this fun and educational class that’s all about hip-hop\, movement\, and most importantly\, break dancing. In this high-energy class\, kids will have the opportunity to learn some elementary break dancing moves as well as a little bit about the history of this dance genre. This event is presented in conjunction with Abstracting Identity: Artwork by Miguel Godoy. Class offered at no charge for kids age 6-16\, limit 15. This class will take place in-person at the Chandler Center for the Arts in the Bogle Theater. Sign up at the button below! \nRegisterAbout the Exhibition \nWhile you’re at the Chandler Center for the Arts\, check out Miguel Godoy’s exhibition\, Abstracting Identity! As a Chicano kid growing up in a military family\, Miguel Angel Godoy struggled to find a community as he moved from base to base. That changed when he was introduced to Hip-Hop culture and the breaking (breakdancing) cypher\, where he found a community to connect to.  Over time\, Godoy’s interests evolved from breaking and graffiti to mural art\, which led him to pursue an MFA in Painting and Drawing at ASU. As he navigated his MFA program and identity formation as a graduate student\, his canvases morphed from square to round\, emulating the circular breaking cypher where he felt most at home. Abstracting Identity at the Chandler Center for the Arts presents Godoy’s ongoing exploration of who he is and where he belongs. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/break-dancing-with-godoyski/
LOCATION:Chandler Center for the Arts\, 250 N. Arizona Ave.\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211028T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165222
CREATED:20210618T191459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T233535Z
UID:4515-1635444000-1635449400@www.visiongallery.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Art Social: Monster Dolls with Abby Aspen
DESCRIPTION:Grown-ups\, it’s time to stretch those creative muscles! You asked and we listened: Art Social is our brand-new quarterly workshop series for adults. Let loose\, learn something new\, and take home a piece of your own handiwork. \nThis October\, design and make your own stuffed “monster” doll! Participants will learn the basics of making a stuffed toy as they create their own spooky (or not-so-spooky) companion. Artist Abby Aspen will lead this class for students ages 18+. \nThis casual 1.5 hour class doesn’t require any prior knowledge or skill\, and all materials are included in the $25 class fee. Best of all\, you get to create your own unique piece of art! Sign up via the button below. \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/art-social-monster-dolls-with-abby-aspen/
LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220109
DTSTAMP:20260403T165222
CREATED:20210327T175826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T163338Z
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SUMMARY:Art Quilts XXVI: Stitching Stories
DESCRIPTION:Jo Thomas\, [camp] \nQuilts and storytelling have always been interwoven. From construction and deconstruction to concept\, purpose\, culture and history\, quilts are blanketed in the oral tradition. They have long been a way for people to commemorate feelings and memories in a medium that holds cultural significance. \nThe quilts in this exhibition tell family stories\, utilitarian stories\, stories of love and heartbreak\, stories of history\, and much more. Their narratives can be found in the imagery of the quilt\, the process in which it was made\, or the significance of design or purpose. No matter the method of creation\, each one has a story to share. \nThis year\, our beloved annual exhibition was juried by the venerable artist\, quilter\, documentarian\, and educator\, Ellen Blalock\, whose work focuses on giving voices to people and communities who need their stories told. It features 64 story quilts made by 53 artists from all over the country\, and is on display at both Vision Gallery and the Chandler Center for the Arts. Visit both venues to experience the full exhibition! \nExhibiting Artists\nKaren Adams\, Lisa Marie Barber\, Mary Beth Bellah\, Boisali Biswas\, Betty Busby\, Patricia Charity\, Holly Cole\, Linda Colsh\, Annemarie Comes\, Gerrie Congdon\, Shannon Conley\, Vicki Conley\, Louise Davis (Davis)\, Deb Deaton\, Sandra Townsend Donabed\, Diane English\, Laurie Fagen\, Jayne Bentley Gaskins\, Claire Gimber\, Nancy Green\, Barbara Hall\, Marla Hattabaugh\, LeAnn Hileman\, Janet Hiller\, Barbara Jakucki\, Marie Shirley-Jones\, Asake Denise Jones\, Patty Kennedy-Zafred\, Anne King\, Kathy Knapp\, Ingrid Lincoln\, Valerie Maser-Flanagan\, Linda McCurry\, Margot McDonnell\, Amanda Miller\, Carol Miraben\, Anne Moats\, Frances Murphy\, Kathy Nida\, Frauke Palmer\, Janet Pugh\, Wen Redmond\, Judith Roderick\, Shelley Rothgeb\, Brenda H Smith\, Aimee Smythe\, Jo Thomas\, Ann Turley\, Mary Vaneecke\, Claire Victor\, Shelly White\, Sally Gould Wright\, Heidi Zielinski \nAbout the Juror\nEllen M. Blalock started quilting over 20 years ago to replace what was taken from her family. As a narrative artist and documentarian\, she works in several mediums: quilting\, photography\, film/video\, and drawing. Her main goal is to tell the stories of people that have been marginalized. She is particularly interested in female identity and power and the African diaspora. \nOriginally from Philadelphia\, PA\, Blalock now lives in Syracuse\, NY. She has a B.F.A. from Temple University and M.F.A. from Syracuse University. She lectures on art/quilting\, race and social issues. She has taught art history and studio arts at colleges and universities: Syracuse University\, Georgia Southern University\, Georgia College & State University\, and Onondaga Community College. \nHer art quilts have been exhibited in several solo and group exhibitions\, including: Gibbs Museum\, Charleston\, SC; Bundy Museum\, Binghamton\, NY; Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center\, Auburn\, NY; Natural History Museum\, Los Angeles\, CA; The African American Museum\, Philadelphia\, PA and Everson Museum of Art\, Syracuse\, NY. \nBlalock has received several awards\, grants\, fellowships and residencies and she serves on the Syracuse Public Arts Commission. \nEllen M. Blalock gave a virtual artist talk on her work and studio practice on Thursday\, December 2\, 2021. \nWatch Recorded TalkExhibition Catalog\nNot able to make it in person to see Art Quilts XXVI: Stitching Stories or just want something to remember it by? Our catalog for this show is now available to order online as a print-on-demand book. The catalog features detailed photos of every quilt\, as well as artist statements and installation views of the gallery. \nPurchase CatalogExhibition Photos
URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/art-quilts-xxvi-stitching-stories/
LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211202T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211202T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165222
CREATED:20211014T211841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T165512Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk - Quilting Stories: The Narrative and the Design
DESCRIPTION:Left: Ellen M. Blalock\, Bang Bang You Dead\, quilt\, commercial cotton fabric\, 2019\, 44″ x 43”\nRight: Ellen M. Blalock\, Middle Passage: America’s Legacy\, quilt\, hand painted silk and nonwoven pellon on canvas\, 2020\, 56 ¼” x 52” \nJoin fiber artist Ellen M. Blalock for a virtual artist talk on Thursday\, December 2 at 5:30pm MST! Blalock will share how she develops her ideas into quilts\, with the discussion focusing on recent work she has completed in the last two years and the quilts she is currently working on in her studio. Blalock is the juror for this year’s Art Quilts exhibition at Vision Gallery and the Chandler Center for the Arts\, Stitching Stories. \nWatch recorded talkEllen M. Blalock started quilting over 20 years ago to replace what was taken from her family. As a narrative artist and documentarian\, she works in several mediums: quilting\, photography\, film/video\, and drawing. Her main goal is to tell the stories of people that have been marginalized. She is particularly interested in female identity and power and the African diaspora. \nOriginally from Philadelphia\, PA\, Blalock now lives in Syracuse\, NY. She has a B.F.A. from Temple University and M.F.A. from Syracuse University. She lectures on art/quilting\, race and social issues. She has taught art history and studio arts at colleges and universities: Syracuse University\, Georgia Southern University\, Georgia College & State University\, and Onondaga Community College. \nHer art quilts have been exhibited in several solo and group exhibitions\, including: Gibbs Museum\, Charleston\, SC; Bundy Museum\, Binghamton\, NY; Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center\, Auburn\, NY; Natural History Museum\, Los Angeles\, CA; The African American Museum\, Philadelphia\, PA and Everson Museum of Art\, Syracuse\, NY. \nBlalock has received several awards\, grants\, fellowships and residencies and she serves on the Syracuse Public Arts Commission. You can learn more about her via her website.
URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/artist-talk-quilting-stories-the-narrative-and-the-design/
LOCATION:AZ
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