The Arts in Tucson
An Oasis of Culture in the Desert The Wall Street Journal has referred to Tucson as a "mini-Mecca for the arts." Here's a short list why:
Performing Arts - Art Museums - Galleries - Concerts - Public Art Performing Arts
Arizona Folklore Preserve Located near Sierra Vista, in Ramsey Canyon, on the eastern slopes of the Huachuca Mountains. Local historians collect and preserve Arizona folklore, music, poetry, legends and tales. Arizona Opera Company This state-wide professional company features internationally acclaimed conductors and composers in five productions a year. The season runs Oct.-Apr. with performances in the Tucson Music Hall. Arizona Theatre Company Arizona's leading professional theater company. Performances Tues.-Sun., Sept.-May, at the Temple of Music & Art. Ballet Arizona The state's official ballet troupe. The ballet company performs traditional as well as contemporary ballets under the direction of internationally acclaimed Ib Anderson. Borderlands Theater A nonprofit, professional theater company whose works reflect the diverse voices and issues of the Southwest Borderlands.
Broadway in Tucson/A Nederlander Presentation Brings Broadway's best to downtown Tucson with performances at the Tucson Convention Center's Music Hall and Leo Rich Theatre. Tucson Symphony Orchestra Established in 1929, the Tucson Symphony is the oldest orchestra in the Southwest. Concert series includes classics, pops, masterworks, ensemble and just-for-kids concerts. UApresents UApresents brings international stars of jazz, pop, classical music, plus Broadway hits, ethnic arts, dance, avant garde works to The University of Arizona's Centennial Hall. Search for Performing Arts Events in our Major Events Calendar >> Search for Performing Arts in our Community Events Calendar >> Art Museums Center for Creative Photography The world-famous center houses over 50,000 prints including the largest collection of works by Ansel Adams in the world. DeGrazia's Gallery in the Sun Fans of Tucson artist Ted DeGrazia should definitely stop by DeGrazia's Gallery in the Sun. It houses many of DeGrazia's personal favorites. The artist designed and built the unusual gallery and adjacent chapel himself. Tubac Center of the Arts Tubac Center of the Arts presents a full season of art exhibitions that include members' open and juried shows, traveling exhibitions of regional significance and important national shows. Tucson Museum of Art The museum's permanent collection includes pre-Columbian, Hispanic, Western, Asian and Contemporary art. University of Arizona Museum of Art The University's expansive collection of more than 4,000 pieces includes works by Rembrandt, Picasso, Lipchitz and O'Keefe. Galleries
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| art by illene |
520-747-7050 |
Local artist, Illene Hurley welcomes you to her studio by appointment. You can watch her create …

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| Chris Bubany Studio |
520-885-2960 |
Chris Bubany invites you to visit her working ceramics studio where you will see the artists at …

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| Conrad Wilde Gallery |
520-622-8997 |
Featuring contemporary paintings, sculpture, and works on paper emphasizing abstraction and innovation …

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| Davis Dominguez Gallery |
520-629-9759 |
Don't miss Tucson’s favorite contemporary art destination! This big, beautiful gallery holds the …

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| DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun |
800-545-2185 |
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is a legendary landmark of Southwestern art and architecture created …

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| DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun |
800-545-2185 |
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is a legendary landmark of Southwestern art and architecture created …

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| Deja Vu Art Gallery & Photography Studio |
520-624-1800 |
Discover a versatile range of subjects in copper sculpture, wall art, fountains, and more. From …

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| Desert Artisans' Gallery |
520-722-4412 |
Relax and enjoy some of Tucson's finest Southwestern artwork by more than 50 local juried artists …

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| Gallery West |
520-529-7002 |
An exquisite gallery in the foothills. Antique and new American Indian art, textiles, baskets, …

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| Madaras Gallery |
520-615-3001 |
Best selection of local desert and Southwest scenes by well-known Tucson artist Diana Madaras. …

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| Mahlia Collection |
800-819-2725 |
The flagship showroom, located in the Historic Train Depot, features custom-crafted heirloom furniture, …

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| Mark Sublette Medicine Man Gallery |
800-422-9382 |
Medicine Man Gallery specializes in the lifework of famed Tucson painter and illustrator Maynard …

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| Old Town Artisans/La Cocina Restaurant & Catering |
800-782-8072 |
1860s historic adobe. Largest collection of local/regional art, fine craft, with jewelry and Native …

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| Pamela Laurence Collection |
520-577-4994 |
Opening November 1, 2008. A store embracing uniquely curated, high-end art and …

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| Philabaum Glass Studio & Gallery |
520-884-7404 |
Featuring a wide collection of contemporary glass art for the home or office, and a glass blowing …

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| Skyline Gallery |
520-615-3800 |
A unique gallery featuring the work of more than 100 highly skilled North American artisans. Offering …

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| Tubac Center of the Arts |
520-398-2371 |
At the heart of the arts and culture of Tubac Village since the 1960s, this non-profit organization …

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Concerts
Tucson Convention Center The Tucson Convention Center is the place for intimate jazz concerts, major headliners, full-blown Broadway productions and more. Desert Diamond Casino Desert Diamond brings in music headliners and other events. Casino Del Sol The AVA Ampitheater at Casino del Sol hosts top entertainers in a beautiful open-air venue. The Rialto Theater The historic Rialto hosts a broad array of performers and talent, including rock bands, jam bands, comedians, heavy metal, hip hop, film, jazz, flamenco, country, skiffle - you name it, we've hosted it. Except chamber music. That belongs in chambers only. Tucson Jazz Society Your source for Tucson's jazz scene. In our 28th season of promoting, presenting and preserving America's music through concerts and educational activities. Search for Music in our Major Events Calendar >> Search for Music in our Community Events Calendar >> Public Art There are literally hundreds of works of public art in every part of Tucson. Here's a list of the must-see works. For more information call the Tucson/Pima Arts Council at (520) 624-0595. Exchange at the Presidio, by Clyde Ross Morgan, 1996
El Presidio Park. 255 W. Alameda. This sculpture commemorates the first raising of the American Flag in Tucson in 1846 by the Mormon Battalion. It depicts the peaceful entry of the battalion into the small settlement and the exchange of goods with settlers at the Presidio. Father Kino, by Julian Martinez, 1988 Northwest corner of Kino Blvd. & Winsett St. This equestrian sculpture commemorates the role of the Jesuit priest, Father Eusebio Francisco Kino, in the European colonization of Northern Mexico and Southern Arizona. Additional castings of this sculpture are on display in Kino's birthplace, Trento, Italy and Magdalena, Mexico, where he is buried. Gila Monsters, by Robert Vint, Dan Wilhelm & Mike Wilhelm Bridge on Irvington Rd. over the Santa Cruz River near Mission Rd. Two larger-than-life Gila Monster lizards rise out of the bridge deck, their tails touching at the exact center of the bridge. The work is built of sprayed concrete and encrusted in a mosaic of broken ceramic tile. Murals at El Rio Neighborhood Center, by Antonio Pazos, David Tineo & Others, 1975-1997 1390 W. Speedway Blvd. There are more murals at the El Rio Neighborhood Center than at any other location in Tucson. Rich in Mexican and Mexican-American images, several of the early murals celebrate the success of the community in getting the center built. Pioneer Memorial, by Benjamino Bufano & Bernard Maybeck, 1920 200 S. 6th Ave. This sculpture is the oldest work of public art in Tucson. The large marble bench was designed by a pioneer of modern architecture, Bernard Maybeck. Beniamino Bufano executed the relief in Classic Revival style. Sonora, by David Bleck, 1991 Main Library Plaza. 101 N. Stone. The large abstract red sculpture was commissioned in conjunction with the construction of the Main Library downtown. The painted steel structure was funded by the "percent for the art" program, which sets aside one percent of all city and county capital improvement projects for public art. Diamondback Bridge, by Simon Donovan, 2003 East Broadway Blvd, West of Euclid Ave. Also known as "The Snake Bridge," this controversial work is a functioning pedestrian bridge in the shape of a diamondback rattlesnake. |
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Tucson was ranked #9 for the Top 25 Arts Destinations (mid-sized city category) by American Style Magazine.
Upcoming Events
The Dave Mason Band - Aug. 28 The Fox Tucson Theatre presents a Dave Mason in concert. The founding member with Steve Winwood of the group Traffic also penned the group's most famous song, "Feelin' Alright.", 520-624-1515.
Some LIke it Hot with Sexteto Rodriquez - Aug. 30 Tucson Jazz Society presents Cuban-American percussionist and composer and Grammy nominee, Sexteto Rodriguez and his blend of Latin rhythms and Jewish melodies at JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort/Spa., 520-903-1265 (Tucson Jazz Society).
Labor Day Jazz Concert - Aug. 31 Tucson Jazz Society presents Joyce Cooling Group with Matt Marshak in a performance of their award-winning jazz sounds at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort Ballroom., 520-903-1265 (Tucson Jazz Society).
Tucson Bridal Show - Sep. 14 A wedding-planning event featuring an exhibition of the latest wedding ideas, products, services, fashions, and information., 1-800-325-7832 (El Conquistador Resort).
Up With People Show - Sep. 27 Up with People, an international nonprofit that develops global citizens through servant leadership and the performing arts, presents a high-energy concert by a cast of college-age singers and dancers from around the world., 520-344-7021.
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