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Rip Woods: Creating Magic

2023-03-30 00:00:00 2023-03-30 23:59:00 America/Phoenix Rip Woods: Creating Magic Civic Center Library - Public Gallery

Thursday, March 30
All day

Add to Calendar 2023-03-30 00:00:00 2023-03-30 23:59:00 America/Phoenix Rip Woods: Creating Magic Civic Center Library - Public Gallery

Civic Center Library

Public Gallery

Roosevelt “Rip” Woods (1933-2001) was a standout artist in Phoenix for talent, his individualistic strength, and his commitment to creating much-needed exhibition opportunities for Black artists.

Woods conjured visions of reality that were messages to the world, cloaked in satire and humor. His work is mysterious and symbolic, often referring to historic African masks and rituals, and modern African-American life experiences. In his teaching and friendships, he inspired many artists to further their explorations. This exhibition shows Woods’ work, along with the work of some of his past students and friends; Ron Bimrose, Susan Copeland, Carolyn Lavender, Helen Parkhill, Don Robbins, and his sister, DeeDee Woods. 

TAGS: | Art & Exhibits |

Civic Center Library

Phone: 480-312-7323

Opening hours
Mon, May 05 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, May 06 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 07 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, May 08 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 09 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
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Address
3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd.
Scottsdale
, AZ 85251
Tel: 480-312-7323

About the library

Opened August 30, 1968

103,000 square feet

73 public-use computers

Café

Loft collaborative workspace

The Gallery @ the Library

Scottsdale Heritage Collection

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Sun, May 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
SHC Program Room

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Classroom @ the Loft

Thu, May 29, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Sky Room

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Knowasis

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Classroom @ the Loft

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Sky Room

Wed, Jun 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth Area

Wed, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Sky Room

Wed, Jun 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Auditorium

Thu, Jun 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Classroom @ the Loft

Thu, Jun 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth Area

Thu, Jun 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Knowasis

Fri, Jun 06, 11:00am - 11:45am
Sky Room

Fri, Jun 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth Area

Fri, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Knowasis

Fri, Jun 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Knowasis

Sat, Jun 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth Area

Sat, Jun 07, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Sky Room

Sat, Jun 07, 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Sky Room

Sun, Jun 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Area

Sun, Jun 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
SHC Program Room

Mon, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room

Mon, Jun 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth Area

Mon, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sky Room