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A painting of an Arizona landscape.
Wild Arizona
A celebration of 35 years of art, each work in this exhibition is rooted in Hesson’s lived experience, with subjects discovered through hikes, ecological fieldwork, and restoration efforts across the state. Whether planting native willows along the Salt River or rafting through the Grand Canyon, she engages the land as both artist and naturalist.
Kids playing outside by a pond in the desert garden.
Rodeo Camp
Sign ups are open for Rodeo Break day camp! Join us as we wrangle together all the best kid activities the museum has to offer. Meet live animals, touch stingrays, explore secret passages in the cave, play in the Packrat Playhouse, make cool crafts, and more! Students need to bring their own snacks and lunch, water bottle, hat, and wear sturdy shoes and layered clothes for the weather.
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Fall 2025 Exhibition
The Art Institute is proud to present the Fall 2025 Student Exhibition, showcasing the creativity and talent of our students. Celebrating the growth of artists at every stage, from those just beginning their studies to graduates of the Nature Art Certificate program, this exhibition reflects artistic achievement and the richness of our desert home.
A painting of an Arizona landscape.
Wild Arizona
A celebration of 35 years of art, each work in this exhibition is rooted in Hesson’s lived experience, with subjects discovered through hikes, ecological fieldwork, and restoration efforts across the state. Whether planting native willows along the Salt River or rafting through the Grand Canyon, she engages the land as both artist and naturalist.

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