The galleries at Tubac Center of the Arts include over 4,300 square feet of exhibition space. There are many opportunities for artists to submit to juried exhibitions each year. Additionally, the art center presents two exhibits each year exclusively for TCA member artists. Click here for information about becoming a member.
All exhibit opportunities are posted on the TCA website. Applications are only accepted online through CallForEntry.org. Click HERE for the CAFE HELP page. See below for current opportunities.
Main Gallery
The Main Gallery includes the Front Gallery, Middle Gallery, and the Smith Gallery and is the space that hosts our national juried exhibits.
Master Gallery
The Master Gallery and the east wing of the art center was built in 2012 after a two year capital campaign. Its original focus was to create a gallery space dedicated to hosting the work of the historical and contemporary artists that made Tubac the place “where art and history meet.”
Studio Gallery
The Studio Gallery shares the space with our library, meeting room, and workshops.
The exhibit schedule fills three different gallery spaces from August through May with rotating national and regional exhibits with art by professional artists, as well as art produced by local high school students in our annual Hi-Art exhibit each May.
2025 – 2026 Season
Schedule of Exhibit Opportunities
Proud To Be Seen
May 30 – July 4, 2025
In Partnership with
The Black Dog Gallery
In this national juried exhibit, TCA will host a virtual exhibition and selected works will be presented at the Black Dog Gallery in Tubac.
Application closed
2025 Members' Open Exhibition
August 15, 2025 – September 29, 2025
The Tubac Center of the Arts Member’s Open Exhibit is the first exhibition of the 2025-2026 season featuring the outstanding artwork of the TCA member/artist community.
Award Judge: Cyndy Padilla
Application closed
Sculpture Garden Exhibition
October 3, 2025 – May 31, 2026
The 2nd Annual TCA Sculpture Garden Exhibit is a national juried exhibit of original 3-dimensional art. Sculptural methods including stone, metal, and mixed media are accepted, but must be weather-proof and able to endure 8 months outdoors. The goal of the exhibit is to present varied works from artists who wish to have their pieces displayed in an outdoor setting that draws art-lovers into the recently re-conceptualized environment of TCA’s exterior to admire the vibrant sculpture garden.
Juror: Lee Blackwell
Application closed
2025 Members' Juried Exhibition
November 14, 2025 – December 27, 2025
Tubac Center of the Arts “Members’ Juried Exhibit” is juried exhibit open to all members of the Tubac Center of the Arts and all media is accepted except video. Work must have been completed within the last 24 months. Work that has been previously displayed at TCA is not eligible. All work must be the original creation of the artist.
Upcycling Exhibition
January 2 – February 8, 2026
The Upcycling Exhibition is a national juried exhibition that explores works of artists made from recycled and reclaimed materials. Each work must be constructed from at least 50% recycled materials.
Open Studio Tour 2026
February 13 – March 29, 2026
The Open Studio Tour is a marketing opportunity for serious professionals and a supportive environment to nurture and present new and emerging artists. This Tour extends from Nogales in the south to Sahuarita in the north along the I-19 interstate.