Tubac Center of the Arts

The art center truly has everything.
You can browse some of the local artist work. Now on display is the annual watercolor competition. Also samples from local artist that will be participating in another annual event, the Open Studio Tour. The center has a gift shop with paintings from still other artists that are local, jewelry, pottery, art books and children books.
They have expanded and remodeled with twice the space for exhibitions and some workshops. In one of the rooms the are exhibiting the «Tucson Seven». World famous artist of the west. Spent quite a lot of time enjoying all the art. Makes it very special to see some artist I know and how far there work has progress in the last four years since I’ve been here.
Located in Tubac AZ which is 40 miles south of Tucson and 20 miles north of the Mexican border town of Nogales.
Tubac truly is an artist village 1,200 permanent residents and growing. The population doubles and then some with the snow birds.
I have had some of my painting in display at this art center.

Every artsy town need a place to display the local talent. The Tubac Center of the Arts does that and more. Once or twice a year they host a members show where any member can submit their craft for show and sale. I’ve personally had displayed my Indian Bead Weaving hatbands and table rugs. I craft or talent I’d developed when I was a resident of Tubac. But you don’t have to live here to be a member. There are members across the country. But residents and members get to see all the openings
The center also hosts art shows from all over the country. And some from Mexico as well. They sponsor a summer art program for children. They have live musical performances during the season (October to April). An integral part of the community I can’t remember all the other events they are credited for. I suggest you visit their website for full details. And if you are ever in this area stop by. You’ll find lots of local art in the gift shop

This is a fantastic place to learn more about the local art community and see some great works of art on display. When we were there last weekend they were showcasing pieces from art students at high schools across the state. Those kids are so talented! It was a very special exhibit and just another example of how committed this place is to promoting local artists.