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!
Elizabeth Weatherbie, President
Teresa Godinez, Vice President,
Secretary (Vacancy)
Treasurer (Vacancy)
Alex, Jones, Board Member (pictured)
David Weatherbie, Board Member
Samuel Saunders, Board Member
Helen Chester, Board Member
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!
Children's Art Classes
Ages 4 to 12
Saturday Mornings from 10:30am to 12pm
*Sponsored by Alfredo I. Velasquez, SCC Schools Superintendent
A $2 donation is requested.
FREE to members
Please, check back for new workshops for kids happening soon!
Art, Theater, Music and more...
Please, call the gallery for more information.
Join Teresa Godinez Saturdays
from 10:30am to 11:45am
for calm and relaxing Yoga in the main gallery.
Lights low, soothing music and YOGA!
A $5 donation is requested per class.
For more information, please call us at (520) 287-5515
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 June 30 , 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
"The gallery belongs to the people. Let the people enjoy it!" ~Jean Rauscher Wisdom 1972
FREE GUITAR LESSONS!
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, June 6th from 4pm to 6pm
Ages 18 and up: Thursday, June 8th from 4pm to 6pm
(more dates and times TBA)
For more information, call us at (520) 287-5515.
Thank you for supporting The Arts!
*made possible by a grant from the United Way of Santa Cruz County
CALLING ALL STUDENTS!
CALLING ALL STUDENTS!
If you are between the ages of 12 years old and 18 years old, and you would like to participate in our Arts Workshops, you're in luck!
Coming soon!
Art Workshops for Kids
Music Workshops for Kids
Theater Workshops for Kids
For more information, call us at (520) 287-5515
Thank you for supporting The Arts!
*sponsored by SCC School Superintendent, Alfredo I. Velasquez and Invest in Our Youth
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.
Luis Preciado
"Bird on a wire"
Join us in January of 2023!
Welcome back Luis Preciado!
Join us Sunday, January 8, 2023 from 1pm to 4pm for the Opening Reception.
Musical guests, The Bad Catholics will be playing from 2pm to 4pm on the patio.
Featuring Native Nogalians: Chris Martin, Roland Valencia, Hector Aguirre and Rudy Esquivias
Desert Dwellers Roasters , Jason & Ivonne Almeida, will be providing samples and selling their freshly roasted coffee.
Stop by, say hi and give it a try!
THIS EVENT IS FREE!
Masks and social distancing, please.
For more information on this show and others, give us a call or send us an email.
Chuck & Friends
"On a Fall Day"
Join us in November as we welcome a breakout exhibit with various artists compiled of family, friends and the community!
Carlos "Chuck" Lineiro brings a fresh collaboration with artists:
Yvonne Lineiro, Flora Lineiro, Celeste Lineiro, Oceana Lineiro, Helio Lineiro, Margi Villagomez, Gerry Gracia, Jerry Wagner, Juan Pena, David Fernandez, Nefftys, Hyde, Tony Pllak, Lazslo Kantor and Obed Delusignan
There will be a live podcast by Juan Kalavera!
SCTC will be providing baked goodies along with vendors such as Desert Dwellers Roasters and more, plus merchandise tables and a massage station with Vene Sanchez.
Musical guests featured:
Neftys/MC
Streets
Fern-E
Juan Kalavera
BadCash
Damas y Calaveras
Slow Waves and Ivan Merma
Join us for this extravaganza Sunday, November 6th from 12pm to 6pm
This show will run through December 2022
Happy Birthday Hilltop Gallery!
September 1972 was the very first Exhibit at Hilltop Gallery, and September 2022 will not be the last!
Thanks to patrons, artists and the community for making this possible!
50 years!!!
We are having a very special
Closing Reception
from 5pm to 8pm
featuring live music and performances by
Neil Malick
Nefftys
Kevin Jung
Angela Gervasi
and, more!
Please, join us for the start of the next 50 years!
This event is FREE!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HILLTOP GALLERY!
Patrons of the Arts, Inc. is pleased to announce we shall be celebrating 50 years on the hill!
(Photo taken 1972)
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!
An on-going show will be held in the Studio Gallery in remembrance of all artists.
And, join us in September for a gala celebration anniversary party celebrating 50 years on the hill!
September 1972 was the very first Exhibit at Hilltop Gallery, and September 2022 will not be the last!
Thanks to patrons, artists and the community for making this possible!
50 years!!!
Opening Reception:
Sunday, September 11th
1pm to 7pm
Special musical guests:
"The Edgar Moreno Band"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5UaEv4AHjQ
"Belinda Esquer"
https://www.belindasmusic.com/
"Dust to Heaven"
https://www.reverbnation.com/dusttoheaven
"Slow Waves"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VD9OiegkCdY
AND
"Nefftys"
The show runs through September 29th where we will have a
Closing Reception
from 5pm to 8pm
featuring live music and performances by
Neil Malick
Nefftys
Kevin Jung
Plan A
and, more!
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!
Find out more about our Hilltop Extended Gallery through our friends at Santa Cruz Center.
Every month we extend our exhibits to be continuously shared within the community, and 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.
Alfredo I. Velásquez has always been a huge supporter of the arts and education with Hilltop Gallery. Every year, his most generous contributions help support 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!
Joan Schoeny
Fernando Sandoval of the Martinez Group
JB & Karla Manson
Alex & Jane Jones
Janice Johnson
Joel Block & Badria Bedri
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.
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.
We accept all debit/credit cards, Apple Pay, along with cash and checks.
Forn nearly 45 years Hilltop Gallery host the City of Nogales Summer Art Program for Kids ages 5 to 15.
This program houses nearly 100 children and a staff of 5 to 7 individuals teaching arts and crafts during the summer months.
The program finishes off with an exhibit of the children's art and a reception for family and friends.
This program is sponsored Santa Cruz County Superintendent of Schools Alfredo I. Velasquez.
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.