SAAG ARTIST IN THE NEWS

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SAAG ARTIST IN THE NEWS • • •

Southern Arizona Arts Guild Announces Art Boot Camp for Teens at SAAG Gallery

The Southern Arizona Arts Guild (SAAG) invites young creatives to take part in a dynamic week of artistic exploration during its Art Boot Camp for Teens, taking place June 15–19, 2026, at the SAAG Gallery in Joesler Village.

Designed for middle and high school students, this immersive program offers participants the opportunity to experience a wide variety of artistic mediums in a supportive, hands-on environment. Students will attend two art classes each day, learning directly from accomplished SAAG artists across disciplines such as painting, drawing, mixed media, sculpture, and more.

The program is ideal for both beginners and more experienced young artists, encouraging creativity, skill-building, and self-expression. Throughout the week, students will develop a diverse body of work while gaining confidence in their artistic abilities.

The week will culminate in a special student exhibition and reception at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 19, where family and friends are invited to celebrate the participants’ accomplishments and view their completed artwork.

Located in the heart of Joesler Village, the SAAG Gallery provides a vibrant and inspiring setting for creative learning. All classes are taught by juried SAAG artists, reinforcing the Guild’s mission to support arts education and foster a thriving local arts community.

The cost for the full week is $250, which includes instruction for 10 classes.

For more information or to register, visit:
www.southernarizonaartsguild.com/workshops

Diane Loving, the founder of SAAG, is the Featured Citizen of the ILOVEOV.com monthly newsletter. You can read the entire article at the following link: https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-business/featured-citizen/february-2026/

Eldon P. Ward Wins First Place in the Artists Space Gallery Show "Faces" 

This online show displayed a variety of artistic styles and meduims and received 113 artworks to select from. Eldon's painting "Fibonacci Sisters" was awarded first prize in the painting category.

To see the whole show click here.

Gray Cube Gallery Animals Art Show 

Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the seventh Animals online art show for the month of February 2026. The show encompassed a range of artistic styles and mediums (oil on canvas, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, charcoal, ink, collage, photography, digital). Each submission has been judged based on the following elements of artistic expression: orginality and quality of art, overall design, creativity, interpretation of the theme, demonstration of artistic ability and usage of medium. Out of all entries, 65 artworks were shortlisted for inclusion in the show. The competition attracted entries from many countries across the world: USA, Canada, Italy, Greece, Australia, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Armenia, Isreal, Japan and India. 

SAAG artist Theresa Poalucci received an Honorable Mention for three of her pieces: "Pink Tenderness," "Unleashed Happiness," and "Whiskers and Thorns" which is currently hanging at the SAAG gallery.

To see the whole show click here.