"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
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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
Arizona State Museum – Tucson, AZ
"ASM's ethnological collections represent over 400 different culture groups, with more than one-third from the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Databases for the approximately 40,000 specimens, dating from the 1880s to the 1980s, are available in-house for public research purposes. What's in the Collection: Southwestern ethnological collections consist primarily of basketry, pottery, textiles. katsina carvings, … Continue reading Arizona State Museum – Tucson, AZ
Indigenous Arts, Culture, and Education 