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Featured Museum Exhibitions and Events

  • Cruzando La Linea: Contemporary Art in the Borderlands
    Cruzando La Linea: Contemporary Art in the Borderlands
    Wed, Oct 08
    Bringing together four distinguished artists; Alejandro Macias, Vanessa Saavedra, David Taylor, and Alfred J. Quiroz, this exhibition presents painting, photography, and mixed media works that shed light on the lived realities of the borderlands.
  • The Dirty Thirties: New Deal Photography
    The Dirty Thirties: New Deal Photography
    The Dirty Thirties: New Deal Photography
    Fri, Oct 10
    Explore the journeys of rural migrants fleeing the Dust Bowl, drought, and economic difficulties during the 1930s through compelling documentary photography taken under the auspices of the New Deal programs.
  • All The Single Ladies: Women Pioneers of the American West
    All The Single Ladies: Women Pioneers of the American West
    All The Single Ladies: Women Pioneers of the American West
    Fri, Oct 10
    "All the Single Ladies" tells select stories from the trailblazing lives of unmarried women in the 19th century, who were homesteaders, Harvey girls, boarding house owners, teachers, madams, prostitutes, and entertainers. Made possible through a grant from AZ Humanities.
  • Charles Thomas Artist Talk
    Charles Thomas Artist Talk
    Thu, Dec 11
    Enjoy an evening with plein-air landscape artist Charles Thomas as he gives a short talk about his new show and sale: Silent Journey: a Life Spent Painting. Meet and mingle 5:00 to 7:00, talk starts at 5:30, light refreshments served.
  • Cruzando La Linea 4 Artists Roundtable and Exhibition Reception
    Cruzando La Linea 4 Artists Roundtable and Exhibition Reception
    Thu, Jan 08
    Come hear Alfred J. Quiroz, David Taylor, Alex Macias, and Vanessa Saavedra speak about the exhibition and their work on the U.S.-Mexico border. Light refreshments and exhibition viewing after discussion. Students, faculty, and Museum Members are free with ID.
  • Friday Guided Tours
    Friday Guided Tours
    Every Friday at 11:00 AM
    We are offering tours every Friday at 11:00 AM, each month the tour will focus on a different exhibition. The topic of the May & June Guided Tours are 'The Twisted Road: Finding Home in America'. The last tour of the season will be on June 27th. Tours will resume October 10, 2025.
  • Colors to Dye For: The Mysterious World of Navajo Dye-Making
    Colors to Dye For: The Mysterious World of Navajo Dye-Making
    Colors to Dye For: The Mysterious World of Navajo Dye-Making
    Now Showing
    From gathering the finest of wool, to infusing design through the use of special dye formulas and patterns passed down generationally, the Navajo weaver’s process in creating majestic textiles is a special, unique story.
  • The Dirty Thirties
    The Dirty Thirties
    The Dirty Thirties
    Ongoing Exhibition October 6th - June 27th
    Explore the journeys of rural migrants fleeing the Dust Bowl, drought, and economic difficulties during the 1930s through compelling documentary photography taken under the auspices of the New Deal programs.
  • Paint Arizona Day Gallery Show
    Paint Arizona Day Gallery Show
    April 30th - May 31st
    On April 5th, 2025, artists from all corners of Arizona captured the beauty of our state through plein air painting. These paintings will be coming to the Four Corners Gallery on April 30th and will stay up until May 31st.
  • Pastel Expressions
    Pastel Expressions
    March 19th, 2025 through April 26th, 2025
    A spectacular juried art show & sale is coming to the Four Corners Gallery for the Spring Season. This event is in collaboration with the Tucson Pastel Society, and is juried by Tony Allain. This exhibition opens on March 19th and runs until April 26th.
  • Jewelry Making Class
    Jewelry Making Class
    May 10th, 10:00 A.M to 1:00 P.M
    Have fun learning basic jewelry making techniques to create a beautiful, metal pair of earrings or pendant without a huge investment in tools and equipment. Class is taught by Leonor Pisano and Celest Michelotti, National and International award winning jewelers. Call or purchase tickets online.
  • 'Arizona & Immigration: Perspectives & Policy Considerations' Lecture by Dr. Thomas Davis
    'Arizona & Immigration: Perspectives & Policy Considerations' Lecture by Dr. Thomas Davis
    April 12th, 12:00P.M - 1:30 P.M
    Join us for a lecture with Dr. Thomas Davis on April 12th. This event begins at 12:00 P.M and runs until 1:30 P.M, and is free with museum admission.
  • 'Border Geography: Key Context from the Arizona - Sonora Boundary' Lecture with Dr. Scott Warren
    'Border Geography: Key Context from the Arizona - Sonora Boundary' Lecture with Dr. Scott Warren
    New Date Coming Soon
    Join us for an informative lecture with Scott Warren. This event is in conjunction with our Twisted Road: Finding Home in America exhibition, and is free with museum admission.
  • From the Frontlines: A Panel Discussion on Immigration Issues Today
    From the Frontlines: A Panel Discussion on Immigration Issues Today
    April 10th, 6:30PM - 8:00 PM
    The Tucson Desert Art Museum is pleased to provide an informational panel and continuing dialogue to accompany our current exhibition which focuses on work produced by Arizona-based immigrant artists. This event is free with Museum Admission. See below for the distinguished panelists.
  • Nature's Palette
    Nature's Palette
    March 15th, 2025 - March 29th, 2025
    This event is a Pop-Up exhibition with works by accomplished oil painter, Dawn Sutherland. This exhibition will run from March 15th until March 29th, with an Artist Talk on March 21st from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Limited seating, RSVP only.
  • 'Nature's Palette' Talk with Artist Dawn Sutherland
    'Nature's Palette' Talk with Artist Dawn Sutherland
    Friday, March 21st, 2025
    This insightful Artist Talk with accomplished oil painter, Dawn Sutherland takes place on March 21st from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Limited seating, RSVP only.

Ongoing

  • The Dirty Thirties: New Deal Photography
    The Dirty Thirties: New Deal Photography
    The Dirty Thirties: New Deal Photography
  • Colors to Dye For: The Mysterious World of Navajo Dye-Making
    Colors to Dye For: The Mysterious World of Navajo Dye-Making
    Colors to Dye For: The Mysterious World of Navajo Dye-Making
  • All The Single Ladies: Women Pioneers of the American West
    All The Single Ladies: Women Pioneers of the American West
    All The Single Ladies: Women Pioneers of the American West

 Four Corners Gallery Shows & Events

  • Friday Guided Tours
    Friday Guided Tours
    Every Friday at 11:00 AM
    We are offering tours every Friday at 11:00 AM, each month the tour will focus on a different exhibition. The topic of the May & June Guided Tours are 'The Twisted Road: Finding Home in America'. The last tour of the season will be on June 27th. Tours will resume October 10, 2025.

Learn more about our exhibitions, events, and special offers.

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