Make and Take: Watercolor Postcards
Vision Gallery 10 E Chicago St, Chandler, AZ, United StatesMake a watercolor postcard inspired by Along the Colorado! Paint a view of the Colorado River (or whatever you wish) on a special pre-printed postcard to send to a friend or loved one. This is a free, self-led activity for all ages. Children are welcome to participate with assistance from an adult. Please register for a 10-minute slot to reserve your arrival time.
CUSD Annual Showcase
Chandler Center for the Arts 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZChandler 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, drawings, sculptures, jewelry, and photographs. With over 100 works on display, there is always something for everyone in this exhibition.
Make and Take: Cyanotypes
Vision Gallery 10 E Chicago St, Chandler, AZ, United StatesCelebrate Earth Day with us by making a cyanotype! Use the power of the sun to make a blueprint on pre-coated paper using found objects like leaves, flowers, toys, or your own drawings. This is a free, self-led activity for all ages. Children are welcome to participate with assistance from an adult. Please register for a 10-minute slot to reserve your arrival time.
“A River Out of Time” Virtual Film Screening and Talk
VirtualJoin Thomas Minckley, Patrick Kikut, and Along the Colorado curator Sapira Cheuk for a virtual screening of A River Out of Time and a discussion about the film and exhibition to follow.
Make and Take: Magazine Beads
Vision Gallery 10 E Chicago St, Chandler, AZ, United StatesJust in time for Mother's Day, stop by Vision Gallery to make a gift that mom will love. Recycle old magazines to create colorful beads - it's easy and fun! 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.
Frank Gonzales: Sacred Spaces
Chandler Center for the Arts 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZIn 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.
Untraditionally American: Kat Davis and Brianna Noble
Vision Gallery 10 E Chicago St, Chandler, AZ, United StatesFor 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.
Art Social: Pony Bead Tapestries
Vision Gallery 10 E Chicago St, Chandler, AZ, United StatesMake 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!
Make and Take: Relief Printmaking
Vision Gallery 10 E Chicago St, Chandler, AZ, United StatesStop 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.
Art Social: Needle-Felted Hummingbirds
Vision Gallery 10 E Chicago St, Chandler, AZ, United StatesRelax 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!