Originally built in the early 1920s, this Santa Fe-style home near Camelback Mountain has become a haven for fine art classes and events. Displays include a 1890s replica of a Colonial-style mansion. Purchased by the city of Phoenix, it has been converted into an artistic center that includes a small gallery. Recognized artists from Arizona and around the country are featured in showcase exhibits and special events. Be sure to check out this museum during the week, but note that they are closed on Sundays and major holidays.
Website: shemerartcenter.org
Phone: (602) 262-4727
Cross Streets: Near the intersection of E Camelback Rd and N Arcadia Dr
Closed now
- Wed 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
5005 E Camelback Rd Phoenix, AZ 85018-3015 ·1851.46 mi
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- Family friendly
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I just completed the Beginner Watercolor Class with John Erwin. It was a great class - John showed us many different techniques that you can use with water-color paints, including how to use more or less water when painting with watercolors, different techniques for applying the paint beyond a brush, the best use of different brushes, how to add texture to the painting and how to 'remove' paint to lighten it. You came away with multiple pieces that you can frame, use as postcards, etc. The class is very small - only 8 students total. We all got to know each other really quickly, exchanging ideas about each other's work, as well as other artistic happenings around Phoenix.
MoreJust returned from Family Fun Night Water Color class with John Erwin at Shemer Art Center.Had so much fun learning how to water color in 2 hours.What a great way to spend a hot evening in Phoenix.Sooooo want to do another class!
MoreThoroughly enjoyable. Located in what was once a private home on lovely grounds. Small, intimate museum that focuses mostly on sculpture - both large and small. Donation requested but not required for entry. Free parking.
MoreShemer Art Center is one of those hidden treasures right under your nose. It's a great place to take a art class, take in one of there art festivals, shop for gifts at there gift shop and enjoy the featured artist in the 3 galleries. Bring a sack lunch and enjoy it on there grounds.November 1st is Sunday at Shemer Art Festival from 10-5.This year Arizona Glass Alliance will be there with glass artists and a portable hot shop. Don't miss this event!
MoreWe went for the Micro Dwell exhibit 2015. We really enjoyed that particular exhibit and found it interesting. We did catch some of the sculptures they had in the garden at the entrance but apart from those and the MicroDwell exhibit we didn't really see much other art. The museum itself was really small. It was easy to get to for the MicroDwell and there was ample parking as it was the last weekend of the exhibit it was quite busy. I don't think we would go back unless they held another big exhibit and we were in the area doing other things though...
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