Tag: Arizona

Tucson Museum of Art – Tucson, AZ

"The Art of the American West collection, defined by geographical subject, consists of historic and contemporary works of art which focus on varying expressions of individuals, landscapes, ideals, and myths of the American West. It includes a wide array of artistic traditions from Euro-American and Native American peoples, spanning across the Southwest, Plains, and Rocky … Continue reading Tucson Museum of Art – Tucson, AZ →

Native American Culture and Arts

Where: Tucson Museum of Art - Tucson, AZ When: Ongoing What: "Native American cultures have inspired artists of all backgrounds for decades. People from different tribal affiliations create objects that reflect their cultural ideals, beliefs, and knowledge. The designs, materials, and techniques used in pottery, textiles, baskets, and other items show how strongly art forms … Continue reading Native American Culture and Arts →

Blessed Be: Mysticism, Spirituality and the Occult in Contemporary Art

Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, Tucson - Tucson, AZ When: September 15 - December 30, 2018. *No longer on view. Where: "The Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson (MOCA Tucson) is pleased to present Blessed Be: Mysticism, Spirituality, and the Occult in Contemporary Art, a curated exhibition by Ginger Shulick Porcella exploring religion, ritual, cult mentality, … Continue reading Blessed Be: Mysticism, Spirituality and the Occult in Contemporary Art →

Capturing Sunlight: Images from the Southwest by Maria Arvayo

Where: The Amerind Museum - Dragoon, AZ When: May 21, 2019 - April 26, 202 What: "In her own words: My work focuses on depicting the Sonoran landscape. I attempt to capture the quality of light, the warmth and the distinct beauty. I work in a wide variety of media, but the majority of my … Continue reading Capturing Sunlight: Images from the Southwest by Maria Arvayo →

The Art of Rachel Sahmie Nampeyo

Where: The Amerind Museum - Dragoon, AZ When: Through December 29, 2019 What: "Ms. Rachel Sahmie has been creating pottery ever since childhood. She learned from the master potters of her family, including her mother and grandmother who are all descended from Annie Nampeyo. Sahmie learned quilting from her sister Bonnie and quickly fell in … Continue reading The Art of Rachel Sahmie Nampeyo →

Indigenous Water/Ways

Where: The Amerind Museum - Dragoon, AZ When: Through June 14, 2020 What: "Indigenous communities of the southwestern US and northern Mexico revere water in all its forms. With incredible feats of engineering and an eye to sustainability, Indigenous farmers and ranchers have carefully cultivated water resources to nourish their crops, livestock, and people. This … Continue reading Indigenous Water/Ways →

Personal Birth Process

Where: The Amerind Museum - Dragoon, AZ When: Through August 16, 2019 What: "Jeffers Choyguha has been working on the abstract paintings exhibited in “Personal Birth Process” for two years. Her inspiration comes from her pregnancy and her son’s earliest years. She describes those experiences as “mesmerizing, beautiful, terrifying.” The artworks are about emotions, feelings, … Continue reading Personal Birth Process →

Water Protectors: The Standing Rock Camps through the Lens of Gabriel Ayala

Where: The Amerind Museum - Dragoon, AZ When: Through Summer 2019 What: "When Gabriel Ayala heard about the events taking place near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation, Ayala decided to stand with the Water Protectors, a group of predominately Indigenous community members who opposed the construction of a petroleum pipeline. Ayala was forever changed by … Continue reading Water Protectors: The Standing Rock Camps through the Lens of Gabriel Ayala →