Enrich your life with art. The following is a select list of galleries in Tucson and Southern Arizona whose holdings run the gamut from painting and sculpture to glasswork and ceramics. Call ahead for hours of operation and specific exhibit schedules.
All area codes are 520 unless otherwise noted.
Tucson
Affairs of the Art Gallery
2740 S. Kinney Rd., Ste. 3, 578-3638, www.affairsoftheartgallery.com
A cooperative gallery specializing in Southwestern art, from photography by Jay Pierstorff and Jerry Allen to oil paintings by Ron Streeter and handmade books by Mary Jo Wasco.
Arizona History Museum
949 E. 2nd St., 628-5774, www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org
Interprets Southern Arizona’s history from Spanish Colonial through Territorial eras. The Treasures exhibit features Geronimo’s rifle, Wyatt Earp’s colt-action revolver, and 18th-century Spanish silver artifacts.
Arizona State Museum
at The University of Arizona, 1013 E. University Blvd., 621-6302, www.statemuseum.arizona.edu
Exhibitions, programs, and an educational museum store celebrate 13,000 years of human history in the Southwest. With an emphasis on native cultures, the museum boasts the world’s largest collection of Southwest Indian pottery and is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution.
The Art Company
3540 N. Oracle Rd. #126, 881-1311, and 5615 E. River Rd. #121, 615-9900, www.1artcompany.com
Representing local artists, including Kati Roberts, Sarah Schmerl, and Barbara Lent-Palmer, as well as international artists such as Govinder, Mark Spain, and Rajinder. Features limited-edition and open-edition prints and original art.
Art Gallery
1122 N. Stone Ave., 624-7099
A display of works by more than 24 juried, emerging regional artists. Regional and international artists present works that include oil paintings, acrylics, and sculpture.
ArtFare
55 N. 6th Ave., 903-0918, www.artfare.org
Promoting public awareness of visual and performing arts by providing a space for local and regional artists to practice and present their works. Regular artists include Franceska Vitas, Glory Tacheenie-Campoy, and Sammie Alijagic.
Artists at Work
2400 N. Campbell Ave., 326-5676, www.artofarizona.com/artistsatwork.htm
At this multicultural gallery, find everything from oils and ceramics to stained glass and metalwork—all made by local artists who immigrated here from countries around the globe.
Arts Incubator Gallery
108 E. Congress St., 792-4503
This tall, narrow space next to The Grill downtown offers the perfect place for local artists to exhibit their work—from performance and installation art to paintings, photography, ceramics, and more.
Azora Gallery
in Plaza Colonial, 2870 E. Skyline Dr. #170, 577-5111, www.azoragallery.com
A fine art gallery devoted to Mexican art and Mexican-influenced local art. Displaying sculpture, ceramics, paintings, graphics, and vintage sterling-silver jewelry from Taxco, Mexico.
Bahti Indian Arts
in St. Philip’s Plaza, 4330 N. Campbell Ave., Ste. 73, 577-0290, www.bahti.com
Opened in 1952 by Tom Bahti and now run by his son, the gallery houses contemporary textiles, jewelry, fetishes, pottery, baskets, Navajo sculptures, and paintings from several tribes. Featuring Michael Roanhorse, Navajo artist Emmi Whitehorse, and an array of emerging artists.
Bear’s Path gallery
8806 E. Tanque Verde Rd., 760-1416, www.azyoucanpaint.com
This open, colorful space displays oil paintings by emerging artists. You Can Paint, a teaching studio, offers oil painting and drawing classes for kids and adults.
Bjorklund Art Studio & Gallery
439 N. 6th Ave., 628-2957, www.bjorklundart.com
Located at 6th Ave. and 6th St.—where modern and contemporary intersect. Primarily features the digital mixed media of Gary Bjorklund with rotating exhibits showcasing other local artists.
Blue Raven Gallery & Gifts
3054 N. 1st Ave., Ste. 4, 623-1003, www.blueravengalleryandgifts.com
Promoting local art and artists by educating the community and supporting nonprofits through art-related activities. Rotating fine art exhibitions feature paintings, photography, sculpture, and pottery.
Borealis Arts
in La Plaza Shoppes, 6530 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Ste. 160, 885-2157, www.borealisarts.com
Rotating exhibits bring together emerging artists of today with established artists of the past. Permanent collections include watercolors by William Dubin and Harwood Steiger and realist urban landscapes by William E. Elston.
Center for Creative Photography
at The University of Arizona, 1030 N. Olive Rd., 621-7968, www.creativephotography.org
In addition to rotating exhibits, this museum on the U of A campus also contains a research center and archives. The center holds more individual works by 20th-century North American photographers—60,000+ prints—than any other museum in the country.
Central Arts Gallery
274 E. Congress St., 792-4503
This artist cooperative exhibits works in photography, painting, sculpture, fine craft, and more.
Conrad Wilde Gallery
210 N. 4th Ave., 622-8997, www.conradwildegallery.com
Rotating exhibits of contemporary paintings, sculpture, and works on paper emphasizing abstraction and innovation.
Contreras Gallery
110 E. 6th St., 398-6557, www.contrerashousefineart.com
Located in the historic Warehouse Arts District, this locally owned gallery and working studio showcases contemporary paintings, drawings, and sculpture, as well as monthly exhibitions of local artists and custom-made jewelry.
Covington Fine Arts Gallery Inc.
in La Plaza Shoppes, 6530 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Ste. 140, 298-7878, www.covingtongallery.com
Gallery specializes in 19th- and 20th-century American and European paintings, watercolors, and prints. All art is from 1960 and earlier. Includes some sculpture and Western art.
Davis Dominguez Gallery
154 E. 6th St., 629-9759, www.davisdominguez.com
This contemporary fine arts gallery, representing established Tucson artists for 32 years, is located in a fully restored 5,400-square-foot warehouse in the historic Arts District. It features a large selection of modern paintings and sculpture.
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun
6300 N. Swan Rd., 299-9191, www.degrazia.org
National historic district of Southwestern art and architecture by legendary artist Ted DeGrazia. Permanent and rotating exhibitions display original artwork of native cultures and Sonoran Desert landscapes. Consigned originals by the late artist available.
Desert Artisans’ Gallery
in La Plaza Shoppes, 6536 E. Tanque Verde Rd., 722-4412, www.desertartisans.com
A cooperative gallery featuring selected works by 30 award-winning artists offering contemporary and traditional art in a variety of mediums, including painting, photography, fused glass, ceramics, and handmade jewelry.
Details Art & Design
in Gallery Row, 3001 E. Skyline Dr., Ste. 139, 577-1995, www.detailsart.com
This multimedia, contemporary craft gallery specializes in gifts and items for the home. Hosts a number of receptions featuring local and regional artists throughout the year.
Dinnerware Artspace
264 E. Congress St., 792-4503, www.dinnerwarearts.com
Art exhibits feature cutting-edge works by Tucson and regional artists, including site-specific art installations, performance art, workshops, and more.
The Drawing Studio
33 S. 6th Ave., 620-0947, www.thedrawingstudio.org
A visual-arts cooperative founded by noted artist and art educator Andrew Rush. Featuring a year-round schedule of exhibitions by students, associates, faculty, and nationally recognized guest artists in a variety of 2-D and 3-D mediums.
Eric Firestone Gallery
in Joesler Village, 4425 N. Campbell Ave., 577-7711, www.ericfirestonegallery.com
This gallery specializes in early-Arizona and regional paintings, along with pieces from the American Arts and Crafts movement. Includes furniture, paintings, pottery, prints, metalwork, and sculpture.
Etherton Gallery
135 S. 6th Ave., 624-7370, www.ethertongallery.com
Vintage and contemporary photography, including work by Frederick Sommer, Danny Lyon, Ansel Adams, and Edward Curtis. Also showing artwork by local and regional artists.
Fire Ranch Glassworks & Gallery
4280 E. Hawser St., 818-2239, www.fireranchglassworks.com
Fire Ranch Glassworks creates original glass art, including botanical sculptures, vases, urns, and Venetian eggs. Features work by owners and artists Rich Hornby and Linda Allyn, as well as the work of other glass artists.
Galeria La Sirena
2905 E. Broadway Blvd., 319-1262
Original art from Latin America and the Caribbean, including Haiti, Panama, Bolivia, Peru, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico. Oils, acrylics, mixed-media pieces, metal sculpture, pottery, folk art, and home accents are available.
Galeria Mistica
2318 S. 4th Ave., 622-8000, www.galeriamistica.com
South Tucson’s first fine art gallery, featuring fine arts and custom framing. Original paintings and giclée prints by Arizona artists David Tineo and John Watt.
Gallery 801
801 N. Main Ave., 370-1610, www.stevenderks.com
This 1880s building houses a gallery with an attached blacksmith shop and features contemporary sculpture, metalwork, and paintings, along with found-object and hand-forged works by owner Steven Derks, as well as works by Dan Lehman and Bryan Crow.
The Gallery at 6th & 6th
439 N. 6th Ave., 903-0650, www.sixthandsixth.com
Located in the Warehouse District and specializing in modern and contemporary art from the 1940s through today. Rotating exhibits include abstract-expressionist artists Ulfert Wilke and Michio Takayama, the watercolors of Bohdan Osyczka, and works of local sculptor Curt Brill.
Gallery West Classic Native American Art
6420 N. Campbell Ave., 529-7002, www.indianartwest.com
Features Native American art—antiques, paintings, blankets, beadwork, jewelry, and kachinas. Includes work by Hopi artist Neil David and jewelry by Perry Shorty.
Grey Dog Trading Co.
in Plaza Palomino, 2970 N. Swan Rd., Ste. 138, 881-6888, 877-331-7367, www.greydogtrading.com
Native American arts & crafts from North America with an emphasis on works from the Hopi, Zuni, Navajo, Santa Clara, Santo Domingo, and Inuit tribes. Includes kachinas, Inuit sculpture, fetish carvings, pottery, jewelry, and rugs.
Illusions Gallery
150 S. Camino Seco, Ste. 116, 296-5752, www.illusionsgallerytucson.com
Doubling as a studio, this gallery showcases the works of owners Pattie and Mark Johnson as well as other contemporary and Southwestern artists. Specializing in glass art, the gallery also exhibits sculpture, paintings, jewelry, and photography.
Ironwood Gallery
2021 N. Kinney Rd., 883-1380, ext. 136, www.desertmuseum.org/arts
Displays of fine art feature interpretations of desert botanicals and native wildlife. Rotating exhibits showcase local, national, and international artists. Located at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.
Jane Hamilton Fine Art
in Joesler Village, 1825 E. River Rd., Ste. 111, 529-4886, www.janehamiltonfineart.com
Myriad styles ranging from contemporary and abstract to traditional and Southwestern. Features “new West” cowgirl artist Amy Novelli, vibrant abstracts by Martha Braun, and realistic oil landscapes by Tom Murray.
Joseph Gross Gallery
at The University of Arizona, 1031 N. Olive Rd., 626-4215, http://web.cfa.arizona.edu/galleries
Showcasing work by students and faculty from the nearby U of A School of Art, this gallery focuses on artists affiliated with the university, but also displays works by professional artists in a broad range of mediums and concepts.
Lionel Rombach Gallery
at The University of Arizona, 1031 N. Olive Rd., 626-4215, http://web.cfa.arizona.edu/galleries
Students display their artistic visions and learn gallery management at this University of Arizona gallery. It was established in 1977 as a student gallery and displays a broad range of artistic mediums.
Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery
at Pima Community College, 2202 W. Anklam Rd., 206-6942, www.pima.edu/performingarts/bernalgallery
Named for the famous Tucson photographer, this gallery rotates exhibits from regional, national, and international artists every five weeks in the spring and fall. A juried student exhibition takes place annually. Gallery features painting, sculpture, photography, drawing, and metalwork.
LynnRae Lowe’s Metal Arts Gallery
3230 N. Dodge Blvd., 299-7900, www.lynnraelowe.com
Home studio and gallery of nationally known artist LynnRae Lowe. Gallery features hand-painted metalwork, garden art, furniture, sculpture, and wall art by prominent local artists.
Madaras Gallery
1535 E. Broadway Blvd., 623-4000, and in Gallery Row, 3001 E. Skyline Dr., Ste. 101, 615-3001, www.madaras.com
Galleries contain work by local artist Diana Madaras, who specializes in colorful interpretations of the desert Southwest, animals, and florals. Originals, prints, and reproductions on canvas, as well as fine art gifts.
Mardon Frost
in Plaza Palomino, 2960 N. Swan Rd., 323-6947, www.mardonfrost.com
Fine art, folk art, furniture, and more. Featured artists include Jenny Foster, Francisco Franklin, Carol Ruff Franza, Ron Head, Casey Luria, Lou Maestas, Anna Maia, Allan Mardon, Penny Benjamin Peterson, Earl Wettstein, Deanna Thibault, Judith Wallingford, Kara Young, and Zingaro.
Mark Sublette Medicine Man Gallery
in Santa Fe Square, 7000 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Ste. 16, 722-7798, www.medicinemangallery.com
Features a diverse collection ranging from historic Indian art to contemporary sculpture by deceased and living artists. Paintings, jewelry, pottery, Navajo rugs, and other Southwestern art, including pieces by Maynard Dixon, Ed Mell, Maria Martinez, and Howard Post.
The Max Gallery
in Gallery Row, 3001 E. Skyline Dr., Ste. 105, 529-7349, www.themaxgallery.com
Diverse gallery with a focus on Southwestern art, including watercolor, oil, and acrylic paintings; furniture; jewelry; sculpture; and ceramics. Works by Bonnie Conrad, Neil Myers, Lawrence Lee, Paul Sheldon, Bill Moomey, and Joan M. LaRue.
McBride’s Framing Gallery
6330 N. Oracle Rd. #216, 690-5492, www.mcbridesframing.com
This custom frame shop doubles as a gallery, showcasing Southwest photography by Tad McBride.
Michael D. Higgins & Son Antique Indian Art
4429 N. Campbell Ave., 577-8330, www.mhiggins.com
Since opening in 1972, this gallery has showcased a variety of antique American Indian, pre-Columbian, and tribal arts. Featured works include weavings, beadwork, pottery, Arizona and Western paintings, baskets, and a selection of ethnographic art.
Morning Star Traders & Antiques
2020 E. Speedway Blvd., 881-2112, www.morningstartraders.com
Specializing in Native American arts, including jewelry, rugs, baskets, pottery, and fetishes. Also features works by Edison Cummings, Wilson Jim, and Bernard Dawahoya, along with antique furniture and early Western paintings.
Mo’s Gallery & Fine Framing
3650 E. Fort Lowell Rd., 795-8226, www.mosgallery.com
A variety of techniques on display, from paintings and lithographs to etchings and more, reveal each artist’s distinct vision. Current artists on exhibit: Rick DeMont, Jennifer Sullivan Carney, Tyler Pierce, Jeri Fischer, and Miguel Martinez.
Mountain Shadow Gallery
in Gallery Row, 3001 E. Skyline Dr., Ste. 109, 577-6301, www.mountainshadowgallery.com
This gallery specializes in contemporary, original, and fine arts paintings, bronze and steel sculpture, and stone water fountains. Local, national, and international artists include Juan Carlos Breceda, Judith D’Agostino, Acacia Alder, and Antonia Guzman.
Museum of Contemporary Art, MOCA on the Plaza
149 N. Stone Ave., 624-5019, www.moca-tucson.org
Museum exhibits contemporary avant-garde art from 1970 on, with six to eight temporary exhibitions per year. Features works by international and local artists, as well as public educational talks and programs on art in science and literature.
Obsidian Gallery
in St. Philip’s Plaza, 4320 N. Campbell Ave., Ste. 130, 577-3598, www.obsidian-gallery.com
Contemporary fine art gallery specializing in clay, metal, wood, glass, and fiber, as well as mixed-media works. Featuring more than 100 artists and their works, including a rotating exhibit every six to eight weeks.
Old Pueblo Frameworks and Gallery
in Joesler Village, 1825 E. River Rd., Ste. 101, 529-9677, www.oldpueblogallery.com
Contemporary art of diverse mediums shown in a large, contemporary gallery. Featuring acrylic paintings by Michael Ives, acrylic and charcoal landscapes by Sue Jelley, and watercolors by George Turner.
Paloma Art Gallery
4747 E. Sunrise Dr., Ste. 101, 577-9224, www.palomaartgallery.com
An eclectic gallery specializing in original works by local painters Judy Bateman and Cynthia Juliano, as well as monotypes by Jack Eggman. Also offers whimsical gifts as well as custom framing.
Pamela Laurence Collection
in La Encantada, 2905 E. Skyline Dr., Ste. 152, 577-4994, www.pamelalaurencecollection.com
A fine art gallery featuring painting and sculpture by emerging and established international artists. The gallery also carries high-end decorative glass, porcelain, silver, and jewelry.
Philabaum Glass Studio & Gallery
711 S. 6th Ave., 884-7404, www.philabaumglass.com
From collector pieces to one-of-a-kind jewelry, this space exclusively shows contemporary glass art by nationally recognized artists. It also houses the working glass studio of local artist Tom Philabaum.
Platform
439 N. 6th Ave., Ste. 189, 882-3886, www.platformart.com
Specializes in progressive and contemporary art ranging in style from representational to abstract, including paintings, mixed media, and photography.
Primitive Arts Gallery
in Broadway Village, 3026 E. Broadway Blvd., Ste. 7, 326-4852
Antique ethnographic art, including Mexican folk art, Navajo rugs, pre-Columbian pottery and textiles, Colonial religious art, Asian sculpture, Native American jewelry, and varied native arts from around the world.
Raices Taller 222 Art Gallery & Workshop
218 E. 6th St., 792-9619, 881-5335, www.raicestaller222.org
A Latino-based, nonprofit, cooperative contemporary art gallery in the downtown Tucson Arts District dedicated to showing national and international art by co-op members and guest artists. Annual Día de los Muertos celebrations.
Rocket Gallery
270 E. Congress St., 792-4503
This artist-run gallery thrives on the work created and installed by local creative types. Rotating shows include sculpture, ceramics, glass art, photography, and more.
Sanders Galleries
6420 N. Campbell Ave., 299-1763, www.sandersgalleries.com
Specializes in traditional and contemporary Southwestern, Chinese, Russian, and Native American art, including paintings, jewelry, sculptures, and kachinas.
Settlers West Contemporary Fine Art & Graphics
in Paloma Village, 6360 N. Campbell Ave., Ste. 110, 323-8838, www.settlerswestcontemporary.com
Features traditional and contemporary images, including original paintings and giclées, as well as reproductions by new and established artists. Includes limited-edition prints by Howard Terpning and George Halmark, and originals by Peggy Ann Jones.
Settlers West Gallery
6420 N. Campbell Ave., 299-2607, www.settlerswest.com
Fine original Western and wildlife art. Featuring works by all of the “Tucson 7,” including Howard Terpning, as well as paintings by William Acheff and Francois Koch.
Shane House Gallery
218 S. 4th Ave., 792-4503
Located in the historic Armory Park neighborhood, this gallery’s exhibits include installation art, paintings, photography, ceramics, and glass art.
Silverbell Trading
in Casas Adobes Plaza, 7119 N. Oracle Rd., 797-6852, www.silverbelltrader.com
Native American arts & crafts such as pottery, baskets, painting, furniture, and silversmithing, with an emphasis on Southwestern crafts. Jewelry by Anthony Lovato, paintings by Michael Chiago, and pottery by Maria Martinez.
Skyline Gallery
6360 N. Campbell Ave., Ste. 150, 615-3800, www.skylinegallerytucson.com
Featuring the works of more than 100 North American artists and artisans. Offers unique jewelry, blown glass, pottery, and woodwork.
Temple Gallery
330 S. Scott Ave., 624-7370, www.ethertongallery.com
Managed by Etherton Gallery and featuring individual showings by local artists, including Jim Waid, Lynn Taber, and Nancy Tokar Miller. Specializes in regional art in a variety of mediums. Located downtown in the historic Temple of Music and Art.
Tohono Chul Park
7366 N. Paseo del Norte, 742-6455, www.tohonochulpark.org
A restored 1937 adobe building houses both the exhibit hall for larger works and group exhibits, and the gallery for smaller shows and pieces. Holds up to 15 shows per year that reflect Southwestern nature, art, and culture.
Toscana Studio & Gallery
9040 N. Oracle Rd., Ste. A, 575-1445, www.toscanastudioandgallery.com
This all-encompassing art space features contemporary figurative and abstract art by established and emerging artists, as well as a biannual student show, working art studio, children’s art camp, and performance amphitheater.
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
140 N. Main Ave., 624-2333, www.tucsonmuseumofart.org
Located in historic downtown, the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block features Western, Latin American, and modern and contemporary art exhibitions as well as five historic houses that provide visitors with a unique look into Tucson’s past.
Union Gallery
at The University of Arizona, Student Union Memorial Center, 1303 E. University Blvd., 621-6142, www.union.arizona.edu/csil/gallery
Three gallery spaces within the student union display works by students and professional artists. The gallery seeks to expose the campus community to original art, current and ongoing social issues, and the creative process.
The University of Arizona Museum of Art
at The University of Arizona, 1031 N. Olive Rd., 621-7567, www.artmuseum.arizona.edu
Located in the “museum neighborhood” at The University of Arizona, this museum offers a collection of more than 5,000 paintings, sculptures, and works on paper from the sixth century bc to the present. Includes European, American, Latin American, and Asian art.
Wilde Meyer Gallery
in Gallery Row, 3001 E. Skyline Dr., Ste. 115, 615-5222, www.wildemeyer.com
Offers an eclectic collection of contemporary fine art. Artists include figurative painter Linda Carter-Holman, landscape painters such as Barbara Gurwitz, and abstract painters including Ryan Hale. Also features artists with contemporary interpretations of cowboys and Native Americans.
Bisbee
Belleza Fine Art Gallery
27 Main St., 520-432-5877, www.bellezagallery.org
Featuring original paintings by a variety of artists, including David Berridge, Rose Johnson, and William Spencer III. Owned and operated by the Renaissance House Treatment Program, serving addicted and homeless women of southeast Arizona.
BizzArt Galleries
41 Brewery Ave., 520-432-5177
Showcasing fine art paintings, photography, sculpture, collage, and gift items. Located in a historic building and representing more than 15 artists. Also a working studio for local artists Larry Elkins, Lindsey Owen, and Sandra Corn.
Exquisite Designs Originals Gallery
76 Main St., 520-432-5013, www.exquisitedesignsoriginals.com
Owner Barbara J. Taylor applies acrylic gel on canvas to create three-dimensional art. Also find photography by Angela Wingerd and ironwood sculptures by Thomas Suby.
55 Main Gallery
55 Main St., 520-432-4694, www.55maingallery.com
Paintings and photographs line the walls of this multifaceted exhibit space, which also carries colorful clothing, jewelry, and glass art. View the works of Roderick Stevens, Reva Shemanski, and Trisha Steiner.
PanTerra Gallery
54 Brewery Ave., 520-432-3320, www.panterragallery.com
Focusing primarily on fine art photography, PanTerra Gallery is home to local, national, and international artists such as Murad Sayem, Richard Byrd, and co-owners Maralyce Ferree and Charles Feil. Monthly events include artist receptions open to the public.
SamPoe Gallery
24 Main St., 520-432-5338, www.sampoegallery.com
Contemporary art space exclusively featuring the work of husband and wife Poe Dismuke and Sam Woolcott. Includes paintings, drawings, and prints influenced by Bisbee’s landscape as well as wind-driven kinetic sculptures.
Tang Gallery
32 Main St., 520-432-5824, www.minatangkan.com
Original contemporary paintings, watercolors, sculpture, ceramics, glass, and monoprints, as well as limited-edition prints. Features work by owner and artist Mina Tang Kan, in addition to works of more than 30 other artists, including oils by Dan Desmond.
Verano Fine Art Gallery
22 Main St., 520-432-5095, www.veranofineartgallery.com
Specializing in Southwestern art including works in oil, watercolor, acrylic, photography, and mixed media. Featuring emerging and nationally renowned artists such as Joseph Yarnell, Barbara Larkum, and Ron Fritts. Workshops and demonstrations by leading artists.
Oracle
Adobe Gallery
2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Rd., 520-623-6732, www.trianglelranch.com
A rustic adobe barn provides space for eclectic contemporary art, including photography and mixed media. Featuring a rotating show every 2 months, as well as a sculpture path. Open Sat. and by appointment.
Green Javelina
1210 W. American Ave., 520-896-2926, www.greenjavelina.com
A compilation of eclectic fine art by local artists, including oils, pencils, and inks by Gary LaCroix; photography by Beth Krueger; and stained glass by Mary Myers. Also find custom-designed and Native American jewelry.
Patagonia
Global Arts Gallery
315 McKeown Ave., 520-394-0077, www.globalartsgallery.com
Featuring contemporary paintings, landscapes, and folk art by regional artists as well as distinctive jewelry and objets d'art.
Sonoita
Steve Getzwiller's Nizhoni Ranch Gallery
520-455-5020, www.navajorug.com
Featuring both historic and contemporary Navajo weavings as well as Southwestern basketry and American Indian art. Call for directions.
Tubac
Big Horn Galleries
37 Tubac Rd., 398-9209, www.bighorngalleries.com
An extension of the Cody, Wyoming, gallery that specializes in fine traditional and contemporary Western, cowboy, and Southwestern art. Represents more than 70 national and international artists, including James Bama, Frank McCarthy, and Richard Iams.
C. Curry Studio & Gallery
La Entrada de Tubac, Ste. M, 398-3304
Specializing in Southwestern art, from beaded jewelry by Carol Curry to masks and koshare (Hopi clowns made from clay) by Alan Bass. The gallery also carries a variety of mediums including pottery, wood carving, basketry, and gourd art.
Cobalt Fine Arts Gallery
5 Camino Otero, 398-1200, www.cobaltfinearts.com
An eclectic mix of paintings, sculpture, art glass, ceramics, and jewelry with an emphasis on contemporary Southwestern art. Features work by 70 artists, including oil paintings by Neil Myers, Natasha Isenhour, and Georgeana Ireland.
Feminine Mystique Art Gallery
in La Entrada, 4 Circulo Copa, 398-0473, www.femaleartgallery.com
An all-female gallery displaying works by more than 75 national and international women artists, including pottery by Pat Aguilar, glasswork by Melissa Branzell, weavings by Maggie Doyle, and dolls by Gretchen Lima. Paintings, glass, wood, gourds, dolls, cloth, and Huichol beadwork.
Galleria Tubac
31 Tubac Rd., 398-9088, 800-828-9087, www.galleriatubac.com
Both a fine art gallery featuring Southwestern paintings, pottery, and mixed-media works by such artists as Michael C. McCullough and Barbara BayLa Cohen, and a year-round Christmas gallery with nativities, including Fontanini heirloom nativities.
Gallery 219
6 Burruel St., 398-0100
Representing local, national, and international artists with an emphasis on Southwestern themes. Features blown glass, painting, mixed media, photography, pastels, and sculpture.
Graham Bell Gallery
1 Will Rogers Lane, 398-9111, www.cowboyartexchange.net
Black-and-white photography by Scott Graham Bell, Louise L. Serpa, and Edward S. Curtis. Featuring Tibetan, South American, and cowboy memorabilia, as well as antique furniture.
Hal Empie Studio & Gallery
33 Tubac Rd., 398-2811, www.halempiestudio-gallery.com
Gallery dedicated to the work of Arizona artist Hal Empie (1909-2002), including recently acquired originals and limited-edition prints. Oils, watercolors, pen-and-ink drawings, bronzes, and prints. Owned by the Empie family.
Hugh Cabot Studio and Gallery
#10 Calle Iglesia, Tubac, 398-2721, www.hughcabot.com
Showcasing the extensive artistic talents—from sculpture to watercolor—of Hugh Cabot. The collection of nearly 40 years of the artist's original work includes signed and numbered lithographs and rare bronzes.
Karin Newby Gallery and Sculpture Garden
19 Tubac Rd., 398-9662, 888-398-9662, www.newbygallery.com
Fine contemporary Southwestern art, including paintings, sculpture, jewelry, and furniture. Features sculpture by Bill Worrell and Star Liana York, as well as oil paintings by Louisa McElwain.
The Red Door Gallery
10 Plaza Rd., 398-3943, 866-227-8164, www.thereddoorgallery.com
This gallery offers contemporary and traditional folk art, including jewelry, leather furniture, pottery, mixed media, and textiles. Features Native American and Southwestern paintings by owner C. K. Wearden.
Red Willow Gallery
10B Tubac Rd., 398-2154
Features American Indian art, including oil paintings, carvings, and jewelry. Paintings by K. Henderson and Frank Schively, metal sculpture by Ivan Doney, Native American blown glass by John Buffalo Boy, plus other native-inspired artists.
Rogoway’s Turquoise Tortoise Gallery
5 Calle Baca Rd., 398-2041, www.rogowaygalleries.com
Showcasing glasswork and sculpture in metal and bronze as well as pottery and oil on canvas. Artists include Thomas Batista, Albert Dreher, Bob Smith, and Steve Johnson.
Tile N Art Gallery
24 Tubac Rd., 398-8638
Features fine art, tile art, and tile murals by local artists.
Tohono Village Trading Post
10 Camino Otero, 398-2223, www.tohonovillage.com
Located inside a hacienda-style mud adobe, this gallery focuses on Native American art, including jewelry by Elloise Padilla, baskets by Rhonda Wilson, paintings by Michael Chiago, and Navajo rock sculptures by Lance Yazzie, among others.
Tubac Art Exchange
2243 E. Frontage Rd., Ste. 1, 237-5439, www.tubacartexchange.com
Unique salon gallery specializing in masterworks by 19th- and 20th-century artists.
Tubac Center of the Arts
9 Plaza Rd., 398-2371, www.tubacarts.org
Nonprofit gallery and center offers exhibitions, workshops, lectures, and performances. Features works by more than 400 regional and national artists in all mediums, as well as three galleries, a performance stage, a history gallery, and a gallery shop.
Tubac Territory
1 Calle Baca Rd., 398-2913, www.ttfurniture.com
Specializes in regional handcrafted furniture. Also features paintings by Carlos Lopez, kachinas by Molly Heizer, and glass by Jared Davis.
Walter Wilson Studio & Galleries
2243 E. Frontage Rd., 237-5439, www.walterwilsonstudio.com
Features works by artist and owner Walter Wilson, including portraits, custom commissions, and Western landscapes.