San Pedro River Arts Council/
Endeavor Art Gallery
298 E 4th St., Benson, AZ 85602
San Pedro River Arts Council/
Endeavor Art Gallery
298 E 4th St., Benson, AZ 85602

San Pedro River Arts Council/
Endeavor Art Gallery
298 E 4th St., Benson, AZ 85602
San Pedro River Arts Council/
Endeavor Art Gallery
298 E 4th St., Benson, AZ 85602
Who We Are And What We Do
We began life in 2007 as the Benson Arts Commission. To take a broader role in the arts community by expanding beyond Benson city limits, the San Pedro River Arts Council was established in the fall of 2009, and incorporated in Arizona as a nonprofit.
Artist Share
Every third Thursday @noon
298 E 4th St. Benson, AZ 85602
(See Below)
Everyone is Welcome
Brenda Peo is the featured artist at Cochise College Benson Center for the next 2 months. Stop by and see her wonderful whimsical art.
It's guaranteed to make you smile.
They make great gifts, Christmas is just around t
Artist Share
Every third Thursday @noon
298 E 4th St. Benson, AZ 85602
(See Below)
Everyone is Welcome
Brenda Peo is the featured artist at Cochise College Benson Center for the next 2 months. Stop by and see her wonderful whimsical art.
It's guaranteed to make you smile.
They make great gifts, Christmas is just around the corner which will be on display at the Cochise College Benson Center till the end of December.
The exhibit is free and open to the public during regular college hours,
so be sure to check it out!!
President: Mary Lee Bringham
Vice President: Larraine Milne
Secretary: Kathy Williams
Treasurer: Jan Ingram
Members-at-large:
Joan Davenport
Bob Heath
Linda Jacobsen
Brenda Peo
Deb Warner
Harry Stacy-Membership
Linda Stacy-Event coordinator
Veda Moline-Publicist
President: Mary Lee Bringham
Vice President: Larraine Milne
Secretary: Kathy Williams
Treasurer: Jan Ingram
Members-at-large:
Joan Davenport
Bob Heath
Linda Jacobsen
Brenda Peo
Deb Warner
Harry Stacy-Membership
Linda Stacy-Event coordinator
Veda Moline-Publicist
for the entire month of March, 2024
Cochise College, 1025 AZ-90 Benson, AZ 85602
CALL TO ALL ARTISTS
ENTRY DEADLINE DATE:
2/1/24 @ MIDNIGHT
RECEIVING DATE:
2/29/24 from 10AM – 3PM
JUDGING DATE:
3/7/24
CRITIQUES:
3/7/24 @ 1PM – 3PM (NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC BEFORE 1PM)
RECEPTION DATE:
3/16 from 1PM – 3PM
PICK UP DATE:
3/29/24 from 12 noon – 3:00PM (be punctual)
Free Painting Classes
Wednesdays
9 am to Noon
Sue Thatcher 520-266-4508
Warrior Healing Center
1838 Paseo San Luis
Sierra Vista, AZ
Support art education in our schools.
Foster the growth and development of artists.
Provide opportunities to display artistic achievement.
Work with other organizations to strengthen the impact of the Arts Council on the community and artists.
The date is approaching fast and we’re making preparations. Don’t miss out!
SPRAC * CELEBRATE THE ARTS/ Cochise College, Benson 2024
1025 AZ-90, Benson, AZ 85602
2024 CELEBRATE THE ARTS JUDGED FINE ART SHOW AWARDS:
OVER ALL AWARDS:
BEST OF SHOW, PEOPLE’S CHOICE FOR YOUTH & ADULT ART, MAYOR’S CHOICE, BEST OF DIVISTION
1st, 2nd, 3rd and (2) Honorable Mention for each Art Division and Category
Art Show Rules:
Youth – from grade school to high school – NO ENTRY FEE
Adult – 18 years of age or older (out of high school)
Limit 3 pieces. $10/piece for SPRAC member, or $14/piece for nonmember.
Free for youth.
Each piece may not exceed 32 inches on either side or greater than 5 pounds.
****See hanging rules on website, under CHECK IN RULES***
No piece may be removed prior to pick up date, UNLESS THE ARTIST GIVES PERMISSION IF SOLD PRIOR TO JUDGING.
The art show chairperson reserves the right to reject any entry. All decisions are final.
DEADLINE FOR ENTRY FORM: MIDNIGHT THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2024
RECEIVING/ INTAKE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2024 – 10AM TO 3:00PM @ Cochise Community College, Benson. (PLZ BE PUNCTUAL. THE COLLEGE WILL BE CLOSED AFTER INTAKE.
HANGING DATE: FRIDAY, MARCH 1 – 9AM to 2 PM (no public admission)
JUDGING: THURSDAY, MARCH 7: 9 AM TO 1PM. (no public admission)
JUDGING CRITIQUES: THURSDY, MARCH 7, 2024 @ 1P – 3:00PM
ART SHOW OPENS: (During Cochise College office hours). Starting Monday, 4, 2024 (usually 8 am to 4:30 PM), but check Google or call the college office.
RECEPTION: SATURDAY, 3/16/24 @ 2:30P – 4:30P. Ribbons and prizes will be presented.
END OF SHOW / PICK UP ART: PROMPTLY – MONDAY APRIL 1, 2024 – 10AM to 4:30PM
Questions or additional information: contact Deb Warner, deb.strongholdart@gmail.com. 520-990-1545
Entry Fee: Members: $10 per piece Non Members: $14 per piece
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Artist Share is every third Thursday of the month at 12pm
Endeavor Art Gallery
298 E 4th St, Benson AZ 85602,
Thursday the 16th
Sylvia Turner will teach her paintings techniques with her earth tones. This will be an informative class. Come early to get a good seat.
What is "Original Art"
· At its essence, original artwork is the art that is produced by an artist’s hand. This definition excludes mechanical or digital copies, prints, and other reproductions. However, fraudulent copies can also be recreated by hand, so an original must be produced by hand by the original, authentic artist.
Here are some resources
Document #1 Original Art
Document #2 More on Original Art
Document #3 More Original Art
Celebrate the Arts! consists of two, month-long judged exhibition and sale at Cochise College, Benson Center. March of each year the exhibition is of visual arts excluding photography. There is an annual photography exhibition and sale in October, both events recognize artists at an awards reception.
You can pay your annual SPRAC dues, $15.00 for individual or $20.00 per family by hitting the donate button above.
You can sign in as a guest without using PayPal account.
To make a note about a payment send email to spractreas@gmail.com,
Note: You may also send your membership payment or donation by check to:
SPRArts
PO Box 1358
Benson, AZ 85602-1358 .
SPRAC / Endeavor Art Gallery
298 E 4th St, PO Box 1358, Benson, AZ 85602-1358
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