Compelling Matter

Artists' Talk with Jessica Drenk and Lois Epperson-Gale

Saturday, May 10th

4:30-5:30 pm; admission is FREE

Tucson artists Jessica Drenk and Lois Epperson-Gale will discuss their work currently showing in Compelling Matter, an exhibition of mixed-media sculpture exploring nature and form. Be here Saturday, May 10th from 4:30 to 5:30 pm to learn first-hand from the artists about their work. This informative and informal session will feature a tour of the Gallery led by Jessica and Lois, with time for questions and answers.

Namoli Brennet in Concert

Sunday, March 30th

Doors open at 7:30 pm; admission is $10

Namoli Brennet will perform songs from her most recent album, Singer Shine Your Light at Conrad Wilde Gallery. No Depression Magazine recently championed Namoli’s work as “portraits of humanity, lit deftly by her melodic dexterity.” Listen to Namoli’s incredible songwriting—and check out the Gallery’s amazing acoustics—Sunday, March 30th.

Homecoming

Celebrate Tucson with David Gilmore and Namoli Brennet

Friday, November 16th at 7:30 pm

Doors open at 7:00 pm; admission is $5

Conrad Wilde Gallery announces a homecoming celebration for two local artists: singer songwriter Namoli Brennet and writer David Gilmore. Brennet returns from her national tour to perform selections from her new album Singer Shine Your Light. Gilmore returns to Tucson to read selections from his recently-released book HomoSteading at the 19th Parallel.

Four-time Outmusic award nominee Brennet has been touring the country relentlessly since 2002, covering over 25,000 miles and 43 states over the past 5 years. Brennet's aching and edgy voice tells each story with captivating depth. While her music can be deep, dark and moving, she surprises with between-song antics that rival any stand-up comedian. Her music has been called, "transcending folk," and she puts herself somewhere between Patty Griffin, Margaret Cho, and Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

Writer Gilmore left Tucson in 2005 to build his dream house on the Big Island of Hawaii in 2005. In 2006, he came full circle and returned home to settle in Tucson. His critically acclaimed book is a poignant and hilarious love affair with “home.” Gilmore is a NEA grantee and winner of the Edward R. Murrow award for his radio show Outright Radio, which was featured on Public Radio International.

Namoli Brennet in Concert

Saturday, August 18th

Doors open at 7:30 pm

$10 Admission

Fresh from recording her most recent CD (to be released September 15), localfolky favorite Namoli Brennet will soon perform at Conrad Wilde Gallery. With lyrics at turns both political and personal, Brennet's gravelly voicesings with force and care. Listen to old favorites and new material Saturday, August 18.

She Objects!: Women Who Make Music

Saturday, July 21st - 6:30 pm

Featuring Namoli Brennet, Leila Lopez, Amber Norgaard, Kaia Chesney and more TBA.

$10 Admission; $7 with donation of art supplies. All costs are tax-deductible.

Conrad Wilde Gallery announces a benefit concert for The Haven, a Tucson organization that supports women recovering from substance abuse. This concert honors area women who make music, art—-and, most importantly—-a difference. The concert will take place July 21, at 6:30 p.m.

Founded in 1970, The Haven provides housing, support groups and therapy to area women. By including children in the recovery process, this unique program strives to address women’s needs. In the past 15 years, The Haven has helped more than 1,000 women achieve and maintain sobriety. For more information about The Haven, please visit http://www.thehaventucson.org.

This concert coincides with our exhibition She Objects! II: Women Who Make Objects, which runs through Aug. 11th at the Gallery, located 210 N. Fourth Ave. The show features eight local female artists with a range of experience and methods.

To mirror the exhibition’s focus on female artists, several woman musicians will participate in the concert, including local folky favorites Namoli Brennet, Leila Lopez and Amber Norgaard. Up-and-coming songwriter Kaia Chesney will also perform, as well as others to be announced. Admission to the concert is $10, or $7 with a donation of art supplies. All proceeds from the event will go directly to the Haven and its arts programs for clients and their children.

Nancy Popp performing with Adam Overton

Saturday March 3 • 7:30 pm

Namoli Brennet and Edie Carey Concert

Tucson singer/songwriter Namoli Brennet will perform with her friend and fellow folk musician Edie Carey. Both artists have been championed for their intelligent songwriting and their commitment to independent music. Performing Songwriter Magazine said recently of Brennet, "[She] sings and plays with an intensity and intelligence that can't be ignored."
Give her and Edie Carey your full attention December 17.

Namoli Brennet with very special guest
Edie Carey
Sunday, December 17 - 7:30 pm
Doors open at 7 pm

Tickets
$8/advance and $10/day of show
Available at Conrad Wilde Gallery and Antigone Books

Learn more and listen online Namoli Brennet

Learn more and listen online Edie Carey

Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair

Visit with Conrad Wilde Gallery and other members of the Central Tucson Gallery Association during the Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair December 8-10 from 10am-dusk. Artwork by Emilia Arana will be featured, and the artist will be available Friday, December 8 from 3-6 pm, and Sunday, December 10 from 10 am-2 pm. Our booth will be on 4th Avenue near the 7th Street intersection.

Learn more about Emilia Arana and her artwork

Visit the Fourth Avenue Merchant's Association for more information