“Paris-Tucson: Bridging Cultures” exhibition

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The Union Gallery is pleased to present the Paris –Tucson Bridging
Cultures Art show. The exhibition will feature works by a carefully
selected number of artists from Paris and Tucson. These artists, all
from varying backgrounds, will participate in an art exchange program.
Their works cover a variety of media and themes. This project,
organized by Victor Navarro, BFA Student and Hana Ripp, Founder and
CEO of Eagle Productions International, initiates a cultural artistic
dialogue, bridging the old and new worlds by presenting master and
aspiring artists for a yearly exchange between Tucson and the
international art scene.

The exhibition will be on display at the Union Gallery from November
20th to December 18th. Artists will share their experiences in
creating art in different environments at 6pm on November 20th in the
gallery. Educational material for students and teachers will be
available at the front desk. Admission is free for all guests.

EXHIBITION DATES: November 20th – December 18th 2009

OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, November 20th from 5-7pm, featuring the
Ballet Folklorico Del Norte, from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico performing at
4pm at the Rogers Plaza near the 2nd Street Garage.

ARTIST PANEL: Monday, November 23 from 5-7pm featuring all
participating artists

LOCATION: Union Gallery
Student Union Memorial Center, 3rd floor, NE corner
The University of Arizona
1303 E. University Drive
Tucson, AZ 85721

HOURS: Monday through Friday, 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm, and evening hours
Wednesday until 8:00pm.


*Parking is available at Mountain Avenue and Second Street