BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Vision Gallery - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.visiongallery.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Vision Gallery REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241207T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241207T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T120609 CREATED:20240802T214654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T003248Z UID:6711-1733569200-1733583600@www.visiongallery.org SUMMARY:Make and Take: Perler Bead Ornaments DESCRIPTION:Get in the spirit with a fun holiday craft! Stop by Vision Gallery on Saturday\, December 7 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! \nThis is a free\, self-led activity for all ages\, including adults. Children are welcome to participate with assistance from an adult. Registering for a time slot helps us plan\, but drop-ins are welcome! \nRegister URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/make-and-take-perler-bead-ornaments-3/ LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.visiongallery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Ornament-ig.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250111T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250111T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T120610 CREATED:20241004T020620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T021309Z UID:6864-1736593200-1736600400@www.visiongallery.org SUMMARY:Make and Take: Origami DESCRIPTION:Stop by Vision Gallery to make origami and enjoy our current exhibit! Follow instructions to fold colorful paper to create a variety of animals and objects. \nThis 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! \nRegister URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/make-and-take-origami/ LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.visiongallery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Origami-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250316 DTSTAMP:20260403T120610 CREATED:20241214T203112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T184442Z UID:6931-1737417600-1742083199@www.visiongallery.org SUMMARY:Impermanence: Mark Tan DESCRIPTION:Ever since Mark Tan was little\, he has dreamed of moving to the United States. Tan\, a third generation Filipino Canadian\, was raised just outside of Toronto. Growing up in one of the most multicultural areas in the world\, many of Tan’s friends were from immigrant families not unlike himself. While they all may have looked different or spoken different languages at home\, Tan and his friends bonded over their mutual obsession with skateboarding. His passion for the urban sport is what initially fueled Tan’s desire to move to the United States. California was the mecca for him and his childhood friends. However\, as Tan grew older\, he began to have new passions beyond just skateboarding but his desire to move the US never waned. Eventually Tan was offered a job in the US and was given a temporary work visa–armed with his skateboard and a dream\, Tan set out for a new life in the States. \nUnfortunately\, the move to the US did not come without its difficulties. Like many other folks that are dependent on work visas\, Tan has oscillated between the US and his home country. To further complicate matters\, Tan had to face many adversities such as ostracization and tokenism. Yet\, despite the hardships and struggles\, the good still outweighed the bad in his eyes. Searching for some understanding\, Tan began researching his own family’s story and he realized their stories were much like his. They were just people looking for a better life. \nFor Impermanence: Mark Tan\, Tan creates site-specific installations throughout the gallery that relate to his and his family’s immigrant experience. From feelings of isolation while living in a monoculture to learning about his grandfather’s journey from the Philippines to Canada to the bliss of getting your work visa renewed\, this exhibition emotes the wide range of feelings many people feel as they transition to a new country. \nImage courtesy of Mark Tan \nOpening Reception\nFriday\, January 24\, 6-8 pm \nRSVP URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/mark-tan-impermanence/ LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visiongallery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/mark-tan-press-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250208T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250208T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T120610 CREATED:20241004T021221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T021221Z UID:6867-1739012400-1739019600@www.visiongallery.org SUMMARY:Make and Take: Valentines DESCRIPTION:Stop by Vision Gallery to make valentines for your sweetheart! Collage\, draw\, color\, and paste beautiful cards for your loved ones while enjoying our current exhibit. \nThis 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! \nRegister URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/make-and-take-valentines/ LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.visiongallery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2Valentines-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250406 DTSTAMP:20260403T120610 CREATED:20241021T204725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T182418Z UID:6902-1739577600-1743897599@www.visiongallery.org SUMMARY:Art of the Everyday DESCRIPTION:Local artists have transformed the ordinary into the extraordinary in this colorful and exuberant exhibit in The Gallery at the Chandler Center for the Arts. Visitors will discover a varied palette of original works in oil\, watercolor\, acrylic\, and mixed media that showcase elements we see every day that often go unnoticed.  The juried exhibit is hosted by the Tempe Artists Guild. \n  \nImage courtesy of Janet W. Fagan \n  \nOpening Reception\nFriday\, February 28\, 5-7 pm \nRSVP URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/art-in-the-everyday/ LOCATION:Chandler Center for the Arts\, 250 N. Arizona Ave.\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visiongallery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/JFagan_DoubleScoop-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250222T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250222T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T120610 CREATED:20240801T202926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T202926Z UID:6698-1740218400-1740229200@www.visiongallery.org SUMMARY:Art Social: Letting Loose with Abstraction DESCRIPTION:Learn to let loose when creating art! For this class students can bring in any object or image that inspires them as reference. Instead of drawing/painting it realistically\, they will look at the colors\, shapes and textures of the object to create mixed media pieces with no pressure of perfection. Led by Aimee Ollinger. \nThis casual 3 hour class doesn’t require any prior knowledge or skill\, and all materials are included in the $35 class fee. \nRegister URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/art-social-letting-loose-with-abstraction/ LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.visiongallery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/abstraction-ig.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250322 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250608 DTSTAMP:20260403T120610 CREATED:20241021T202834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T185936Z UID:6892-1742601600-1749340799@www.visiongallery.org SUMMARY:M|otherworlds DESCRIPTION:M|otherworlds is a group exhibition featuring regional Arizona artists who are also mothers. The work in the show centers on the transitional space of new parenthood during the first years of postpartum\, also referred to as matrescence\, or mother-becoming. The notion of transformation is echoed in the title of the exhibition. M|otherworlds references a surreal and unfamiliar experience. M|otherworlds is also about creation\, the creation of a new reality\, the creation of a new self. Themes of identity\, caretaking and imaginative world building weave throughout the works in this exhibition. \nThis exhibition is curated by Ashley Czajkowski \nImage courtesy of Future Retrieval (Guy Michael Davis and Katie Parker) \n  \nOpening Reception\nFriday\, March 21\, 6-8pm \nRSVP URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/motherworlds/ LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visiongallery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Future-Retrieval_The-Garden-Floor_2000px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250322T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250322T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T120610 CREATED:20241004T021540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T021540Z UID:6870-1742641200-1742648400@www.visiongallery.org SUMMARY:Make and Take: Painted Rocks DESCRIPTION:Stop by Vision Gallery to paint rocks for your spring garden! We will be taking advantage of beautiful springtime weather – this event will take place outside. \nThis 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! \nRegister URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/make-and-take-painted-rocks/ LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.visiongallery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2Painted-Rocks-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250329T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250329T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T120610 CREATED:20240801T203059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T203059Z UID:6700-1743242400-1743253200@www.visiongallery.org SUMMARY:Art Social: Monster Dolls DESCRIPTION:Create your own monster plush doll! Participants will sew a cute or creepy plushie of their own design using fabric\, buttons\, beads\, embroidery\, and more. Led by Abby Aspen. \nThis casual 3 hour class doesn’t require any prior knowledge or skill\, and all materials are included in the $35 class fee. \nRegister URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/art-social-monster-dolls/ LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.visiongallery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Monster-dolls-ig.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250409 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250420 DTSTAMP:20260403T120610 CREATED:20241021T203346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T195239Z UID:6897-1744156800-1745107199@www.visiongallery.org SUMMARY:Artists in Schools Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Come check out what CUSD and Kyrene students have been up to with our 2025 Community Artists in Schools program! We matched four local artists with four schools across the two districts to work with their students this year. The resulting artwork expresses the new skills\, creative methods\, and thought processes the students learned with these teachers that enhanced their artistic development. \n  \nOpening Reception\nThursday\, April 10\, 5-7 pm \nRSVP URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/community-artists-in-schools-exhibition/ LOCATION:Chandler Center for the Arts\, 250 N. Arizona Ave.\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visiongallery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024-11-22-Council-funded-Art-Class-47smallest-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250419T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250419T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T120610 CREATED:20241004T021806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T021806Z UID:6873-1745060400-1745067600@www.visiongallery.org SUMMARY:Make and Take: Tissue Paper Flowers DESCRIPTION:Stop by Vision Gallery to make tissue paper flowers and enjoy our current exhibit! Fold and cut colorful tissue paper to make beautiful blooms to take home. \nThis 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! \nRegister URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/make-and-take-tissue-paper-flowers/ LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.visiongallery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Paper-flowers-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250423 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250514 DTSTAMP:20260403T120610 CREATED:20241021T203638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T203741Z UID:6899-1745366400-1747180799@www.visiongallery.org SUMMARY:CUSD Annual Showcase 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\, Arizona College Prep\, Casteel and Chandler high schools display their talents and viewpoints through paintings\, ceramics\, drawings\, sculptures\, jewelry\, and photographs. With nearly 100 works on display\, there is always something for everyone in this exhibition. \n  \nImages from left to right: Liliana Gonzales\, Hamilton High; Rowan Pass\, Chandler High; Brooke Le\, ACP High; Mary Crawford\, ACP High; Audree Davis\, Perry High; Emma Schmidt\, Basha High; Abigail Lawrence\, ACP High; Isaiah Salazar-Werito\, Casteel High. URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/cusd-annual-showcase-3/ LOCATION:Chandler Center for the Arts\, 250 N. Arizona Ave.\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visiongallery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/CUSD-Postcard-2025_v2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250503T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250503T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T120610 CREATED:20240801T230324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T230324Z UID:6704-1746266400-1746277200@www.visiongallery.org SUMMARY:Art Social: Printmaking Pollinators DESCRIPTION:Make 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. Led by Venessa Chavez. \nThis casual 3 hour class doesn’t require any prior knowledge or skill\, and all materials are included in the $35 class fee. \nRegister URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/art-social-printmaking-pollinators/ LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.visiongallery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Printmaking-ig.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803 DTSTAMP:20260403T120610 CREATED:20250417T000037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T000153Z UID:7013-1748044800-1754179199@www.visiongallery.org SUMMARY:Shifting to Joy: Mike Margolis DESCRIPTION:As 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. \nThe pandemic brought unexpected challenges to his business\, as restaurant operations were disrupted. It was during this time of uncertainty that Margolis rekindled his first love—art. Since 2020\, he has explored various artistic styles\, each reflecting an underlying joy of life\, or “joie de vivre.” In this upcoming exhibition\, Margolis presents two collections that radiate a sense of happiness and lightness\, expressed through playful gestures and creative use of scale. \nOpening Reception\nFriday\, May 30\, 6-8pm \nRSVP URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/shifting-to-joy-mike-margolis/ LOCATION:Chandler Center for the Arts\, 250 N. Arizona Ave.\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visiongallery.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Its-on-the-Tip-of-My-Tongue.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250607T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250607T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T120610 CREATED:20241004T022050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T022108Z UID:6876-1749294000-1749301200@www.visiongallery.org SUMMARY:Make and Take: Mixed Media Bookmarks DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 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. \nThis 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! \nRegister URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/make-and-take-mixed-media-bookmarks/ LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.visiongallery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Bookmarks-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250614 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250817 DTSTAMP:20260403T120610 CREATED:20250207T201621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T193917Z UID:6973-1749859200-1755388799@www.visiongallery.org SUMMARY:Creatures and Cosmos DESCRIPTION:Cosmos\, creatures\, and creative features! \nFor 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. \nImage: John Chakravarty\, The Anunnaki Visit Cathedral Rock\, courtesy of the artist \nOpening Reception\nFriday\, June 13\, 6-8 pm \nRSVP\n  URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/creatures-and-cosmos/ LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visiongallery.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/the-anunnaki-visit-cathedral-rock-web-size.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250614 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250817 DTSTAMP:20260403T120610 CREATED:20250613T210018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T210018Z UID:7060-1749859200-1755388799@www.visiongallery.org SUMMARY:Red Dawn: Germán Benincore DESCRIPTION:Living 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. \nIn his installation Red Dawn\, artist\, Germán Benincore\, reflects on the ethical and philosophical dilemmas tied to humanity’s desire to inhabit other planets. The inspiration for this work arose during a bike ride through Phoenix\, where Benincore was struck by the stark urban landscape and its concrete structures\, drawing a parallel between the ongoing urbanization of Earth and the potential for transforming Mars into a livable environment. Through a combination of drawings\, sculptures\, and ready made objects\, Red Dawn challenges viewers to consider the implications of terraforming in relation to current social and environmental issues. \nIn this installation\, Phoenix is depicted as a model for terraforming—an experiment in adapting an environment for human habitation. The project intertwines narratives of ecological challenges\, space exploration\, and the motivations behind large-scale colonization projects. Benincore critiques the disconnection some of society’s elites may feel toward current struggles on Earth\, highlighting how this pursuit may overlook pressing issues here at home. Red Dawn encourages reflection on both the technological ambitions of today and the broader ethical implications of pushing humanity into new frontiers. \n  URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/red-dawn-german-benincore/ LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visiongallery.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/thumbnail_1.-Red-Dawn.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250614T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250614T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T120610 CREATED:20250517T222226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T222226Z UID:7042-1749898800-1749906000@www.visiongallery.org SUMMARY:Make and Take: Alien Headbands DESCRIPTION:Celebrate our new exhibition\, “Creatures and Cosmos!” 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! \nThis 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! \nRegister URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/make-and-take-alien-headbands/ LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.visiongallery.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Alien-headbands-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250621T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250621T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T120610 CREATED:20250517T222540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T224112Z UID:7045-1750503600-1750510800@www.visiongallery.org SUMMARY:Make and Take: Create Your Own Creature DESCRIPTION:Celebrate our new exhibition\, “Creatures and Cosmos!” 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! \nThis 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! \n  \nRegister URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/make-and-take-create-your-own-creature/ LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.visiongallery.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/create-your-won-creature-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250628T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250628T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T120610 CREATED:20241004T022347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T022347Z UID:6879-1751108400-1751115600@www.visiongallery.org SUMMARY:Make and Take: DIY Stickers DESCRIPTION:Stop 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. \nThis 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! \nRegister URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/make-and-take-diy-stickers/ LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.visiongallery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Stickers-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250809 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251109 DTSTAMP:20260403T120610 CREATED:20250620T225733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T215457Z UID:7071-1754697600-1762646399@www.visiongallery.org SUMMARY:Con cariño siempre: Ariana Enriquez DESCRIPTION:Within the Mexican culture\, there is believed to be two deaths–the first is when you physically pass away and the second is when you have been forgotten by the living. Wanting to preserve the legacy of the strong women in her family\, muralist and artist\, Ariana Enriquez set out to tell their stories in the best way she knew how— through her artwork. However\, in order to truly celebrate these women\, she would need to first delve deeper into her family’s history. Armed with pen and paper\, Enriquez sat down at her Yoya’s (great aunt) table with her relatives. Her family members shared some truly incredible stories about the acts of service\, kindness\, and compassion that have been passed down through the generations. So often\, people want to discuss generational trauma\, but what about generational joy and the positivity and unity that can be passed down through the generations? This undercurrent of love and strength is something that Enriquez had felt her whole life but never quite understood how it had manifested in her family. It was then that she realized that these acts of love are the bedrock of her familial bonds. \nFor Con cariño siempre\, Enriquez creates a visual love letter to her family. Drawing from her practice of using fauna and flora as symbolism\, Enriquez created large scale installations that not only celebrate the women in her family but also highlight the love languages expressed throughout the years. By visually telling the stories of her ancestors\, Enriquez aims to keep their memories alive long after they are gone. \nOpening Reception\nFriday\, August 8\, 5-7pm \nRSVP URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/con-carino-siempre-ariana-enriquez/ LOCATION:The Gallery at CCA\, 250 North Arizona Avenue\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visiongallery.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Ithamars_Roses-small.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250823 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251103 DTSTAMP:20260403T120610 CREATED:20250521T233324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T213239Z UID:7051-1755907200-1762127999@www.visiongallery.org SUMMARY:So Fun! An Exploration of Maximalism DESCRIPTION:Born out of a rebellion against the Minimalist art movement\, contemporary Maximalism counters the prejudice of high culture. From Yayoi Kusama’s polka dots to Kehinde Wiley’s portraits\, this complex mode of creation has been used by artists and creatives over the decades to express themselves and transform the historical understanding of maximalist craft. The artists in this exhibition create transformative environments\, explore femininity and queerness\, celebrate the impact of internet culture\, breathe new life into second-hand objects\, and recontextualize the legacy of maximalism. Behind the tacky smiley faces\, flashy flowers\, and bright colors\, in this exhibition there are deeply personal\, social\, and cultural topics being explored that challenge the perception of this playful aesthetic. Through the use of color\, pattern\, and repetition\, “So Fun!” creates an environment rich in storytelling\, self-expression\, and empowerment that embodies the joyful spirit of the aesthetic of excess. \nParticipating artists: Lex Gjurasic\, Sarah Hurwitz\, Emily Spetrino\, and Chloe Torri \nOpening Reception\nFriday\, August 22\, 6-8 pm \nRSVP\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gallery Item Wall\n \n \n \n \n \n Gallery of URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/so-fun-an-exploration-of-maximalism/ LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.visiongallery.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/So-Fun-Final-press-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250823 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251103 DTSTAMP:20260403T120610 CREATED:20250801T200514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T200834Z UID:7116-1755907200-1762127999@www.visiongallery.org SUMMARY:Field of Belonging: Megan Hennessy DESCRIPTION:“Field of Belonging” offers a glimpse into the world Megan Hennessy is building for herself – a world shaped by joy\, surreal beauty\, and quiet rebellion. Inspired by maximalism\, rave aesthetics\, and the soft power of spiritual connection\, this exhibition pulses with color\, texture\, and care. Exaggerated Kandi forms and glowing orbs echo with a message of affirmation: “YOU BELONG\,” creating a sanctuary that exists somewhere between memory and a future dream. \nThis installation is grounded in four enduring values: Peace\, Love\, Unity\, and Respect. These principles\, often abbreviated as PLUR in rave culture\, speak to the core of our human experience—a desire to feel safe\, to belong\, to connect\, and to grow. Hennessy offers a personal interpretation: Possibility\, Light\, Understanding\, and Resonate. This reinterpretation is not intended to replace the original values\, but to build upon them—contributing to the formation of a space not meant for escape\, but for reflection and transformation. \nHennessy invites you to become part of her personal utopia—protective\, radiant\, and alive—a space where new growth blooms\, guardians stand watch\, and acceptance is a given. \n\nOpening Reception\n“Field of Belonging” opens alongside “So Fun! An Exploration of Maximalism” \nFriday\, August 22\, 6-8pm \nRSVP URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/field-of-belonging-megan-hennessy/ LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.visiongallery.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/FIELD-OF-BELONGING-slider-pic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250913T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250913T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T120610 CREATED:20250809T192618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250809T192618Z UID:7140-1757757600-1757768400@www.visiongallery.org SUMMARY:Art Social: Pumpkin Luminarias DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis casual 3 hour class doesn’t require any prior knowledge or skill\, and all materials are included in the $35 class fee. This class is for adults 18 and older. \nREGISTER URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/art-social-pumpkin-luminarias-2/ LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.visiongallery.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/pumpkin-luminarias-IG-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251004T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251004T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T120610 CREATED:20250809T212203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T201518Z UID:7143-1759572000-1759593600@www.visiongallery.org SUMMARY:"So Fun!" Day DESCRIPTION:Emojis\, flowers\, and beads\, oh my! Join us for “So Fun!” Day on October 4\, 10am-4pm for a day full of giant games\, crafts\, and maximalism overload inspired by “So Fun! An Exploration of Maximalism.” \nThis event will be an all-day event\, so stop by any time between 10am-4pm. Drop-ins are welcome! \nAbout “So Fun! An Exploration of Maximalism” \nBorn out of a rebellion against the Minimalist art movement\, contemporary Maximalism counters the prejudice of high culture. From Yayoi Kusama’s polka dots to Kehinde Wiley’s portraits\, this complex mode of creation has been used by artists and creatives over the decades to express themselves and transform the historical understanding of maximalist craft. The artists in this exhibition create transformative environments\, explore femininity and queerness\, celebrate the impact of internet culture\, breathe new life into second-hand objects\, and recontextualize the legacy of maximalism. Behind the tacky smiley faces\, flashy flowers\, and bright colors\, in this exhibition there are deeply personal\, social\, and cultural topics being explored that challenge the perception of this playful aesthetic. Through the use of color\, pattern\, and repetition\, “So Fun!” creates an environment rich in storytelling\, self-expression\, and empowerment that embodies the joyful spirit of the aesthetic of excess. \nParticipating artists: Lex Gjurasic\, Sarah Hurwitz\, Emily Spetrino\, and Chloe Torri \nRSVP URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/so-fun-day/ LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.visiongallery.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/So-Fun-Day-square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251018T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251018T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T120610 CREATED:20250627T200520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T200520Z UID:7082-1760785200-1760792400@www.visiongallery.org SUMMARY:Make and Take: DIY Spider Webs DESCRIPTION:Stop by Vision Gallery to make a creepy crawly spider web just in time for spooky season! Use an embroidery hoop\, yarn\, pom poms\, and googly eyes! Everything you need to spin a boo-tiful spider web! \nThis 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! \nREGISTER URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/make-and-take-diy-spider-webs/ LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.visiongallery.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DIY-Spider-Webs-IG-post.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260111 DTSTAMP:20260403T120610 CREATED:20250808T194226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250809T180043Z UID:7131-1762560000-1768089599@www.visiongallery.org SUMMARY:Art Quilts 30: Palette Cleanser DESCRIPTION:“A designer knows he has achieved perfection not when there is nothing left to add\, but when there is nothing left to take away.” \n– Antoine de Saint-Exupéry\nTerre des Hommes\n(published in English as Wind\, Sand and Stars) \nWith the constant onslaught of news media around us\, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and disconnected from the world around us. As a respite from these intense narratives\, exploring minimalism through art offers a refreshing Palette Cleanser\, inviting us to reflect on simplicity in a chaotic world. \nSimplicity reveals a profound beauty\, as it strips away extraneous details to reveal clarity in your artistic thought\, design and execution. Maybe your best work is known for its clean lines or its geometric shapes. Do you use a limited or monotoned color palette? Does negative space play a big role in your art? Is your quilt stitching stripped down to the essential shapes needed to highlight and emphasize your design? Perhaps you’re pushing the craft forward by making modern interpretations of traditional quilt blocks or by creating three-dimensional sculptures from quilts that result in spare and elegant forms. \nHowever you use minimalism in your art quilts\, we want to see your submissions for the 30th Annual Art Quilt exhibition. Practicing the art of reduction requires a deep understanding of your subject\, excellent technical mastery and the ability to identify the most crucial elements of the quilting craft to create dynamic emotional effects and leave a lasting impression in your viewers. Palette Cleanser celebrates the beauty of minimalism and encourages simplicity\, clarity\, and timelessness to create powerful\, thought-provoking pieces. \nAbout the Juror\nSusan Allred manipulates textiles and other fibers to explore the ways they affect and reflect our daily lives. Her work expresses her thoughts and feelings about society’s expectations for women\, their bodies and their work. Her artistic process\, which is lengthy and repetitive\, becomes a meditation on “women’s work” — the painstaking labor\, both mental and physical — that has historically been dismissed as merely decorative or utilitarian instead of as the product of a fertile\, creative minds. By transforming quilts into non-functional sculptural works that invite viewers to think about concepts that may be controversial\, Allred questions the notion that crafts cannot be used to create fine art while also commenting on the invisibility of women’s labor. \nAllred’s work has appeared in numerous solo and group exhibitions\, most recently in a two-person show at the Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum. She was an artist member at Eye Lounge contemporary art space and served as co-president for two years. Allred lives and works in Tempe\, Arizona. \n  \nOpening Reception\nSaturday\, November 8\, 4-6pm \nRSVP URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/art-quilts-30-palette-cleanser/ LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.visiongallery.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Allred_Unequally-Yoked-in-situ-at-Split-Transparent-Copy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260208 DTSTAMP:20260403T120610 CREATED:20250808T195353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T192637Z UID:7134-1763164800-1770508799@www.visiongallery.org SUMMARY:Rice is Mẹ: Anh-Thuy Nguyen DESCRIPTION:Rice. This humble\, white grain is an essential component to most Asian cuisines. It also holds a plethora of meanings and symbolisms in various Asian cultures. For artist\, Anh-Thuy Nguyen\, this ubiquitous food staple has become an obsession. In her latest body of work\, Nguyen utilizes rice as a metaphor for herself as she grapples with the reality that her culture and wisdom are being lost from generation to generation. Like grains for rice running through her hands\, Nguyen felt her culture was lost from her mouth to her daughter’s ears. Throughout this exhibition\, Nguyen is reconciling her feelings of loss\, resilience and hope for the future. \nOpening Reception\nFriday\, November 14\, 6pm-8pm \nRSVP URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/rice-is-me-anh-thuy-nguyen/ LOCATION:The Gallery at CCA\, 250 North Arizona Avenue\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visiongallery.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rice_is_RICE_installation_detail-ofPoem_rice_printedtextonvellum_paper_uncooked-jasminerice_gelatinsilverprint_blackmetalframe-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251115T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251115T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T120610 CREATED:20250809T222757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250809T222757Z UID:7146-1763200800-1763211600@www.visiongallery.org SUMMARY:Art Social: Needle-felted Ornaments DESCRIPTION:Let your imagination go wild as you explore the wonderful world of wool by creating your own felted ornament. You will learn the basics of 3D needle felting\, working with various shapes to create hanging pieces of art. You can choose to create any form you want\, including gnomes\, mushrooms\, cacti\, traditional holiday shapes\, as well as a variety of animals and birds. Have fun creating something for yourself or to give away – the hardest choice will be what to make during class! Led by Memory Bradley. \nThis casual 3 hour class doesn’t require any prior knowledge or skill\, and all materials are included in the $35 class fee. This class is for adults 18 and older. \nREGISTER URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/art-social-needle-felted-ornaments-2/ LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.visiongallery.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/art-social-needle-felted-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251206T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251206T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T120610 CREATED:20250809T224843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250809T224843Z UID:7149-1765018800-1765033200@www.visiongallery.org SUMMARY:Make and Take: Perler Bead Ornaments DESCRIPTION:Get in the spirit with a fun holiday craft! Stop by Vision Gallery on Saturday\, December 6 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! \nThis is a free\, self-led activity for all ages\, including adults. Children are welcome to participate with assistance from an adult. Registering for a time slot helps us plan\, but drop-ins are welcome! \nRSVP URL:https://www.visiongallery.org/event/make-and-take-perler-bead-ornaments-4/ LOCATION:Vision Gallery\, 10 E Chicago St\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.visiongallery.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/perler-bead-ornament-make-and-take-2025-.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR