Detail from, Running Out, Monotype by Rachel Wilson, 2019

Detail from, Running Out, Monotype by Rachel Wilson, 2019

 Water is Life

JULY 5-SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

“What happens to water, happens to all of us.”
— Vernon Masayesva, Hopi Leader, Coyote Clan

Our Arizona water supply is facing increasing challenges. Challenges of consequence to our present and future economy, environment, and personal well-being. There are tens of thousands of water claims clogging our legal system. How can Arizona achieve effective water management that balances the needs of urban and tribal communities, industry and mining, farmers and ranchers... and you? Afterall, Water is Life.

JURIED EXHIBITION: Participating Artists: Shonto Begay • Ed Dunn • Ed Kabotie • Frederica Hall • Jill Sans • Brenda Smith • Mark Vranesh • Ken Walters • Rachel Wilson

Events

First Friday ArtWalk & Artists’ Reception – July 5, 6-8:30 pm

  • 6PM: Music by Mystic Harvest

  • 7PM: Speaker: Joe Costion, Protect Our Water — Focus: Fracking Risks to Arizona Water

First Friday ArtWalk – August 2, 6-8:30 pm

  • 6PM: Music by Ed Kabotie, Artist in Residence at Museum of Northern Arizona

  • 7PM: Speaker: Vernon Masayesva — Focus: Water in Native American Cultural Traditions

First Friday ArtWalk – September 6, 6-8:30 pm

  • 6PM: Music by Bill Vernieu – 6 pm

  • 7PM: Speaker: Erin Young, City of Flagstaff, Water Services Division — Focus: Status of Northern Arizona Water Supply – The Present/The Future

Open Doors: Art in Action Gallery wishes to thank the artists who submitted their visual interpretations of the theme, Water is Life, and guest jurors Alan Petersen, Priest Marianna Gronek, & Carol Jean Kennedy-Bedard. This exhibit is made possible through donations received in memory of Sarah Westphal (1950–2019).