Art Speaks
Barbara Rogers – How I got Here From There
Art Speaks Series Award-winning artist and art professor, Barbara Rogers will discuss her journey as a woman navigating the art world. I paint because the act of painting is direct; it is another truth—you make a mark and there it is, just you and this act of creation. When I paint, I am an explorer in the […]
Chuck Tampico – Italian Artists’ View of Feminine Beauty
Art Speaks Series - A Virtual Presentation Bellissima: Italian Artists’ View of Feminine Beauty Tucson Museum of Art docent, Chuck Tampico will present on Italian Artists’ View of Feminine Beauty. From the time of Dante and Petrarch, ideals of beauty have informed artists‘ work. This intriguing and gloriously illustrated book investigates the many debates this topic has provoked in […]
Alinda Hakanson – Mauricio Lasansky: Printmaker and Chronicler of the Oppressed
Art Speaks Series - A Virtual Presentation Mauricio Lasansky: Printmaker and Chronicler of the Oppressed Tucson Museum of Art docent, Alinda Hakanson will present on the work of master printmaker, Mauricio Lasansky. In 1961, Lasansky was named Most Influential Printmaker in the U.S. by TIME magazine. An uncredited quote read: “If there is such a […]
What’s Eating Gilbert Stuart? America’s First Paparazzo
Tubac Center of the Arts #9 Plaza Road, Tubac, AZ, United StatesWhat’s Eating Gilbert Stuart? America’s First Paparazzo presented by TMA docent, Chuck Tampio Gilbert Stuart was America’s first major artist. His life and story, as well as the progression of his art makes him a fascinating historical character. Free fo TCA members, $10 for nonmember general admission. Click here to reserve your seat. The Art […]
How Photography Became Art”
Tubac Center of the Arts #9 Plaza Road, Tubac, AZ, United StatesAlfred Stieglitz, Dorothea Lange, and Gordon Parks created iconic images that endure as fine art. But in the early 20th century, photography faced a very hostile environment in the art world. We’ll look at how the artist-photographers won acceptance, with a focus on works in the TMA collection, and the role of women and people […]
All Aboard for Streetcar Art – Art on the Tucson Streetcar
Tubac Center of the Arts #9 Plaza Road, Tubac, AZ, United StatesTake a ride on the Tucson streetcar to see the public art created for this major project. This presentation will focus on the historical connection to art and transportation in general: how the project was funded; and the process for selecting works; show-and-tell about each work’s title and artist; and how each work interprets the […]
Art, Beauty, Love and Loss: The Artists’ Colony of Worpswede
Tubac Center of the Arts #9 Plaza Road, Tubac, AZ, United StatesArt, Beauty, Love and Loss: The Artists’ Colony of Worpswede Around the turn of the 20th century, the tiny village of Worpswede in north Germany became home to a thriving community of artists who longed to escape the stuffy confines of the art academies and find solace and inspiration in the sweeping landscapes and picturesque villages […]
“Let’s Meet in the Garden: Ten Artists Who Cultivated and Painted Gardens”
Tubac Center of the Arts #9 Plaza Road, Tubac, AZ, United States“Let's Meet in the Garden: Ten Artists Who Cultivated and Painted Gardens” Throughout history, gardens have been a favorite subject of artists. Their artistic renderings are as varied as the gardens themselves and reveal much about each artist’s relationship with nature. presented by TMA docent, Jaye-Lynn Trapp. Reserve your seat. Click HERE!
The Basha Collection of Southwest Art
Tubac Center of the Arts #9 Plaza Road, Tubac, AZ, United StatesThe Basha Collection of Southwest Art This is a review of one of the largest private collections of southwest art which includes oils, watercolors, and bronze sculptures by 20th century western artists, as well as Native American artists working in pottery, basketry, painting, sculpture and jewelry. This talk will be focusing on “cowboy art.” Presented by […]