Dark Skies Show

Blown Glass Dark Skies Bowl by George Averbeck

In September we'll be participating in the wider Dark Skies Downtown event by featuring work from artists across the gallery that explores how Northern Arizona's dark nights inspire their art. George Averbeck will have his classic blown glass Dark Sky pieces, our painters have brought fantastically different perspectives, Sarah Harms has new Dark Skies ceramics, and that's just the start!

The show will open on Friday, September 6th during ArtWalk starting at 6:00pm. Emma Gardner will be painting live while Brian Sanders and Chase Coleman play moon-inspired classic songs. Come in to see how artists of all different mediums have interpreted the night!

We're always excited to celebrate that Flagstaff is the First International Dark Skies city. It's known for its impressive nightscapes with the Milky Way visible to the naked eye, but it isn't by chance that we can see the stars so clearly. It's because of the hard work of a small but dedicated group of individuals: The Dark Skies Coalition. They have labored for years to keep light pollution in the city of Flagstaff low so that astronomers at Lowell Observatory, local residents, and visitors can all enjoy and learn from clear night skies.

"Desert Nocturne" by Fred Calleri

"Night Prowl" by Elaine Dillingham

The Coalition is hosting Celebration of the Night events throughout September and October including Dark Skies Downtown, telescope viewings, talks with astronomers, the Star Party at Buffalo Park, and lots more! To learn about the Celebration of the Night and the Coalition, check out their site!

You can also read two articles in Flagstaff Business News about how artists are part of the the Celebration, including an interview with our very own George and Holly Averbeck and all about Dark Skies Downtown.

Dark Skies ceramic cups by Sarah Harms

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Art in Recovery
We're so happy to share this article about Rob Lewis! Rob is George Averbeck's assistant in the glass studio and also helps with shipping at the gallery. A very successful graduate of the Back2Basics Adventure Recovery program, he is helping others overcome their addiction and growing a following as a glass artist in his own right. Check out his story here! You can find Rob's glass for sale at the gallery.

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Jewelry Trunk Show
Nancy Foo's monthly Trunk Show will be on Saturday, September 14th. Come by from 11:00am-3:00pm to meet Nancy and see gorgeous new pieces - like these Chrysocolla in Gray Quartz earrings!

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Sneak Peek
Our featured artist in October will be Sky Black! Put October 4th on your calendar when he'll be at the gallery for ArtWalk! Here's one of his contributions to the Dark Skies show called "Night Launch."

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