Recycle and Revitalize Events at the Library

In collaboration with our Art Quilts exhibition, the Chandler Public Library has put together a ton of upcycling-themed activities for the month of November!

Art Quilts XXVII: Re-Vitalized!

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

Re-Vitalized!, our 27th annual Art Quilts exhibition, encouraged art quilters to create artworks from previously discarded, recycled, and repurposed materials. Featuring 41 quilts from 25 artists from all over the country, this exhibition demonstrates the vast artistic potential of unwanted and/or recycled objects.

Textures of Arizona

The Gallery at CCA 250 North Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ, United States

Textures of Arizona features a broad spectrum of work that highlights the majestic nature of this state we all call home. From the sandstone spires of Monument Valley to the outstretched arms of the iconic Saguaros, the beauty of this land is inescapable.

Free

Make and Take: Perler Bead Ornaments

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

Get in the spirit with a fun holiday craft! Stop by Vision Gallery on Saturday, December 17 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!

Free

Jacob Meders: Familiar Territory

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

Who gets to tell the story of cowboys and Indians? In Familiar Territory, artist Jacob Meders  (Mechoopda-Maidu) updates 20th century prints depicting glorified moments from westward expansion, a historical period often romanticized from a white perspective. Meders' work centers an Indigenous viewpoint and asks viewers to reconsider the story they think they know.

Free

VG @ Chandler Multicultural Festival

Dr. A.J. Chandler Park 178 E Commonwealth Ave E, Chandler, AZ, United States

Join the Vision Gallery at the Multicultural Festival as we partner with not one but two artists—Daniel Nez and Richelle Key, to create community focused artwork. Nez will be creating a collaborative sculpture that celebrates bond and kinship, while Key will be creating a live painting that will highlight unity through shared humanity. Come make your mark and meet two phenomenal artists! About the Artists Richelle Key is a member of the Navajo Nation tribe and is based in Phoenix, Az. Her lifelong passion for sketching transformed her into a multi-media artist, painter and graphic designer. Through

Free

Make and Take: Felted Sunsets

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

Make an Arizona sunset to hang on your wall! This activity is inspired by our current exhibition, Textures of Arizona at the Chandler Center for the Arts. Use colorful wool roving to create a fiber art "painting" depicting the beauty of our state. This is a free activity for all ages. Children under age 8 are welcome to participate with assistance from an adult.

Free

Daniel Nez: Fractal Lineage

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

How do you visually tell a story that has been passed down from generation to generation? Diné artist Daniel Nez takes on this challenge in his large-scale loom structures that display fragments of complete paintings. The fractal pieces represent the stories told by Diné elders about the history of their people. The deconstructed narratives urge viewers to explore the installations until they reach a vantage point where all the components align to create a full picture.

Free

Make and Take: Melted Crayon Suncatchers

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

Make a dazzling suncatcher to hang on a window or use as a bookmark! Melt crayon shavings between wax paper to create beautiful abstract artwork that glows. This is a free activity for all ages. Children under age 8 are welcome to participate with assistance from an adult.

Free

Along the Colorado

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

On August 16, the US Bureau of Reclamation announced the first official shortage declaration for the Colorado River. For the seven US states along the river, this means new restrictions and a changed relationship not only to the river, but also to each other. The exhibition Along the Colorado highlights artwork that explores issues around water; its scarcity, use, commodification, conservation, legality, and other issues through the lens of artists who reside in these states. Curated by Sapira Cheuk.

Free