Amalgamation of Place | MFA thesis exhibition by Rachel Rinker

April 10 – May 10 | Tempe Center for the Arts 

Opening reception | April 17 | 5:30–9 p.m.

Painting and music composition merge into an MFA solo thesis exhibition by Rachel Rinker. Moving fluidly between practices, Amalgamation of Place explores gesture, rhythm, and emotional energy through abstraction using both sight and sound. The exhibition features the artist’s first interactive painting, where viewers are invited to become part of the soundscape.

Interactive sound design developed with Kylar Gardener.

Opening reception performance | 6:15 p.m.

Experience a unique fusion of visual art and music as flute performances bring the artist’s paintings to life, turning brushstrokes and colors into sound. 

Workshop | Sound to Image: A Mixed-Media Collage Workshop

April 25 | 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Create a mixed-media collage artwork inspired by your favorite song. Through guided prompts and hands-on experimentation, you’ll translate sound, memory and environment into color, texture and layered imagery. No prior art experience required. Best for Adults and children over 8 yrs. 

Registration required | cost $5

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