The Real Dog and Pony Show
An Exhibition of Animal Art by Arizona Artists
Sponsored by Constance W. McMillin Trust
May 22 through July 19

For those who look forward to WVAM’s annual show of animal art, the
Surprise Museum is determined not to disappoint. Though the “Art and
the Animal” traveling exhibition will not make an appearance this year
due to budget constraints, the curatorial staff has pulled together an
intriguing display of horses and dogs in art to delight summer visitors.
Drawing upon artists from the immediate area, one of the artists
represented in this show is Ann Coe, known nationally for her quirky
paintings that include animals of all types in weird and unusual settings
and taking on quite human attributes. Another participant is Black
Canyon artist and illustrator of the popular children’s book “Dr. Bird To
the Rescue”, Kevin Kibsey. Lou Mason’s disarming cartoon-like dogs with
their signature “messages” will certainly charm any visitor looking to
check out renditions of two of the most popular animals in the state.
Sponsor for this year’s exhibition is the Constance W. McMillin Trust.
Ms McMillin has been a long time supporter of the Museum and
especially its wildlife exhibitions, underwriting last year’s “Art and the
Animal” exhibit.
The exhibit is scheduled to run through July 19 and a members’
reception is scheduled for June 12 from 5 to 8 pm. Other artists’ works
on display are Greg Pearce, Wei Tai, Joseph Robertson, Linda Budge,
Nancy Christy-Moore, Meg Harper and Tom Herbert.
Sharing the billing during the May, June and July period at the
Museum will be exhibits by Hilario from Larsen Galleries in Scottsdale
and the annual juried exhibition for artists living west of I-17,
“Celebrating Art of the West Valley IV”.

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CELEBRATING ART OF THE WEST VALLEY IV

May 22 through September 6, 2009

West Valley Art Museum is currently accepting digital images of artwork for a juried exhibition. The exhibition will be on view at West Valley Art Museum, from May 22 -September 6, 2009. Entrants may begin mailing entries February 1, 2009. Please do not bring actual art for jurying. A digital cd must be submitted.

Artists residing west of the I-17 freeway, 18 years of age or older may submit up to three works and a total of six images. Works previously exhibited at the West Valley Art Museum are not eligible. West Valley Art Museum reserves the right to edit out any work deemed unsuitable for exhibition.

Prospectus