The Copper Country Quilters annual quilt show, Pieces of Friendship XXVI, is scheduled at the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts from February 1, 2012 through March 31, 2012. This show features the Centennial Quilt Fabric Challenge collection and a boutique selling hand made and quilted items as well as Pieces of Friendship quilt raffle.

The Pieces of Friendship Quilt raffle tickets are $1.00 each or 6/$5.00 and are available at the front desk at Cobre Valley Center for the Arts. The drawing will be held Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 2 p.m.

Opening reception for the Pieces of Friendship XXVI show is February 11, 2012 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Admission to the show is free, however, a donation is requested to benefit Cobre Valley Center for the Arts.

An oil painting class is scheduled for Saturday, February 18th with Artist/Instructor Wanda Mitchell-Tucker at the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts at 101 N. Broad Street in Historical Downtown Globe, Arizona. The class begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m., with a one hour lunch break. You have the option of going "Dutch" and joining Wanda and the class at a local restaurant or you may spend your lunch hour as you choose.

Supplies needed for the class are a 16 X 20 canvas, oil paints, art supplies (brushes, etc.), and a painting shirt. Cost for this class is $25.00 per person and is due at the Center on or before February 10th. This class is available for ages 12 and up. If you don't have paints, Wanda will provide them for you for an extra $5.00. Please RSVP by calling the Center at (928) 425-0884.

Artist, Frank Balaam, one of Globe's most recognized artists will have a One Man Show January 2nd-29th at the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts Gallery. Frank and his wife, Nora, have volunteered Center for the Arts for many decades. Frank's mediums are in oils on canvas, featuring a series called "Ocean Light Through the Trees." Frank's ocean paintings combine the vigor of pounding waves with the valiant life energy of coastal trees as they cling to the edge of our world. The recent works are an extension of his vibrant forests and continue the exploration of Light Through the Trees.

A portion of the art sales in this show will be donated to the Summer Youth Musical Program, an award winning art program, enabling local youth to celebrate the arts.

Opening Reception: Frank will host an Opening Reception for his show on Saturday, January 21st from 10 am-4 pm at the Center Gallery. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call the Center at (928) 425-0884. To preview the exhibition online, visit: www.frankbalaam.com

Painting on left by Artist, Frank Balaam.

Artist, Barbara Kishbaugh will have a One Woman Show January 1st-30th at the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts Gallery. Barbara paints primarily in oils. Paintings in this show will be available for purchase. For more information on this show, please call the Center at (928) 425-0884.

This painting was painted by Barbara Kishbaugh and is available for purchase at the Center for the Arts for $177.00. Tax is not included in the price. For details, please call the Center for the Arts.

The Cobre Valley Center for the Arts is proud to announce debut works of art by Artist, Jim Lindstrom during the month of January. Jim creates innovative art referred to as "Rustik Kaleidoscope", featuring pictures from the Globe-Miami area. Art pieces from Jim's show will be available for purchase.
For more information, call the Center at (928) 425-0884.

Picture above by Artist, Jim Lindstrom.