The Fool on the Hill- a gallery of wonderful things- kicks off its fall season with new lightweight pieces that are perfect for layering! Also check out our new handmade line of Peace Soap! We’ll be open until 8 and serving up goodies at Art Walk!  Located at 507 Main Street- Jerome-928-649-0334 www.thefoolonthehill.com

Magpie- a wearable arts gallery-  Tiny porcelain teacups, pewter rabbits, old keys, and vintage found objects are mixed in a beautiful new line of Victorian/ Steampunk jewelry. Designer Christy Fisher has created a collection of French postcard printed clothing that perfectly completes the look. Visit us for Wine and nibbles on Art Walk.
Located at 509 Main Street – Jerome- 928-649-0295  www.magpiejerome.com

Jerome Art Walk continues its momentum on September 4th with its first Saturday celebration of art. Twenty-five galleries and studios will be open from 5:00 to 8:00 PM with art, music and refreshments. This free event has become a Verde Valley favorite with a shuttle that will transport you from the artist filled Old Jerome High School, up to the center of town with The Lincoln Gallery and Made in Jerome Pottery and everything in-between. The holiday weekend is the perfect time to enjoy late night dinner hours at Jerome’s great restaurants or even spend the night at a lovely lodging. Continue reading »

Live! From Jerome! It’s The Knuckleheads!

Jerome rocks out the summer with The Knuckleheads in concert on August 21st in Spook Hall.

The End of Summer Rock and Roll Bash will be another great event in Jerome. Dinner starts at 6:30 with old-fashioned summer fare including hot dogs, Sloppy Joe’s, baked beans, potato salad (vegetarian menu, as well), ice cream sandwiches, popcorn and snacks all night.

The music begins at 8:00 and continues until midnight.

This is an affordable night out with a $5 entry fee, $5 per plate dinner and full cash bar.

The Jerome Chamber of Commerce sponsors the party with proceeds going toward funding the groups many projects. For more information contact Coleen at (928) 649-3847 or Diana at (928) 634 -2604.

JEROME, AZ (July 21, 2010) - A warm and sultry night filled with art, music and gallery hopping is in store on August 7 for First Saturday Art Walk in Jerome.  Visit 25 galleries and studios throughout this charming mountain town from 5:00-8:00PM. A free shuttle runs during the walk, from the newest studios at The Old Jerome High School up to Main Street and the gallery of Patrick Lincoln and Made in Jerome ceramics.  

Jerome’s Jewelry and Gifts features Rick Hernandez and his 19-year-old son Ricky with unique custom creations in 14k gold and Sterling Silver.  Specialty pieces using Drusy, Stingray Hide, Arizona Peridot and Fire Agate are among the collection along with Australian Opal, Diamonds and Tanzanite.

Jerome Artist’s Co-operative presents “Tales of Arizona in Rust and Dye”- featuring found object sculptures by Sally Stryker and batik by Judy Yescalis. Opens August 7th.

Pura Vida Gallery debuts new colors and designs by fiber artist Debra Street. Hand-painted silk ponchos and shrugs in beautiful vibrant colors are perfect for those cool desert evenings.  Join Pura Vida Gallery for champagne and chocolates on the evening of the Art Walk to add a little art to your wardrobe

The Canyon Fine Art Gallery, located in the old Jerome High School is featuring a collection of “Small Gem” oil paintings by popular landscape artist David Haskell. Start your collection of Dave’s incredible paintings of Arizona scenes with one of these affordable jewels of nature, or select one as a gift for that special art lover you admire. View images at www.canyonfineart.com     Continue reading »

Celebrate an art scene too boundless for one city to contain. For beginning and seasoned collectors, visitors and locals alike, a full weekend of art receptions and new exhibitions await – every month.  From 5-8 pm on 1st Friday at Sedona’s top galleries and 1st Saturday at Jerome’s famous galleries and artist studios this singular area explodes with art.  
 
In Sedona, the Trolley transports art lovers to all the galleries. And, in Jerome, Walk the Walk with map in hand or make use of the free shuttle. Do you want a more personalized tour with a driver at your disposal? Contact your concierge or Donna Chesler at (928) 649-2277 for the royal treatment. Enjoy openings, entertainment, refreshments, and one of the nations most vibrant art scenes amidst the red rocks and soaring views of the Verde Valley. For more information visit www.sedonagalleryassociation.com or www.jeromeartwalk.com

On Saturday, July 3rd, from 5-8 PM the socially conscious rock band, 2 SUNS will be performing their original music and rockin’ the beautiful city of Jerome, in the middle park during Art Walk. This concert is free and all ages are welcome.  

2 SUNS’ music is reminiscent of 60’s and 70’s music, but with a 2010 style. Their  music is very  inspiring and uplifting, it appeals to all generations, and is dedicated to Love and Peace.  The creative force behind this event is Jeanie Moss, owner and hair stylist extraordinaire of Mountain Hair located on Main Street in Jerome.

2 SUNS’ line up is Gina Donello on lead vocals, keyboards and bass, Gary Bettum on lead guitar and vocals, Eva George on bass, guitar, and vocals, and Bill Juharos on drums.  2 SUNS new CD  “Love Revolution” was produced by Lee Curreri in LA, California.  Check us out on the web at 2sunsmusic.com.   Come celebrate freedom with us!

Magpie- a wearable arts gallery- celebrates the summer with a fresh crop of cool summer clothing and jewelry pieces. Designer Christy Fisher has some great new tops in the shop and our signature line of organic fragrances has some refreshing blends just for you! Join us for a taste of wine from 5-8. Magpie is located at 510 Main Street in Jerome. 928-649-0295 www.magpiejerome.com
 
Nellie Bly Kaleidoscopes and Art Glass presents a Peek-A-Box kaleidoscope by Mark Tickle. This completely new concept combines a scope with a shadowbox. As you peer into the side of this 9″ long rectangular scope, it seems to be a hollow box with only a beautiful lamp worked glass dragonfly floating in the center. But, by looking in the 2 1/2″ square end of the scope, what unfolds is a large 6-point kaleidoscopic mandala. How can that be?.. are you kidding?… the box is hollow! Or so it appears. The mirror system is actually concealed by an amazing optical illusion. Peek- A- Box is only one of many magical wonders by North Carolina artist Marc Tickle on display, for play, at Nellie Bly- where ingenuity is always plentiful.
 
At Jerome Bead Creations, Suzann Trout will feature new pieces featuring- what else- but ‘fish’ of bronze and silver. Both she and Suzy Mound will have a great selection of original earrings. Cool, sparkling punch and Suzy’s homemade ‘turtles’ will be served.
 
The Stain of Politics rears its yearly head for the third time at Gallery 527 in Jerome. Gallery artists comment on the world around us in glass, ceramic, pen and ink, photography and painting. Special guests William and Dave Ward will read poetry, ASU student Joe Ward displays two new cartoons and newest Jerome artist Michael Gallagher will show his cartoon magic for the first time in Jerome. Gallagher is well known for his work for Mad Magazine, Marvel and Cracked. Dave Rentz returns to the gallery with his array of fascinating instruments.
 
The Jerome Artists Cooperative Gallery continues its fascinating members show titled ‘Dreams’. With endless possibilities to interpret the theme, and with over 30 unique and individual artists participating, this show is guaranteed to provide you with a delightful experience. Art works exhibited will be in a variety of media including fiber, wood, ceramic, painting, photography, mixed media, jewelry and wearable art.

At Canyon Fine Art Gallery, Dave and Jan return from a month long hiatus. Come join the festivities at the Old Jerome High School, or see Dave’s fine landscape paintings at www.dhaskellart.com
 
Rick Hernandez and his 19-year-old son Ricky have unique custom creations in 14k gold and Sterling Silver at Jerome’s Jewelry, 114 Jerome Avenue, right across from Jerome Gallery.  Specialty pieces using Drusy, Stingray Hide, Arizona Peridot and Fire Agate are among the collection along with Australian Opal, Diamonds and Tanzanite.
 
15.quince grill and cantina will be featuring Jim Corrigan and his show “Vintage Reflections”; mirrors crafted of vintage fabric and reclaimed wood.  Nowhere and Whisky girl will be performing that night.  Open from 7am to 11pm on July 3rd.
 
For more information on First Saturday Jerome Art Walk visit jeromeartwalk.com or call Donna at 649-2277.

The Stain of Politics rears its yearly head for the third time at Gallery 527 in Jerome. Gallery artists comment on the world around us in glass, ceramic, pen and ink, photography and painting. Special guests William and Dave Ward will read poetry, ASU student Joe Ward displays two new cartoons and newest Jerome artist Michael Gallagher will show his cartoon magic for the first time in Jerome. Gallagher is well known for his work for Mad Magazine, Marvel and Cracked. Musical guest Dave Rentz returns to the gallery with his array of fascinating instruments.
 
The most current event on everyone’s mind is the disaster in The Gulf and local poets are responding. William Ward has written two pieces about the oil spill, which he will read at Art Walk at 7:00 PM. He says. “ I personally have been moved to write about the oil spill. We are seeing the scientific, technological, political, socioeconomic, environmentalist responses on TV everyday. We aren’t seeing the responses of artists and poets. For me, the arts often more accurately depict and more genuinely respond to a catastrophe than do the TV pundits and talking heads. (Think of Picasso’s Guernica, for example.)“
 
Searching back into her early ancestry, gallery artist Ninfa has created her latest piece “Armenian Exile” which she painted just this year after discovering that her Colombian roots took her back to Armenia as her great-grandparents fled the genocide of 1915 and settled in South America. Her niece modeled for this moving painting. Over a million people were slaughtered or died on the difficult forced march out of the country.
 
Donna Chesler, gallery owner, presents a final Polaroid transfer on copper, using 13 sheets of film. An original cartoon drawn by Joe Ward will accompany her piece. The pair comments on veganism, a subject close to both artists’ hearts. Ardis Harsche will be creating a tribute to Jerome’s many characters with an interesting study of the everyday people who make up this quirky town.

Dawn Sutherland paints a canvas about the destruction of our pristine lands and Michael Craig Carrier will deliver a new Ecological Assemblage that will challenge the way we see ordinary objects. Michael Gallagher, a special guest for the show, draws a scathing picture of his vision of the destructiveness and divisive nature of politics.
 
Come by for a truly memorable night on July 3rd at Gallery 527 in Jerome. The Stain of Politics 3 promises to be a provocative show. Opening night is 5:00 to 8:00PM on July 3rd and regular hours are 11:00AM to 5:00PM every day. For more information contact Donna at (928) 649-2277. 527 Main Street, Jerome, AZ.

Gallery 527 hosts another great party on June 5th during First Saturday Jerome Art Walk with musical guest Vyktoria Pratt Keating and the talented artists of this charming gallery.

New work by glass artist Lorraine Fexas, including some aqua platters, evokes the cool ocean colors to blend with the blue encaustic paintings of Ardis Harsche and a new chunky turquoise necklace by gallery jeweler Marian Ward. To complete the blue/water theme, Ken Chesler has a wonderful, moody black and white print of the Pacific Coast Highway plus there is a new small Polaroid transfer by Donna Chesler entitled “Blue Lake”. Jerome Art Walk is from 5:00 t0 8:00 PM on the first Saturday of every month. There is plenty of parking and a free shuttle runs throughout the town during the event. For more information, contact Donna at (928) 649-2277.

JEROME, AZ (May 18, 2010) – Warm, easy nights of June in Jerome will set the perfect mood to welcome art lovers as they stroll the lovely galleries and studios that circle the town from the Old Jerome High School to Made in Jerome Pottery and The Lincoln Gallery This first Saturday Art Walk on June 5th will continue to delight the growing group of regulars as well as lucky newcomers to this wonderful evening.  The festivities start at 5:00PM throughout the town with a free shuttle running until 8:00PM. With 26 open galleries and studios, the following sampling of what is in store will spark any art aficionado’s imagination.

Canyon Fine Art welcomes you for First Saturday Art Walk this month, but will be closed the rest of June, as owner/artist David Haskell travels the land gaining inspiration for another storm of creativity. Canyon Fine Art will resume its normal hours of operation in July, and Dave and Jan will be there to greet you for First Saturday Art Walk. Whet your appetite by viewing examples of their many offerings at www.dhaskellart.com
 
Cody DeLong has been a busy bee this past month. The Art Walk association in Moab Utah invited Cody there for a week, where Cody did a painting demo inside Arches National Park, followed by a show of several of his paintings in a local gallery for the Moab Art Walk. Cody returned home for three days before embarking on an eight day Grand Canyon river expedition, during which he is teaching a painting workshop. Many small plein air paintings were completed on these trips so stop in to the Cody DeLong Studio to see these exciting new works. Codydelong.com Cody DeLong Studio – 300 Hull Ave. in uptown Jerome between the visitor’s center and Spook Hall.
 
The Jerome Artist’s Cooperative Gallery invites you to visit on June 5th, for the opening night of their popular annual summer membership show. This year’s theme, as voted by the membership, is “Dreams”. With endless possibilities to interpret the theme, and with over 30 unique and individual artists participating, this show is guaranteed to provide you with a delightful experience. Art works exhibited will be in a variety of media including fiber, wood, ceramic, painting, photography, mixed media, jewelry and wearable art. The Gallery’s evening reception coincides with the popular Jerome Artist’s Art Walk on June 5th when many of the local shops and galleries will be open later than usual, until 8pm.
 
On the evening of the June 5th Art Walk, Pura Vida Gallery will feature Jerome artist and rock star Tim Alexander’s original, three-dimensional acrylic wall piece.  Tim Alexander is a founding member of the rock band Primus, as well as being involved in Maynard Keenan’s Puscifer project.  The featured piece, entitled “Shama_1” uses recycled construction materials and vivid acrylics.  Pura Vida will celebrate the evening with its infamous champagne and chocolate reception
 
Stop in at Nellie Bly Kaleidoscopes and Art Glass, and watch the world turn. Come and see the MOVA globes. These solar powered globes turn gently using, in combination, earth’s magnetic field and solar energy. Moving in complete silence at a peaceful and tranquil pace, a MOVA globe floats at a perfect point of balance using both gravitational and buoyant forces. Without batteries or wires, MOVA globes come to life and start to turn when exposed to natural or artificial light. From the look of an old world globe, to the accurate topographical earth map, choose from five globe types… even stars and constellations. At only $135.00 for the six-inch diameter MOVA globe, come be amazed with us, where science meets art, at Nellie Bly.
 
Suzy Mound and Suzann Trout of Jerome Bead Creations will have many new seasonal pieces you can enjoy throughout the summer- lots of color plus seeds, pods and shells! The Old Jerome High School will be brimming with art from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on June 5th.
 
Visit Altai Leather Designs and watch the fine craftsmen in action.  They hand tool and dye belts, sew unique bags and other items right in the store.  All goods are guaranteed for the life of the leather.  Let the artists’ custom fit you for a belt or help you choose the perfect handbag. Lots of beautiful colors and styles.  
 
Spring flowers continue to bloom at Purple Sky Photography gallery accompanied by scenes from across the Southwest. One location in
particular is close to Kim Hoshal’s heart — Cathedral Rock — and through the summer, Kim will be donating 10% of the proceeds from any sale of Cathedral Rock images to help support our State Parks. Also being featured this month in the gallery are several new paintings by William Hoshal. His abstracted landscape studies are stark, moody depictions and often parallel musical studies in both theme and execution.
 
Jerome’s Jewelry welcomes area artist Valerie Ostenak’s sculptural jewelry collection.  Valerie creates very inspirational jewelry using silver and gold along with a forged steel line. Valerie is an award-winning artist.  Her pieces were featured at 2009 Phoenix Fashion week.  Rick Hernandez and his 18-year-old son Ricky have unique custom creations in 14k gold and Sterling Silver. Specialty pieces using Drusy, Stingray Hide, Arizona Peridot and Fire Agate are among the collection along with Australian Opal, Diamonds and Tanzanite.
 
Gallery 527 hosts another great party with musical guest Vyktoria Pratt Keating and the talented artists of this charming gallery. New work by glass artist Lorraine Fexas, including some aqua platters, evokes the cool ocean colors to blend with the blue encaustic paintings of Ardis Harsche and a new chunky turquoise necklace by gallery jeweler Marian Ward. To complete the water theme, Ken Chesler has a wonderful, moody black and white print of the Pacific Coast Highway.
 
For more information on Jerome Art Walk on June 5th, visit http://www.jeromeartwalk.com  or contact Donna at 649-2277.