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.
Please feel free to contact James Schaub, Curator of Exhibitions, if you have any questions or concerns: jschaub@tohonochul.org
Exhibitions currently on display:
Encompassing Arizona
Main Gallery| Virtual
Since 1985, Tohono Chul’s Exhibits Program has consistently worked with more Arizona Artists than any other organizations in the state. ENCOMPASSING ARIZONA is a rotating, revolving, and evolving invitational exhibition that presents a wide variety of artworks and a broad range of disciplines that process from a diverse roster of Arizona artists. Featuring established and emerging artists from across the state, the Main Gallery will be active space with new work will be installed with great frequency.
50% of all sales from ENCOMPASSING ARIZONA help fund programs at TOHONO CHUL
Image | Susan Libby | Saguaro Melody| mixed media
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IDEA and EXECUTION
Entry Gallery
November 6 – January 10, 2021
IDEA and EXECUTION honors six Arizona artists that have contributed mightily to projects at Tohono Chul over the past six years and who have also been selected to be part of this year’s Arizona Biennial 2020 exhibition at the Tucson Museum of Art.
50% of all sales from IDEA and EXECUTION help fund programs at TOHONO CHUL
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The COLLECTIONS CORNER
Welcome Gallery
November 20 – January 17, 2021
Tohono Chul is a unique urban desert park with nature trails and cultural programs. In the 1980s, the Wilsons established Tohono Chul, a 37-acre park, to protect and preserve this parcel of Sonoran Desert, and donated 65 pieces from Suzanne Colton Wilson’s collection to establish the Park’s Permanent Collection. Today, we have grown to 49 acres with a Collection of over 350 objects.
Over the years, unique vintage objects from five collections have been gifted but not accessioned into the Tohono Chul Permanent Collection and are now available for purchase. The Collections Corner helps support the Gardens, Galleries, and Programs with 100% of each sale going directly to Tohono Chul. The Collections Corner offers a rare opportunity to acquire Museum Quality artwork, jewelry, and objects.
To view select pieces in the Collection Corner, visit https://tohonochul.org/collections-corner/
Feli-Jojola | Black, White and Red Geometric Design Greenware Jar|Smith Collection
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Art du Jour | William Lesch
Garden Bistro
Art du Jour features artwork by local and regional artists displayed throughout the dinning rooms of the Garden Bistro. The work of longtime Tucson artist, William Lesch is currently featured in the Bistro. Lesch is one of the region’s most recognized artists. He is an extraordinary photographer and a meticulous craftsman. He finds this world a miraculous place, and photography a means to explore it.
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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