Your memberships, support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will help fund our mission.
Welcome to the Hilltop Gallery where the gift exchange takes place. Artists present their work as a gift to the viewer. The viewer's gift to the artists is to look and see. Our Mission: "To create, enhance and promote the arts and culture in the region."
We are a place in the community for the community!
Helen Chester, President
Juan Pena, Secretary/Treasurer
Adriana Romero, Board Member
Viola Emmy Elias, Director
If you would like to become a part of our Board of Directors, and actively help out our community and the arts, please give us a call at (520) 287-5515 or stop by during our normal business hours.
Thank you for supporting the arts!
Hilltop Gallery is a non-profit organization run by the Board of Directors, Volunteers and part-time staff. We are always looking for individuals interested in the arts and volunteering with time and ideas. Contact us for more information, and help keep the arts alive!
ANNOUNCEMENT...
GUITAR CLASSES ARE BACK IN SESSION!
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Satudayday afternoons are filled with music and fun at Hilltop Gallery!
Mr. Medina brings a unique and fun way to learn guitar!
Join us for these FREE classes!
Whether you're a beginner, or a campfire enthusiast, join us for this FREE Guitar Class!
Donations are graciously accepted to help keep the arts alive!
Bring your own guitar (acoustic)
1pm to 3pm for ages 12 and up!
Including Adults!
For more information, please call us at (520) 287-5515
Children's Art Classes
Ages 4 to 12
Saturday Mornings from 10:30am to 12pm
Join Ytzel Sanchez as she helps shape your artists and brings out the talents in them!
A $5 donation is requested.
FREE to members
Please, check back for new workshops for kids happening soon!
Art, Theater, Music and more...
Call the gallery for more information.
Saturday afternoons are filled with fun at Hilltop Gallery!
Join Marla Cameron as she teaches painting and crocheting.
1pm to 3pm for ages 13 and up!
Including Adults!
A $5 donation is requested per class.
FREE to Members
*Made possible by a Grant from the United way of Santa Cruz County, Nogales, AZ
For more information, please call us at (520) 287-5515
52nd Annual Members Show
Our Annual Member's Appreciation Exhibit featuring all works by our members.
October 6, 2024
Opening Celebration: Sunday, October 6th from 1-4pm
Featuring live music, coffee, food and a whole lot of fun!
CALL TO ARTISTS!!!
Please, visit the Hilltop Gallery to pick up your entry forms and membership pack.
Patrons of the Arts, Inc is bringing back a favorite!
Open Mic!
Everyone is welcome!!!
Starting October 9, 2024
Wednesdays from 6pm to 8pm
Music, Poetry, Comedy & Dance... and, so much more!
Showcase your talents to a wide audience!
For more information, visit us or give us a call!
Nogi Fest 2024!
Patrons of the Arts, Inc. Hilltop Gallery is proud to announce Nogi Fest 2024!
Hilltop Gallery
October 19th
starting at 4pm
730 N. Hilltop Drive
Vendors, Music, Artists, and so much more!
Call for more information, stop by, or email us today!
Fore more information to this Event, please call us at (520) 287-5515
Hilltop Gallery presents FREE Guitar Classes with Mr. Ricardo Medina!
Free Guitar classes for beginners and intermediate players alike.
Music stands and sheet music will be provided. Bring an acoustic guitar!
Learn and master techniques to enhance your guitar playing.
Saturdays from 1pm to 3pm
Ages 12 and up including adults
Drop-ins welcome. No need to pre-register
Patrons of the Arts, Inc.
Hilltop Gallery Presents
"Cristy's Art"
Artist Ana Cristina Villaseñor
Opening Reception
Sunday, September 8th
1pm-4pm
Show runs through September 30th
With coffee by Desert Dwellers Roasters
Music, food, and a whole lot of fuuuuun!
Regular Gallery hours:
Tuesday thru Friday 12pm to 5pm
Saturdays from 10am to 3pm
Sundays TBA
Art by Cindy Mohr
Aug 4-28
Opening Celebration: Sunday Aug 4 from 1-4pm
Featuring live music by the artist’s trio:
Lue Buck & Cindy ROCK TRIO.
Hors D'oeuvres & beverages will be provided.
And coffee by
Desert Dwellers Roasters
Closing Reception:
Wednesday, August 28th
5pm to 8pm
Live music by The Sunday Drivers!
Hilltop Gallery presents
Professional Stunt Performers Caitlin Singer and David Weatherbie
We invite teens and adults to take part in learning stunts, jumps, and even stage combat with trained professionals!
Learn techniques to properly fall from heights, to look good in staged fights, and look like a star as seen in movies
To sign up, email: tucsonstunts@gmail.com
Ages 12 to 17
July 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 6th
7:00am to 11am
(No class on the 4th)
Located: Calabasas Park in Rio Rico, AZ
$150 for all 5 days or $40 per day for drop-ins
Hilltop Gallery, in Collaboration with the City of Nogales, Presents the Annual Summer Art Program for Children 2024
In collaboration with the City of Nogales, Hilltop Gallery is happy to bring back the annual art program for children. For nearly 45 years, Hilltop Gallery has been housing the Summer Art Program with the City of Nogales. Generations of community members have grown up in our walls with the arts and fond memories.
To register your child for this program, please contact CON Parks & Rec at 520-285-5782
Summer Art Program for Children Schedule:
Ages 4 to 15
Monday thru Friday
9:30am to 3pm
June 3rd thru July 19th
(week of July 1st - 5th no classes)
*This Program is Sponsored by Santa Cruz County School Superintendent, Alfredo I. Velasquez
Keeping the arts alive!
Annual Prizes of May 2024
Hilltop Gallery is proud to invite all artists to our Open Juried Exhibit. A "Call to Artists" can be obtained at the Hilltop or by mail.
Live Music By "Venetian Blinds"
Coffee by Desert Dwellers Roaster
Music, food and fun!
For more information, give us a call: (520) 287-5515
Opening Reception will be held May 5th from 1pm to 4pm.
*Cover artwork (in memory of) by Ronald Sam Weatherbie
Members Meeting, Saturday, April 25th from 4pm to 6pm with live music
JP Grafos Art
"Skulls & Bones"
Juan Pena
We are pleased to invite you to this very special exhibit featuring local artists, Juan Pena, whose creative, one of a kind designs have captured many!
This exhibit will consist of an array of art from block prints to cigar box guitars. Juan is also a muralist and a sculptor.
Opening Reception:
April 7, 2023 from 1pm to 4pm
There will be live music by Alejandro Magno, Antonio Acosta, and Mayra.... join us for lost of Music, food and fun!
For more information on this show and others, please peruse our website, check out our social media or give us a call!
We will be having a very special Closing Reception for this show featuring live music by Pleasure Island!
April 21st from 1pm to 4pm!
You won't want to miss it!
David Murieta Art
Join us in March of 2024 as we welcome artist and muralist, David Murrieta, with his unique and fun artworks ranging from guitars painted on wood (pictured above) to ketchup packets with a twist!
Opening Exhibit
March 3rd of 2024
1pm to 4pm
Artist Robert White
Coming up in February of 2024, we welcome one of our most renown artists with an exquisite exhibit in a fascinating media range.
Opening Exhibit
February 4th, 2024
1pm to 4pm
Live music by Distorted!
Christmas is for Children, aren't you feeling young?
Christmas is for children, faces all aglow. Waiting for Saint Nick to come, down the chimney, oh, ho, ho! Soon, the waiting's over, and stockings are all hung! Christmas, is for Children, aren't you feeling young?!
Hilltop Gallery is proud to present the creative beauty of art through the eyes of children!
Children ages 4 to 18 will showcase their artwork this December with a very special Opening Reception on Sunday, December 3rd from 1pm to 4pm where there will be a Children's Choir with direction by Fred Milner along with a very special guest... Santa!
Join us for this very Merry Holiday Show all about the kids in our communities!
For more information, give us a call: (520) 287-5515
We are also asking for help from the community with a Toy/Art Supplies Drive. We are asking for unwrapped gifts to be dropped off between November 6th through the 29th from 12pm to 5pm. Let's make this a very Merry Christmas for the kids!
Happy Holidays!.
Sky Island Landscapes
Helen Chester & Gisa Krüeger
Join us in November as we welcome Helen Chester and Gisa Krüeger in this doubly beautiful exhibit of landscapes and more...
Opening Reception:
November 5, 2023 from 1pm to 4pm
There will be live music on the patio by Sunday Drivers
This event is FREE!
The City of Nogales & Hilltop Gallery Presents
NOGI FEST 2023!
Nogales is welcoming the First Annual Nogi Arts & Music Festival this October!
Join our community, artists, vendors and musicians for a funtastic day of Music, Entertainment, Art and so much more!
The Nogi Fest will take place Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Cordova Park in front of the City Hall from 3pm to 10pm.
Live musical performances by:
Springs of Iris Alejandro Magno Trio Los Waldo's Dorian Moore Cicada Ivan Orellana – From the Voice Damas Y Calaveras Flower Roof – Valentino & Alma Bad Catholics
The entire event will be MC'd by
Veronica Weatherbie
&
Music & Lighting by Rafael Escobar
BRING YOUR OWN CHAIRS!
Sponsored by the Following:
Patrons of the Arts, Inc./ Hilltop Gallery
City of Nogales
Santa Cruz Humane Society
D.A.M. Specialties
Tito's Pizza & Italian Eatery
Roberto. C. Montiel Law Firm
Santa Fe Ranch
Sheriff David Hathaway
Lisa Gonzales-In Memory of Toby Gonzales
Slack-Mendez Law Firm
Nogales-Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce
Quality Inn Americana Hotel
Mariposa Discount Store
State Farm Dani Sanchez-Ley
Nogales Tactical
Croppers Nogales Auto Center
Carl's Jr
Villa's Market
For more information, give us a call: (520) 287-5515
Hilltop Gallery
INVITES ALL MEMBER ARTISTS TO JOIN US FOR OUR
51st ANNUAL MEMBERS SHOW
October 8 through October 31, 2023
Opening Reception
Sunday October 8th from 1 to 4 pm
For more information, call us at (520) 287-5515.
Thank you for supporting The Arts!
Please call us, or come by, to renew your memberships!
"The gallery belongs to the people. Let the people enjoy it!" ~Jean Rauscher Wisdom 1972
Hilltop Gallery proudly presents:
Hat Trick - The Art of Los Wagners
Opening Reception:Sunday, September 3rd from 1pm to 4pm.
Live music by Slow Waveshttps://www.youtube.com/@SlowWaves_officialDesert Dwellers Roasters Coffeehttps://www.instagram.com/desertdwellers_roasters/
... and so much more!
Join us for this unique and fascinating exhibit by https://www.instagram.com/jerrywagnerjr/ & https://www.instagram.com/ali__megan/ along with the incomparable Olive!
Join us Saturday, September 23rd from 1pm to 4pm for the Closing Reception where there will be more food, live music and fun! Music on the patio featuring Distorted
FREE GUITAR CLASSES!
Have you always wanted to learn guitar? Now's your chance!
Join Ricardo Medina for some summer sessions for kids and adults.
Beginning Tuesday, June 6th, Hilltop Gallery will be hosting the art of Music.
Ages 12 to 17: Tuesday 4pm to 6pm
Ages 18 and up: Thursday 4pm to 6pm
EVERY WEEK UNTIL AUGUST!
For more information, call us at (520) 287-5515.
Thank you for supporting The Arts!
*made possible by South32 Hermosa Grant through the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona
"The gallery belongs to the people. Let the people enjoy it!" ~Jean Rauscher Wisdom 1972
June 2023
In collaboration with the City of Nogales Parks & Recreation Department, we welcome back the Annual Summer Arts Program for Kids!
For over 45 years, Hilltop Gallery and the City of Nogales have been bringing the children in the community arts education.
To sign up your child for summer programs, contact the CON Parks & Rec.
(520) 285-5780
Schedule:
Monday through Friday
June 5 through July 21 , 2023
Ages 5-7 9:30-10:30a
Ages 8-10 10:45-11:45a
Ages 11-15 12:00-1:00p
Co-Sponsored by Alfredo I. Velasquez, SCC Schools Superintendent
Invest in Our Youth Funds
May 7, 2023
Hilltop Gallery Presents:
Annual Prizes of May Times Two!
Every year we are looking for artists of ALL ages just like you!
This year, there will be two separate exhibiting rooms with children and adults!
Prizes in all categories for both exhibits will be announced during the event.
If you would like to be in our annual juried show, please contact us!
Join us for our opening reception:
Sunday, May 7th
1pm to 4pm
THIS EVENT IS FREE!
There will be poetry, music, food and so much more to accompany this fantastic artist's exhibit!
Masks and social distancing, please.
For more information about this exhibit, and others, please follow us on our social media, and give us a call.
Hilltop Gallery Presents
A double show featuring the Open Mic Night Anniversary and
"No Brushes Allowed" Pour Paint Exhibit
Join us in Celebrating The Arts with this Double Feature Presentation where visual meets performance!
There will be live music on the patio featuring local talents:
Program as follows:
2:00 Nefftys introduction
2:05 Jose Antonio Leon
2:15 Dorian Moore
2:30 Angela Gervasi
2:45 Kevin Jung
3:00 Juan Daniel
3:15 Mario Gaxiola
3:30 Alma and Val
3:45 Mayra
4:00 Juan Miguel
4:15 Alejandra Garcia
4:30 Seres One
4:45 Rx 631
5:00 Jackie Hernandez
5:10 Antonio Acosta
5:25 Plan A
5:40 Distorted
And, in our studio
Beverly Prager's Students
"No Brushes Allowed!"
Local talents that joined our pour paint workshop will be displaying their finished works of art!
Opening reception:
Sunday, April 16th from 1pm to 6pm
For more information on this event, and others, please call: (520) 287-5515
Made possible by a grant from Community Foundation for Southern Arizona South 32
April 2, 2023
Mata Ortiz Pottery
Hector Yeto Gallegos & Laura Bugarini Cota
Come and take in the amazing artistry of this fantastic pottery!
http://www.hectorylauramataortizpottery.com/
Join us for our opening reception:
Sunday, April 2nd
1pm to 4pm
THIS EVENT IS FREE!
There will be poetry, music, food and so much more to accompany this fantastic artist's exhibit!
Masks and social distancing, please.
For more information about this exhibit, and others, please follow us on our social media, and give us a call.
March 2023
"Mola: Truth Maps"
Jacqueline Arias
Show Description:
This exhibit considers the meaning of molas, artisanal quilt designs made by indigenous Guna women in Panama. The molas are activated as visual and aural maps - lived maps - inhabited maps that collect and narrate the lived experiences of the people of Panama. The line that moves throughout these works, in the videos, the prints and the VR, is the line of knowledge-building: resisting, subverting and protecting.
Jacqueline Arias is a second-year MFA interdisciplinary student born in Costa Rica and raised in southern Ohio. This varied geographical and cultural history has inspired a body of work that combines experimental video, data-visualizations, sound and performance to construct alternative historiographies. Her feature length documentary film, Imaginary Mothers, about mother's voices in Costa Rica was screened at the 2017 Golden Door International Film Festival. Arias has been invited to speak about her work at Nogales Museum, Mexico and Loyola University, Maryland.
Join us Sunday, March 5th from 1pm to 4pm for the Opening Reception.
There will be art, music, food and fun!
Special Musical Guests, "The Sashas!"
THIS EVENT IS FREE!
There will be a special closing reception on March 26th from 1pm to 4pm with music, a food truck and a Q & A with the artists!
For more information on this show and others, give us a call or send us an email.
Masks and social distancing, please.
Mid-Month Exhibit:
Sabrina Manson - Student Artist
Join us for a very special senior project exhibit from March 12th from 1pm to 4pml.
February 2023
DAVID FERNANDEZ
"Shim Sham Mish Mash"
A show with a grand collection of fine art by this local native!
Born in Nogales, he has lived here most of his life. He is an artist, a poet and a musician.
"The meaning behind, or understanding of, my art is less important than an openness to it; for without a recipient, there is no art." ~Videz
For more information on David Fernandez, visit his website in the link below:
Join us for our opening reception:
Sunday, February 5, 2023
1pm to 4pm
THIS EVENT IS FREE!
There will be poetry, live music by "Once Upon a Time", food and so much more to accompany this fantastic artist's exhibit!
Masks and social distancing, please.
For more information about this exhibit, and others, please follow us on our social media, and give us a call.
City of Nogales & Hilltop Gallery Presents
Nogi Fest 2023!
Made Possible by the Following Sponsors & Supporters:
Patrons of the Arts, Inc./ Hilltop Gallery
City of Nogales
Santa Cruz Humane Society
D.A.M. Specialties
Tito's Pizza & Italian Eatery
Roberto. C. Montiel Law Firm
Santa Fe Ranch
Sheriff David Hathaway
Lisa Gonzales-In Memory of Toby Gonzales
Slack-Mendez Law Firm
Nogales-Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce
Quality Inn Americana Hotel
Mariposa Discount Store
State Farm Dani Sanchez-Ley
Nogales Tactical
Croppers Nogales Auto Center
Carl's Jr
Villa's Market
Visit our friends at La Linea Art Studio for more art exposure and appreciation! Exhibiting works by local artists along with musical guests at their Exhibit Openings.
Monday through Friday you can find La Linea's doors open from 4pm to 6pm.
Saturdays, the doors open from 1pm to 4pm.
Hours and days may vary.
Join in on the fun the last Wednesday of the month for their popular "Open Studio!" Featuring live music, food, art and fun!
Everyone is welcome!
Learn more about our community, people who make a difference, upcoming events in our area, education and so much more!
Border Eco Magazine is dedicated to connecting our community to the great people, events, organizations, and services that make a difference in Santa Cruz County.
And, don't forget to check out our new page in the Border Eco! Echoes from the Hilltop! Every month we feature local artists and musicians that we feel echo in our comminity!
A very special thanks to Alfredo I. Velasquez, Santa Cruz County Schools Superintendent of Schools, for his many years of supporting the Hilltop Gallery's Children's Art Programming.
Your dedication to the children in our community is immeasurable!
Nogales-Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce https://thenogaleschamber.org/
Pimeria Alta Museum https://pimeriaaltamuseum.org/
Rio Rico Historical Society https://www.rioricohistoricalsociety.org/
And, don't forget to visit our friends in Tubac: https://tubacweekly.com/
Helen Chester
Joanie Schoeny
Janice Johnson
Fernando Sandoval of the Martinez Group
Dr. Roberto J. Rojas, DVM
Richard Helzer
Adriana Romero
Border Eco Magazine
Maria Christina Preciado Hernandez & Family
Hanessian Family
Tom & Janis Bell
Corinne Milton
Joan Dolan
JB & Karla Manson
Alex Jones & Jane Masden
Sharon Urman
Joel Block & Badria Bedri
Bill & Karen Sykes
By Becoming a Member of Patrons of the Arts, Inc. you support ALL the arts from visual to performing, along with Art Education in our Community.
Memberships receive perks! Get 10% off any item in the giftshop and take any class for FREE! Family Memberships and higher will allow for the entire family to participate in classes for free, along with special discounts and more! Fill out the membership form above and send it in with your payment to:
Hilltop Gallery
730 N. Hilltop Drive
Nogales, AZ 85621
For more information, give us a call, or email us now through the link below.
Local Talent!
Springs of Iris, D!storted, and so many more young and thriving musical talents make their way to and through the gallery on the hill!
Nogales is a fantastic area with so much hidden talent of all ages!
We brought you the Open Mic Night Series, and we will be bringing you so much more!
Stay tuned for more details!
Come play with us! Bring your talents to the Hilltop!
*Pictured above are some members of Springs of Iris and D!storted
Encouraging all the Arts one student at a time!
Hilltop Gallery is dedicated to the youth in our community in more ways than one. For decades, we have housed numerous Senior Projects include Visual Art and Performing Art.
These projects combine all the arts in one place, and encourage all students developing their artistic talents, as well as helping them to understand the aspects of how a non-profit art organization is run.
If you are a high school senior needing a place to do your Senior Project, give us a call or stop by!
*Pictured above: Sabrina Manson, Class of 2023
Hilltop Gallery is always looking for volunteers to help out with exhibits and special events. Please, contact us if you are interested in volunteering.
Hilltop gallery is pleased to incorporate the performing arts to accompany the visual arts. We celebrate music, poetry, dance and so much more! Please, join us in showcasing your talents by dropping us a line and letting us know you're an artist.