The Arts
Local artists draw inspiration from Tucson's unique and vibrant culture.
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Tucson's Cultural Oasis
A mini mecca for the arts. That's how one Wall Street Journal reporter described Tucson, marveling at the relatively high ratio of primo performing and visual arts groups for a city of medium size.
Tucson's vibrant artistic mix includes exceptional museums, inspiring galleries, mesmerizing public murals, a rich filmmaking history and a trendsetting music scene. The creativity trickles down at classes and workshops where you can make your own masterpieces, indoors and out.
Whether you're roaming clubs downtown or reserving seats at a concert hall on the university campus or at a resort hotel in the foothills, there's a vast lineup of performances, films, comedy shows and art exhibits to choose from in Tucson. Shoppers will find plenty of treasures handmade by Tucson artists and artisans at local galleries, museums, shops and fairs.
Video: Meet The Maker: Famed Tucson Glass Artist Tom Philabaum (RobResetarVideo.com)
Featured Visual & Performing Arts Events
Sep 29
Medicine Man Gallery: Art Dealer Diaries Podcast September 27, 2020 - December 30, 2020
You love the art, now hear the behind-the-scenes stories from artists... Read More
Sep 29
The Positivity of Art September 27, 2020 - September 30, 2020
For the months of August and September, Wilde Meyer will be featuring... Read More
Sep 29
Picturing 2020: A Community Reflects September 27, 2020 - March 28, 2021
Picturing 2020: A Community Reflects is a virtual exhibition... Read More
Sep 29
La Calavera Catrina September 27, 2020 - November 29, 2020
A parade of rich history and iconography through colorful and joyful... Read More
Sep 29
Medicine Man Gallery: Art Dealer Diaries Podcast September 27, 2020 - December 30, 2020
You love the art, now hear the behind-the-scenes stories from artists... Read More
Sep 29
The Positivity of Art September 27, 2020 - September 30, 2020
For the months of August and September, Wilde Meyer will be featuring... Read More
Sep 29
Picturing 2020: A Community Reflects September 27, 2020 - March 28, 2021
Picturing 2020: A Community Reflects is a virtual exhibition... Read More
Sep 29
La Calavera Catrina September 27, 2020 - November 29, 2020
A parade of rich history and iconography through colorful and joyful... Read More
Sep 30
Buffalo Soldiers: The Art of David Laughlin September 30, 2020 - December 26, 2020
Learn why Fort Huachuca in Sierra Vista, just south of Tucson, is the... Read More
Sep 30
Canyons of the Southwest Show September 30, 2020 - October 30, 2020
Ten local and regional artists display and selling their original... Read More
Performing Arts
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Art in Oro Valley
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