Researched and Presented by Sherm Bodner Starting in the 1960s, a small group of artists began making painted copies of photographs in near-microscopic detail. They captured everyday life in their portraits, still lifes and landscapes. The movement fell out of critical favor but continues to influence contemporary art. We'll look at its beginnings and how […]
Be the first to see the new exhibition Divergence of Legacy: Art of the American West in the 21st Century. The evening will include a cash bar serving beer and wine, live music by Desert Music Project, and an opportunity to meet local artists and collaborators. This project was supported by a grant from the […]
An immersive seminar and seated, guided wine tasting that will explore the burgeoning winemaking practices and everyday challenges facing the Arizona wine industry from an environmental, social, and cultural standpoint. Moderated by Arielle DeSoucey from Civil Wines. Tickets include a tasting of ten locally produced Arizona wines, snacks, and an opportunity to meet the winemakers […]
TMA’s Spring Artisans Market feature more than 100 unique and local artists and artisans with crafts, original artwork, pottery, glass, jewelry, textiles, and gift items in an outdoor street fair setting. Organized by TMA’s Museum Store, the event is an annual fundraiser for Southern Arizona’s oldest visual arts institution located in downtown Tucson, Arizona. Pay-What-You-Wish […]
Continue exploring the museum this weekend, admission to TMA is FREE for Bank of America cardholders as a part Bank of America’s Museums On Us program. Reserve a ticket online (one per cardholder) using the discount code TMABofA, then show your Bank of America/Merrill Lynch debit or credit card at the Admissions Desk to redeem […]
TMA’s Spring Artisans Market feature more than 100 unique and local artists and artisans with crafts, original artwork, pottery, glass, jewelry, textiles, and gift items in an outdoor street fair setting. Organized by TMA’s Museum Store, the event is an annual fundraiser for Southern Arizona’s oldest visual arts institution located in downtown Tucson, Arizona. Pay-What-You-Wish […]
TMA’s Spring Artisans Market feature more than 100 unique and local artists and artisans with crafts, original artwork, pottery, glass, jewelry, textiles, and gift items in an outdoor street fair setting. Organized by TMA’s Museum Store, the event is an annual fundraiser for Southern Arizona’s oldest visual arts institution located in downtown Tucson, Arizona. Pay-What-You-Wish […]
Continue exploring the museum this weekend, admission to TMA is FREE for Bank of America cardholders as a part Bank of America’s Museums On Us program. Reserve a ticket online (one per cardholder) using the discount code TMABofA, then show your Bank of America/Merrill Lynch debit or credit card at the Admissions Desk to redeem […]
Join Senior Curator, Glasser Curator of Art of the American West Christine Brindza, Marianna Pegno, Director of Engagement and Inclusion, and Yu Yu Shiratori, artist and community curator, in a gallery conversation of Divergence of Legacy: Art of the American West in the 21st Century as they explore artworks that speak to defiance, reimagination, erasure, […]
March 6, 2025
17:00 - 20:00
March 9, 2025
10:00 - 17:00
Researched and Presented by Harry Hakanson We will examine the impact of the Economic Depression on the art of the 1930s. Perhaps no other decade in the 20th century saw American society reject modernism and return to traditional American values. Art Talks are $5 for non-members; free for TMA members and students with ID. Artwork: […]
Join us for intimate happy hours each Friday in March with a curated beer and wine list, snacks, music, art games, and more! Hungry? Bring takeout or have something delivered from a local restaurant. This event is 21 + and you must provide ID. The event is free and open to the public. No admission […]
The Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block is closed to the public on Saturday, March 15, 2025 for our annual Gala. Museum will reopen Sunday, March 16, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. El Museo de Arte de Tucson y Bloque Histórico estará cerrado al público el sábado 15 de marzo de 2025 […]
The Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block proudly commemorates 50 Years of Art, Culture, and Community at our architectural gem in Downtown Tucson. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate and reflect on TMA’s five decades of connecting art to life at our historic location. Beginning at 5 p.m., enjoy cocktails, small […]
Join us for intimate happy hours each Friday in March with a curated beer and wine list, snacks, music, art games, and more! Hungry? Bring takeout or have something delivered from a local restaurant. This event is 21 + and you must provide ID. The event is free and open to the public. No admission […]
Are you looking for a special activity for your kids on the next day off from school (this is for Tucson Unified Schools Only)? Bring them to the Tucson Museum of Art’s Education Center for a day to express their creativity and produce original works of art. TMA’s Mini Camp serves ages 5 – 13, […]
Join us for intimate happy hours each Friday in March with a curated beer and wine list, snacks, music, art games, and more! Hungry? Bring takeout or have something delivered from a local restaurant. This event is 21 + and you must provide ID. The event is free and open to the public. No admission […]
April 3, 2025
5-8 pm
Explore Art of the American West through the theme of defiance and reimagination with panelists who will discuss topics such as creativity, experimentation, history, and culture. Panelists include Alanna Airitam, artist; Mindy N. Besaw, Director of Fellowships, Research, and University Partnerships, and curator, American Art at Crystal Bridges; Dwayne Manuel, artist, educator, and community curator; […]
Continue exploring the museum this weekend, admission to TMA is FREE for Bank of America cardholders as a part Bank of America’s Museums On Us program. Reserve a ticket online (one per cardholder) using the discount code TMABofA, then show your Bank of America/Merrill Lynch debit or credit card at the Admissions Desk to redeem […]
Continue exploring the museum this weekend, admission to TMA is FREE for Bank of America cardholders as a part Bank of America’s Museums On Us program. Reserve a ticket online (one per cardholder) using the discount code TMABofA, then show your Bank of America/Merrill Lynch debit or credit card at the Admissions Desk to redeem […]
Have you ever seen the views from the TMA terrace at sunset? Join us for intimate happy hours on scheduled Fridays in April and May from 5-8 p.m. with a curated beer and wine list, snacks, music, art games, and more! Perfect for winding down after work, or before a show in downtown Tucson! 21+ […]
April 13, 2025
10 a.m.-5p.m.
Researched and Presented by Linda Friedman We will have a “taste” of the places, people, and styles that elevated Pueblo Pottery to the artistic excellence and prominence it has achieved today. Art Talks are $5 for non-members; free for TMA members and students with ID. Artwork: Keres/ pre-Cochiti Pueblo, Olla, ca. 1845-1860. Collection of the […]