20 MARCH 2021 By Melissa Hirschl For over 30 years, the historic Shemer Art Center has provided emerging high school artists with recognition, encouragement and financial scholarships. Each year, the center’s New Horizons High School Student Art Exhibit showcases young artists who create in various styles such as ink, charcoal, watercolor, pastels, acrylics, oils, ceramics, sculpture, graphite pencil and mixed media. The artwork ranges from somber and provocative to light and whimsical. Thanks to this year’s 23 generous donors, 49 junior and senior high school students from around the Valley received financial recognition for their creative endeavors. Chaparral High School senior Gabrielle Roman won a scholarship for her vibrant lemon painting, “When Life Gives You Lemons,” inspired by the citrus trees in her backyard and her father’s love for the fruit. “The contrast between the bright, cheery yellow and dark green captivates me,” she said. “I never thought my love for art would reward me with scholarship money for college.” Roman said that most of her senior year revolved around using laptops and being on Zoom calls. “I’m filled with gratitude to the Shemer Art Center for allowing students like me to showcase our artwork in-person, alongside students from across the Valley,” she said. According to Shemer President and Executive Director Shonna James, high school art teachers send two pieces of 2D or 3D art from the students they believe are most deserving. “This year, 28 schools participated,” James said, “and the scholarship money amounted to $5,600. We were happy to have the exhibition this year, based on the challenges every high school has had. It took the efforts of all the art instructors to make this happen. We always want to keep supporting our artists.” Saguaro High School’s Tyler Crum is another talented artist who won a scholarship for his multimedia 3D creation “The Aquarium.” His work was centered on creating a social responsibility theme and a larger conversation about pollution in the ocean. “In my oil pastel painting, turtles are swimming around plastic, aluminum cans and macaroni, signifying the waste thrown into our water,” Tyler explained. “It felt incredible winning a scholarship from Shemer – and being able to display my art. It’s great to see my hard work pay off and gain an opportunity for others to enjoy while looking at my pieces.” Shemer is housed in the first home that was built in Arcadia in 1919. Longtime Phoenix resident Martha Shemer purchased the home in l984 and donated it to the City of Phoenix to preserve the historical property. A variety of outdoor sculptures dot the grounds, while inside, visitors can view artwork from traditional and non- traditional Arizona artists who work in a wide variety of mediums. Classes, weekend workshops, art lectures, exhibitions and events are offered year-round in-person and virtually. shemerartcenter.org Shemer’s art exhibit celebrates young artists Gabrielle Roman’s, “When Life Gives You Lemons.” (right) Tyler Crum’s, “The Aquarium.” PHOTOS COURTESY OF SHEMER ART CENTER Serving the Arcadia area since 1958          Find us on Facebook! Member Since 1959      •  •    •   •    •          4855 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix AZ 85018 | www.ingleside.com HOSPITAL 602-840-3446 | GROOMING 602-952-1754 Grooming OPEN Tues - Sat To ensure the safety of our clients & staff, we are performing curbside assistance. PAMPER YOUR PET WITH OUR PREMIUM GROOMING SERVICES. Call us today for an appointment. 602-952-1754 BRIAN A. SERBIN, DVM • KATHERINE HEWITT, DVM MOLLY R. KLEIN, DVM • KARISSA SCIACCA, DVM

21 MARCH 2021 By Tom Helms T he most common question appraises are asked is “what is it worth?” It’s a logical question, but with so many definitions of value, it can be confusing for the layman and, at times, for the appraiser. There are at least seven different values for the same object, and the answer varies for each value. Most people think that their Antiques Road Show item is worth what they hear when the appraiser provides the insurance value or projected auction estimate for the object. The owner may think, “I am rich!” until they learn the definition of the value given. Insurance replacement value is the estimated cost that it would take to replace the object with an identical item or an object with similar qualities and usefulness in a reasonable amount of time. It includes the cost to purchase the item and the costs associated with finding and obtaining the item at fair market value, along with the possible help of an expert and the necessary expenses of packing and shipping. This is the highest value of an item and generally does not represent what the owner could get in cash. An auction value estimate is what the estimator or auction house appraiser thinks the item might bring at a national or international specialized auction. An average is given. If the average is not met in many cases, the item is not sold, and the estimate was not its value for that auction. Then there is the most commonly heard phrase: fair market value. This is the term associated with the IRS, taxable estates and, at times, estate settlement. The items are not sold, but a sale determines a value within a general marketplace. For example, a master artist’s work would not glean the highest value in a local market but would realize its actual value on the international market. This would be its fair market value. Market value is what most people want. It is the most probable amount of money a buyer would pay for the item in a specific market. It is essentially the price for which the object would be sold in a shop or show; it is the secondary retail market value. The value can differ by geographic location. For example, vintage rocking chairs have very little value in our area; however, that same rocker’s value would be more in a Midwest or Southern marketplace. Items sold at an estate sale or an auction are considered an orderly liquidation when several prospective buyers have access to the items; therefore, the value can range from just under secondary market to 50% or less than market value. The lowest value is called forced liquidation. This is when the seller is forced to sell, and only one or two people have the opportunity to purchase the item. There is also the value term called scrap value. At times there is significant value in an object from the standpoint of its parts or materials. Gold and silver are examples of items sold for scrap value. Parts of equipment, recycled items and clunkers all have value. If you are bogged down by the quagmire of values and drowning in stuff, then you might not only need an appraisal service but the consulting arm of the business. Nevertheless, don’t dismiss the offer until you understand which value is being used. The dilemma of value Ask the Appraisers Contact Tom Helms at The123@cox.net or A-Z Appraisal & Estate Consultants; 5525 N. 12th St., Phoenix, AZ. BY TOM HELMS & JEFF PEARSON Mark A. Wyse, M.D. Kate Montgomery, FNP Allan Goldman, D.O. David Francyk, D.O. T.E. McCauley, M.D. Alisha Archibeck, D.O. Jennifer Francyk, PA-C Timothy Gloyd, M.D. Victoria Rhodes, PA-C Dermatology Charles Levison, M.D. Because caring for your health has always been our passion, we’ve made the following services conveniently available in our office. • Excellent care for all ages • Same day appointments • On-site clinical laboratory and X-rays • Dermatology services • Botox and Jan Marini skin care now available MON–WED 7AM–7PM THUR S–FRI 7AM–5PM SAT 7AM–NOON EXPERT DOCTORS AND PRACTITIONERS. CONVENIENT SERVICES. EXTENDED HOURS. David Farrow, AGNP IN PRACTICE CELEBRATING 4600 E Shea Blvd | Suite 100 | Phoenix, AZ 85028 NW corner Tatum and Shea | West of Trader Joes 602.955.8700 | FPSAZ.com