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Sue Cullumber “Barrel Cactus”
Photo by Sue Cullumber
Photographs by Chandler artist Sue Cullumber attract increasing acclaim: prominently featured on Kodak’s website, anchoring a popular exhibit at the Mesa Museum For Youth, and enlarged in vivid color for newspaper readers’ weekend. Her photography is showcased at Boyce Thompson Arboretum during April as guest exhibitor in the visitor center art gallery; meet the artist at her gallery opening reception Sunday, April 3.
“I think of photography as a way to explore those things I encounter and to share in an original way with others,” said Cullumber. “The natural world provides an endless supply of inspiration and new ideas and my goal is to evoke a response in others for the appreciation of this beauty.”
Her photographs have been published in National Geographic, Parade; by the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy and the Galapagos Conservancy. See more of her art at cals.arizona.edu/bta (click Sue’s “featured artist” page on the BTA website, then click either of the top two images for a printable coupon for free admission April 3 as her gallery reception guest).
“Through my teaching I have had the opportunity to travel to several areas abroad through educator fellowships. This has allowed for many inspirations in my teaching and as a photographer; often using my photographs to help educate others about conservation, cultures, and the environment,” she said.
During April, the Arboretum continues to offer daily guided tours of the main trail at 11 a.m. that are included with admission of $10. Wildflower walks move to a 10 a.m. start time as of April 3. Confirm event details at cals.arizona.edu
Other events this week include:
• March 30 Craft Class ‘Gourd Rain Sticks’ $45-$55;
• April 1 Book Club discussion of The Bean Trees 9 a.m.;
• April 1 Sue Tatterson Camera Basics Class $20-$30;
• April 2 Bird Walk guided by Cynthia Donald and Pete Moulton 8:30 a.m.;
• April 2 Superstition Master Gardeners Workshop ‘Spice Up Your Life’ at 11 a.m.;
• April 2 Wildflower Walk at 1 p.m. (final 1 p.m. walk; these move to 10 a.m. start time April 3-4; 9-10-11);
• April 3 Arboretum History Walk 10 a.m.;
• April 6 Basic Gourd Art 9 a.m. (final basic gourd class this season) $35-$45;
• April 7 Home School Day ‘Plants of the Bible Lands’ guided activity 10 a.m.;
• April 9 Edible and Medicinal Desert Plants guided walk at 1:30 p.m.
The Arboretum is located just west of Superior on U.S. Highway 60. For more information, visit them online at http://bit.ly/1eNDENj or call (520) 689-2811.
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