Frank Gonzales: Sacred Spaces

Chandler Center for the Arts 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ

In the hustle and bustle of our busy lives, we all need a place where we can go to reflect, re-center, and restore our energy. Artist Frank Gonzales brings this reverent energy to the artwork he creates, making each canvas a sacred space for the plant and animal beings he represents. These meditations allow us to share in the wonder of the natural world and reflect on our relationship to it.

Free

Untraditionally American: Kat Davis and Brianna Noble

Vision Gallery 10 E Chicago St, Chandler, AZ, United States

For many, the stereotypical American Dream depicted in media and pop culture is a narrative that no longer fits, and they are finding freedom by writing their own story. Artists Kat Davis and Brianna Noble were raised in what they perceived to be traditional American homes, but as adults, their lives are anything but traditional. For this exhibition, both of the artists dive into their respective domestic spaces to redefine what living the American Dream looks like from the inside out.

Free

Art Social: Pony Bead Tapestries

Vision Gallery 10 E Chicago St, Chandler, AZ, United States

Make your own beaded tapestry using plastic pony beads! Participants will use a grid technique to turn original drawings into pixelated beaded tapestries. All materials included. Led by Merryn Omotayo Alaka. Beginners welcome!

$25

Make and Take: Relief Printmaking

Vision Gallery 10 E Chicago St, Chandler, AZ, United States

Stop by Vision Gallery to try your hand at relief printmaking! Draw on styrofoam plates and use markers to transfer colorful designs and textures in this easy printmaking activity. This is a free, self-led event for all ages, and all supplies are provided. Children are welcome to participate with assistance from an adult.

Free

Art Social: Needle-Felted Hummingbirds

Vision Gallery 10 E Chicago St, Chandler, AZ, United States

Relax and learn a new skill in this beginner needle felting class! Participants will use colorful wool roving to create three-dimensional felted hummingbirds. All materials included. Led by Memory Bradley. Beginners welcome!

$25

Make and Take: Cactus Collage

Chandler Center for the Arts 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ

Stop by the Chandler Center for the Arts to make a collage inspired by Frank Gonzales: Sacred Spaces! Use old magazines, colorful paper, markers, and more to create a collaged representation of nature or a space where you feel most at home. This is a free, self-led activity for all ages, and all supplies are provided. Children are welcome to participate with assistance from an adult.

Free

Creations from Within, Vol. 2

Chandler Center for the Arts 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ

Taking inspiration from the solo albums of hip hop artists, Edgar 8ahau Fernandez uses Creations from Within, Vol. 2 as an opportunity to showcase his commitment to his craft and display ten years of artistic growth since his first solo exhibition in 2013. Disrupting the myth of the lone creative genius, Fernandez invited a group of artists with diverse talents to collaborate on the exhibited pieces, adding new perspectives and context to his artworks. By exploring the stream-of-consciousness approach that has helped him express his most authentic self, Fernandez hopes viewers can tap into their own creative power to transform their stories, their perspectives, and their futures.

Free

Unbound

Vision Gallery 10 E Chicago St, Chandler, AZ, United States

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

Free

Make and Take: Mini Zines

Vision Gallery 10 E Chicago St, Chandler, AZ, United States

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

Free

Art Social: Jack-o-lantern Luminarias

Vision Gallery 10 E Chicago St, Chandler, AZ, United States

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.

$25