Enjoy Art Walk in Jerome on Saturday, September 4th
Jerome Art Walk continues its momentum on September 4th 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 holiday weekend is the perfect time to enjoy late night dinner hours at Jerome's great restaurants or even spend the night at a lovely lodging.
Jerome Artists Cooperative will feature continuing current show "Arizona Tales of Rust and Dye" featuring Batik works by Judy Yescalis and found object assemblage by Sally Stryker.
Cody DeLong Studio will be abuzz once again for Art Walk with live music and some of Cody's latest Grand Canyon Paintings. Cody has been invited once again to the Grand Canyon Plein Air Event; only 30 artists from across the nation are invited to this prestigious event held in mid-September. Cody is also celebrating his acceptance into the 'Paint the Parks – Top 100'. This show travels around the country for nearly a year, and one of Cody's paintings was chosen from thousands of entries. Stop in and help Cody celebrate. Cody DeLong Studio, 300 Hull Ave. Jerome. Between the Visitors Center and Spook Hall. CodyDeLong.com 928-300-4576
The Canyon Fine Art Gallery, located in the old Jerome High School is featuring a collection of "Small Gem" oil paintings by popular landscape artist David Haskell. Start your collection of Dave's incredible paintings of Arizona scenes with one of these affordable jewels of nature, or select one as a gift for that special art lover you admire. View Dave's fine work at CanyonFineArt.com
At Purple Sky Photography, Kim Hoshal will be debuting a large-scale panoramic canvas of Monument Valley. The overlook of the Mittens and Merrick Butte is made especially spectacular when a sandstorm combines with monsoonal clouds to create a magically lit backdrop. Printed on a 5ftx2ft canvas, the piece invokes the sensation of sitting near rock formations made famous by Ansel Adams and watching the storms pass over the huge monuments in the distant.
Kim Hoshal's stunning landscape photography is on display at her Old Jerome High School gallery, Purple Sky Photography. Visit ten other open studios and galleries at the High School during first Saturday Art Walk in Jerome.
The Jerome Gallery welcomes Jerome photographer Ron Chilston to his new digs on the lower level and be sure to check out the beautiful label creations on handcrafted wines by vintner John Michael.
Pura Vida Gallery features the "Surreal Time" Show during the September 4th Jerome Art Walk. The show will be the debut of Flagstaff artist Gregory Mason's unique clocks and lamps handcrafted from found objects. Stylistically, his creations run the gamut from surrealism to a much sleeker machine age style with occasional forays into pop culture. Join Pura Vida for its infamous champagne and chocolate artist reception the evening of the Art Walk.
PuraVidaGalleryJerome.com
Jerome's Jewelry, 114 Jerome Ave. is featuring jewelry artist Rick Hernandez and his 19-year-old son Ricky. View unique custom creations in 14k gold and Sterling Silver. Specialty pieces using Drusy, Stingray Hide, Arizona Peridot and Fire Agate are among the collection along with Australian Opal, Diamonds and Tanzanite.
Nellie Bly Kaleidoscopes and Art Glass proudly unveils a completely new invention by Michael Collier known as a KALEIDOSCULPTURE. This wall mounted limited edition of 2, is titled Seasons, and is an interactive storytelling living canvas. By simply turning a knob, one can manually change the pattern of a 3-foot mandala, capturing the feeling of the changing seasons as they rotate and unfold. From summer to fall, winter to spring, come join us at Nellie Bly as we usher in the Seasons. NellieBlyScopes.com
Gallery 527 hosts the opening of Jerome composer William Hoshal's show 'The Music of Art'. Bold acrylic paintings have the simple rhythms of nature and the harmonious feel of a perfect tune. Brandi Lee Cooper has added silk-screened porcelain tea bowls and bottles this month and Lorraine Fexas will be showing new re-active fused glass sushi platters. Janice Paul will be on hand with a delightful keyboard accompaniment to the evening festivities. For more information contact Donna @ (928) 649-2277.
The free shuttle runs all night and restaurants and bed and breakfasts offer a special weekend retreat in magical Jerome. For more information, contact Donna at (928) 649-2277 or visit jeromeartwalk.com.
The Sedona Gallery Association and Jerome Art Walk present "1st Weekend: Sedona/Jerome"
John Cogan's Sedona paintings will be shown at El Prado Gallery, a Sedona Gallery Association member.
This Labor Day weekend, celebrate an art scene too boundless for one city to contain. For beginning and seasoned collectors, visitors and locals alike, a full weekend of art receptions and new exhibitions await - every month. From 5-8 pm on 1st Friday at Sedona's top galleries and 1st Saturday at Jerome's famous galleries and artist studios, this singular area explodes with art.
At long last! Sedona's construction is finished. A completely re-vamped Gallery District awaits visitors with wide sidewalks, a pedestrian bridge and plenty of parking! Come north to the cooler climes and explore this dynamic art scene. In Sedona, the Trolley transports art lovers to all the galleries. And, in Jerome, Walk the Walk with map in hand or make use of the free shuttle. Enjoy openings, entertainment, refreshments, and one of the nations most vibrant art scenes amidst the red rocks and soaring views of the Verde Valley.
Do you want a more personalized tour with a driver at your disposal? Contact your concierge or Donna Chesler at (928) 649-2277 for the royal treatment. For more information visit www.sedonagalleryassociation.com or www.jeromeartwalk.com
Light up the Mountain, December 2009
The Upper Park in Jerome was the place to be for the lighting of the town Christmas Tree.
Photo by Ron Chilston.
Once again, it is Christmas in Jerome and that means a night of luminarias, tree lighting, and hayrides. Festivities began at 6:00 p.m. with the merchants of Jerome setting out lovely luminarias and lighting the streets by the flickering of candles. At 7:00 p.m. town residents in the upper park turned on the switch to this beautiful display of holiday cheer. Throughout the evening, there were hayrides. The Jerome Art Walk was also in full swing, with restaurants offering special treats and shops were bustling with holiday shoppers.
