Arizona Ante
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Saturday, Feb 3, 2024 4pm - 9pm
Location
This art opening will take place at the historic Steinfeld Warehouse - Steinfeld Gallery and Studios, located downtown at 101 W 6th Street. After the artist reception on February 3, 2024, visitors can meet the artist following Saturdays in February from 12pm to 5pm or by appointment with Suzanne Villella (702-376-7499).
Details
ARIZONA ANTE
56 PLAYING CARDS CELEBRATING THE WONDERS AND BEAUTY OF ARIZONA
ARTIST RECEPTION FEBRUARY 3, 2024
JANUARY 6, 2024…TUCSON, AZ…For Immediate Release
What do you do when you have a huge idea to playfully share the wonders of Arizona in which we bask year-round? Tucson artist Suzanne Villella has the whimsical, artful answer. Starting in 2020, Suzanne began creating a deck of 56 mixed media playing cards celebrating the beauty of Arizona, from reptiles to mariachis and beyond.
The Arizona Ante, Suzanne’s collection of original art, is opening February 3, 2024. The event adds to the growth of arts downtown and an uplifting appreciation of the State of Arizona cultures, landscapes, activities, history, wildlife, and beauty that should be investigated and celebrated. Visitors will explore the playing cards, enjoy clever discoveries in each card, in addition to hands on exploring. Suzanne’s techniques and process can be noted through her sketchbooks and works in progress.
“Arizona is full of diversity on many levels. We have deserts and snow skiing, boating and rodeos, racing and hiking. It is home to intriguing collections of birds and cacti. The people of Arizona bring us celebrations and history. All of this should be recognized and celebrated,” says Suzanne Villella. “We should be so thankful for such rich surroundings.” This series is just the beginning of what Arizona truly has to offer. Seeing this series will bring joy to the people of Arizona. Arizona Ante is curated by the talented Madeleine Wick, Visual Merchandising Manager for the not-for-profit Southern Arizona Arts Guild Gallery. This show is graciously supported by an Artist Opportunity Grant from the Arizona Commission on the Arts.
February 3, 2024, 4PM to 9PM. Arizona Ante is a family-friendly art exhibition, including a scavenger hunt and free drawing with artist Suzanne Villella. Meet the Artist on Saturdays, February 10, 17, and 24, from 12-5 pm or by appointment (702) 376-7499 at the Steinfeld Gallery.
Location: The Steinfeld Gallery, 101 W 6th Street, Tucson AZ 85701
For More Information Contact:
Suzanne Villella
(702) 376-7499
ABOUT SUZANNE VILLELLA, Suzanne is a graduate of the University of Arizona, where she studied Art History and Studio Art. She grew up in the Midwest and has developed a great love and appreciation for the many unique gifts of Arizona. Suzanne moved around the globe as a military spouse. She and her family returned to Tucson for a last assignment and happily settled here. In addition to being an artist and current president of the Southern Arizona Arts Guild, Suzanne is a foodie, golfer, biker, hiker, fisher, wine enthusiast and wildlife lover. Hopefully, you will discover the Arizona she loves in this entertaining series, most of which are based on her own photographs and experiences. She also creates colorful Southwest inspired mixed media artwork. Learn more about Suzanne and her artwork at www.suzannejvillella.com or contact her at suzannevillella@gmail.com.
