The Exhibits Program at Tohono Chul presents visual stories linking the nature, culture, and arts of the Southwest. Focusing on the work of regional artists, we display vibrant works of art in a diverse array of thematic group exhibits. The charming adobe Exhibit House, built as a private home in 1937, is an ideal environment for visitors to view Southwestern artworks. 50% of all exhibit sales help fund programs at Tohono Chul.
Questions? Please contact the Exhibits Department, exhibits@tohonochul.org
Exhibitions currently on display:
Michael Chiago Sr.
GATHERING
Open February 15 – May 3, 2026
Exhibit House Main Gallery
Michael Chiago Sr. | GATHERING centers on a body of works Tohono O’odham artist Michael Chiago created in his Phoenix studio over the last several years along with a cycle of works he created especially for Tohono Chul’s Saguaro Discovery Trail in 2003. Each piece is brimming with visual clues and information; they tell stories of creation, everyday life, seasonal harvests, ceremonies, unity, and the preservation of land and heritage. Chiago was born on the O’odham reservation west of Tucson. His paintings depict traditional gatherings that bring his people together in friendship and prayer and are often set against a backdrop of mountains and the desert where he has lived most of his life. Complementing this survey of Chiago’s watercolors are baskets, folk art, and pottery from Tohono Chul’s Permanent Collection, selected to reflect the gathering(s) depicted in Chiago’s work.
Image: Michael Chiago Sr., Origin of the Saguaro, 2003
Alisha Conner
Mandala Meditations
Open February 15 – May 3, 2026
Exhibit House Welcome Gallery
“Growing up, my dream was to be an artist, but I pushed that aside for the practicality of a biology degree. I truly believe that life has a path for everyone and my path has come full circle. The word mandala means ‘circle’ in the ancient language of Sanskrit. I paint my mandalas by beginning with a center dot circle and build through symmetry and sacred geometry to expand the design and allow the patterns to unfold organically. I find meditative peace through painting mandalas and my hope is that once people experience my art they also find a sense of joy and calm.”
Image: (details): Alisha Conner
10×10 | A Fundraiser
Open February 28 – May 24, 2026
Exhibit House Entry Gallery
Tohono Chul’s annual 10×10 | A Fundraiser exhibition is entering its 10th year since inception! If you have visited the galleries between the months of March to May, you might have been caught up in the frenzy and excitement of this exhibition – each piece is no larger than 10 inches by 10 inches in any dimension, priced at $100, and can be taken home immediately upon purchase! The gallery never looks the same on any given day with new works constantly being revealed. Artists who have exhibited with us the previous year are invited to participate, providing a wide range of sculptures, paintings, prints, photographs, and mixed media works. There is something for everyone in the 10×10 exhibition!
This year we are excited to announce that each 10×10 purchased will be doubled by a matching gift of up to $15,000 in memory of Stephan and Linda Jones.
Image: clockwise from top left: Phil Lichtenhan, David Adix, Veta Carney, C.J. Shane
Roy J. Kurtz Collection of American Indian Art
Education Center
Tohono Chul’s Permanent Collection is growing with the acquisition of Roy J. Kurtz Collection of American Indian Art. The Roy J. Kurtz Collection is vast and will provide endless possibilities for Tohono Chul’s Education and Exhibits programs for years to come. This exhibition will provide the first look at this large collection of baskets and American Indian artwork.
Art in the Gardens
Gardens
Sculpture from Tohono Chul’s Permanent Collection including Mark Rossi, Fred Borcherdt, Kioko Mwitiki, David Weinert, Greg Corman, Ned Egan, along with work for sale by Tucson artists Joy Fox, Phil Lichtenhan, Tidhar Ozeri and more can be discovered throughout the gardens.
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