Maricopa Arts Council (MAC) is a prime mover in a full week’s slate of arts events directly following Labor Day. All the events tie into the “Got Arts, Maricopa?” expo and have free admission.
Tuesday is the opening reception for the third edition of the Maricopa Artists’ Gallery at City Hall, 5:45-8 p.m. There will be refreshments and a chance to meet the artists.
Featured artists are Anita McLeod Turner, Bonnie Del Turco, Cindy Chance, Herman Neuberger, Jade Rodriguez, Jennifer Hawkins, Karyn Arkell, Katrina Call, Kaui Wilson, Keith Biggs, Larah Webb, Linda Esposito, Megan Perry and Pam Sutton.
This gallery was adjudicated by representatives of MAC and MCE.
Wednesday is the opening reception for the September “Art in the City” one-person gallery at Maricopa Center for Entrepreneurship, starting at 6 p.m. The featured artist for September is award-winning photographer Jack Jackson. His works have been selected and shown in past editions of MAC Spotlight Showcase at area cafés, at the annual crafts show Art on the Veranda since its inception, and is currently on display also at Honeycutt Coffee.
Friday is the opening reception for the inaugural gallery at Maricopa Public Library from 5 to 7 p.m. Featured artists are Gary Zaimont, Jennifer Hawkins, Kaui Wilson, Linda Esposito, Megan Perry and Pam Sutton.
This gallery was adjudicated by representatives of MAC and MCE.
During the evening, starting at 6 p.m. is the first Poetry Open Mic at the library. This event for high school-age on up is open to any Maricopa poet or poetry lover who would like to read his/her own poems or other beloved poems before an audience. (Planned participants include Slam Master The Klute, and National Slam board member John Quiñonez, who are returning to Maricopa after presenting Poetry Slam 101 in August.)
Saturday is thefundraiser for Maricopa Music Circle chamber orchestra at UltraStar’s Elements Event Center from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. Meet the orchestra, hear excerpts from its upcoming DVD, have light refreshments, and bid on items from its wide-ranging Silent Auction – including original artwork, signed music manuscript, box of French wines, hand-made jewelry and handbags and quilt, $100. coupon for Phoenix Symphony tickets, CDs, coupons for high-end local services and lots more.
The innovative, diverse, three-season all-arts expo “Got ARTS, Maricopa?” is the major 2016-2017 project of MAC. All art forms are represented: music, dance, theatre, poetry, film and the many varieties of visual arts. The artistry of Maricopa’s own artists and art organizations will be featured at every event, plus MAC’s determination to present types of arts experiences brand-new to Maricopa.
