Tucson Museum of Art League
Formed 1963, the League’s main goal was to support and raise funds for the Museum; a mission it continues today. A volunteer group of over 120 men and women, we share a passion and interest in the arts. League meetings are held on the second Monday of the month from September to May.
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Second SundAZe / Segundo Domingo
Sunday, October 8, 2023
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Curator Spotlight: Modern and Contemporary Art with Dr. Julie Sasse, Chief Curator, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art
Join the museum’s curators in a three-part series to learn…
Curator Spotlight: Art of the American West with Christine Brindza, Senior Curator, Glasser Curator of Art of the American West
Join the museum’s curators in a three-part series to learn…
CUMBI: Curator Tour
Wednesday, October 18
10: am. - 12 p.m.
10: am. - 12 p.m.
Western Art Patrons
Founded in 2007, the Western Art Patrons (WAP) support the acquisition, conservation, and exhibition programs of the Western Art curatorial department. The group celebrates and explores the themes, experiences, and environments unique to the art produced in, or about, the western United States – encompassing historical and contemporary western expressions, as well as the important aesthetic contributions of our Native American cultures.
WAP regularly offers its membership western-themed lectures, symposia, behind-the-scenes museum tours, artist studio visits, western-themed parties, trips to major art centers, and excursions to private and corporate western art collections. With approximately 200 avid members, this young, rapidly growing, and unique support group provides an opportunity to enthusiastically share the passion and intrigue of the American West with like-minded museum patrons.
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People of the West: A Rethinking of “Westerners”
Frank and Jean Hamilton Gallery
Ongoing
Ongoing
Contemporary Photography
Kenneth and Judith Riskind/Peter Salomon and Patricia Carr Morgan Gallery
August 2023 - Ongoing
August 2023 - Ongoing
Double Vision: Original Prints from the Permanent Collection
Jon and Linda Ender Gallery
July 2023-Ongoing
July 2023-Ongoing
Modern Art from the Permanent Collection
Palice Gallery
Ongoing
Ongoing
Tucson Museum of Art Docents
Docents bring art education to school-children, museum visitors, and the local community through many different programs. In fact the word “docent” is derived from the Latin word docere meaning “to teach.”
All that’s required to join this group of fun, interesting, like-minded people is an interest in art and people, a commitment to volunteering, and a desire to learn. The Docent training program spans a 9 month training period and focuses on three main areas: a knowledge of the collections and historic properties; a cultivation of touring skills; and an understanding of art history including major periods and important artists.
Classes meet every Thursday from 9:00 am – 2:30 pm, October – May, and cost only $200 per person or $300 per couple to cover costs of textbooks and other printed materials. Prospective docents must be Museum members.
Once you become a docent, you can choose to lead tours, work with children, give art talks, or chair study groups and committees.
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Curator Spotlight: Latin American Art with Dr. Kristopher Driggers, Associate Curator, Schmidt Curator of Latin American Art
Join the museum’s curators in a three-part series to learn…
Curator Spotlight: Modern and Contemporary Art with Dr. Julie Sasse, Chief Curator, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art
Join the museum’s curators in a three-part series to learn…
Curator Spotlight: Art of the American West with Christine Brindza, Senior Curator, Glasser Curator of Art of the American West
Join the museum’s curators in a three-part series to learn…
Artist Talk with Miguel Arzabe
Hear from contemporary artist Miguel Arzabe as he discusses his…
Latin American Art Patrons
Latin American Art Patrons (LAAP) is dedicated to the support and expansion of the Museum’s Latin American Art programming of exhibits, publications, and educational presentations. It also provides acquisition funds to expand the permanent collection which encompasses the pre-Columbian, Spanish Colonial, and contemporary periods, as well as a strong representation of folk and indigenous art.
Throughout the year LAAP organizes special events for its members. These experiences kindle knowledge, enjoyment, and friendship among enthusiasts of Latin American Art.
Activities and Events:
- Visits to private and public collections
- Trips to points of interest regionally, out-of-state and abroad
- Lectures with renowned speakers
- Private home tours and collector’s salons showcasing Latin-American themed collections and decor
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The Sacred and the Profane
August 11, 2022 – June 2, 2025
Palice Gallery of European Art
Palice Gallery of European Art
New Mexico Moderns: Selections from the Donald L. and Julia B. Graf Collection
October 15, 2022–March 19, 2023
Lois C. Green Gallery
Lois C. Green Gallery
More Than: Expanding Artist Identities from the American West
October 15, 2022- March 19, 2023
James and Louise Glasser Galleries and Earl Kai Chann Gallery
James and Louise Glasser Galleries and Earl Kai Chann Gallery
Monica Aissa Martinez: Nothing in Stasis
September 1, 2022–April 23, 2023
Kasser Family Wing of Latin American Art
Kasser Family Wing of Latin American Art
Contemporary Art Society
The Contemporary Art Society (CAS) is a support organization for Modern and Contemporary Art at the Tucson Museum of Art. Established in 1999, CAS’s mission is to foster a greater community awareness of the role contemporary art plays in the region’s cultural identity. Our objectives include furthering the goals of the Tucson Museum of Art by actively acquiring contemporary art for the permanent collection, supporting exhibitions of contemporary art at the Museum, and sponsoring lectures by contemporary artists, curators, and critics. CAS organizes studio visits, salons, tours, workshops, and events that promote the study, discussion, and appreciation of Contemporary Art.
Contemporary Art Society
What Tucson Collects
Invites members to tour collectors’ homes and gain a unique perspective on the passion of art collecting.
Contemporary Lecture Series
CAS sponsors lectures by locally and internationally prominent artists, curators, critics, gallerists, museum directors, and other arts professionals who give fascinating insights into art, art history, and the business of art. Past distinguished speakers include Audrey Flack, Ivan Karp, Jane Hammond, Terence La Noue, Gaylen Hansen, Mark Klett, Raymond Pettibon, Vincent Desiderio, Ellen Wagener, Dr. Eric Motley, Luc La Rochelle, and Einar and Jamex de la Torre.
Studio and Gallery Visits
Monthly programming focuses on visiting artists’ studios and contemporary galleries in the region so that members can meet the artists and hear them talk about their work. “Artspeak” is a feature that enables members to attend galleries during a pre-opening to hear artists and gain a better appreciation of their exhibitions.
Tours and Trips
CAS plans highly popular regional, national, and international art tours including a yearly trip to the Phoenix area; national trips to such cities as Houston, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, and Seattle; and international trips including Havana, Venice/Verona, and Berlin.
Acquisitions
Since 1999, CAS has raised and contributed more than $1 million in artwork value to the Tucson Museum of Art in consultation with the curatorial staff. Acquisitions include works by James Havard, Gustavo Ramos Rivera, John Chamberlain, Chuck Close, William T. Wiley, Vernon Fisher, Tom Uttech, Paho Mann, Joyce Scott, Gregory Crewdson, and James Drake.
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Contemporary Art
Contemporary Art Society/Joyce Broan Gallery and Kaye Cauthorn/Berger-Hanft Gallery
Ongoing
Ongoing
Time Travelers: Foundations, Transformations, and Expansions at the Centennial
James J. and Louise R. Glasser Galleries, Earl Kai Chann Gallery, Lois C. Green Gallery
March 17, 2024-October 6, 2024
March 17, 2024-October 6, 2024
CUMBI: Textiles, Society, and Memory in Andean South America
James J. and Louise R. Glasser Galleries, Earl Kai Chann Gallery
October 14, 2023 – February 25, 2024
October 14, 2023 – February 25, 2024