Opening Reception for "Have a Seat" Juried Exhibiton

“Take a load off”, “make yourself comfortable”, “grab a spot”, “rest your bones”, “take a chair”— all ways one would normally welcome a guest—but whatever you do at Niza Knoll Gallery's new exhibition, “Have a Seat”, don’t actually sit down. Of the many chairs on display, some are too delicate and decorative, some are way too small, one is simply too monstrous, and some live only in frames on the wall, but all are perfect to view and enjoy as part of this juried exhibition.

From April 17 - May 31, 2026, the space comes to life with everyday chairs transformed into works of art, and other artful depictions of the form. The public is invited to view the show during regular gallery hours Thursday–Sunday 1 – 4 p.m. and to the following special events:

Artist Reception: Third Friday, April 17, 5-8 p.m.
First Friday Artwalk: May 1, 5-9 p.m.

All manner of mediums were used to design the pieces, including paint, paper, clay, fabric, wood, foliage, found objects, markers and other mixed media. Not limited to 3-D work, the show also fills the walls with paintings as well as a photograph that captures the creative use of a chair in the wilds of city life.

The participating artists are Mary Lynn Baird, Leslie Belfor, Rita Bhasin, Jareth J. Charles, Deborah Deal, Victoria Eubanks, Kathy Friesz, Trish Gans, Eilee George, Nina Hausfeld, Deborah Jang, Brenda Jones, Steven Jones, AJ Kiel, Skylar K., Niza Knoll, Adrien Law II, Leona Lazar, Jennifer Lowell , Carol MacAllister, Aliki McCain, Heather Mckinnon, Kristy Melodia and Sophia Fierek, Bill Nelson, Katherine Reed, Brian Rendon, Lisa Riannson, Deb Rosenbaum, Carlos Santistevan, Elizabeth Shepardson and Stevie.

Niza Knoll Gallery at 915 Santa Fe Drive specializes in intriguing conceptual exhibits featuring work by local and regional artists as well as private concerts, guest speakers and workshops. Regular gallery hours are Thursday – Sunday, 1 – 4 p.m., except for during the following district-wide art walks, First Friday, 5 – 9 p.m. and Third Friday, 5 – 8 p.m. Visit www.nizaknollgallery.com to view and purchase works online and for the most up-to-date calendar of events. ###