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Rip Woods: Creating Magic

2023-01-12 00:00:00 2023-01-12 23:59:00 America/Phoenix Rip Woods: Creating Magic Civic Center Library - Public Gallery

Thursday, January 12
All day

Add to Calendar 2023-01-12 00:00:00 2023-01-12 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, Apr 28 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 29 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 30 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, May 01 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 02 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 04 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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

Upcoming events

Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Thu, May 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Tue, May 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Tue, May 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Auditorium

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Tue, May 06, 5:30pm - 6:15pm

Wed, May 07, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Wed, May 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Auditorium

Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room

Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Wed, May 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Tue, May 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium,Copper Gallery

Tue, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Classroom @ the Loft

Wed, May 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conversation Space @ the Loft

Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Studio Program Space

Sat, May 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room

Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Classroom @ the Loft

Thu, May 29, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Studio Program Space