The Arts Council
Saint Anthony on the Desert presents
Arts on the Desert
Arts on the Desert: The Gallery on the Way welcomes Shari Keith for an October 8 opening and reception from 5-7 pm. Shari will display her artwork and will also be providing an opportunity for a “make and take” activity for all ages, with small items for sale as well.
Shari Keith is a teaching artist who develops and provides creative art experiences for students of all ages. Based upon her theme of “Transforming Junk Into Treasure” and employing found and discarded materials, she calls herself “The Junk Lady” and her projects emphasize using analysis and synthesis to enable students to explore using non-traditional materials in new ways to create art that is visually exciting and environmentally friendly.
Shari holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and a Master’s degree in Education. She works as a Studio Artist for the Tempe Elementary School District where she shares her art form with 4th grade students and has been an artist-in-residence at many schools throughout the Greater Phoenix area. She works with Free Arts of Arizona to provide art experiences for abused, homeless and at-risk youth, and she also provides after-school and summer art programs. She is currently presenting her fourth series of grant-funded Lifetime Arts public library-based programs for adults over age 55 and is an adult educator for the Desert Botanical Garden. Shari presents her workshops at myriad venues including libraries, art centers, community centers, and even city recycling centers.
In addition to teaching, Shari Keith creates art from found and discarded materials. She was selected as an InFlux Cycle 4 artist by the City of Glendale and created a found-object installation for the Foothills Recreation and Aquatic Center. She also creates jewelry which can be seen in the Vision Gallery in Chandler. Her work has appeared in many juried and invitational shows, her found-object and art-decorated home has been featured in the Arizona Republic, and her work with students was featured in arts&activities magazine.
Shari Keith is a teaching artist who develops and provides creative art experiences for students of all ages. Based upon her theme of “Transforming Junk Into Treasure” and employing found and discarded materials, she calls herself “The Junk Lady” and her projects emphasize using analysis and synthesis to enable students to explore using non-traditional materials in new ways to create art that is visually exciting and environmentally friendly.
Shari holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and a Master’s degree in Education. She works as a Studio Artist for the Tempe Elementary School District where she shares her art form with 4th grade students and has been an artist-in-residence at many schools throughout the Greater Phoenix area. She works with Free Arts of Arizona to provide art experiences for abused, homeless and at-risk youth, and she also provides after-school and summer art programs. She is currently presenting her fourth series of grant-funded Lifetime Arts public library-based programs for adults over age 55 and is an adult educator for the Desert Botanical Garden. Shari presents her workshops at myriad venues including libraries, art centers, community centers, and even city recycling centers.
In addition to teaching, Shari Keith creates art from found and discarded materials. She was selected as an InFlux Cycle 4 artist by the City of Glendale and created a found-object installation for the Foothills Recreation and Aquatic Center. She also creates jewelry which can be seen in the Vision Gallery in Chandler. Her work has appeared in many juried and invitational shows, her found-object and art-decorated home has been featured in the Arizona Republic, and her work with students was featured in arts&activities magazine.
Fall Opening Reception Featuring
Rosemarie Evans and Becky Evans
September 10, 2022
Claudia Smith, a longtime member of the Saint Anthony Arts Council, was recently featured in the Episcopal Journal for her oil painting "Baptism." We are so happy to be able to share the talent of this multitalented and gracious woman here.