Greetings from the Desert Studio!

As the scorching heat settles in and the snowbirds bid their farewell, I remain steadfast, fueled by creativity and passion.

Open Studios this Friday, April 26, 4-7 PM 

I invite you to explore the world of art not only in my studio but also alongside my fellow colleagues at the Perez Arts District. Drop by anytime and immerse yourself in an evening of art and inspiration.

Following an exhilarating art installation in New York City, where I completed a monumental commission titled "Taking Flight", you can catch a glimpse of the creation process on my website: www.shelleyheffler.com.

Returning to the tranquil desert landscape has reinvigorated my spirit, igniting a flame of creativity and exploration within me. Since my return, I've been privileged to undertake several large private commissions, each piece is created in collaboration with the clients.

I invite you to join me on this journey of discovery and creation.

Let's celebrate the beauty of art and the boundless possibilities it holds. Thank you for your continued support, and I eagerly anticipate welcoming you into the studio soon!

68845 Perez Rd Unit H-14
Cathedral City, CA 92234

AN OPEN CALL FOR ART
All media/mediums welcomed
Juror: Nicolas Orozco-Valdivia

Deadline to enter:
May 30th, 2024

The arc of history bends toward justice. Messaged art just speeds things along. Art with sharp, implied, and/or focused messages can afflict the comfortable and comfort the afflicted. Messaged art helps us to envision a future free from the unconscionable tyranny of blind ignorance, oppression, and mindless discrimination. The late Carrie Fisher said, "Take your broken heart and make it into art." OCCCA invites artists to submit their art for a wide-ranging exhibition of text, symbols, posters, placards, videos, photography, paintings, sculptures, functional objects, installations, and new media projects.

In Art with a Message, strength, beauty, and truth walk hand in hand in hand. They can be packed with powerful visual inspirations and provocations in a wide range of styles covering a vast array of themes. Art with a Message can awaken the conscience of the world, celebrating diversity, tolerance, and art's ineluctable promise of happiness.

Free expression and topicality are traditions at OCCCA, an artist-run alternative space serving the contemporary art scene since 1980.

About the Juror: Nicolas Orozco-Valdivia has worked wth the Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College where he has been a curatorial and research assistant. Orozco-Valdivia has curated or co-curated over a dozen contemporary art shows in Los Angeles. They span from his first show, Labor and Photography, which opened at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in 2017 and grew out of his experience as an Andrew W. Mellon Undergraduate Curatorial Fellow at the museum, to several shows at The Mistake Room, a nonprofit space in Los Angeles, where he was an assistant curator and is now a curator at large.

T I M E L I N E
Deadline to enter: May 30, 2024
Exhibition Dates: July 6 - August 24, 2024

Fees:
Minimum $45.00 for up to three JPGs.
$90.00 for six JPGs.
Maximum allowed: nine JPGs for $100.00. (A savings of $35.00)

All entry fees help support OCCCA, an artist-run, non-profit arts organization, serving the community since 1980.

To submit your work click HERE

I'm thrilled to announce the successful installation of 'Taking Flight' at its final destination, the 375 Hudson Street lobby in New York, formerly the Saatchi building. Working alongside professional installers who utilized scissor lifts to suspend the artwork from the ceiling, Jay Grimm and George Billis were instrumental in facilitating this project. Their expertise and support were invaluable, and I couldn't be prouder of this achievement as we continue to expand our presence in the realm of public artworks.

Additionally, I'm excited to share my recent interview with Canvas Rebel, where we delve into my innovative use of sustainable materials, particularly the upcycling of vinyl street banners. It's an honor to have the opportunity to shed light on the importance of environmental consciousness in art.

Furthermore, I'm delighted to inform you that two artworks from my Rescued Refuse series have been selected for inclusion in the prestigious Albuquerque Museum Show, 'Artist Thrive'. This recognition underscores the significance of our ongoing exploration of art and sustainability.

Lastly, I invite you to mark your calendars for the fourth Fridays of each month, as the Perez art district hosts open studios. I'll be welcoming visitors to my studio located at 68-845 Perez Road, building H studio 14, offering a firsthand glimpse into my creative process and recent works.

Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for my artistic endeavors. Together, let's inspire and shape the future of art.