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
Vacancy: Secretary
Janice Johnson, Historian/Exhibit Chairperson
Alex, Jones, Board Member
Esteban Michel Larios, Board Member
Isabel Galindo, Board Member
Alma Rodriguez, Board Member
Carmelita Levin, Board Member
Alma Pina, Board Member
Jenny Hill, 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
"Open Mike Night" July 14th!
"Open Mike Night" July 14th!
"Open Mike Night" July 14th!
Open Mike Night to feature music, poetry, story telling and so much more!
March and April brought in the performing arts with music, poetry and more!
Join us the second Wednesday of every month for...
"Open Mike Night"
Our next event...
July 14, 2021
6pm to 8pm
There will be music, poetry, story telling and much more.
If you are a performing artist, and would be interested in participating, drop us a line.
Call Liz at: (520) 313-4205
or Hilltop Gallery at: (520) 287-5515 and reserve your spot today!
Summer Art Program July 2021
"Open Mike Night" July 14th!
"Open Mike Night" July 14th!
Patrons of the Arts, Inc.
Hilltop Gallery
Is pleased to announce the Summer Art Program is returning to the gallery in July 2021!
This is made possibly by our co-sponsors: the City of Nogales, Parks & Recreation Department, SCC Superintendent of Schools, Alfredo I. Velasquez, and donations from the community!
For more information on this program, please contact the City of Nogales Parks & Rec Dept. at: (520) 285-5782
or
Hilltop Gallery at: (520) 287-5515
August 2021
"Open Mike Night" July 14th!
September 2021
TBA
September 2021
September 2021
September 2021
"Where Dreams Die"
A group of artists arranged by Michelle Maggiora will be displaying their works.
This show will run September 12 thru October 14, 2021
Reception TBA
October 2021
September 2021
November 2021
"The Annual Members Show"
Every year, Hilltop Gallery welcomes its members as they gather together their arts in various forms and fashions to be displayed for the community and visitors.
This show will run October 14 thru November 10, 2021
If you are an artist and/or you would like to become a member, please call us at (520) 287-5515.
Reception TBA
November 2021
September 2021
November 2021
"David Simmons"
Join us as we welcome the artistic talents of David Simmons.
This show will run November 21 thru December 17, 2021
Reception TBA
December 2021
December 2021
December 2021
TBA
Reception TBA
January 2022
December 2021
December 2021
Emilia Arana & David Cowan
This show is a collaborative effort featuring abstracts in paint and clay by two fantastic artists.
This show will run January 9 thru February 3, 2021
Reception TBA
February 2022
December 2021
March, April & May 2022
TBA
Pending verification of artist...
Reception TBA
March, April & May 2022
March, April & May 2022
March, April & May 2022
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HILLTOP GALLERY!
Patrons of the Arts, Inc. is pleased to announce we shall be celebrating 50 years on the hill!
Please, join us as we commemorate this great accomplishment!
We shall be remembering past artists and shows, and we shall have a Grand Gala Celebration to kick off 50 more years as Hilltop Gallery!
Reception TBA
Past Exhibits & Events 2021
A Tribute to Janice D. Johnson
A Tribute to Janice D. Johnson
A Tribute to Janice D. Johnson
THANK YOU, JANICE D. JOHNSON!
Patrons of the Arts, Inc.
Hilltop Gallery's
Annual Members Meeting was held Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 5pm. Before having a wonderfully prepared Carne Asada, the Board Members, friends, family and members of the community got together to surprise Mrs. Johnson with great honors for all she has done and continues to do for the gallery and the community.
Donations for the Carne Asada Dinner will go to the Summer Art Program for Kids.
Annual Members Meeting
A Tribute to Janice D. Johnson
A Tribute to Janice D. Johnson
Patrons of the Arts, Inc.
Hilltop Gallery's Annual Members Meeting was held Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 5pm
There was Carne Asada from 6-8pm.
We raised money for the Summer Art Program for Kids.
It was a fantastic time for all!
"Prizes of May"
A Tribute to Janice D. Johnson
Under the Stars with Music, Poetry & More
"Prizes of May"
Hilltop Gallery's
Annual Open Judged Show
Hilltop Gallery hosted its annual open to all artists exhibit to showcase all artists' works from all ages.
The opening reception was May 2, 2021
The event was FREE!
Under the Stars with Music, Poetry & More
February 2021 Alma Piña "Simple Flower Full of Power"
Under the Stars with Music, Poetry & More
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 welcomed Priscilla Nefttys who is an accomplished writer, rapper, artist and more.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
5pm-7pm
The event was FREE!
La Generacion: Sonny Peters and His Generation of Music
February 2021 Alma Piña "Simple Flower Full of Power"
February 2021 Alma Piña "Simple Flower Full of Power"
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.
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
November 2020 Ricardo Santos Hernández
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
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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.
