Tohono Chul’s exhibitions extend beyond the Exhibit House doors and into the lush gardens. The work of local and international artists and regional geologic formations may be found throughout the Park complementing the rich desert landscape. Changing outdoor exhibitions compliment the year-round display of pieces from Tohono Chul’s Permanent Collection.
Currently on display in the gardens:
Tohono Chul’s Permanent Collection
The permanent collection started in 1986 with a donation of sixty-five objects from the Estate of Mrs. Robert Wilson. Tohono Chul’s Permanent Collection has grown to include over 350 regional objects ranging from basketry, textiles, and ceramics to sculptural works and paintings. Our Permanent Collection consists of artworks and artifacts representative of the Nature, Art, and Culture of the Sonoran Desert Region. Artworks by Mark Rossi, Ned Egen, Fred Borcherdt, and many others are on display year-round throughout the grounds, alongside copper ore specimens and other items from the Permanent Collection.
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Fred Borcherdt
Nomad Marker
steel
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Small Jr.
ACN0 95.1.1
Penstemon Garden
Ned Egen
Desert Sunflower
discarded water heater, metal, rebar
Gift of Martha Cargill
ACN0 2004.4.1
Desert Living Courtyard
Kioko Mwitiki
Horse
reclaimed metal
Gift of Lila and Roland Wadsworth
Cactus Circle
Kioko Mwitiki
Mule Deer
reclaimed metal, poacher snare
Anonymous Donor
ACN0 2011.2.1
Sun Dial Plaza
Kioko Mwitiki
Petrol Tank Vulture
reclaimed metal
Gift of Tohono Chul Docent Class of 2012
ACN0 2012.2.1
Outside the Exhibit House
Kioko Mwitiki
Standing Life-Size Vulture
reclaimed metal
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Raleigh Sheffield
ACN0 2012.1.1
Outside the Exhibit House
Mark Rossi
Javelina Family
bronze
Gift of Sharon and Larry Malcolmson
ACN0 2007.7.3-6
Behind the Main Gallery
Mark Rossi
Male Desert Tortoise
bronze
Gift of Martha Cargill and John Lovett
ACN0 2009.5.1
Desert Living Courtyard
Mark Rossi
New Generation
bronze
Gift of Mrs. Martha Cargill
ACN0 2003.1.1
Desert Living Courtyard
Mark Rossi
Reclining Coyote
bronze
Gift of Sharon and Larry Malcolmson
ACN0 2007.7.2
Sonoran Seasons Garden
Mark Rossi
Reclining Male Bobcat
bronze
Gift of Sharon and Larry Malcolmson
ACN0 2007.7.1
Desert Living Courtyard
Mark Rossi
Two Cactus Wrens
bronze
Purchased with funds from the Poco Locos
ACN0 2009.2.1a, b
Desert Living Courtyard
Dave Stone
Regal Horned Lizard
ferro-cement, steel wire, mesh
Gift of Richard and Connie Imig
ACN0 2005.1.1
Desert Living Courtyard
Dave Weinert
Mexican Fencepost Cactus Water Sculpture
concrete and steel with copper tubing
Gift of Stone Cactus Waterfalls
ACN0 2011.3.1
Off-site for repairs
Sculpture In the Gardens
Artwork by Joy Fox, Phil Lichtenhan, Tidhar Ozeri and Ole Torgenson are on display throughout the gardens and are available for sale.
To view artwork on grounds that are available for sale, please click below:
See MoreIf you would like more information about the artwork below, please contact James Schaub by calling 520 . 742 . 6455 x 218 or emailing jschaub@tohonochul.org
Joy Fox
Black Seed
ceramic
$5900
Sun Dial Plaza
Joy Fox
Desert Dream
ceramic
$5900
Sun Dial Plaza
Joy Fox
In Memory of Ozette
ceramic
$5900
Sun Dial Plaza
Joy Fox
Tia
ceramic
$3200
Near the Penstemon Garden
Joy Fox
Tio
ceramic
$3200
Near the Cactus Circle
Phil Lichtenhan
Crossbill Strider
mixed metals and ceramic
$4800
Overlook
Phil Lichtenhan
Flotsam
mixed metals and ceramic
$1800
Exhibit House Patio
Phil Lichtenhan
Nest
mixed metals and ceramic
$4200
Streamside Gardens
Phil Lichtenhan
Nest
mixed metals and ceramic
$5800
Sun Dial Plaza
Phil Lichtenhan
Surveying Device
mixed metals and ceramic
$2500
South Loop Trail
Tidhar Ozeri
Agave
mild steel
$2200
Overlook
Image coming soon…
Ole Torgenson
Cholla Wind Chimes
mixed media with pool skimmer handles and cholla
$85
