Tubac Center of the Arts

Tubac Center of the Arts Watercolor by Roberta Rogers

Mission Statement

Our Mission

Tubac Center of the Arts represents Tubac's artistic heritage and identity. We pursure excellence in serving as a venue for artistic expression, appreciation, and learning for those who create and enjoy art in Southern Arizona.

The Arts Are Equal

At Tubac Center of the Arts we believe that creative and artistic expression is equally available to all people without discrimination in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity. We respect, value, and intentionally engage diverse cultures, perspectives, and abilities.

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Visit our outstanding exhibitions and Gallery Gift Shop. Enjoy our Performing Arts concerts, Art Speaks lectures, workshops or classes and much more!

Mystical Raven's Secret Garden by Cyndy Padilla
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Exhibitions & Events

Seek and share your passion for the arts. Take a look at our exhibitions, performing arts series, and many events here at TCA.

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Education

Love to learn? Do you have a passion for the arts? Take a look at our upcoming season of both adult and youth education programs and Art Speak lectures.

Annual Sculpture Garden Exhibition
La Llorona by Shay Lopez

Annual Sculpture Garden

October 3, 2025
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May 31, 2026

The 2nd Annual TCA Sculpture Garden Exhibit is a national juried exhibit of original 3-dimensional art. The exhibition will last 8 months.

SPARK! Places of Innovation Exhibition
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SPARK! Places of Innovation

December 28, 2025
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February 7, 2026

Spark! Places of Innovation will feature stories of innovation from across the nation and inspire visitors to reflect on how innovation shapes communities, including their own.

Members’ Juried Best in Show Exhibition
Golden Hour by Greg Wallace (Best In Show, 2024)

Members’ Juried Best in Show

January 2, 2026
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February 7, 2026

Features the work of the artist who received Best in Show in the annual Members’ Juried Exhibit.

Upcycling Exhibition
BedSpring Feeder by Jaye Alynn

Upcycling Exhibition

January 2, 2026
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February 7, 2026

This exhibition is being held in conjunction with the Smithsonian, “Spark! Places of Innovation” exhibition. Artists from all over the country create works of art from recycled materials taken from their environment.

Workshop/Classes

Sonsoles Shack: The Fundamentals of Drawing - A 5-part series.

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February 17, 2026 10:00 AM
April 14, 2026 3:30 PM
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Sonsoles Shack: The Fundamentals of Drawing - A 5-part series.

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February 17, 2026 10:00 AM
April 14, 2026 3:30 PM
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Sonsoles Shack: The Fundamentals of Drawing - A 5-part series.

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Sonsoles Shack: The Fundamentals of Drawing - A 5-part series.

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Sonsoles Shack: The Fundamentals of Drawing - A 5-part series.

February
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April 14, 2026
February 17, March 3, 17, 31, and April 14, 2026
10:00 am
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3:30 pm

Good drawing skills are essential in art. The goal of this series is to cover most concepts and techniques in drawing, to help you improve your drawing skills and become a better artist, regardless of your skill level.

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$75.00 or $375.00
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$85.00 or $410.00
Workshop: Sonsoles Shack: The Fundamentals of Drawing
"Sparkling Meadow" - charcoal, graphite and PanPastel (9"x12") by Sonsoles Shack
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Sonsoles Shack: The Fundamentals of Drawing - A 5-part series.
February 17, 2026 10:00 AM
April 14, 2026 3:30 PM
Tubac Center of the Arts
US/Arizona

Good drawing skills are essential in art. The goal of this series is to cover most concepts and techniques in drawing, to help you improve your drawing skills and become a better artist, regardless of your skill level.

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Deb Deaton: Intermediate Inktense

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Deb Deaton: Intermediate Inktense
February 19, 2026 9:00 AM
February 19, 2026 4:00 PM
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Deb Deaton: Intermediate Inktense

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February 19, 2026 9:00 AM
February 19, 2026 4:00 PM
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Deb Deaton: Intermediate Inktense

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February 19, 2026 9:00 AM
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Deb Deaton: Intermediate Inktense

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February 19, 2026 9:00 AM
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Birchtree by Deb Deaton
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Deb Deaton: Intermediate Inktense

February
19
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February 19, 2026
9:00 am
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4:00 pm

Already hooked on Inktense? Let’s take it further! Paint a dreamy birch tree scene using flowing color, blocks, and water—no stitching, just pure creative play. Prior Inktense experience needed.

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$125.00
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$140.00
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Deb Deaton: Intermediate Inktense
February 19, 2026 9:00 AM
February 19, 2026 4:00 PM
Tubac School of Fine Art
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Already hooked on Inktense? Let’s take it further! Paint a dreamy birch tree scene using flowing color, blocks, and water—no stitching, just pure creative play. Prior Inktense experience needed.

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Lyle Rayfield: Easy Earrings in Silver Clay

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Lyle Rayfield: Easy Earrings in Silver Clay
February 21, 2026 9:30 AM
February 21, 2026 1:00 PM
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Lyle Rayfield: Easy Earrings in Silver Clay

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February 21, 2026 9:30 AM
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Lyle Rayfield: Easy Earrings in Silver Clay

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February 21, 2026 9:30 AM
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Lyle Rayfield: Easy Earrings in Silver Clay

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February 21, 2026 9:30 AM
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Trio of Earrings on Snail by Lyle Rayfield
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Lyle Rayfield: Easy Earrings in Silver Clay

February
21
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February 21, 2026
9:30 am
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1:00 pm

In this fun class, you will learn the ins and outs of working with fine silver metal clay while you create one or more pairs of earrings to suit your style, your mood, or an upcoming occasion.

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$115.00
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$130.00
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Lyle Rayfield: Easy Earrings in Silver Clay
February 21, 2026 9:30 AM
February 21, 2026 1:00 PM
Tubac Center of the Arts
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In this fun class, you will learn the ins and outs of working with fine silver metal clay while you create one or more pairs of earrings to suit your style, your mood, or an upcoming occasion.

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Kat Manton-Jones: Watercolor on Yupo

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February 25, 2026 1:00 PM
February 26, 2026 4:00 PM
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Kat Manton-Jones: Watercolor on Yupo

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February 25, 2026 1:00 PM
February 26, 2026 4:00 PM
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Kat Manton-Jones: Watercolor on Yupo

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February 25, 2026 1:00 PM
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Kat Manton-Jones: Watercolor on Yupo

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February 25, 2026 1:00 PM
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Portico Repose by Kat Manton-Jones
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Kat Manton-Jones: Watercolor on Yupo

February
25
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February 26, 2026
1:00 pm
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4:00 pm

Learn experimental techniques using watercolor painting on Yupo. Kat will guide you through the process of making watercolor “starts,” adding and subtracting layers and texture until the pieces are resolved. Participants will create a 10" x 10" or 9" x 12" watercolor painting on Yupo.

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$171.00
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$190.00
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February 25, 2026 1:00 PM
February 26, 2026 4:00 PM
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Learn experimental techniques using watercolor painting on Yupo. Kat will guide you through the process of making watercolor “starts,” adding and subtracting layers and texture until the pieces are resolved. Participants will create a 10" x 10" or 9" x 12" watercolor painting on Yupo.

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