April 2014 Jerome Arizona Art Walk: First Saturday

At the New State Motor Company, Patrick Lincoln has vibrant colors of spring on display to compliment new animals hand-formed of clay by Janie Layers.  There will be refreshments served and a live performance by Ezra Anderson

The monthly tradition of Jerome First Saturday Art Walk has taken root and will blossom once again this spring with new artists and studios as well as Jerome’s exciting and well-known galleries. Epiphyte Studio and Gallery has joined the lower Main Street art scene with lamp worked glass and black & white photography. It is located above Magpie and next door to The Wary Buffalo, home to Pentimento, the town’s tiniest gallery. Stroll the mountain town on April 5th from 5:00 to 8:00 PM or take the free shuttle for an evening of art, live music, food and conversation. Spend the day, have a meal in town and maybe even stay the night at one of the town’s delightful accommodations.

Janie Layers has been sculpting a variety of animals in her new studio at the New State Motor Company.  Each one, with a unique expression, is high-fired and able to go outside with the spring flowers.  Patrick Lincoln has several new digitally manipulated works to be hung in that special place that screams for color.  Come see all the changes down the stairs beneath the Post Office next to the public restrooms.

Zen Mountain Gallery welcomes local ceramic artist Karl Williams as its featured artist for April Art Walk. Karl creates both sculptural and thrown pottery, which is unique in its incorporation of a variety of materials with the pottery. Karl combines copper overlay, uses copper wire, wooden cane and leather to complete his unique works. He is well known for his sculpted horses and is also showing horsehair-fired raku. Please join Zen Mountain Gallery for April Art Walk and enjoy Karl's creative work and a glass of wine.

At Cellar 433, the tasting room and art gallery offers AZ wines grown, produced and bottled on Arizona soil. The breathtaking view of the Verde Valley and the glowing red rocks of Sedona will mesmerize you.  We feature our AZ wines on two floors filled with amazing art and astounding views in a casual, but elegant space. Mention "Art Walk" in the entire month of April and receive 10% off your purchase of wine or fine art.

The Art Room is the working studio of Douglas L. Weber and Penelope Davis in the library of the former Jerome High School.  Their mission statement is to help develop the talent of Arizona's "painters of the nude", by providing an affordable venue to practice this traditional 2-D art form called drawing. Douglas Weber is a figurative painter & portrait artist working in oil, chalk and wood block print. He is available for private lessons & commissions. Penelope Davis specializes in SFX make-up, transformative art & Art Workshops for kids. Their Life Drawing Group is open to the public Every Saturday from 1-4pm, $10 suggested donation for Live Model. The Art Room at The Old Jerome High School, 885 Hampshire Lane/89A, Building A, first studio on the left. (928) 708-9674.

Featured at Casa Latina are indigenous textiles from the Ucayali River in the Peruvian Amazon rain forest. These colorful and intricate creations are a communal activity, where women sing as they work transcribing the song onto the fabric. The Ayahuasca inspired pattern emerges on the fabric as a visual song or chant. A Shipibo can look at the pattern and sing the song it represents. The songs are Shamanic healings used to protect a person’s spirit, life, loved ones or business. Come find your song, get refreshed and enjoy live music by in house artist Duane Ewing. We're located in the Merchants Gathering Building, 300 Hull Ave, next to the Visitors' center.

 Cody DeLong recently had two paintings of Jerome curated into the Phippen Museum of Art in Prescott. The theme of the show is "Architecture of the Southwest." Also, Cody will be at Mountain Trails Gallery in Sedona on April 4 for the opening night of the GC7 show! The 'Grand Canyon Seven' will have their much anticipated annual show featuring some of the best Grand Canyon art around, including a large piece and several others by Cody, Don't miss it. For the Jerome Art Walk, Cody DeLong Studio will feature new works by both Cody and Duane Ewing, as well as live music and refreshments. Cody has been working on some new and popular Jerome truck paintings. Stop by and get yours before it's gone. 300 Hull Ave. next to the Visitor’s Center. CodyDeLong.com 928-300-4576

New Creations of Custom Jewelry Designs are available at Jerome's Jewelry.  Choose from a wide variety of artistic jewelry created by father and son team Rick and Ricky Hernandez. Jewelry Artist Rick Hernandez has been creating custom jewelry for over 20 years in 14k gold and sterling silver using Australian Opal, Diamond, Tanzanite and Amethyst along with many other of gemstones. Rick's son, Ricky has followed in his father’s footsteps and specializes in the unique art of handcrafted silversmithing.

Pieces of Dreams...an eco-logical collection of art to wear by Christy Fisher continues at The Jerome Artists Cooperative Gallery. The collection's theme calls attention to a part of the fashion industry that is usually reserved for insiders. Over 10% of landfill in Los Angeles alone consists of textiles…a result of waste in the manufacturing end of the business. Christy does what she calls “fabric rescue”. Scavenging warehouses in the fabric district, she salvages hundreds of rolls of fabric that would otherwise be turned to waste. Working from her Arizona studio, the textiles are dyed, printed and turned into fantastic pieces of wearable art.

If you haven't been to the exclusive gallery of PhotoFlashbacks at The Flatiron in awhile, it's time! The rare, unpublished 1960's rock concert photography of the late Doug Hartley are on display with new photos in the mix! These Phoenix area concert photos, lost for three decades, have only recently been made available to the public. Choose from framed prints of Janis Joplin, Alice Cooper, Mick Jagger, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, or Jim Morrison for just $60 at The Flatiron.

Adorn Collection on Clark Street is celebrating spring with a colorful array of new product lines including Soap in Sheep’s Clothing. Upon first glance they resemble beautifully dyed Easter eggs but a closer look, whiff or touch and you will discover an all natural handmade olive oil soap wrapped in wool which is a naturally antibacterial exfoliant. This "Art for Your Sink" will be a great Mom's day gift!

Pura Vida Gallery Rocks!  Join Pura Vida on the evening of the April 5th Jerome Art Walk for a show for artists creating work with rocks.  Jewelry artist Kathleen Masterson creates beautiful, organic pendants and earrings using polished beach stones.  Artist Jeff Henderson creates wonderful stacked stone lamps, while the Francis Metal Works Studio creates elegant garden art using stones from freshly tilled Minnesota farms.  Join Pura Vida for champagne and chocolates from 5-8pm on the evening of the Art Walk.

Sedona landscape artist Susan Pitcairn will headline Gallery 527's First Saturday Art Walk reception April 5, 5-8 p.m with a presentation of recent pastels and acrylics from travels throughout Arizona and California. “Beauty of the West” expresses Susan’s uncanny ability to capture the peaceful beauty of the western landscape. Fresh from visits to the coastal California ranch of Santa Barbara painter Marcia Burtt and from an annual teaching expedition to Saguaro Lake Ranch near Phoenix, Susan will present a variety of new subjects and places as well as her more typical Sedona and Verde Valley subjects.  At 6 p.m. she will read 3-4 recent poems inspired by these new works.

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Jerome Arizona hosts September Art Walk

Sedona artist Susan Pitcairn will be signing her new book titled “Spirit of the Earth” during the September 7th Art Walk at Gallery 527 in Jerome

Jerome Art Walk continues its momentum on September 7th with its First Saturday celebration of art. Twenty-five galleries and studios will be open from 5:00 to 8:00 PM with art, music and refreshments. This free event has become a Verde Valley favorite with a shuttle that will transport you from the artist filled Old Jerome High School, up to the center of town with The Lincoln Gallery and Made in Jerome Pottery and everything in-between. The post holiday weekend is the perfect time to enjoy late night dinner hours at Jerome’s great restaurants or even spend the night.

Mayan jewelry, finely crafted bracelets, necklaces, earrings and rings rich in color and design are handcrafted by Mayan women in the village of Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala. Using a combination of the finest crystals and beads, these 250 women have created works of art. In this cottage industry, artisans work daily in small groups enjoying social interaction that provides the women with above average earnings, greatly improving their lives and that of their families without compromising tradition or cultural heritage. Their business is one of the most successful small industries in Guatemala. If you love color, you'll want to own this amazing jewelry which is now available at Casa Latina located in the Merchants Gathering Building. Great music by artist Duane Ewing.

Cody has been a busy bee this summer. Having recently returned from teaching a successful workshop in Idaho, Cody has been hard at work back in the Studio, wrapping up commissions. He just completed two new major Grand Canyon canvases. Stop in and see what's new on Cody's easel now. Live music and refreshments. Cody DeLong Studio/Gallery 300 Hull Ave. Jerome, next to the Visitors Center. CodyDeLong.com 928-300-4576

Zen Mountain Gallery is committed to showcasing local artists whose work is contemplative and contemporary. Please join us for art walk featuring over 40 artists including gallery owner Christopher Mull's Zen inspired photography. Zen Mountain Gallery is located at 515 Main Street, Jerome. 928.634.5009

A fabulous selection of Custom Jewelry created by the Father and Son team Rick and Ricky Hernandez.  Unique custom creations in 14k Gold and Sterling Silver.  Drusy, Tanzanite,  Arizona Peridot and Fire Agate are among the colorful collection along with  brilliant rainbow colors of Australian Opal.  Jerome's Jewelry the hot spot to shop.  Jerome's Jewelry, 114 Jerome Ave.

Pura Vida Gallery is pleased to showcase enchanting pottery by North Carolina artist Steve Williams during Art Walk on September 7th.  This grouping of fun and functional work features his "Rising Moon" pattern.  Please join us for champagne and chocolates from 5 to 8

The Jerome Artist’s Cooperative Gallery continues its’ show  "On Being Present..." by Judy Jaaskelainen. Through the end of September, see this wonderful work along with a wide variety of exceptional local offerings. “On Being Present…” is dedicated to Ms. Jaaskelainen’s mother. “She not only taught me to walk and talk, but also to ‘see’,” explains the artist, “She would be 100 years-old this year, in November. I miss her every day.”

Local artist Brian Johnson will be demonstrating his inspirational Southwest artwork made from Saguaro cactus, Arizona copper and hand dyed yarns. His elegant Indian Feathers and Chieftain Breastplates are well known through the Southwest. Brian’s work is shown exclusively at SKY FIRE in Jerome, AZ.

Tom Ogburn Contemporary Art will be exhibiting images of the Grand Canyon and the Jerome area. Ogburn's richly layered digital builds reveal a region steeped in history, color and memory. From the ancient walls of the canyon to the architectural and historical walls of both GCNP and Jerome structures, be sure to visit the studio at The Old Jerome High School on Saturdays and Sundays throughout September.

Years ago, The ART Room was the original art class space of The Old Jerome High School. Today, The ART Room is a funky studio/gallery, offering figure drawing workshops for adults & creative art workshops for kids!  For workshop reservations & more info contact Penelope (928)708-9674. Stop by the gallery to see the BACK TO SCHOOL special featuring the work of Douglas L. Weber.

Poetry and painting? Do they go together? "They most certainly do," says Susan Pitcairn, author of the newly-released "Spirit of the Earth," 185 full color pages of her lifetime-best paintings and poems. Pitcairn will read selections from the book and sign copies at Gallery 527 in Jerome at the popular First Saturday Art Walk, September 7 from 5-8 pm. Her synthesis of the two art forms reveals a deeply spiritual vision of nature where trees speak of the interconnectedness of heaven and earth and mountains teach strength and endurance. Gallery 527 is home to some of Northern Arizona’s most talented artists. Emerging artist Anjanet Mora has just joined the group with her impressionistic acrylic paintings. Visit Gallery 527 for a festive night on September 7th from 5 to 8 pm or every day from 11 to 5. For more information on Jerome Art Walk, contact Donna at 928.649.2277.

A Warm and Sultry Art Walk in Jerome Arizona on August 7th

"Hill Street Hagyr,"
a view of old Jerome at 5280 feet, by Tom Ogburn 

A warm and sultry night filled with art, music and gallery hopping is in store on August 3rd for First Saturday Art Walk in Jerome.  Visit 23 galleries and studios throughout this charming mountain town from 5:00-8:00PM. A free shuttle runs during the walk, from the newest studios at The Old Jerome High School up to Main Street and the gallery of Patrick Lincoln and Made in Jerome Pottery.

Pura Vida Gallery will be ringing in monsoon season during the August 3rd Art Walk with new wind chime designs by Bottle Benders.  Each wind chime is handcrafted from kiln fired recycled bottles and each has its own unique tinkle.  Join Pura Vida Gallery for champagne and chocolates on the evening of the Art Walk.

New member, THE ART ROOM @ The Old Jerome High School (above the gymnasium) by day is a functioning classroom for students and at night becomes a gallery show room that can host special events. We are currently featuring the oil paintings and woodblock prints of douglasweber.net.

Jerome’s Jewelry offers a fabulous selection of unique custom creations in 14k Gold and Sterling Silver created by the father and son team of Rick and Ricky Hernandez.  Drusy, Tanzanite,  Arizona Peridot and Fire Agate are among the colorful collection along with  brilliant rainbow colors of Australian Opal.  Jerome's Jewelry is the hot spot to shop.   114 Jerome Ave.

Huichol Indian jewelry and wool yarn art pictures now available at Casa Latina. These colorful and highly detailed works of art represent symbols of nature. A fragile, indigenous culture, Huicholes have lived isolated high in the mountain ranges of the Sierra Madres since Pre-Columbian times. (Huichol is pronounced WEE CHOLL)  Come join us for refreshments and great music by in-house artist Duane Ewing in the Merchants Gathering building.

“On Being Present...” All new work by watercolor artist Judy Jaaskelainen debuts at theJerome Artists Cooperative Gallery, opens Saturday Aug. 3rd, 5-8 P.M. The new paintings Ms. Jaaskelainen is presenting as the featured artist at Jerome Artists Cooperative Gallery Saturday August 3 thru October 3, 2013, are more examples of her experience of life happening on a daily basis. The artist enjoys scenes that cause her to want to stop,“ take a deep breath and savor a moment here and there.” She extends her thanks to Cornville wood artist Phil Wright for creating some of the beautiful frames used in the exhibit.

Join us for a lovely, breezy summer evening of whimsy and inspiration!  At Roberge & Day Studio, we specialize in creative enchantment and helping you to discover your own alchemical process.  Enjoy our beautiful gallery of handcrafted wearable art and check out our fabulous classroom to see how the magic happens! Join us for a demonstration on felting and find out more about our classes!  Felt, Ribbon Embroidery, Beadwork, Polymer Clay, Silk, and Fiber Arts Supplies, are just the beginning!

Zen Mountain Gallery is very pleased to now represent an area favorite Raina Gentry. The gallery currently has a large selection of Raina Gentry prints from her intuitive, dream-like mixed media work. We will also have new artwork from Donald Voss and Tom Ogburn, new gourd work from Bill Colligen and new jewelry designs from Matagi Sorensen. Please join us for this exciting art walk with new artists and new work from old favorites. Zen Mountain Gallery is located at 515 Main Street. 928.634.5009

Tom Ogburn Contemporary Art will be exhibiting new digital images and landscapes of Jerome and the outlying area during the month of August, and on Jerome Art Walk weekend, at the Old Jerome High School. These evocative images capture the tone and feeling of this land we call home. You can reach Tom at 928.254.0641.

Gallery 527 welcomes new blown glass treasures from Jim Antonius and amazing furniture from wood wizard Ron Gill. Susan Pitcairn will be on hand to take pre-orders for her new book titled “Spirit of the Earth”. Enjoy spectacular pastel and oil landscapes from this accomplished painter/poet. Marian Ward has created new displays for her amazing fine silver and precious metals jewelry. Ardis Harsche has been busy creating a new piece for this month’s event and Lorraine Fexas has a new collection of fused glass wine bottle/. With a little luck, ceramic artist Brandi Lee Cooper will have a kiln full of new work at the August event including platters, mugs and bowls. Shane McDermott continues to amaze with his stunning photographed images on metal. Stop by for some good conversation and a glass of wine mixed with some wonderful art. For more information on Jerome Art Walk, call Donna @ (928)649-2277.