The West Valley Arts Council is celebrating Indigenous storytelling and culture through a new visual art exhibition titled "IMPRINT: Native American Stories," on display at the Arts HQ Gallery from May 16 through June 19.
The show is part of the council’s annual "IMPRINT Series," a three-part exhibition program that highlights cultural diversity in the arts. This installment features Arizona-based Native American artists who explore their personal and cultural narratives through a variety of styles and mediums.
Featured artists include:
- Shiloh Ashley, a digital artist and professor at Arizona State University
- Thomas “Breeze” Marcus, a muralist and fine artist represented by Blue Rain Gallery
- Jacob Meders, a printmaker and associate professor at ASU
- Renee Dennison, a photographer and multimedia artist
- Velma Kee, a poet, visual artist, and assistant curator at the Heard Museum
In addition to the main exhibit, visitors can view a front-wall mini-exhibit by Sun Bauer, a self-taught artist originally from Korea. Bauer’s realist oil paintings depict landscapes and animal portraits with intricate detail and emotional depth.
The Arts HQ Gallery is located at 16126 N Civic Center Plaza in Surprise. It is open to the public Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information, visit westvalleyarts.org.
