The Center for the Performing Arts Gallery hosts several exhibits annually including shows by faculty and students, a photography open call to the community, and an exhibit of vanguard work at the Experimental Arts Festival. Students enjoy the opportunity to exhibit in the Annual Juried Student Exhibition held each April. The second week of April students may enter up to 5 submissions of art made during the academic year for a modest fee. Entry forms are available in the gallery during the drop–off period. In addition, an annual invitational student exhibit the emerging artist series provides advanced students with a platform to showcase their work to the community. Students wishing to participate in the Artists of Promise annual district–wide juried art competition and exhibition may submit 1-5 "Tiff" image files of recent work (completed summer–fall of the academic year) free of charge for consideration. Deadline for submission is 5pm the third Friday in January. Drop off discs and application forms with the Fine and Performing Arts secretaries, first floor, M–bldg East. The exhibit is held off–campus each April and celebrated with a gala reception.

Entry deadlines:

• Annual juried student exhibition date TBD, second week of April, CPA Gallery, drop off original work
• Artists of Promise 5pm 3rd Friday in January, M-bldg East 1st floor reception, drop off CD and application

• CPA Gallery Schedule
• Artist of Promise Submission Form
• Exhibitions Archive

"The Illustrated Image: Work by Gary Bennett"
February 6-24, 2012

Gary Bennett, "Quantum Quail"

Gary Bennett, story board sketch for "Rainy's Powwow"

Gary Bennett, "Go Fish" illustration for the book "The best shapes & colors book" published by Arizona Highways.

"Sarah Hurwitz & Brent Adrian"
March 7- April 6, 2012

Brent Adrian, "Snarge", Oil on panel

Sarah Hurwitz, "Punch me in the face, this is my sexy face" Oil on canvas.

"The Juried Student Show"
Jurors: Tiffany Fairall & Matt Werner
April - May 10, 2012

Sue Hulsebos, "Dirty Yellow Fool", Ceramics and mixed media

Shauna Y. Daley, "Manic", Watercolor and ink.
 

Jo VanLoo, " Have broken arm, will travel" Fabric quilt

(Various gallery shots from the reception)

"Watercolors"
August 12- September 7, 2011

Wendy Hill, "Lemons in a blue bowl", Watercolors

Gallery Image, detail of the show

"Faculty Show"
September 10 - October 11 2011

David Bradley, "AZ Native" Drum. Ceramic and animal hide

Gary Bennett, "Sweet Dreams" Illustration. Oil on paper

Joseph Podlesnik, "Seated Figure", Charcoal and conte.

Chad Godt, "Come Close", Mixed media

Nathan Feller, "The Blame Game", Screenprint and mixed media.

(Gallery Opening)

"Emerging Artists Series: Derek Vukusich, Misty Lou Elkins, & Zach Melnik"
November 14 - December 3, 2011

Derek Vukusich, "Away", Charcoal and ink on mylar

Misty Lou Elkins, "Drowning", Photograph

Zach Melnik, "Heaven Knows", Mixed media

"The Juried Photography Show"
December 8, 2011 - January 18 , 2012

(The flier for the show)

Various Images of the Gallery

Nov. 10, 2010-Jan. 8, 2011
Emerging Artists 03:
Lorita Bigman, Elizabeth Jones, Alejandro Steffani

Aug 16-Sept 18, 2010
Chad Godt and Ryan Peter Miller:
Why can't it be what it wants to be?
Photo caption: Ryan Peter Miller, "Torosaurus", acrylics.

March 8–April 4, 2010
Nathan Feller and Catherine Ruane :
Split Personality.
Photo caption: Catherine Ruane, "Eucalyptus" charcoal.

Experimental Arts Festival 2010: Game Show.
Angela Ellsworth, Mary Lucking, Rico Reyes and featuring work by students of Vesna Dragojlov at the University of Advancing Technology: Kyle Jenkins, Alissa Mathiasmeier, Mark Lee, and James Toth.
Photo caption: Mary Lucking, "Dance Table".

Nov. 7–Dec.12, 2009
Emerging Artists Series 02
Rose Ann Colamartini, Cherie Buck Hutchison, Paul Klasek.
Photo caption: Cherie Buck Hutchison, ceramics.

Aug. 21–Sept. 20, 2009
David L. Bradley: Musiciphilia.
Photo caption: David L. Bradley, "Fern Stalk", ceramics.

Experimental Arts Festival 2009: Adria Pecora: Feedback.
Photo caption: Adria Pecora, "presidential postcards".

Nov. 19, 2008–Jan. 20, 2009
Emerging Artists Series 01: Diane Clahassey, Ashley Tipton James, Susan Lynn Hulsebos, Constance McBride, Josh Mieves,
Shawn Rost.
Photo caption: Diane Clahassey, "Grey Drops", acrylics.

Oct. 10–Nov.13, 2008
Josie M. Taglienti, Gene A. Rister, Christopher Scinto :
Asia Suite: Of Truth and Circumstance.
Photo caption: Josie M. Taglienti, "Darkness Riding On Their Wings", pastel.

Aug. 29–Oct. 3, 2008
Wendy Hill: Painting with Water Soluble Mediums
Photo caption: Wendy Hill, "Isabey", watercolor.

March 24–April 12, 2008
Paintings by Kiri Goldberg, Ceramics by Kaori Fujitani.
Photo caption: Kaori Fujitani, ceramics.

March 23 –April 13, 2008
Ceramics group exhibit featuring wall–mounted works.
Organized by David L. Bradley.
Photo caption: Marcia Evans, ceramics.

Nov. 9–Dec. 12, 2007
Super Fluid.
Holly Carpenter, Aaron Cuthbertson, Gregory Sale, Chris Todd, and Jen Urso.
Curated by Adria Pecora and students.
Photo caption: Aaron Cutherbertson, "Treading Water", video made with interactive fluid simulator and synthsized audio.

Aug. 29-Oct. 26, 2007
Jessica Calderwood.
Photo caption: Jessica Calderwood with "Untitled", mixed–media.

Experimental Arts Festival 2006–07: Kjel Alkire, David L. Bradley, Adria Pecora.
Photo credit: Adria Pecora. Photo caption: Adria Pecora, "nets" cord–based installation.