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:
Zach Lihatsh | Bound
Open August 1 – October 4, 2026
Exhibit House Entry Gallery
Zach Lihatsh is the first artist to exhibit his work for Tohono Chul’s 2026/2027 Entry Gallery Project Space Season.
“Human existence is in opposition to the natural world. The modern human animal; wholly destroys, pollutes and consumes. Modern civilization takes its toll and devours the very thing that should be revered as its womb of life. To be born into this world, is to be forced into this contradiction. We are compelled to live in ignorance or walk with an innate discomfort. Our inability to hold our discomfort and grief compels interpersonal conflicts, whether that be generational trauma, abuse, the many forms of addiction or our ability to no longer function socially. I seek to zoom in and examine this conflict. To identify the dividing lines of tensions. To create a space to sit with the discomfort as a form of mediation. Not only to reconcile the turmoil, but to find peace and beauty within it. To live with the awareness of our own demise means an awareness to do good and make change. But we must find peace in order to operate as agents of positive change. To find harmony within conflict. I gather influence from bonsai, textiles, and BDSM. Wood, reeds, grasses, and natural material, retain a feminine strength in juxtaposition to forged and fabricated steel. These are the materials selected to dance between conflict and harmony. This is the series I call; ‘Bound’”.
Image: Zach Lihatsh
We Need To Dream This All Again, Again by Michael Cajero
Open through August 28, 2026
Garden Pavilion
We Need To Dream This All Again, Again features the work of the late Michael Cajero (1947-2025), a prolific Tucson artist whose evocative papier-mâché sculptures draw on a time-honored craft rooted in traditional Mexican folk art. Rich in texture and striking realism, each figure possesses a distinct personality and emotional depth, inviting viewers to reflect on memory, identity, and the stories we tell ourselves about the world around us.
We Need To Dream This All Again, Again is on display in the Garden Pavilion daily from 7 am–2 pm, with extended hours from 6–9 pm on Friday and Saturday evenings during Chillin’ at the Chul.
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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