April 14-15, 2012
1) STUDIO TOUR WELCOME CENTER
1880 W. American Ave.
Suzan Austin, gallery coordinator
Tour maps, times and locations for demonstrations/special events, and Oracle information. Artwork by participating artists on the tour are on display to give visitors an up-close preview. ** Refreshments.
1880 W. American Ave.
Suzan Austin, gallery coordinator
Tour maps, times and locations for demonstrations/special events, and Oracle information. Artwork by participating artists on the tour are on display to give visitors an up-close preview. ** Refreshments.
2) SANCTUARY MASSAGE GALLERY SPACE
1995 W. American Ave., second floor
1995 W. American Ave., second floor
• Linda Tabler: Fine art photography of diverse subjects
including landscapes and portraits. Film and digital, black and
white, hand colored and natural color. 520.471.6254
3) THE PATIO GALLERY
2210 W. Camino Amigo
A gallery where nature, whimsy and spirituality are expressed though artists’ eyes
2210 W. Camino Amigo
A gallery where nature, whimsy and spirituality are expressed though artists’ eyes
• Valeska Victoria Cromer: A “transformational art” collection
of furniture and unusual small items brought back to life through
color and whimsy. 520.896.2275
Valeska Cromer
• Bette Cundiff: Quilted art panels embellished with beads,
radiant watercolor hummingbirds, acrylic paintings of the cosmos.
520.896.2414
• Belinda Kirkpatrick: Watercolor and acrylic landscapes
and floral paintings. 520.449.3153
• Elvia Schwenke: Whimsical plaques. 520.896.9409
4) NONNA MARIA'S PIZZERIA & RISTORANTE
2161 N. Rockcliff Blvd. 520.896.3522 www.nonnamarias.com
2161 N. Rockcliff Blvd. 520.896.3522 www.nonnamarias.com
• Frank Palazzolo: Pop art paintings and clay sculptures.
5) TRIANGLE L RANCH
2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Rd. 520.623.6732 www.trianglelranch.com
This historic ranch hosts a desert sculpture show on the Triangle L pathway, exhibition in the Adobe Barn Gallery & Gift Shop. Many local artist’s works for sale in various media.
2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Rd. 520.623.6732 www.trianglelranch.com
This historic ranch hosts a desert sculpture show on the Triangle L pathway, exhibition in the Adobe Barn Gallery & Gift Shop. Many local artist’s works for sale in various media.
• Sharon Holnback: Mixed-media works, including
photography, kiln-fired glass, iron garden art, sculpture
and outdoor installations.
6) SUNSET VISTA STUDIO and GALLERY
1980 W. Oracle Ranch Rd. ** Serving refreshments
1980 W. Oracle Ranch Rd. ** Serving refreshments
• M.E. Thompson-Caseiotta: Portraits and oil paintings. 520.896.2150
• Carol Coonis: Oil paintings and painted rocks. 520.385.4268
Carol Coonis
• Kimberly Smith: Beaded jewelry and hand-crafted
quilts. 325.642.6387
7) JULES SALON
1675 W. American Ave.
1675 W. American Ave.
• David and Jane Omstead: Gleaming copper and stainless
windmills, various other metal work, including "roses" and
bowls. 520.896.3834
8) SUE & JERRY'S RANCH STORE CENTER
1015 W. American Ave. 520.896.9200 jerryparra.com
1015 W. American Ave. 520.896.9200 jerryparra.com
• Jerry Parra: Metal artist, creating unique,
larger-than-life metal sculptures and yard art. Jerry has
been called "the ultimate recycler."
9) ORACLE PATIO CAFE
300 W. American Ave. 520.603.9077
R.L.V. Oracle Art, a local foundation, will host 15 years of children’s art, photos, and small gifts. All profits will go toward summer youth programs. Coordinated by Maggie Miller.
300 W. American Ave. 520.603.9077
R.L.V. Oracle Art, a local foundation, will host 15 years of children’s art, photos, and small gifts. All profits will go toward summer youth programs. Coordinated by Maggie Miller.
10) ORACLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY / ACADIA RANCH MUSEUM
825 E. Mt. Lemmon Hwy.
825 E. Mt. Lemmon Hwy.
• Christopher Lucic (showing in the bathhouse of the museum)
Chic and quirky sculptures and drawings about the everyday magic of Oracle. 520.896.9860
Chic and quirky sculptures and drawings about the everyday magic of Oracle. 520.896.9860
• Glennda Neff / Laughing Witch Pottery: Handmade,
textured pottery with beadwork, fired to cone 10 and
cone 5-6. 520.271.7190 (glenndalee@hotmail.com)
• Jean Robinson / Artifacts Group: Pottery and
hand-built stoneware, whimsical and functional. 520.825.7807
http://artifactstudio.blogspot.com
• Laura Stiltner: Melted antique glass, wire-wrapped
ceramic jewelry, feather earrings, chain and beaded earrings,
and peacock feather hair clips. Also boot leggers (faux fur
boot covers) and ceramic wall hangings. 928.242.2085
• Risa Waldt: Light-filled watercolor paintings of Arizona’s
vistas, captured by a colorist’s eye in rich brush strokes.
520.825.9601 www.risawaldt.com
11) CREIGHTON STUDIO and SCREEN PORCH GALLERY
824 W. Coronado Ridge Rd.
824 W. Coronado Ridge Rd.
• Diana Creighton: Narrative paintings of figures and animals in oil
on canvas. Botanical paintings of Oracle flowers in acrylic on wood. 520.896.2234
www.soupbangstudio.com
• Ned Creighton: Painted steel creatures and figures. 520.896.2234
• Sharon Brady: Dreams and visions presented in retablos, small
gouache /acrylic paintings on wood. 520.896.3257
www.sharonbradystudio.com
• Judith Walsh: Quirky, sometimes humorous, encaustic
paintings, and unusual handmade jewelry. 520.896.2079
Judith Walsh
12) KAREN MEDLEY STUDIO
65 N. Callas Dr.
65 N. Callas Dr.
• Karen Medley: I am passionately involved with the magic
of clay and have created a variety of eclectic artworks in
clay, from Kitchen Crockery to Fanciful Sculpture. 520.896.2173
Karen Medley
• Alicia S. Bristow: Original jewelry designs with
semi-precious stones, unique beads. One-of-a-kind pieces of
sterling silver and pure silver. 520.896.9150
Alicia Bristow
• Megan Corder: Painted ceramic figures inspired by
native American tribal leaders and 1920s Mexican “calendar
girls”, along with functional pieces and wall art. 928.432.1518
• Chris Holleman: Lathe-turned lamps, picture/art frames,
table and wall clocks made from mesquite and other unique woods.
520.896.9727
13) COWLIN STUDIO
952 W. Linda Vista Rd.
952 W. Linda Vista Rd.
• Barbara Kemp Cowlin: Water reflection paintings
from small to large, cards, artist-made books. 520.896.2824
www.barbaracowlin.com
• James Cowlin: Fine art photographic prints of western
landscapes and information about US Route 89, America's most
scenic highway. 520.896.2824
www.jamescowlin.com
www.us89society.org
• Val Bembenek: Decorative paper maché bowls made from
discarded office paper and desert botanicals or from
phone book yellow pages, both finished only with clear
varnish. Eco-smart stab-bound journals with recycled
grocery-bag covers. Also handmade paper stationeries
and mobius-strip bracelets. 520.896.2464
paperartlady.com
14) HOLDEN HOME GALLERY
650 W. Oak Hills Dr.
650 W. Oak Hills Dr.
• Benjamin Holden: Works showing the evolution of
Holden’s art, from colored pencil to ink, to acrylic fantasy,
to realistic portrait scenes. 520.896.9035
15) ETHEL AMATOR STUDIO
1316 W. Hackberry Wy.
1316 W. Hackberry Wy.
• Ethel Amator: Oil and watercolor paintings, plus gourd decor pieces.
520.896.2197
• Kelly Freeman: One-of-a-kind segment Bowls. Different
types of wood, cut into pieces, glued and turned to create
unique designs and shapes. 520.896.9192
16) SCHNELLMANN AND MANFREDI FINE ARTS
1972 W. Linda Vista Rd.
1972 W. Linda Vista Rd.
• Elizabeth Manfredi: Two dimensional pastel and
watercolor paintings of French and Arizona landscapes.
520.896.6521 www.schnellmanfredi.net
• Lew Schnellmann: Paintings and sculpture collection:
“The Fantastic Animals (and Cowboys, too) of Oracle”.
651.274.2120 www.schnellmanfredi.net
• Linda Valder: Oil paintings and mixed media with
Southwestern themes. Cards, prints, and originals available.
520.825.8964 www.lindavalderstudio.com
17) QUENTIN BRANCH & JULIE SZEKELY HOME
1982 W. Linda Vista Rd. 520.896.3393 www.rammedearthhomes.com
** Tours throughout both days
1982 W. Linda Vista Rd. 520.896.3393 www.rammedearthhomes.com
** Tours throughout both days
• Quentin Branch has been sculpting homes of rammed
earth for more than 35 years. Quentin and Julie’s “live-in”
earth sculpture features passive-solar function, local
earth of several colors, and innovative use of recycled materials.
18) RANCHO LINDA VISTA ARTISTS’ STUDIOS AND GALLERY
1955 W. Linda Vista Rd 520.896.9689 www.interstice.us/rlvweb/gallery.htm
1955 W. Linda Vista Rd 520.896.9689 www.interstice.us/rlvweb/gallery.htm
• Open studios will be featuring sculpture by Joy Fox,
Andy Rush, and Judith Stewart. Paintings by Emily Duwel,
Matthias Duwel, and Andy Rush. The Gallery is showing work
by Monica Warhol.
19) THE WILSON BARN
2436 W. Linda Vista Rd
works by members of WEGO, the Watercolor Exploration Group of Oracle.
2436 W. Linda Vista Rd
works by members of WEGO, the Watercolor Exploration Group of Oracle.
• Margie Buchanan: Watercolor paintings of different
still life, critters, and landscapes. 520.896.9620
• Nyla Butler: Watercolors with mixed media.
• Jill Caid: Original watercolors, landscapes and
florals full of color and movement. 520.896.2878
• Pat Hardin: Realistic watercolor paintings of Sonoran
Desert fauna and favorite flowers. 520.896.2345
• Rachel Opinsky: Watercolor explorations in still life,
animal, landscape, and floral paintings. 520.896.9581
• Vonnie West: Wildlife in watercolor and designs on
yupo. 520.896.0427
• Sherri Ziegler: Original and experimental watercolor
paintings. 520.896.2658
20) COLIN AND NEILMA BUDD STUDIO
684 Campo Tranquilo Wy. 520.896.2460 www.colinbudd.com
** Wheel-throwing demonstrations throughout both days
684 Campo Tranquilo Wy. 520.896.2460 www.colinbudd.com
** Wheel-throwing demonstrations throughout both days
• Colin Budd: Hand-thrown pottery and porcelain
as well as raku pieces.
• Neilma Budd: Paintings and pottery.
21) CURRIER ART STUDIO
871 N. Chris Wy.
871 N. Chris Wy.
• Deborah Currier: Exquisite, one-of-a-kind jewelry,
created with the artist’s kiln-fired dichroic glass, then
combined with semi-precious stones set in sterling silver
and hammered copper, finished with colorful seed beads.
520.896.9890
• Carol Ann Small: Wall hangings and postcards
incorporating fabric, thread painting, and embellishments.
These two- and three-dimensional pieces depict landscapes,
abstract florals, still life, people and pet caricatures.
520.742.0757
www.afabricartist.com