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Willis Peterson’s photography is at the Corner Gallery in Clarkdale.
A PERFECT CIRCLE, A KNOWING LENS by Ellen Jo Roberts
“Egypt at a Glance” is the current exhibit on display at Clarkdale’s Corner Gallery.
Featuring photographic work by Willis Peterson, the show details a 1990 Egyptian adventure along the banks of the Nile. In addi- tion to famed artifacts, golden sarcophagi and important historic landmarks, the show also includes scenes of daily Egyptian life such as riverside laundry, and beachgoers under col- orful umbrellas.
Currently retired to the sleepy historic town of Clarkdale, Mr. Peterson was born in Colorado but spent most of his life an Arizona resident. He has been an avid photographer for three quarters of a century, ever since re- ceiving his first camera as a gift for his 14th birthday.
A long-time photojournalist and feature writer for the Arizona Republic, he enjoyed an illustrious free-lance career with Arizona High- ways throughout the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s, with dozens of published portfolios and hundreds of supporting pictorials. Capturing images of wildlife required inventive equipment adap- tations to capture fleeting moments, during times “before the camera did everything for you, like they do now,” he jokes.
Much was learned from experimentation, trial and error, making Mr. Peterson a bit of a forerunner in the field of wildlife photography. He is an avid traveler and his body of work showcases many photo assignments from far- flung regions across the globe, across several continents. With his background in photojour- nalism, his images are honest and engaging, a well-composed blend of light, shadow and contrast. His previous career as a teacher is evident as he eagerly discusses the elements at work in a successful image.
“Egypt at a Glance” will be on display at the Corner Gallery, adjacent to the Clarkdale Park, though November.
A RIVER BY ANY OTHER NAME by Ellen Jo Roberts
“A River Runs Through Us,” the Verde Land Preservation Institute’s “Verde Artist Chal- lenge” art exhibition, continues to wind its way throughout the Verde Watershed. The series of works, created by 25 juried artists after a springtime kayak adventure, shares an awareness and stirs sentiment about the Verde River and its importance to our region.
Beginning in Old Town Cottonwood, the show continued on to Camp Verde, and had weekend detours to Verde River Day and the Sedona Arts Festival. On November 5th it ar- rives for a two-month installation at the Clark- dale Library. In the New Year, it will continue its tour to the Phoenix Audubon Society, the Sedona Library and the Verde Birding & Na- ture Festival before its May finale at Prescott’s
Raven Café.
“A River Runs Through Us” is auctioning the art to benefit preservation of public lands in the Verde Valley. You can bid online through May by visiting verdeartistchallenge.org
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Flagstaff Cultural Partners presents the 13th Annual “It’s Elemental: Fine Crafts Exhibi-
tion” at Coconino Center for the Arts. At the time of this writing, pieces are being selected by a jury from the entries received — so stay tuned for conversations with the artists and their art in December! The opening of this event, featuring the best of various craft me- diums kicks off in November with a Members’ Preview on Friday, November 15 at 7PM and an opening reception open to the public on Saturday, November 16, 6PM to 8PM. The weekend of December 7 & 8, 10AM to 4PM is the Fine Crafts Sale & Artists’ Marketplace.
“It’s Elemental” is open daily November 19 through December 20. CulturalPartners.org
This November and December the intrigu- ing and evocative sculptures of Christine Golden, featured on the October cover of the Noise, will be featured at Gallery One13, 111 E. Aspen. An opening reception will be held during the First Friday ArtWalk on November 1, from 6PM to 9PM. GalleryOne13.com
Nick Lawrence is the featured artist for the month of November at Mountain Oasis In- ternational Restaurant, 11 E. Aspen.
Over Thanksgiving Weekend, November 29 through December 1, Fiber Arts Sedona will hold their Annual Open Studios Weekend in West Sedona. This free, self-guided tour will take place from 10AM to 5PM each day and is comprised of four studios of Sedona art- ists and two guest artists. There will be artist demonstrations, and the artists will answer questions and discuss their creative processes. Taking part in this year’s event are artists Dee Durkee, Shirley Eichten Albrecht, Margaret Anderson, Joanie Wolter, Komola Rohde & Wendy Bialek. Redrockbaskets.com/events
Alex Buhmeyer’s “Cinder Mountain” will be showing in its entirety at Criollo this No- vember. This series explores the tension and conflicting duality of a landscape in transition. Join the artist for First Friday ArtWalk Novem- ber 1, 6PM to 9PM. Opening reception fea- tures live music by Eddie Would Go, cash bar and bonfire in the back alley sponsored by Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music.
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