Art Directory

Focusing on musical rhythms makes for steady dabbing as a pointillist. Transforming my white canvas into the playground for an imagery-induced trance is my objective. The painting process of dabbing and dotting is actually simple and can seem mundane or monotonous to a viewer. However, a musical beat keeps me on task to create uniform marks with each stroke and I am happily at work.

Desert Dance Theatre is a contemporary dance company that was founded in 1979 by four ASU Dance Graduates. Currently, under the artistic direction of Lisa R. Chow and Step Raptis, Desert Dance Theatre has an eclectic variety of dances in the current repertory, which range from classical, comical, abstract and theatrical. The company is comprised of experienced performers, choreographers and enthusiastic educators who strive to bring the openness, spontaneity and diversity of dance to the public. The company offers a variety of quality programs to schools and communities that are inspiring, entertaining and educational, including: master classes, lecture demonstrations and performances.

ottie is a member of Phoenix Artists Guild, Arizona Art Alliance, West Valley Arts Council. She is also a member of Art League West. Her work is displayed at the Palm Valley Rehab Center. Occasionally she is showing in the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce. Watch for her booth at the Spring and Fall Arts Festival in Litchfield Park.

Edna Dapo is an international artist who resides in Scottsdale, AZ. She has been painting for twenty years and has won numerous awards. Her work has been selected for NEW AMERICAN PAINTINGS, Volume 70, and is on the cover of American Art Collector.