Welcome to Hilltop Gallery
Showcasing and celebrating the arts!
Hablamos Español
Notary Services Available With Appointment
Welcome to Hilltop Gallery
Showcasing and celebrating the arts!
Hablamos Español
Notary Services Available With Appointment
Hello
Welcome
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.
About Us
Meet the Board of Directors
Ricardo Santos Hernandez, President
Elizabeth Weatherbie, Executive Vice President/Treasurer
Tom Bell, Secretary
Janice Johnson, Historian/Exhibit Chairperson
Alex, Jones, Board Member
Esteban Michel Larios, Board Member
Stella A Perez, Board Member
Alma Rodriguez, Board Member
Cesar Lopez, Board Member
Derwent Suthers, Board Member
Hilltop Gallery is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
Hilltop Gallery is a non-profit organization run by the Board of Directors and Volunteers. 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!
Call to Artists
Every year, the Hilltop Gallery sends out a "Call to Artists" for the judged "Prizes of May" Show and the "Members Show" in October. However, we are always looking for new and unusual talents. If you are an artist and are interested in participating in upcoming shows and events, please let us know. We look forward to hearing from you.
Current Exhibits & Events 2021
"Prizes of May" Annual Open Judged Show
"Prizes of May" Annual Open Judged Show
"Prizes of May" Annual Open Judged Show
"Prizes of May"
Hilltop Gallery's
Annual Open Judged Show
Hilltop Gallery hosts an open to all artists exhibit to showcase all artists' works from all ages.
The opening reception was May 2, 2021
Winners TBA
For more information about this event and others, please call the gallery.
"Open Mike Night" TBA
"Prizes of May" Annual Open Judged Show
"Prizes of May" Annual Open Judged Show
March and April brought in the performing arts with music, poetry and more!
Open Mike Night to feature music, poetry, story telling and so much more!
Stay tuned for more information...
June Exhibit Cancelled
"Prizes of May" Annual Open Judged Show
June Exhibit Cancelled
Due to unforeseeable circumstances, our June Exhibit has been rescheduled until August.
Please, stay tuned for updates...
Past Exhibits & Events 2021
La Generacion: Sonny Peters and His Generation of Music
February 2021 Alma Piña "Simple Flower Full of Power"
La Generacion: Sonny Peters and His Generation of Music
Barrio Stories Nogales 2021 Bridge Event:
Hilltop Gallery and Borderlands Theater collaborated to open new multi-media art exhibits in Nogales, Arizona. The six week long exhibit highlighted the early life of Nogales teacher, artist and musician, James "Sonny" Peters through photography, video installations and music.
The show ran until April 29, 2021
Parts of this show traveled to our "Extended Gallery"
Visit the Santa Cruz Center by clicking on the link on our page.
For more information about this event and others, please call the gallery.
Under the Stars with Music, Poetry & More
February 2021 Alma Piña "Simple Flower Full of Power"
La Generacion: Sonny Peters and His Generation of Music
March and April brought in the performing arts with music, poetry and more!
Live Music Performances
"Mezcal"
Featuring: Robert Lineiro, Mike Garcia, Alex Aguirre, & Robert Freitag
&
"Prova"
Featuring: Santos Soto, Mike Rodriguez, Victor Santa Cruz, Robert Lineiro & Mike Garcia
Wednesday, March 31 & April 28, 2021
5:30pm-7:30pm
Priscilla Nefttys Poetry Slam
Join Hilltop Gallery with the continuing collaboration with Borderlands Theater and Barrio Stories as we welcome Priscilla Nefttys who is an accomplished writer, rapper, artist and more.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
5pm-7pm
The event was FREE!
February 2021 Alma Piña "Simple Flower Full of Power"
February 2021 Alma Piña "Simple Flower Full of Power"
February 2021 Alma Piña "Simple Flower Full of Power"
This exhibit full of wonderful flowers, colors and techniques by Alma Piña, a local artist and teacher, was in "full bloom" in the month of February 2021.
A beautiful showing of paintings by Alma Piña who has been involved with the gallery since it's very first year of exhibits!
This show ran from Sunday, February 21st until March 19, 2021.
January 2021 Rio Compartido/Shared River
November 2020 Ricardo Santos Hernández
February 2021 Alma Piña "Simple Flower Full of Power"
Bi-National Santa Cruz River Río Compartido/Shared River Exhibit Featuring Artist from Ambos Nogales, Tubac, and Green Valley, Arizona The binational Santa Cruz River, a waterway shared by both the United States and Mexico.The exhibit featured the creative work by artists from both sides of the International border and has been three years in development. The Río Compartido/Shared River exhibit first showed at the Lowe House Project Artist in Residency in Tubac, Arizona on September 23, 2019.The exhibition was intended to expand awareness of our nation’s waterways as an environmental necessity and an important cultural element.The Río Compartido/Shared River exhibit was co-curated by Barbara Kuzara of Tubac, Arizona and Ricardo Santos Hernández of Nogales, Arizona and Chicago, Illinois.
November 2020 Ricardo Santos Hernández
November 2020 Ricardo Santos Hernández
November 2020 Ricardo Santos Hernández
Hilltop Gallery's newly elected President showed great works in mixed media created both in Nogales, AZ and Chicago, IL. The diversity of colors and techniques depicted intense bi-national statements that captured all audiences.
For samples of his work, come visit the gallery.
Visit our Friends at the Santa Cruz Center
Arts & Education
Find out more about our Hilltop Virtual Gallery and Extended Gallery through our friends at Santa Cruz Center.
Every month we extend our exhibits to be continuously shared at Santa Cruz Center. To find out more, please visit them by clicking the link below.
There's much to see. So, take your time, look around, and learn all there is to know about us. We hope you enjoy our site and take a moment to drop us a line.
Special Thanks to Alfredo I. Velásquez
Santa Cruz County Superintendent of Schools
Alfredo I. Velásquez has always been a huge supporter of the arts and education with Hilltop Gallery. Every year, his most generous contributions help fund the Children's Arts Programs at the gallery. And, in collaboration with the City of Nogales, Parks and Recreation Center, the gallery is able to house and teach hundreds of children many different arts and techniques.
Thank you, Mr. Velásquez, for your continued support throughout the years!
Our Grant Supporters
Hilltop Gallery is proud to be a member of the
Nogales Chamber of Commerce
For many years, the Nogales Chamber of Commerce has worked together with Hilltop to bring the arts and knowledge to the community. The Chamber's President, Olivia Ainza-Kramer, has gone out of her way to help the gallery and the community. It has been an honor and a privilege working with such a wonderful organization.
More Than Just Art
Visit Our Giftshop
Visit Our Giftshop
Visit Our Giftshop
Check out our little gift shop when you visit the gallery. It's full of arts and crafts created by our local community and neighboring friends.
Art Contests
Visit Our Giftshop
Visit Our Giftshop
"Rain and My City" an art contest for middle school students co-sponsored by the Ambos Nogales Green Infrastructure Project and Hilltop Gallery.
Volunteers
Visit Our Giftshop
Volunteers
Hilltop Gallery is always looking for volunteers to help out with exhibits and special events. Please, contact us if you are interested in volunteering.
Keep the arts alive!
Your memberships, support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will help fund our mission.
