Exhibits

PEOPLE WERE HERE

Ongoing

At the Deer Valley Rock Art Center, you can explore evidence of past human activity and learn about its connection to life in the 20th century. The petroglyphs and the hillside have continuing significance for Native American people of this region. The marks link people to traditions of migration and occupation in the area. Some of the petroglyphs are connected to the religious teachings of different tribes today.

 JAVELINAS: KNOWING OUR NEIGHBORS

Opens October 17, 2009

Deer Valley Rock Art Center is proud to announce its upcoming exhibit about our neighbors, the javelinas. Many people are quick to dismiss javelinas as neighborhood nuisances, aggressive raiders of yards and gardens in many southwestern communities. Despite their bad reputation, javelinas are fascinating, distinctive creatures that are uniquely adapted to living in the desert.

Through informative text panels, artists' submissions, and a community art project, the exhibit will both educate and celebrate. It will draw attention to the realities of sharing the desert with our javelina neighbors and, at the same time, honor the curious critters with whom many of us have a love-hate relationship. A free opening reception will be held on October 17 and will include refreshments and a guest lecturer. Everyone is welcome.

Jay Schmetz, "Javelina Making a PB and J"

CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF THE DEER VALLEY ROCK ART CENTER

Opens to the public on January 30, 2010

An exhibit celebrating the accomplishments and vision of the Deer Valley Rock Art Center.

12TH ANNUAL CHILDREN'S ART EXHIBIT

Opens March 2 and runs to March 31, 2010

In honor of Arizona Archaeology Month, the museum hosts a month-long art exhibit highlighting the significance of archaeology and rock art in Arizona through the eyes of kids. This is juried show with awards in several categories. The awards ceremony will take place at our free festival on March 27, 2010.