Burton Barr Central Library will host a hot new group exhibit titled, “Dry Heat,” July 1 – 29, at the library’s @Central Gallery, 1221 N. Central Ave.

A free reception with the artists will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 3, at the gallery. Refreshments will be served.

“Dry Heat” takes a playful look at summer in Arizona through paintings, drawings and photographs. The exhibit features artists Colton Brock, Sarah Guamer, Claudine Metrick, Michael Nicastro and Catherine Ruane.

Phoenix Public Library is a system of 14 branch libraries and the Burton Barr Central Library. For more information, call 602-262-4636 or visit phoenixpubliclibrary.org.