Gallery Show Announcements
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Western Artwalk: Swearngin, Pirie, Franza, Beck and Archibald
October 16, 2008 - Come join us at our Scottsdale Gallery for this very exciting
opening of the season with the Western Art Walk. This special
event coincides
with the Cowboy Artists of America exhibition and auction
which takes place at the Phoenix Art Museum. Internationally
recognized artist, Michael
Swearngin will be presenting his newest paintings with
their distinctive feel for the contemporary West. Along with
Michael we will be introducing new to the gallery, but certainly
not to the art world, Roger Archibald, whose exquisite work in
graphite pencil has been a mainstay in the western art market
for decades, Lynn Pirie, whose paintings on silk are vibrant
and fun in thier presentation, and metal sculptress Heidie
Beck. We also welcome our own
bronze master and local delight, Carol Ruff Franza.
Please join us and meet these very talented
artists and enjoy their latest creations.
Artist Reception: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
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Savor Scottsdale Art Walk featuring works by Patrick Coffaro
October 23, 2008 - What a fun evening this promises to be! How can the vibrant,
bold imagination of Patrick Coffaro, combined with
wine
tasting, food samplings, strolling instrumentalists and a cool
Arizona evening be any better? Please join us at this art
reception and meet Patrick while he paints in the gallery.
Coffaro is an internationally
collected artist and is in several
museums nation-wide including the Eiteljorg, Laguna Beach,
and our own Desert Botanical Gardens.
In addtion to great art, the Savor Scottdale Art Walk features
many local restaurants
displaying their best dishes.
Artist Reception: 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
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Wearable Art Walk
November 6, 2008 - Scottsdale Fashion Week begins with a unique art walk here in
the Joan Cawley Gallery. Patrick Coffaro, Frank Ybarra, David Manje, Robert Rivera, Molly Heizer, Alvin Gill-Tapia and many of the
gallery artists have created one of a kind hand painted and
decorated jean jackets, which will be worn by lovely models
who will be walking through the gallery and on Main Street
wearing these unique creations. Aside from our gallery,
participating designers from all over the world will congregate
along the waterfront and down Main Street to exhibit there
fashion creations for 2009.
Please join us from 6:00 - 9:00 pm.
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Fiesta Bowl Art Walk
December 27, 2008 - Patrick Coffaro, Carol Ruff Franza, and a few drop ins will be celebrating the festive season with treats, music, and art at all the galleries on Main Street. This is always a fun art walk with the festivities in the midst of the joyous holiday season.
Come and celebrate with us from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Ride Ollie the Trolley, see the clowns and stilt walkers and enjoy and afternoon of art.
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Francisco Romero and Alvin Gill-Tapia
January 8, 2009 - Hispanic culture will be celebrated like no other for this colorful, warm glimpse into the art of the Hispanic people. Francisco Romero and Alvin Gill-Tapia both depict the missions, family life, and fun of the old and contemporary southwest region.
Come and meet these talented artists from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. and learn of the world that inspires them.
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Robert Rivera
February 5, 2009 - We will set aside two full days to enjoy the remarkable
creations of Smithsonian dimentional artist, Robert Rivera. This is one of the
highlights of the year. Our gallery is filled to the rafters with
creations in copper, textiles, wood, bronze, leathers, gourds
and clay. Mr. Rivera, whose work is best described as
inspirational and always beautiful, will be here describing the
articles of antiquity he incorporates into his work, as well as
the Native American legends that have inspired him. This year
Robert is also adding some African artifacts into his work that
promise to be intriguing and of course unique. This is one of
our most popular shows with collectors, the media, and the
curious, so come early and reserve your piece before it is
gone.
Artist Reception: Thursday, February 5th from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
and Saturday, February 7th from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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Albert Dreher and Jim Adkins Exhibit
February 19, 2009 - These highly disciplined and precise artists go so well together
that we combine their show every year.
Albert Dreher works in an oil
wash on his own linen blend paper and paints the architecture
of the ancients in a vibrant, futuristic realm. His frames are a
part of the artwork. Albert is collected internationally and his
imagery has a dramatic and lasting effect on your
soul.
Jim Adkins is a master wood
turner and his respect for the Native American basket weavers
is displayed in the wonderful and incomprehensible accuracy
and detail of his woodwork.
Please come and join us from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. for this all-
popular exhibition.
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Molly Heizer
March 7, 2009 - Whimsy, history and legend are the themes of the day when
Molly Heizer is in the gallery.
Molly takes the Kachina's and the animals and gives us an
intimate view of the way they are revered and thought of in
the Native American culture. Her ceramic totems are sought
after and collected internationally. Molly's wonderful sense of
humor and her knowledge of what every creature is capable of
teaching are fascinating to listen to.
Please join us for this journey into the wonderful mind of the
Southwestern culture as seen through this earthy and humble
artist.
Artist Reception: Saturday 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Amy Ringholtz
March 26, 2009 - Just back from her five month safari to Africa, Amy Ringholz will be here displaying her love for the animals. Amy's unique style of oil and ink is recognized in the art world as a force to be dealt with. At the young age of 31, Amy is sought after, collected and viewed as an accomplished painter. Known for her eyes that depict the character of the animal she paints, she is viewed by both collector and artists alike with awe and respect.
Please come and meet Miss Ringholz and her of her latest travels, her latest ideas and view her 2009 collection.
Artist Receptions: Thursday, March 26th from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 28th from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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Frank Ybarra, David Manje and Su Douglas Manje
April 9, 2009 - As the nights warm up, please come and meet local artists Frank Ybarra, David Manje and Su Douglas Manje. See their latest paintings which depict the landscapes of the Southwest and the familiar neighborhood landmarks that make Arizona great.
Artist Reception: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
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S.J. Shaffer
April 16, 2009 - The gallery will be introducing S.J. Shaffer at this art walk. Ms.
Shaffer, although new to the gallery, has been an
accomplished Arizona artist for several years. She is collected
internationally and has had several articles written up on
her depiction of southwest life styles. As the season winds down please come meet this Sedona Artist and relish in her fun view of family and friends in the southwest.
Artist Reception: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
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