History, Arts, and Culture

The Foothills Speaker Series, a collaboration between the Holland Center and the Desert Foothills Land Trust, is proud to present "Southwest Rock Imagery" featuring Dr. Aaron Wright of Archaeology Southwest. Dr. Wright will explore the fascinating world of petroglyphs and pictographs, which are integral to the cultural traditions of Indigenous communities worldwide, with a special focus on the Sonoran Desert. The talk will examine the diversity of rock imagery across [...]

Nicolette is back with an all new lineup!  She's starting the season with photography and some amazing award winners. How do they catch those moments, and photo artists who will amaze you. Bring a photo you would hate to lose. Nicolette Bonnstetter has been educating and entertaining our community with her wonderful blend of creativity, humor, and thought-provoking discussions. Her insight adds an enjoyable and relatable aspect to the art [...]

Professional artist & art educator Nicolette Bonnstetter enlightens our community about the art world with her blend of creativity, humor, and thought-provoking discussions in the Art, Coffee, & Conversation series. Seasoned art enthusiasts and newcomers alike will enjoy her relatable approach to deeper contemplation about art. SERIES DATES: Every 1st Friday of the month at 10:00 AM. Sometimes Nicolette needs to change dates, so please always double check dates on [...]

Get to know eight accomplished artists and learn all about their creative processes in the Amazing Artist series -- a collaboration between The Sonoran Arts League & The Holland Center. This month's featured artist: Photographer Jules Gallatig. This is a fantastic opportunity for art enthusiasts to connect with local talented artists as they share their journeys, inspirations, and passions with our community.  SERIES DATES: Every 2nd Monday at 1:00 PM [...]