Throughout the year, the Tucson Museum of Art and affiliate organizations present special events. Many are well known with great support from the community and are held either on a biennial basis or annually:
Estate of the Art House Raffle: This annual event is very popular indeed and is the core fundraising event for the operation of the museum. Grand prize is the choice of either a house or large cash payout. Other cash prizes are awarded making the odds of winning at least $300 one in one hundred. Estate of the Art kicks off around the first of the year and has an early bird drawing at the end of February with the final drawing in April.
Spring Artisan's Market/Holiday Craft Market: For three days in April and three days in November, the courtyards and lobby of the museum are teaming with more than 120 artists offering everything from ceramics and metal work to jewelry and photography. Treat yourself or that someone special with a unique gift from a talented Arizona artist.
Treasure House: Each fall the Tucson Museum of Art League puts on the Treasure House Estate Sale. Filled with treasures and antiques this one weekend event always has lines of people waiting to see what is available at great prices.
Dinner a L'Art: For this spring fundraiser, Tucson Museum of Art League members invite museum staff and community supporters to host gourmet dinners. Dates and menus are available ahead of time so participants can choose a location and cuisine they prefer. Many prefer Dinner a L'Art over a night at a fine restaurant.
Designer Showhouse: Alternating years with ready...set...D'Art, Designer Showhouse offers area interior designers, landscapers, and craftsman the opportunity to demonstrate their skills at a Tucson area house. Many special events happen in conjunction with this major fundraiser such as the opening gala, cooking demonstrations, design seminars, and fashion shows.
ready...set...D'Art: This highly regarded biennial fundraiser has participants enjoying an evening of cocktails, food, and music while listening for their name to be called to "dart" to the artwork of their choice. Both emerging and established artists donate their work to be displayed in the museum's galleries one week prior to the event.
