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Artists & Makers Studios – Oro Valley, AZ
Nancy Bautzmann Oil and Water Don’t Mix

(Oro Valley, AZ) – Artists & Makers Studios in Oro Valley is pleased to announce the new gallery exhibition Nancy Bautzmann Oil and Water Don’t Mix running from October 7th – October 28th. Bautzmann’s unique approach to painting extreme Realism combines reflections and contrasts to create a 3-dimensional effect so real, one feels they can reach out and touch the objects in the painting. Her subject matter varies from the exquisite desert flora and landscapes of Southern Arizona to precise still life renderings of objects. In addition to her extensive National exhibition history, Bautzmann, considered one of the premier oil painters in Southern Arizona, has shown her work for many years at the prestigious El Presidio Art Gallery in Tucson AZ and the Silver Hat Gallery in Tubac AZ. Bautzmann is a signature member of Oil Painters of America.

Nancy Bautzmann Oil and Water Don’t Mix
Opening Reception
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Saturday, October 14th, 2023
Bautzmann will give a short presentation on her watercolor technique from 2:30-3:00pm

Artists & Makers Studios – Oro Valley
Steam Pump Village
11061 North Oracle Road, Suite 150
Oro Valley, AZ 85737

Viewing hours are Thursday 10am – 4pm, Friday 12pm – 6pm and Saturday 10am – 4pm, or by chance or appointment.

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Artists & Makers Studios in Oro Valley Hosts Returning Artist Dennis Wunsch for the Month of September with his Exhibit “Drawing from Memory”

(Oro Valley, AZ) – Artists & Makers Studios on North Oracle Road in Oro Valley hosts artist and illustrator Dennis Wunsch in the galleries for the exhibit “Drawing from Memory” along with Open Studios. His artwork will be on display from September 2 through September 30, 2023. The Opening Reception is Saturday September 9th from 1-3pm.  Dennis has been creating artwork for many years, both professionally for advertising and as an editorial illustrator – and for his own fine art pieces. His art styles range from large abstract paintings to smaller, detailed representational illustrations, created as both traditional and digital works. Dennis doesn’t create visuals while studying elements directly. Most of his work is conceptual and stems from memory and trying to convey specific ideas via his art – thus the title “Drawing from Memory”. This exhibit will focus on his illustrative style, and includes recent works and a few from years ago. A portion of all artwork sold during this exhibition will be donated to Southwest Oasis Labrador Rescue (SOLR) by both Artists & Makers Studios, and the artist. Enjoy additional exhibits – our Resident Artists continuing exhibition of new and ongoing works for Second Saturday Open Studios, September 9th from 10am – 4pm.

“Drawing from Memory” Artwork by Dennis Wunsch
“Second Saturday – Open Studios” with the Resident Artists and Makers 10am – 4pm

Opening Reception
1-3pm, Saturday, September 9th, 2023

Artists & Makers Studios
11061 N Oracle Rd
Oro Valley, AZ 85737

Gallery Talk with Dennis Wunsch – September 16th, 1-3pm

Viewing hours are 10am – 4pm Thursdays, 12pm – 6pm Fridays, and 10pm – 4pm Saturdays.

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Artists & Makers Studios – Oro Valley, AZ Presents the Work of  Joel Valdez

(Oro Valley, AZ) – Artists & Makers Studios in Oro Valley is pleased to announce the new gallery exhibition featuring artist and designer, Joel Valdez—on display from August 4th through August 26th, 2023. Formally trained at the Florence Academy of Art in Italy and at the Animation Academy in Burbank, CA, this show will focus on Valdez’s body of landscape paintings. Valdez’s work captures the beauty and mystery of nature, from the drama of the desert to the bustling streets of the city.

Opening August 5th from 12-3pm (Gallery closes at 4pm)

The galleries are open: Thursday 10am – 4pm, Friday 12pm – 6pm and Saturday 10am – 4pm, or by chance or appointment.

Office Hours:
Thursday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Friday 12:00 AM – 6:00 PM, & Saturday 10:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Artists & Makers Studios – Oro Valley
Steam Pump Village
11061 North Oracle Road, Suite 150
Oro Valley, AZ 85737

Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville, established in October 2014 by artist and arts community builder Judith HeartSong, is a 13,000 sq. ft. facility is home to 87 artists, and 80 student artists. Artists & Makers Studios – Oro Valley, AZ is a two-year-old jewel box location with talented Resident Artists, 3,575 sq ft of studios, galleries, and flex-classroom space. Construction is currently underway in San Gabriel, CA for Artists & Makers Studios’ third location, with construction set to begin shortly for the fourth location in North Hollywood, CA. A&M Studios is dedicated to providing a supportive and vibrant environment for artists to realize their creative goals – through studio practice, collaboration, education, opportunities, networking and connecting with the community beyond our doors.

Artists and Makers Studios Press Release AUG 2023 Oro Valley Exhibits

Artists & Makers Studios – Oro Valley, AZ
Marty Plevel
Portraits: Still Life and Real Life

(Oro Valley, AZ) – Artists & Makers Studios in Oro Valley is pleased to announce the new gallery exhibition featuring local artist, Marty Plevel—on display from July 8th through July 29th, 2023. Plevel is a graduate of the University of Arizona, has called Tucson home for over four decades. Working primarily in watercolor, this show will focus on Plevel’s long-standing interest in exploring the tension and harmony between the organic and the man-made.  The galleries are open: Thursday 10am – 4pm, Friday 12pm – 6pm and Saturday 10am – 4pm, or by appointment.

Office Hours:
Thursday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Friday 12:00 AM – 6:00 PM, & Saturday 10:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Artists & Makers Studios – Oro Valley
Steam Pump Village
11061 North Oracle Road, Suite 150
Oro Valley, AZ 85737

Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville, established in October 2014 by artist and arts community builder Judith HeartSong, is a 13,000 sq. ft. facility is home to 87 artists, and 80 student artists. Artists & Makers Studios – Oro Valley, AZ is a two-year-old jewel box location with talented Resident Artists, 3,575 sq ft of studios, galleries, and flex-classroom space. Construction is currently underway in San Gabriel, CA for Artists & Makers Studios’ third location, with construction set to begin shortly for the fourth location in North Hollywood, CA. A&M Studios is dedicated to providing a supportive and vibrant environment for artists to realize their creative goals – through studio practice, collaboration, education, opportunities, networking and connecting with the community beyond our doors.

Artists & Makers Studios – Oro Valley, AZ
Kaleidoscope of Form

 (Oro Valley, AZ) – Artists & Makers Studios in Oro Valley is pleased to announce the June gallery exhibition featuring local artist, Michael Muñoz—on display from June 2nd, 2023 through June 30th, 2023. Michael is a native of Tucson, Arizona. His experience in various industries and his travels across the globe have helped hone his craft.  Primarily a digital artist, Michael has a background in photography and oils. Using digital media for flexibility, he still maintains a traditional approach to his art, using traditional methods that are used in painting.  With a focus on the human form and using a limited color palette, he creates works that elicit an extraordinary and intense visual experience that is both striking and evocative. “I believe that art has the power to tell a story and elicit emotions, and that the human body is a powerful medium that can be used to convey a range of feelings through its physical language.” During the run of the exhibit, videos of Michael’s creative process will be available and guests may attend a digital art workshop.

Kaleidoscope of Form
June 2nd through June 30th, 2023  
Artist Reception Friday June 2nd, 2023 from 4:00pm-8:00pm

Office Hours
Thursday 10:00am – 4:00pm, Friday 12:00pm – 6:00pm, & Saturday 10:00am– 4:00pm

Artists & Makers Studios – Oro Valley
Steam Pump Village
11061 North Oracle Road, Suite 150
Oro Valley, AZ 85737

Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville, established in October 2014 by artist and arts community builder Judith HeartSong, is a 13,000 sq. ft. facility is home to 87 artists, and 80 student artists. Artists & Makers Studios – Oro Valley, AZ is a two-year-old jewel box location with talented Resident Artists, 3,575 sq ft of studios, galleries, and flex-classroom space. Construction is currently underway in San Gabriel, CA for Artists & Makers Studios’ third location, with construction set to begin shortly for the fourth location in North Hollywood, CA. A&M Studios is dedicated to providing a supportive and vibrant environment for artists to realize their creative goals – through studio practice, collaboration, education, opportunities, networking and connecting with the community beyond our doors.

Artists & Makers Studios – Oro Valley June 2023 

Artists & Makers Studios – Oro Valley, Arizona
The Beauty of Being Here

Artists & Makers Studios – Oro Valley is pleased to announce the May gallery exhibition featuring local artist, Jennifer Clarke—on display from May 5th, 2023 through May 26th, 2023. Jennifer studied sculpture and printmaking in England before moving to Denmark.  She worked at the National Museum in Copenhagen for 13 years and then as a freelance restorer and conservator of decorative arts.. She came to Arizona in 2006 and since then her focus has been working with mezzotint.  Mezzotint, invented in the 17th century, is a monochrome printmaking process known for the luxurious quality of its tones.  Jennifer uses this process to create sublime images that capture life from the Sonoran Desert. 

The Beauty of Being Here
Artist Reception Saturday May 13th, 2023 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Office Hours
Thursday 10:00am– 4:00pm, Friday 12:00pm – 6:00pm, & Saturday 10:00pm – 4:00pm

Artists & Makers Studios – Oro Valley
Steam Pump Village
11061 North Oracle Road, Suite 150
Oro Valley, AZ 85737

The exhibit for Jennifer Clarke will run from May 5th through May 26th, 2023. Viewing hours are Thursday 10:00am– 4:00pm, Friday 12:00pm – 6:00pm, & Saturday 10:00pm– 4:00pm. Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville, established in October 2014 by artist and arts community builder Judith HeartSong, is a 13,000 sq. ft. facility is home to 87 artists, and 80 student artists. Artists & Makers Studios – Oro Valley, AZ is a two-year-old jewel box location with talented Resident Artists, 3,575 sq ft of studios, galleries, and flex-classroom space. Construction is currently underway in San Gabriel, CA for Artists & Makers Studios’ third location, with construction set to begin shortly for the fourth location in North Hollywood, CA. A&M Studios is dedicated to providing a supportive and vibrant environment for artists to realize their creative goals – through studio practice, collaboration, education, opportunities, networking and connecting with the community beyond our doors.

May 2023 Press Release – Oro Valley

Artists & Makers Studios in Oro Valley Presents the Bold and Provocative Paintings of Xavier Valenzuela for the Month of April

(Oro Valley, AZ) – Artists & Makers Studios on North  Oracle Road in Oro Valley hosts Artist Xavier Valenzuela in the gallery for the exhibit “Lulu’s Arte” with one additional Open Studio event. The exhibit opens April 1st from 10am – 4pm.  Xavier Valenzuela presents a series of paintings inspired by his childhood in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico. At a young age, his mother inspired him to pursue art and he spent his time drawing soap opera actors from his mother’s favorite magazines.  His passion for art grew and Xavier developed his own unique style of painting.  He uses bits of childhood memories and Mexican Culture mixed into vivid, intrepid works that resemble a stained glass vision into his soul. Every piece is infused with his mother’s love and inspiration and he honors her with every painting – Lulu’s Arte.  Xavier lives in Tucson and is an advocate for young people to express themselves authentically in their art without being tethered by the “rules” of art. The April 8th Artist Reception will run from 10am – 2pm.  Join us for a short documentary viewing and talk with Xavier on Saturday April 15th at 12pm. Enjoy additional exhibits – the Resident Artists’ continuing exhibition of new and ongoing works Second Saturday Open Studios, April 8th from 10am – 4pm.

“Lulu’s Arte” with Xavier Valenzuela
“Second Saturday – Open Studios” with The Resident Artists and Makers

Opening Reception
10:00am – 2:00pm, Saturday, April 8th, 2023

Artists & Makers Studios
11061 N Oracle Rd
Oro Valley, AZ 85737

Meet the Artist with Xavier Valenzuela – April 15th, 12pm – Documentary and Artist Talk

Viewing hours are 10:00am – 4:00pm Thursdays, 12:00pm – 6:00pm Fridays, and 10:00am – 4:00pm Saturdays. Artists & Makers Studios, on Parklawn Drive in Rockville, established in October 2014 by artist and arts community builder Judith HeartSong, is a 13,000 sq. ft. facility is home to 87 artists, and 80 student artists. Artists & Makers Studios – Oro Valley, AZ is now a two-year-old jewel box location with talented Resident Artists, 3,575 sq ft of studios, galleries, and flex-classroom space. Construction is currently underway in San Gabriel, CA for Artists & Makers Studios third location, with construction set to begin in North Hollywood, CA. A&M Studios is dedicated to providing a supportive and vibrant environment for artists to realize their creative goals – through studio practice, collaboration, education, opportunities, networking and connecting with the community beyond our doors.

(Oro Valley, AZ) – Artists & Makers Studios in Oro Valley is pleased to announce the new gallery exhibitions featuring local artist, Michael Norton and Rebekah Vermeulen – on display from March 3rd, 2023 through March 30th, 2023. Michael Norton is a Tucson native and studied art at the University of Arizona. With his use of oils and watercolors, Michael is able to capture the subtle afterglow of the Sonoran Sunset and the subtle transformation of the desert sunrise.  This gorgeous exhibit will focus on his impressions of a transforming landscape. Mini-solo for Rebekah Vermeulen in the Gallery Hall. The galleries are open: Thursday 10am – 4pm, Friday 12pm – 6pm and Saturday 10am – 4pm, or by appointment.

Office Hours
Thursday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Friday 12:00 AM – 6:00 PM, & Saturday 10:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Artists & Makers Studios – Oro Valley
Steam Pump Village
11061 North Oracle Road, Suite 150
Oro Valley, AZ 85737

Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville, Maryland, established in October 2014 by artist and arts community builder Judith HeartSong, is a 13,000 sq. ft. facility and is home to 66 resident artists. Artists & Makers Studios – Oro Valley is a jewel box location with 3,575 sq ft of studios, galleries and flex-classroom space. A&M Studios is dedicated to providing a supportive and vibrant environment for artists to realize their creative goals – through studio practice, collaboration, education, opportunities, networking and connecting with the community beyond our doors.

PressRelease – Michael Norton

Rebekah Vermeulen

Artists & Makers Studios – Oro Valley, AZ
Sheila Miles: Forgotten Beauty – Hidden in Plain Sight

(Oro Valley, AZ) – Artists & Makers Studios in Oro Valley is pleased to announce the new gallery exhibition featuring local artist Sheila Miles.  Forgotten Beauty – Hidden in Plain Sight—on display from January 7th, 2023 through February 24th, 2022. Sheila Miles has been a figurative painter for over 50 years, exhibited in over 300 exhibitions and 200 of her works are included in such public collections as the New Mexico Arts in Public Places, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, and Yellowstone Art Museum.  “When I paint I want to make the ordinary extraordinary and depict beauty in the unnoticed and represent the ambience of a place and time that has a special, memorable, or familiar iconic presence.”   The galleries are open: Thursday 10am – 4pm, Friday 12pm – 6pm and Saturday 10am – 4pm, or by appointment.

Opening
January 7th from 10am – 2pm

Artists & Makers Studios – Oro Valley
Steam Pump Village
11061 North Oracle Road, Suite 150
Oro Valley, AZ 85737

Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville, Maryland, established in October 2014 by artist and arts community builder Judith HeartSong, is a 13,000 sq. ft. facility and is home to 66 resident artists. Artists & Makers Studios – Oro Valley is a brand new jewel box location with 3,575 sq ft of studios, galleries and flex-classroom space. A&M Studios is dedicated to providing a supportive and vibrant environment for artists to realize their creative goals – through studio practice, collaboration, education, opportunities, networking and connecting with the community beyond our doors.

Press Release A&M Oro Valley Jan 2023