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A visual essay on diversity and inclusion On April 19, 2018, Roche Tissue Diagnostics (RTD), in collaboration with the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) will host an exhibition focused on the topic of diversity and inclusion titled We are human.
The exhibition was envisioned by RTD employee and artist Darlene Buhrow. She was inspired by diversity and inclusion banners around the Oro Valley campus that showcased handwritten statements on what diversity and inclusion meant to individuals working there. One corner of the banner had the words: “I am gay, I am straight, I am lesbian, I am transgender, I am bisexual” crossed out, while a final line – “I am human” – remained. “When I looked at that banner I wondered how we could capture that sentiment visually. My mind immediately thought of artists who truly captured their subjects’ essence – Richard Avedon, Diane Arbus, Robert Mapplethorpe, Sally Mann, Duane Michals. I knew that photography was the right medium to showcase our colleagues.” She pitched her idea to RTD’s local diversity and inclusion group, Vivid (Valuing individuals, valuing inclusion and diversity), who were immediately onboard with the concept. From that came the final concept for the We are human art exhibition. Viewers will encounter a collection of black-and-white portraits that strive to highlight RTD colleagues in an attempt to strip away biases and challenge viewers to look beyond the exterior, to see the human in each of us. In addition to being photographed, participants were asked to share five things people might not know about them. Each person’s statements will be displayed in random order, facing the portraits but not matched to the portrait of the person it belongs with. Two weeks before the show closes, the portraits will be paired with their matching list of five things. Viewers can guess which pair together, but the point is that it should not matter, as each individual should be treated the same, no matter their experiences or history. Michael Wierzba, RTD Vivid chair, said, "I am excited to see this initiative come to life as it’s a great opportunity to see both the visible and invisible diversity at our company. I applaud all participants for being brave enough to be photographed and share some of what makes each one of them unique. Awareness of our differences and similarities allows us to create a more inclusive environment. It also helps facilitate more productive interactions within individuals, teams and departments.” The public reception is Thursday, April 19 from 5 to 7 p.m., with refreshments and live acoustic music at Roche Tissue Diagnostics, 1910 E. Innovation Park Drive. The Ventana Gallery at Roche Tissue Diagnostics is open to the public by appointment Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on the first and third Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call SAACA at (520) 797-3959, ext. 101. Forty-eight hours advance notice is required. Photo and five things are below. (Please note the image and the five things are not from the same individual.) Five Things: I grew up by the sea in Plymouth, England and have a passion for sailing, and my most daring voyage was a 15-hour journey overnight from Bantry Bay, Southern Ireland to the Scilly Isles, Cornwall, England. It was dark, wet, cold and the waves were bigger than our boat, our navigation system failed as we were entering our final hour, but we could at that point at least see land. This voyage gave me huge respect for the power of the ocean and reminded me mother nature is in control! I have a phobia for heights, caused by two incidents - the first one when I was around 10 years old - my friends climbed up to the highest diving board in Olympic size swimming pool and I of course followed. I wanted to turn around but didn’t and jumped! I was terrified and have been afraid of "free falling “ever since. The second one was in an elevator during university, when I stepped into it and it dropped. Let’s just say you will never get me sky diving. I am partially deaf in my left ear - the result of the flu when I was around 30 - I have to consciously consider where to sit at a meeting - I normally sit at the end of a table to be able to hear as much as I can. I am glad the worst situation this caused was having to learn to sleep with constant tinnitus - it took me more than a year to adjust. I speak German - I studied it for 8 years at school, and when I was working for Roche in Basel for the first 2 years all HR meetings were in German as I was the only non-native speaker. My admiration for anyone who works in their non-native language is huge! Having lost my father suddenly when I was 17 years old, my family are extremely important to me. My mum and my twin brother are my rocks along now with my husband. My motto is life's too short, live for the moment! We are human Exhibition: April 13 through July 11 Public reception: Thursday, April 19, 5 to 7 p.m. Where: Ventana Gallery at Roche Tissue Diagnostics 1910 E. Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley Cost: Free Online: https://www.saaca.org/ventanagallery Phone: (520) 797-3959 Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) is a not-for-profit organization that exists to promote engagement in arts and culture, helping our communities produce strong, inspired citizens. SAACA enlists artists, businesses, governments, and individuals to expand artistic and cultural opportunities in their respective communities. To enhance access to the arts and to promote cultural awareness in the communities it serves, SAACA presents large-scale festivals, events and other programs. The Alliance also promotes educational opportunities in the arts and culture for all ages. The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance continued collaboration with Roche Tissue Diagnostics offer unique arts experiences in the community The creative community of Southern Arizona captures your imaginations with the opening of the Paperworks exhibit, now open at Roche Tissue Diagnostics' Ventana Gallery. The exhibition features a diverse range of visual works by artists that have unlocked the possbilities of what paper and canvas can become in the proper hands.
Paperworks, The Sonoran Collective for Paper and Book Artists, began nearly twenty-five years ago, inspired by a love of book-making. Today, the Paperworks has blossomed into a community of over 100 Southern Arizonan artists, creating a wonderfully broad collection of original artwork. Artist Vicki Donkersley describes her work as: "a series centering on free form handwriting and mark making on hand painted papers. While bearing little resemblance to the original words scrawled in India ink, cut fragments are reassembled into collages in an exploration of color, value and gesture." Vickie's work will be on display at the Paperwork exhibition. Presented by Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance, the free reception will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ventana Gallery, 1910 E. Innovation Park Dr., and feature complimentary hors d'oeuvres, light refreshments, and live music. The Ventana Gallery is open to the public, by appointment, Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM, and on the first and third Saturday of each month from 10 AM. to 2 PM. To schedule an appointment, visitors should call Pat Deely at SAACA at (520) 333-4088. Advance notice of 48 hours is required. Paperworks Opening Reception When: Thursday, Jan. 25 from 5pm-7pm Where: Roche Tissue Diagnostics’ Ventana Gallery, 1910 E. Innovation Park Dr. Cost: Free Online: www.SAACA.org Phone: (520) 797-3959 x 101 Note to Media: Photos available. Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) is a not-for-profit organization that exists to ensure that, through engagement in arts and culture, our communities produce strong, inspired citizens. SAACA enlists artists, businesses, governments, and individuals to expand artistic and cultural opportunities in their respective communities. To enhance access to the arts and to promote cultural awareness in the communities it serves, SAACA presents large-scale festivals, events and other programs. The Alliance also promotes educational opportunities in the arts and culture for individuals of all ages. For more information about programs and events produced by the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance, go to www.saaca.org. The impact of art in the workplace is often underestimated. A splash of color on the wall can set the tone of a meeting space, and a piece of art can add dimension to a monotone hallway, but does art in the workplace have a positive impact on those who encounter it as part of their day-to-day? Ask those at Roche Tissue Diagnostics (RTD), known locally as Ventana Medical Systems, Inc., and you’re likely hear a resounding “yes”.
On Thursday, October 26, 2017 RTD and the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance will host the opening of their most recent art installation, featuring the art of local abstract artists. You’ll have an opportunity to preview the original work from local artists Barbara Goldberg, Kathryn Gastelum, Fran McNeely, Lisa Scadron, Peggy Rubin and Gail Titus. The reception will be held on October 26, 2017 at Roche Tissue Diagnostics, 1910 E. Innovation Park Dr., from 5 to 7 p.m. The Ventana Gallery is open to the public, by appointment, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on the first and third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call SAACA at (520) 797-3959 ext. 1. Forty-eight (48) hours advance notice is required. Exhibition Opening Reception Opening Reception: Thursday, October 26, 2017 from 5 to 7 p.m. Where: Roche Tissue Diagnostics1910 E. Innovation Park Dr. Cost: Free Online: https://www.saaca.org/ventanagallery Phone: (520) 797-3959 NOTE TO MEDIA: Photos available About Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) is a not-for-profit organization that exists to ensure that, through engagement in arts and culture, our communities produce strong, inspired citizens. SAACA enlists artists, businesses, governments, and individuals to expand artistic and cultural opportunities in their respective communities. To enhance access to the arts and to promote cultural awareness in the communities it serves, SAACA presents large-scale festivals, events and other programs. The Alliance also promotes educational opportunities in the arts and culture for all ages. With inspirations drawn from light, nature and emotion, three Arizona contemporary and abstract artists will showcase their original artwork at MRA Associates, a Phoenix-based wealth management firm.
Arizona artists, Diane Fairfield, (St. David); Marilyn Watkins (Sun City West); and Makoto Takigawa, Tucson will showcase a juried selection of original artwork at the newly constructed community gallery space in central Phoenix. The public is invited to get a first look at these surreal pieces during the opening reception, Thursday, Oct. 5 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The reception will feature complimentary appetizers and wine, as well as a featured acoustic Latin guitar performance. Kate will confirm. The intersection of Business and Arts The Gallery at MRA Associates exemplifies the philanthropic efforts in the community to support local artists, while fostering creativity, innovation and inspiration in the workplace. During the renovation of the new MRA Associates office space, at the northeast corner of N. 32nd Street and Camelback Road, the financial investment advisory team decided to use their space in a more meaningful way. A partnership between the newly expanded Arizona Business Committee for the Arts and MRA Associates has resulted in a creative collaboration which will support an impactful business and arts partnership. The committee's main function is to create new arts partnerships which help businesses enhance the critical thinking and creative skills of their workforce and to provide new opportunities for the arts community to partner with businesses in new and innovative ways. This dynamic initiative enables arts accessibility to everyone and strengthens culture. The arts provide elements of inspiration, community involvement and a creative edge for businesses, while businesses provide valuable exposure of the arts. The Gallery at MRA Associates Reception: Wednesday, Oct. 5 from 4:30 p.m to 6:30 p.m. Where: MRA Associates, 3200 E Camelback Rd #300, Phoenix, AZ 85018 Cost: Free, open to the public Online: http://www.saaca.org/mraassociatesgallery.html Phone: (520) 797-3959 NOTE TO MEDIA: Photos available About MRA Associates MRA Associates is one of the Southwest's largest wealth management and registered investment advisory firms, headquartered in Phoenix. Independent and partner-owned, MRA Associates provides investment, wealth management, tax compliance and consulting services to individuals and families, corporate retirement plans, endowments and foundations, and sovereign nations throughout the Western United States. MRA Associates manages and consults on more than $2.8 billion dollars of assets and employs more than 50 professional and support staff. The firm has earned the prestigious CEFEX certification, an independent assessment that recognizes that the firm adheres to the industry's best fiduciary practices. For more information, visit www.mraassociates.com. Ventana Gallery Exhibition Features David Adix: 30 Years of Construction, Collage & Composition4/5/2017
Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance collaborates with Roche Tissue Diagnostics, known locally Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. (Ventana) to present a body of work spanning 30 years. While themes of environmentalism and climate change have recently become increasingly popular, one local artist has spent his 30-year career putting eco-friendly philosophies to practice through collages, sculptures and paintings made predominantly from recycled materials. On Friday, April 21, from 5 to 7 p.m., Roche Tissue Diagnostics, known locally as Ventana Medical Systems, Inc., will host the opening reception for the exhibition David Adix: 30 Years of Construction, Collage & Composition.
This Tucson artist, best known for his found-object sculptural figures, explores the relationship of environment and place and the connection between energy, memory, and time. Pieces in the collection are created with the intention is to create a familiar place where recognition evolves. The most consistent element throughout Adix's work is the salvation and reuse of materials The exhibition will feature 167 unique pieces spanning 30 years, from imposing, welded-steel sculptures to delicate collage created from recycled materials. The show includes work from public and private collections, as well as new work, available for sale. "By working in collage and mixed media materials, vintage and hand-crafted paper, I am able to communicate these places more accurately and find the essence and perhaps a memory," says Adix about his work. The artwork will be showcased and sold at the Ventana Gallery, and the public is welcome to browse or buy during the length of the exhibit, continuing through July 11, 2017. The Ventana Gallery is open to the public, by appointment, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on the first and third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To schedule an appointment, visitors should call the SAACA at (520) 797-3959. Advance notice of 48 hours is required. David Adix - 30 Years of Construction, Collage & Composition, 1986-2016 Opening reception: Friday, April 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. Where: Roche Tissue Diagnostics (Ventana), 1910 E. Innovation Park Dr. Cost: Free, with refreshments and live acoustic music Online: www.saaca.org Phone: (520) 797-3959 NOTE TO MEDIA: Photos available upon request About the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) is a not-for-profit organization that exists to ensure that, through engagement in arts and culture, our communities produce strong, inspired citizens. SAACA enlists artists, businesses, governments, and individuals to expand artistic and cultural opportunities in their respective communities. To enhance access to the arts and to promote cultural awareness in the communities it serves, SAACA presents large-scale festivals, events and other programs. The Alliance also promotes educational opportunities in the arts and culture for all ages. |
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