Current Exhibitions:
2026 SCOTTSDALE ARTISTS LEAGUE STATEWIDE COMPETITION
MAR 5-30, 2026 (AWARDS CEREMONY: MAR 5)
CANOPY BY HILTON
AMERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL
MAR 6 - APR 23, 2026
ARTS HQ GALLERY
The West Valley Arts Council is excited to announce America, the Beautiful, an exhibition of artwork representing iconic landscapes, places, things, and people what make America great. This exhibit corresponds with the 250th Birthday of our nation and hopes to reaffirm the good and pride in our country. Gilat Ben-Dor will be exhibiting two of her diner series photographs, "Counter Culture" and "The Usual."
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE OPENING RECEPTION ON FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 5-7 PM
The Arts HQ Gallery is located at 16126 N. Civic Center Plaza, Ste 102, Surprise AZ 85374 (in front of the Surprise City Hall)
2026 CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION
JAN 8 - MAR 18, 2026
DESERT FOOTHILLS LIBRARY
The Desert Foothills Gallery is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 2026 Contemporary Art Exhibition, showcasing an eclectic collection of works by talented Arizona member artists of the Sonoran Arts League. This vibrant exhibition will run from January 8 to March 18, 2026, offering art enthusiasts and the public a captivating glimpse into contemporary artistic expression.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR TWO EVENTS DURING THIS EXHIBITION:
The Desert Foothills Gallery is a permanent gallery located inside The Desert Foothills Library at 38443 N Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek AZ 85331
MY WATER, MY CULTURE
TRAVELING EXHIBIT SPANNING TWO YEARS (2025-2027)
FIRST STOP: ARIZONA CAPITOL MUSEUM
NOV 3, 2025 - JAN 22, 2026
SECOND STOP: THE PROJECT SPACE (PHX) AS OF FEB 6, 2026
The Museum of Arizona Artists (MOAZA), with curator Aaron Eagles, present this special exhibition of invited Arizona artists from diverse backgrounds, exploring and expressing their relationship with water. This is a two-year traveling exhibit with plans to show in various parts of the state.
The first stop of this exhibition is at the Arizona Capitol Museum, with an opening reception on Saturday, Nov. 22, at 12:30 pm at the Arizona Capitol Museum, followed by a reception at 119 Gallery (addresses below).
2026 UPDATE: The second location has just been announced, with an opening reception on First Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, at The Project Space, 1345 W McKinley St, Phoenix, AZ 85007.
THE ART OF US (TAOU)
JAN 30-FEB 1, 2026
HACKETT HOUSE, TEMPE
The Tempe Artists Guild, in conjunction with the Arizona Commission on the Arts, presents an exciting, 3-day exhibition of selected Arizona artists' works, amid a festive weekend filled with art for sale, music, food trucks, and fun for all lovers of the arts!
Held at the historic Hackett House in downtown Tempe, Arizona, this event includes the following events -- free, and open to the public:
Artists Reception on Friday, Jan 30, 5-7 pm
Art & Music Through a Creative Lens - an interactive discussion examining the connection between visual and musical storytelling, Sunday, Feb 1 from 3-4 pm
FULL EXHIBITION HOURS: Friday, 1-7 pm/ Saturday, 11am-5 pm/ Sunday, 11am - 4:30 pm
LOCATION: Hackett House, 95 W Fourth St, Tempe, AZ 85281
SELECT VIRTUAL EXHIBITIONS:
Pomegranate Tapestry
ONGOING ONLINE EXHIBITION
Virtual Exhibit at gilatbendor.com
Experience the independent release of 12 new small works by Scottsdale artist Gilat Ben-Dor. Just in time for Valentine's Day, yet also timeless in its meaning, this series celebrates abundance and love, which the pomegranate represents.
Each individual work in this series combines Gilat’s colorful, exuberant style with nods to artistic traditions such as Medieval gilding, Renaissance-era celestial themes, and the textured forms of more contemporary Abstract Expressionism.
Click here to view full series
Click here for Pomegranate Tapestry PRESS RELEASE
CURTAIN UP! The Theatrical Art of Gilat Ben-Dor
CONTINUED ONLINE ON THIS WEBSITE
(Original Exhibit Dates: April 1-May 20, 2022
at ASU Gammage Auditorium (Theater)
Tempe, Arizona)
ASU Gammage, Arizona's premier Broadway theater, presents artist Gilat Ben-Dor’s brand new, theater-themed series, CURTAIN UP! from April 1-30, 2022. Gilat’s whimsical, colorful art will take you on a journey of moments both on stage and off, with relatable highlights all about “The Show.” From Greek dramas to Renaissance-era theater, from Shakespeare to Vaudeville, and even Japanese Kabuki, Gilat pays tribute to the theatrical milestones that brought us to the Broadway and theater traditions we know and love today.
The in-person exhibit in the lobby of Gammage is viewable two ways: for Gammage ticket holders when attending the performance, and by appointment: please email Jeremy Bennington at jeremy.bennington@asu.edu
Fine art prints and merchandise based on the 12 original watercolors are available for purchase directly through the Exhibit Shop at gilatbendor.com