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Ariana Enriquez
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Ariana Enriquez (b. El Paso, Texas) is a visual artist based out of Mesa, Arizona. She received her BFA in painting and MA in art history from Arizona State University. After working in art museums for a decade, Enriquez started her own mural business in 2022. Finding meditative and self-healing qualities in the outdoors, Arizona’s natural landscape serves as Enriquez’s largest source of inspiration. The botanical and ornithological subject matter portrayed in her work are reflections of her experiences, metaphors of her family and extensions of her identity. Enriquez primarily works with acrylics in her studio and mural practice. Her clients have included Tostitos, Shane Company, Desert Botanical Garden and South Phoenix’s beloved flower shop, Baseline Flowers. Seeking to honor the nuances of nature’s details, Enriquez hand paints every aspect of her work. She hopes to show how beauty can be found in the small things that surround us.
Jules Gallatig
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Jules Gallatig, a fine art photographer originally from Pennsylvania, finds inspiration in the quiet beauty of the natural world. Now based in Cave Creek, Arizona, her work captures the delicate interplay of light, shadow, and intricate detail in desert blooms and garden botanicals. With a background in traditional darkroom photography and a BFA from Rochester Institute of Technology, Jules brings both technical mastery and deep emotional resonance to her art. Through her lens, she invites viewers to slow down, notice the often-overlooked, and reconnect with the serenity and wonder found in nature’s smallest moments.
Ellen Nemetz
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Nemetz is a contemporary artist based in Phoenix, a former member of the eye lounge artist cooperative, and currently the co-curator of the First Studio Gallery space. Although Ellen always had an interest in art, she studied Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Madison, Wisconsin. Her works are in public and private collections in Europe and throughout the United States.
Harold Lohner
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Harold Lohner is an artist and font designer. He is Professor Emeritus of Art at Russell Sage College and holds an MFA in printmaking from the University at Albany. Harold has been making and exhibiting his prints and other artworks regionally and nationally for over 30 years, including solo exhibitions at the Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum, Mesa, AZ, and Five15Arts@Chartreuse, Phoenix. He is also the proprietor of Harold’s Fonts, a digital type foundry. Harold lives in Phoenix with his husband, Al Martino.
Joanna Proffitt
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PHOTOGRAPHIC ABSTRACTS CREATED IN-CAMERA.
Ann Osgood
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Ann Osgood was raised in Southern California and graduated from the University of Hawaii with a BFA in Drawing and Painting. She moved to the base of the Superstitions and opened the Upstairs Gallery and taught for Central Arizona College. Later she taught in Deer Valley Schools for many years. Now she paints full time.
Denise Yaghmourian
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Mixed media, fiber art, installation, and an occasional performance
Chuck Via
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I create hundreds of origami koi to swim in a school around any space. I also make smaller versions in shadow boxes of the large installations.
Arizona Artist
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Arizona Artist draws inspiration from the dramatic landscapes and vibrant cultural heritage of the American Southwest. Born and raised in Sedona, they developed their artistic voice through years of exploring the red rock canyons and studying the interplay of light and shadow across the desert terrain. Their work seamlessly blends traditional techniques with contemporary vision, creating pieces that capture both the timeless beauty of the natural world and the dynamic energy of modern life. Specializing in custom canvas paintings, large-scale murals, and sculptural installations, Arizona Artist has become known for their bold use of earth tones, geometric patterns inspired by Native American art, and ability to transform any space into a visual narrative. Their murals have graced community centers, restaurants, and private residences throughout the Southwest, while their sculptures—often incorporating natural materials like sandstone and copper—have been featured in gallery exhibitions from Phoenix to Santa Fe. Whether working on an intimate portrait or a sprawling outdoor mural, Arizona Artist brings the
David Dupree
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David Dupree, owner of dD Urban Photo, creates photographs rooted in darkroom and digital traditions. His images explore light, shadow, and memory across more than five decades.
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Friday, November 7, 2025— Small Works Show
5:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Friday, December 5, 2025
5:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Friday, January 16, 2026
5:00 PM — 9:00 PM
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First Studio Gallery
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