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Part of being in college is experiencing worldly events. There is no better way to get involved than checking out the many galleries and exhibitions around Tucson and at the University of Arizona. With most of the galleries free and open to the general public, getting a varied sampling of art is easy.

Events on the University of Arizona campus

"The Priority of Color," a retrospective exhibition of carefully conducted experiments from 1965-98, opened Sunday as part of a collection by late Tucsonan Barbara Kennedy. The collection features 35 of Kennedy's paintings. Kennedy devoted her life to the study of art and eventually discovered the specialty of handmade paper, establishing herself as a well-known papermaker in Tucson. The exhibit will run through Jan. 2 at the UA Museum of Art.

Homophobia is an issue which affects society in many ways. Artist Garth Wallrich explores the issue of homophobia through a mixed media presentation entitled "My Very Own Homophobia" Wednesday through Dec. 7. Wallrich based the exhibit on a lifetime of personal experience as a gay man. The gallery will debut as part of the Bachelor of Fine Arts Honors Thesis Show followed by a reception on Nov. 17 from 5-7 p.m. at the Lionel Rombach Gallery.

More than 55 graduating fine arts seniors will exhibit their work at "The Edge," the sixth annual senior exhibition featuring a wide range of art media. Styles presented will include photography, digital arts, ceramics and sculpture. The show is considered a major opportunity for students to display their work and prepare for professional venues. The show starts on Nov. 17 with a reception from 5-7 p.m. and runs through Dec. 15 at the Joseph Gross Gallery just east of the UA Museum of Art.

Most UA students have already seen the large, black sculpture on the southwest side of Old Main. Want to know what it's all about? Attend the dedication ceremony of Mark Cowardin's Centennial Sculpture Award, "Connected Disconnection" at 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 19 in front of the sculpture. Those needing further information on any campus arts events can contact Julie Sasse, University Galleries curator, at 621-7567.

Off-campus events

The Dinnerware Contemporary Art Gallery at 135 E. Congress St. is currently presenting the paintings, photography and collages of Nadia Hlibka, Denise Kramer, Monique Mynlieff and Gwyneth Scally. Each artist utilizes a variety of art expressions including calligraphy and antique photo printing. All four will be available to chat on Wednesday from 6:30-8 p.m. Call Dinnerware at 792-4503 for gallery times.

Many artists often go unrecognized in today's uninterested society. "MA[R]KING," the new exhibit at Central Arts, 188 E. Broadway Blvd., shows the work of important artists of 1999. Guest curator Elaine A. King is among the 10 honored artists on display. The exhibition runs through Nov. 27, and a reception will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday. Central Arts can be reached at 623-5883.

Several artistic lectures will be held throughout November and December at the Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave. One lecture, which starts Sunday at 2 p.m., is titled "Expressions of the West" and features Sanford Hirsch. Stacie Widdifield will speak on Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. about "The Aztec Calendar Stone: Modern Context for Pre-Columbian Art." Finally, a lecture/demonstration will be held Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. on "Mexican Jewelry Techniques" with Fred and Jeannie McAninch.

The Pima Community College of Art Gallery presents Geoff DeMark and Eduardo Munoz Ordoqui, Wednesday through Dec. 9. The gallery, located at PCC's West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road, will be open Monday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The opening reception is Nov. 17 from 6-7:30 p.m. with refreshments provided. Call the gallery at 206-6942 for more information.

Last but not least is a selection of portraits by Charles Littler entitled "Looks like Charles." The exhibit, hosted by Michael J. Green at M. Revak & Co., 1440 N. Stone Ave., begins with an opening reception on Nov. 21 from 1-7 p.m. and runs through January. Charles himself might answer the phone at 896-2988.