Shemer Honors Tom Eckert

Each year the Shemer Art Center recognizes ONE Arizona artist who has achieved great success in his or her career and made an impact within the state. This year the Shemer Art Center is pleased to announce our 2026 honoree, Tom Eckert! The evening will once again include an amazing exhibition and cocktail reception with the artist ,starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Shemer Art Center, followed by a dinner and program starting at 7 p.m. Our 2025 honoree was The Patania Family. Previous honorees include Tom Bollinger, Ed Mell, Mayme Kratz, Mark Klett, Beth Ames Swartz, Bill Nebeker, Merrill Mahaffey, Jim Waid & Angela Tassoni.