Art in the Gardens - Tohono Chul

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.

To view the artwork on grounds from out permanent collection, please click below:

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:

If you would like more information about the artwork below, please contact Nicole George by email: ngeorge@tohonochul.org or call 520-742-6455 ext. 217