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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - tucson-az (arts) BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Butterfly Sketch and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series DTSTART:20260908T200000Z DTEND:20260908T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T183358Z UID:6862-1788872400-1788883200@tucsonbotanical.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegiste r Here\n\n\n\n\n$200 Non-Member / $160 Member \n\n\n\n\nClass Capacity 12 \n\n\n\n\n\nThis series is every Tuesday from 9/8 – 9/29You will not be able to sign up for the following 3 classes in this series separately. \n \n\n\nThis class is for beginners to advanced artists with no previous exp erience necessary. Russell will be teaching how to draw from observation\; he has over 30 Butterfly and moth specimens to choose from. We will focus on contour line drawing\, value\, and texture. We will start with a black -and-white sketch\, and finally we will complete a watercolor of our chose n specimen. \n\n\n\nRecommended Art Materials: \n\n\n\n\nWatercolor palett e of 8 or more colors (semi-moist pans)\n\n\n\nPaper \n\n\n\n4B to 8B draw ing pencil\n\n\n\nThree watercolor brushes: fine\, medium\, large\n\n\n\nW atercolor paper\, water cups\, and paper towels will be provided\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ninstructor \n\n\n\nRussel Kahn\n\n\n\n\n\nOrigin ally from New York City and Cincinnati\, Russell has been creating and tea ching art for the past 35 years in the Southwest and New England. Russell particularly loves printmaking\, drawing\, creating soft and oil pastel pa intings\, and working with clay. Russell hopes for his students to realize that their voice and risk-taking are the most important components of art s education.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancellation Policy\n\n\ n\nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Cla ss. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds wi ll be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement w eather\, in which case\, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possi ble to allow time to make appropriate arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n Classes\, Art \n Butterfly Sketch and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series \n September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n Family \n Garden Story Time \n September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n Classes\, Gardening \n Seed Starting 101 \n September 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n Classes\, Nature & Ecol ogy \n Dragonflies and Damselflies \n September 11 @ 10:00 a m – 12:00 pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T183358Z LOCATION:Education Building Classroom URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/butterflies-sketch-series/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Tucson Botanical Gardens X-SOURCE-URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:HANDS IN NATURE: Art\, Exploration\, and Creative Play DTSTART:20260909T210000Z DTEND:20260909T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T001001Z UID:10005192-1788962400-1788966000@pimaparenting.org CATEGORIES:arts,education,family DESCRIPTION:This is a nature-inspired class for children ages 2-5. Each se ssion invites children to explore unique materials for art\, construction\ , science\, literacy\, and more. Whether painting with mud\, building with sticks\, experimenting with water\, or storytelling with found objects\, children will engage in hands-on discovery that nurtures creativity\, prob lem solving\, and sensory exploration. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T001001Z LOCATION:Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos\, 2054 E Ginter Rd\, Tucs on\, AZ\, 85706\, United States URL:https://pimaparenting.org/event/hands-in-nature-art-exploration-and-cr eative-play-21/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Pima County Parenting Coalition X-SOURCE-URL:https://pimaparenting.org/parent-education-classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:HANDS IN NATURE: Art\, Exploration\, and Creative Play DTSTART:20260910T173000Z DTEND:20260910T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T001001Z UID:10005123-1789036200-1789039800@pimaparenting.org CATEGORIES:arts,education,family DESCRIPTION:This is a nature-inspired class for children ages 2-5. Each se ssion invites children to explore unique materials for art\, construction\ , science\, literacy\, and more. Whether painting with mud\, building with sticks\, experimenting with water\, or storytelling with found objects\, children will engage in hands-on discovery that nurtures creativity\, prob lem solving\, and sensory exploration. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T001001Z LOCATION:Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary\, 9875 S Sasabe Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85736\, United States URL:https://pimaparenting.org/event/hands-in-nature-art-exploration-and-cr eative-play-19/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Pima County Parenting Coalition X-SOURCE-URL:https://pimaparenting.org/parent-education-classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Discovery Nights at Children's Museum Tucson DTSTART:20260911T000000Z DTEND:20260911T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T060259Z UID:10001063-1789059600-1789066800@thegardenkitchen.org CATEGORIES:arts,family DESCRIPTION:*This is an event hosted by another organization. Please check on their own website and/or social media before attending to make sure an y event you view on our calendar is still going forward. For questions\, p lease contact them directly.* \nJoin us for Free Discovery Nights from 5-7 pm every Thursday at Children’s Museum Tucson!\nDiscovery Nights are pa rt of CMT’s collaborative Aprendemos bilingual program. Discovery Nights provide flexibility for working families and offer inclusive hands-on exp loration in arts and science activities. \nDiscovery Nights programming in cludes an interactive blend of science and arts. Discovery Nights include bilingual activities in an evening program providing flexibility for worki ng caregivers to experience the Museum for free admission. Activities incl ude bilingual Storytime\, interactive pop-up science experiments like clou d in a bottle\, ooblek\, catapults or robot hands\; and arts projects like nebula spin art\, pumpkin playdough\, or sound sandwich. CMT’s exhibits are fully accessible and provide the backdrop for creative exploration. \ nThank you to our Discovery Night sponsors.\nThe generous partnership of  Institute of Museum and Library Services\, Pima County and Southwestern Foundation for Education and Historical Preservation makes Discovery Night s free for everyone!    \nSOUTHWESTERN FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION AND HIS TORICAL PRESERVATION LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T060259Z LOCATION:Children’s Museum Tucson\, 200 South 6th Ave.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 8 5701\, United States URL:https://thegardenkitchen.org/event/discovery-nights-at-childrens-museu m-tucson/2026-09-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Garden Kitchen X-SOURCE-URL:https://thegardenkitchen.org/plaza-mobile-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Joyful Journeys in Art DTSTART:20260912T163000Z DTEND:20260912T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T001018Z UID:10005158-1789205400-1789209000@pimaparenting.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:In this class\, the emphasis is on the joy of creation rather than the final product. Each session is designed to spark curiosity and en courage self-expression as children engage in hands-on\nactivities like fi nger painting\, nature collages\, texture explorations\, and more. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T001018Z LOCATION:Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank\, 17750 S. La Canad a\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States URL:https://pimaparenting.org/event/joyful-journeys-in-art-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Pima County Parenting Coalition X-SOURCE-URL:https://pimaparenting.org/parent-education-classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Laser Beatles at Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium DTSTART:20260913T010000Z DTEND:20260913T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T182853Z UID:10024615-1789236000-1789239600@tucsontopia.com CATEGORIES:arts,music DESCRIPTION:From their beginnings revolutionizing rock n roll\, to their p sychedelic era\, this show visualizes the Beatles’ music with energy and beauty. \nAs a bonus to this special event\, all ticket holders will be a ble to visit the Science Exhibits throughout the evening (open from 6:00pm to 10:00pm). Explore our vast and fascinating universe through two floors of exhibits covering marine life\, planetary science\, insects\, and more \nRuntime: 45 minutes LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T182853Z LOCATION:Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium\, 1601 E. University Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721 URL:https://tucsontopia.com/event/laser-beatles-at-flandrau-science-center -planetarium-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:TucsonTopia X-SOURCE-URL:https://tucsontopia.com/live-music-in-tucson END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Flowers for Frida: Painted Portrait Vase and Fresh Floral Arrangem ent DTSTART:20260914T163000Z DTEND:20260914T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T183358Z UID:6784-1789378200-1789387200@tucsonbotanical.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegiste r Here\n\n\n\n\n$100 Non-Member / $80 Member \n\n\n\n\nClass Capacity 12 \ n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will paint Frida Kahlo’s silhouette on a vase an d then design a floral arrangement using Frida’s favorite fresh flowers.  All art and floral materials will be provided\, and participants will ta ke their completed art project home. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor \n\n\n\nSandy Villegas\n\n\n\n\n\nBorn in Puebla\, Mexico\, Sandy has alwa ys loved art making drawings and doodling when she got the chance. Her fam ily moved to Sonora\, Mexico and after a couple years she decided to come to the United States. She married a military man and while raising two chi ldren received an Associate Degree in Digital Arts. Some time passes befor e her daughter\, Brittany\, found an art project making paper flowers. Soo n Sandy found herself making flowers and a business was born. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancellation Policy\n\n\n\nNo refund will be issu ed less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special ev ents. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, pa rticipants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should ma ke requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make a ppropriate arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classe s\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n Classes\, Art \n Butterfly Sketch and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series \n Septe mber 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n Family \n Garden Story Time \n September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n Classes\, Gardening \n See d Starting 101 \n September 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T183358Z LOCATION:Education Building Classroom URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/flowers-for-frida/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Tucson Botanical Gardens X-SOURCE-URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Design Meeting 2 - Amazon Flats: Murals and Mosaics Public Art Pro ject DTSTART:20260916T180000Z DTEND:20260916T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T191327Z UID:56254-1789556400-1789560000@artsfoundtucson.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Amazon Flats: Murals and Mosaics Public Art Pr oject Design Meeting 2\nThis virtual meeting is open to the public: \nJOIN ZOOM MEETING \nFor questions or more information\, contact the Public Art Team: publicart@artsfoundtucson.org or 520-624-0595 ext. 8 \n. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T191327Z URL:https://artsfoundtucson.org/event/design-meeting-2-amazon-flats-murals -and-mosaics-public-art-project-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona X-SOURCE-URL:https://artsfoundtucson.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:TMA NightShift: Biennial Threads DTSTART:20260918T000000Z DTEND:20260918T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T002836Z UID:45227-1789664400-1789675200@www.tucsonmuseumofart.org CATEGORIES:arts,community,food DESCRIPTION:Explore the Arizona 2026 Biennial exhibition and connect with Biennial fiber Artist Wendy Raisanen by joining an embroidery circle to cr eate herbal sachets. \nThis embroidery sachet drop-in workshop is a relaxi ng and creative craft session where you learn basic hand-embroidery stitch es to decorate a small fabric pouch. You then fill the stitched bag with l avender or other dried herbs from Monsoon Mystics while enjoying tea and p astries from local vendors. \nPlease note that this is not a class with fo rmal instruction\; rather\, it’s an opportunity to stitch in community. Some experience with hand sewing is helpful but not required. \nDuring thi s casual gathering\, you’ll have access to hand mending tools and materi als\, like scissors\, needles\, thread\, embroidery floss\, and fabric scr aps. Wendy will be available to offer suggestions and advice if you get st uck or aren’t sure how to get started. \nAbout Wendy Raisanen: \nWendy R aisanen is a fiber artist living in Phoenix. She has been making art\, pai nting\, and sewing since she was a child. Upcycling clothes\, designing an d sewing garments\, painting\, and making art quilts make up her current a rt practice. She is also the curator of exhibitions for Scottsdale Public Art. \nThis program is part of NightShift\, TMA’s after-hours series tha t brings art\, creativity\, and community together. Discover something new and experience the museum after dark. \nWe highly recommend pre-registeri ng to save your spot. \nCost: $15 general admission\, $12 for Seniors and Educators\, $10 for members and students with ID\, free for individuals un der the age of 17. \nRegister Here \n\nExplora la exhibición de la Bienal de Arizona 2026 y conecta con la artista textil de la Bienal\, Wendy Rais anen\, participando en un círculo de bordado para crear saquitos de hierb as. \nEste taller de bordado y confección de saquitos es una actividad cr eativa y relajante en la que aprenderás puntadas básicas de bordado a ma no para decorar una pequeña bolsa de tela. Luego\, rellenarás la bolsa b ordada con lavanda u otras hierbas secas de Monsoon Mystics mientras disfr utas de té y repostería de proveedores locales. \nTen en cuenta que no s e trata de una clase con instrucción formal\, sino de una oportunidad par a bordar en comunidad. Tener algo de experiencia en costura a mano es úti l\, pero no obligatorio. \nDurante este encuentro informal\, tendrás a tu disposición herramientas y materiales para reparaciones a mano\, como ti jeras\, agujas\, hilo\, hilo para bordar y retazos de tela. Wendy estará presente para ofrecerte sugerencias y consejos si te atascas o no sabes c ómo empezar. \nSobre Wendy Raisanen: \nWendy Raisanen es una artista text il radicada en Phoenix. Ha creado arte\, pintado y cosido desde que era ni ña. Su práctica artística actual abarca la reutilización creativa de r opa\, el diseño y la confección de prendas\, la pintura y la creación d e “art quilts” (edredones artísticos). Asimismo\, se desempeña como curadora de exposiciones para Scottsdale Public Art. \nEste programa forma parte de NightShift\, la serie de actividades con horario extendido de TM A que reúne arte\, creatividad y comunidad. Descubre algo nuevo y vive la experiencia del museo después del anochecer. Recomendamos preinscribirse para asegurar su plaza. \nCosto: $15 entrada general\, $12 para personas mayores y educadores\, $10 para miembros y estudiantes con identificación \, gratis para menores de 17 años. \nRegístrate Aquí LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T002836Z URL:https://www.tucsonmuseumofart.org/event/tma-nightshift-biennial-thread s/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Tucson Museum of Art X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.tucsonmuseumofart.org/artisans-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Discovery Nights at Children's Museum Tucson DTSTART:20260918T000000Z DTEND:20260918T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T060259Z UID:10001064-1789664400-1789671600@thegardenkitchen.org CATEGORIES:arts,family DESCRIPTION:*This is an event hosted by another organization. Please check on their own website and/or social media before attending to make sure an y event you view on our calendar is still going forward. For questions\, p lease contact them directly.* \nJoin us for Free Discovery Nights from 5-7 pm every Thursday at Children’s Museum Tucson!\nDiscovery Nights are pa rt of CMT’s collaborative Aprendemos bilingual program. Discovery Nights provide flexibility for working families and offer inclusive hands-on exp loration in arts and science activities. \nDiscovery Nights programming in cludes an interactive blend of science and arts. Discovery Nights include bilingual activities in an evening program providing flexibility for worki ng caregivers to experience the Museum for free admission. Activities incl ude bilingual Storytime\, interactive pop-up science experiments like clou d in a bottle\, ooblek\, catapults or robot hands\; and arts projects like nebula spin art\, pumpkin playdough\, or sound sandwich. CMT’s exhibits are fully accessible and provide the backdrop for creative exploration. \ nThank you to our Discovery Night sponsors.\nThe generous partnership of  Institute of Museum and Library Services\, Pima County and Southwestern Foundation for Education and Historical Preservation makes Discovery Night s free for everyone!    \nSOUTHWESTERN FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION AND HIS TORICAL PRESERVATION LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T060259Z LOCATION:Children’s Museum Tucson\, 200 South 6th Ave.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 8 5701\, United States URL:https://thegardenkitchen.org/event/discovery-nights-at-childrens-museu m-tucson/2026-09-17/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Garden Kitchen X-SOURCE-URL:https://thegardenkitchen.org/plaza-mobile-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Caring for Caregivers: The Mossy Landscape of Mothering DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260919T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T183238Z UID:6991-1789804800-1789812000@tucsonbotanical.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegiste r\n\n\n\n\n$24 for members / $30 for non-members \n\n\n\n\n15 participants \n\n\n\n\n\nWho do you mother? Who mothers you? How does Earth mother us?   \n\n\n\nWhether you identify as a human mother/parent\, plant mother\, pet mother\, auntie\, grandmother\, and/or one who has been mothered\, thi s space is for you. We will create beautiful framed landscapes of moss and natural objects while sharing about our journeys of mothering and being m othered. While creating\, we’ll also learn about the vital role moss pla ys in our ecosystem– how it is often overlooked\, and how it provides th e foundation for so much growth– with stories and knowledge from Robin W all Kimmerer’s book\, Gathering Moss. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ ninstructor \n\n\n\nKristen Sawyer\n\n\n\n\n\nKristen Sawyer\, M.Ed\, is o ur Director of Horticultural Therapy at TBG. She is also an experiential a nd environmental educator\, creative writer/storyteller\, and mother to tw o little ones under 4. She has been trained as a birth doula and has led p ostpartum birth story writing workshops with Well in the Desert Midwifery. She loves weaving her passion for mother care and earth care\, believing the two are deeply intertwined. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming C lasses LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T183238Z LOCATION:Porter Hall URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/mossy-landscape-of-mothering/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Tucson Botanical Gardens X-SOURCE-URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tucson Desert Art Museum Presents 'Ignacio Garcia: Las Sonoras Pai ntings’ DTSTART:20260923T150000Z DTEND:20260924T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260809T062602Z UID:19410-1790150400-1795971600@www.emol.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Rare Exhibition Showcases the Fine Art of One of Tucson’s Mo st Celebrated Muralists\nSeptember 23 – November 29\, 2026 \nTUCSON\, AZ – The Tucson Desert Art Museum is honored to present Ignacio Garcia: La s\nSonoras Paintings\, a landmark exhibition featuring the paintings of ac claimed Tucson artist\nand muralist Ignacio Garcia. Opening September 23 a nd continuing through November 29\,\n2026\, the exhibition offers visitors a rare opportunity to experience Garcia’s highly\nsought-after painting s gathered from private collections across the United States. \nFor many T ucsonans\, Garcia’s artwork is already woven into the visual fabric of t he city. His\nlarge-scale murals have become beloved landmarks\, reflectin g Tucson’s unique identity\nthrough its Hispanic roots\, Mexican America n heritage\, Sonoran Desert landscapes\, and\ncontemporary Southwestern cu lture. While his public murals are widely recognized\, this\nexhibition re veals a more intimate side of the artist’s creative vision through paint ings that\nare seldom exhibited together. \n“Museums often celebrate art ists whose work defines a place\, and few contemporary artists\nhave shape d Tucson’s visual identity as profoundly as Ignacio Garcia\,” said Rho nda R. Smith\,Executive Director of the Tucson Desert Art Museum. \n“His paintings are vibrant\, thoughtful\, and deeply connected to the people\, cultures\, and landscapes of the Southwest. We are thrilled to bring toge ther works from collectors across the country to share this remarkable bod y of work with our community.” \nThis exhibition arrives at an especiall y exciting moment in Garcia’s career. Recently selected\nto lead the art istic vision for public art at the Mosaic Quarter development along Kino\n Parkway\, Garcia will guide the creation of major public art installations over the coming\nyears. His leadership role in shaping one of Tucson’s newest cultural destinations\nunderscores his significance as an artist wh ose work continues to define the city’s evolving\nidentity. As Tucson lo oks toward its future\, this exhibition provides a unique opportunity to\n reflect on the artistic vision that has already helped shape its present. \nGarcia is one of Arizona’s most recognized contemporary muralists and public artists. Over\nthe course of his career\, he has completed more tha n 100 murals and public art projects\nthroughout the Southwest and beyond. Among his honors\, he was named Arizona Artist\nLeader of the Year by the Arizona Capitol Times and has received widespread recognition\nfor his co ntributions to community-based public art\, cultural storytelling\, and pl acemaking.\nHis work has been exhibited in museums and galleries throughou t the region and is held in\nprivate and public collections nationwide. \n As a special highlight\, the Museum will host an opening celebration and a rtist reception\nwith Ignacio Garcia on Thursday\, October 1\, 2026. Guest s will have the opportunity to meet\nthe artist\, hear firsthand about his creative process and inspirations\, and gain deeper insight\ninto the sto ries behind the paintings featured in the exhibition. \nIgnacio Garcia: La s Sonoras Paintings celebrates not only the career of one of Tucson’s mo st\ninfluential contemporary artists\, but also the cultures\, histories\, and people that continue to\ninspire his work and define the American Sou thwest. \nExhibition Information\nExhibition: Ignacio Garcia: Las Sonoras Paintings\nDates: September 23 – November 29\, 2026\nArtist Reception & Gallery Talk: October 1\, 2026\nLocation: Tucson Desert Art Museum \nAbout Tucson Desert Art Museum \nThe Tucson Desert Art Museum (on Tucson’s ea stside at the corners of Tanque Verde and\nSabino Canyon Roads) inspires u nderstanding of the art\, history\, and cultures of the Desert\nSouthwest through engaging exhibitions\, educational programs\, and community\npartn erships. The Museum’s collections include Native American weavings\, Wes tern and\nSouthwestern art\, pottery\, basketry\, and rotating exhibitions that explore the diverse stories\nof the region. Fall/ winter open hours are 10-4 Wednesday through Sunday. LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T062602Z LOCATION:Tucson Desert Art Museum\, 7000 East Tanque Verde Road\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85715\, United States URL:https://www.emol.org/calendar/event/tucson-desert-art-museum-presents- ignacio-garcia-las-sonoras-paintings/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Entertainment Magazine X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.emol.org/calendar/events/category/arizona/tucson END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Discovery Nights at Children's Museum Tucson DTSTART:20260925T000000Z DTEND:20260925T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T060259Z UID:10001065-1790269200-1790276400@thegardenkitchen.org CATEGORIES:arts,family DESCRIPTION:*This is an event hosted by another organization. Please check on their own website and/or social media before attending to make sure an y event you view on our calendar is still going forward. For questions\, p lease contact them directly.* \nJoin us for Free Discovery Nights from 5-7 pm every Thursday at Children’s Museum Tucson!\nDiscovery Nights are pa rt of CMT’s collaborative Aprendemos bilingual program. Discovery Nights provide flexibility for working families and offer inclusive hands-on exp loration in arts and science activities. \nDiscovery Nights programming in cludes an interactive blend of science and arts. Discovery Nights include bilingual activities in an evening program providing flexibility for worki ng caregivers to experience the Museum for free admission. Activities incl ude bilingual Storytime\, interactive pop-up science experiments like clou d in a bottle\, ooblek\, catapults or robot hands\; and arts projects like nebula spin art\, pumpkin playdough\, or sound sandwich. CMT’s exhibits are fully accessible and provide the backdrop for creative exploration. \ nThank you to our Discovery Night sponsors.\nThe generous partnership of  Institute of Museum and Library Services\, Pima County and Southwestern Foundation for Education and Historical Preservation makes Discovery Night s free for everyone!    \nSOUTHWESTERN FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION AND HIS TORICAL PRESERVATION LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T060259Z LOCATION:Children’s Museum Tucson\, 200 South 6th Ave.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 8 5701\, United States URL:https://thegardenkitchen.org/event/discovery-nights-at-childrens-museu m-tucson/2026-09-24/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Garden Kitchen X-SOURCE-URL:https://thegardenkitchen.org/plaza-mobile-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Members' Print Viewing: "Animality" Expanded (5:30 p.m.) DTSTART:20260925T003000Z DTEND:20260925T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T181426Z UID:9783-1790271000-1790274600@ccp.arizona.edu CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 24\, join us for a members-only print vie wing from the CCP’s collection hosted by Dr. Netzin Steklis and Dr. Diet er Steklis — both faculty in the University of Arizona School of Animal & Comparative Biomedical Sciences — along with CCP Chief Curator Dr. Reb ecca Senf. \nAttendees will see a special selection of animal-related prin ts that are not on display Animality: 100 Years of Photographs\, includin g photographs by Ansel Adams\, John Gutmann\, Ylla\, Elliot Erwitt\, Edwar d Weston\, Richard Avedon\, and others. Drs. Netzin and Dieter Steklis\, b oth primatologists\, will offer insight into\, and anecdotes about\, the a nimal contents of the images. \nTogether with Dr. Senf\, the three will di scuss the curatorial process that led Animality\, which was created in col laboration with seven University of Arizona honors students who participat ed in the Steklis’s Fall 2025 course\, Human and Animal Interrelationshi ps. \nPlease note that this event will be offered at two times:\nThursday\ , September 24\, from 5:30–6:30 p.m.\nThursday\, September 24\, from 6:4 5–7:45 p.m. \nSee the most recent members’ email newsletter for a link s to RSVP. Or\, contact Aidan Avery\, aidanavery@arizona.edu. \nShould spa ce be available\, registration will be opened to the public. LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T181426Z LOCATION:Center for Creative Photography\, 1030 N Olive Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States URL:https://ccp.arizona.edu/events/members-print-viewing-animality-expande d-530-p-m/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Center for Creative Photography X-SOURCE-URL:https://ccp.arizona.edu/exhibitions-events/phoenix-art-museum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Members' Print Viewing: "Animality" Expanded (6:45 p.m.) DTSTART:20260925T014500Z DTEND:20260925T024500Z DTSTAMP:20260820T181426Z UID:9786-1790275500-1790279100@ccp.arizona.edu CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 24\, join us for a members-only print vie wing from the CCP’s collection hosted by Dr. Netzin Steklis and Dr. Diet er Steklis — both faculty in the University of Arizona School of Animal & Comparative Biomedical Sciences — along with CCP Chief Curator Dr. Reb ecca Senf. \nAttendees will see a special selection of animal-related prin ts that are not on display Animality: 100 Years of Photographs\, includin g photographs by Ansel Adams\, John Gutmann\, Ylla\, Elliot Erwitt\, Edwar d Weston\, Richard Avedon\, and others. Drs. Netzin and Dieter Steklis\, b oth primatologists\, will offer insight into\, and anecdotes about\, the a nimal contents of the images. \nTogether with Dr. Senf\, the three will di scuss the curatorial process that led Animality\, which was created in col laboration with seven University of Arizona honors students who participat ed in the Steklis’s Fall 2025 course\, Human and Animal Interrelationshi ps. \nPlease note that this event will be offered at two times:\nThursday\ , September 24\, from 5:30–6:30 p.m.\nThursday\, September 24\, from 6:4 5–7:45 p.m. \nSee the most recent members’ email newsletter for a link s to RSVP. Or\, contact Aidan Avery\, aidanavery@arizona.edu. \nShould spa ce be available\, registration will be opened to the public. LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T181426Z LOCATION:Center for Creative Photography\, 1030 N Olive Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States URL:https://ccp.arizona.edu/events/members-print-viewing-animality-expande d-645-p-m/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Center for Creative Photography X-SOURCE-URL:https://ccp.arizona.edu/exhibitions-events/phoenix-art-museum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pressed Flowers in Glass: Coaster Set DTSTART:20260926T180000Z DTEND:20260926T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T183358Z UID:6615-1790420400-1790431200@tucsonbotanical.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegiste r Here\n\n\n\n\n$95 Non-Member / $76 Member \n\n\n\n\nClass Capacity 18 \n \n\n\n\n\nIn this beginner level workshop\, students will make (2) of thei r own 4×4″ Pressed Flower coasters using locally harvested flowers. \n\ n\n\nThe workshop will cover the following: \n\n\n\n\nFlower Selection\n\n \n\nBackground color selection using pre-cut glass\n\n\n\nGlass cleaning\n \n\n\nCreating your design\n\n\n\nSanding corners of glass\n\n\n\nTacking down flowers\n\n\n\nWrapping projects in copper foil\n\n\n\nFinishing with rubber feet\n\n\n\n\nClass fee includes materials for 2 finished pieces a nd use of tools/equipment. Open to participants aged 18+. Closed-toed shoe s are required. When working with glass\, there is a chance of getting cu t. Participants will be required to sign a liability waiver\; please plan to arrive a few minutes early to sign forms. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nins tructor \n\n\n\nAlex Berger Clamons\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Refund & Cancellation Policy\n\n\n\nNo refund will be issued less than 1 5 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applie d to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reser ve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\ , garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants wil l receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests fo r accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arr angements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n Classes\, Art \n Butterf ly Sketch and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series \n September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n Family \n G arden Story Time \n September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am \n\n \n\n\n\ n\n \n \n\n \n Classes\, Gardening \n Seed Starting 101 \n September 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T183358Z LOCATION:Education Building Classroom URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/pressed-flowers-coaster/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Tucson Botanical Gardens X-SOURCE-URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Butterflies Return: Member Preview Event DTSTART:20260927T233000Z DTEND:20260928T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T183358Z UID:6668-1790526600-1790533800@tucsonbotanical.org CATEGORIES:arts,drink,festival,music DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegiste r\n\n\n\n\nThis is a Member Only Event \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate th e reopening of Butterfly Magic with a member-exclusive preview event! Enjo y live music\, butterfly-themed activities\, and a native butterfly releas e. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beer\, or enjoy an artisanal refr esca with your meal at Edna’s Eatery. \n\n\n\nNot a member yet? Join tod ay for access to exclusive member events and other special benefits! \n\n\ n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n Classes\, Art \n Butterfly Sketch and Waterc olor Study: A 4-Part Series \n September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm \n\ n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n Family \n Garden Story Time \ n September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \ n Classes\, Gardening \n Seed Starting 101 \n September 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n Classes\, Na ture & Ecology \n Dragonflies and Damselflies \n September 1 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T183358Z URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/member-butterfly-preview/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Tucson Botanical Gardens X-SOURCE-URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nature Journaling in Watercolor DTSTART:20260930T210000Z DTEND:20260930T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T183358Z UID:6629-1790776800-1790782200@tucsonbotanical.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegiste r Here\n\n\n\n\n$36 Non-Member / $29 Member \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWhen we observe the world around us with sketches and illustrations\, we begin an intimate connection with what we experience. Learn drawing and watercolor painting techniques that will allow you to capture the beauty and incredi ble details of nature. \n\n\n\nSupplies: paper\, pen\, pencil\, eraser\, w atercolor kit\, paint brush\, water\, paper towel \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nInstructor \n\n\n\nDevon Meyer\n\n\n\n\n\nAs an artist\, Devon is consta ntly inspired by nature. The elaborate patterns and gorgeous colors seen i n plants\, birds or flowers are reflected in the work she does. Watercolor is her favorite medium but she also works in oil\, charcoal\, pen and ink and colored pencil. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancellati on Policy\n\n\n\nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to can cel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants will receive a full r efund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n Classes\, Art \n Butterfly Sketch and Water color Study: A 4-Part Series \n September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n Family \n Garden Story Time \n September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n Classes\, Gardening \n Seed Starting 101 \n September 1 1 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T183358Z LOCATION:Zoom URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/nature-journaling-watercolor/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Tucson Botanical Gardens X-SOURCE-URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Santa Rita Park Grand Re-Opening DTSTART:20261003T000000Z DTEND:20261003T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T191327Z UID:56578-1790960400-1790967600@artsfoundtucson.org CATEGORIES:arts,community,family DESCRIPTION:Santa Rita Park Grand Re-Opening\nFriday\, October 2\, 2026\, 5 pm at the Santa Rita Park (401 E 22nd St). \nJoin us to celebrate the re -opening of Santa Rita Park and the new public artwork by Oliverio Balcell s. \nFor questions or more information\, contact the Public Art Team: publ icart@artsfoundtucson.org or 520-624-0595 ext. 8 \n. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T191327Z LOCATION:Arts Foundation URL:https://artsfoundtucson.org/event/santa-rita-park-grand-re-opening/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona X-SOURCE-URL:https://artsfoundtucson.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Design Meeting 3 - Amazon Flats: Murals and Mosaics Public Art Pro ject DTSTART:20261008T220000Z DTEND:20261008T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T191327Z UID:56256-1791471600-1791475200@artsfoundtucson.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Amazon Flats: Murals and Mosaics Public Art Pr oject Design Meeting 3\nThis virtual meeting is open to the public: \nJOIN ZOOM MEETING \nFor questions or more information\, contact the Public Art Team: publicart@artsfoundtucson.org or 520-624-0595 ext. 8 \n. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T191327Z URL:https://artsfoundtucson.org/event/design-meeting-3-amazon-flats-murals -and-mosaics-public-art-project/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona X-SOURCE-URL:https://artsfoundtucson.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Community Day DTSTART:20261010T170000Z DTEND:20261010T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T075640Z UID:9692-1791626400-1791648000@ccp.arizona.edu CATEGORIES:arts,community DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day-long community celebration inspired by Anim ality: 100 Years of Photographs. Explore the exhibition\, participate in h ands-on art-making activities\, enjoy special programs for all ages\, and discover the many ways photography shapes how we understand and connect wi th the animal world. \nCommunity Day will also feature a special talk by P ryor Dodge\, author of the recently published Ylla: The Birth of Modern An imal Photography and CCP Chief Curator Becky Senf from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. See further details about the talk here. \nThis free event welcomes visit ors of all ages and offers opportunities to engage with photography\, crea tivity\, and community throughout the day. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T075640Z LOCATION:Center for Creative Photography\, 1030 N Olive Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States URL:https://ccp.arizona.edu/events/community-day/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Center for Creative Photography X-SOURCE-URL:https://ccp.arizona.edu/exhibitions-events/phoenix-art-museum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Stories of Ylla: Remembering a Pioneer of Animal Photography DTSTART:20261010T210000Z DTEND:20261010T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T075640Z UID:9695-1791640800-1791644400@ccp.arizona.edu CATEGORIES:arts,literary DESCRIPTION:Through photographs\, personal reflections\, and historical co ntext\, Pryor Dodge\, author of the recently published book Ylla: The Bir th of Modern Animal Photography\, and CCP Chief Curator Becky Senf will ex plore the remarkable life and legacy of Camilla ‘Ylla’ Koffler. Togeth er\, they will discuss Ylla’s groundbreaking career\, her deep fascinati on with animals\, and the lasting impact of her work on generations of pho tographers and artists. \nThis event takes pace as part of the CCP’s 202 6 Community Day programming. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T075640Z LOCATION:Center for Creative Photography\, 1030 N Olive Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States URL:https://ccp.arizona.edu/events/stories-of-ylla-remembering-a-pioneer-o f-animal-photography/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Center for Creative Photography X-SOURCE-URL:https://ccp.arizona.edu/exhibitions-events/phoenix-art-museum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Office of Collecting & Design DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTSTAMP:20260903T003008Z UID:45268-1791936000-1792367999@www.tucsonmuseumofart.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Step inside a traveling museum unlike anything you’ve experi enced. Part wonderland\, part nostalgia machine\, the Office of Collecting & Design invites you to open drawers\, explore boxes\, and discover a wor ld of unusual\, forgotten\, and delightfully unexpected objects. Make a d ay of it and experience two museums in one visit! \nOctober 14 – 18\, 20 26 \nPurchase tickets LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T003008Z URL:https://www.tucsonmuseumofart.org/event/45268/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Tucson Museum of Art X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.tucsonmuseumofart.org/artisans-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pen & Ink Botanical Sketching DTSTART:20261014T210000Z DTEND:20261014T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T183358Z UID:6655-1791986400-1791991800@tucsonbotanical.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegiste r Here\n\n\n\n\n$36 Non-Member / $29 Member \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nThe de sert is full of inspiration. Draw on the unique beauty around us and use b asic techniques in pen to create accurate illustrations of desert plants a nd flowers. \n\n\n\nSupplies: paper\, pen\, pencil\, eraser \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor \n\n\n\nDevon Meyer\n\n\n\n\n\nAs an artist\, Devon is constantly inspired by nature. The elaborate patterns and gorgeous col ors seen in plants\, birds or flowers are reflected in the work she does. Watercolor is her favorite medium but she also works in oil\, charcoal\, p en and ink and colored pencil. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancellation Policy\n\n\n\nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days pr ior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all  refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the r ight to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants will receiv e a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accomm odation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangement s. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n Classes\, Art \n Butterfly Sketc h and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series \n September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4 :00 pm \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n Family \n Garden St ory Time \n September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n Classes\, Gardening \n Seed Starting 101 \n September 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T183358Z LOCATION:Zoom URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/pen-ink-sketching/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Tucson Botanical Gardens X-SOURCE-URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Quilt\, Craft & Sewing Festival 2026 DTSTART:20261105T170000Z DTEND:20261107T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T075638Z UID:10000038-1793872800-1794067200@tucsonexpocenter.com CATEGORIES:arts,festival DESCRIPTION:The Quilt\, Craft & Sewing Festival in Tucson is a multi-day e vent dedicated to sewing\, quilting\, needlework\, and creative crafts. Th e festival features a wide variety of exhibitors showcasing sewing machine s\, quilting tools\, fabrics\, embroidery supplies\, patterns\, craft mate rials\, and specialty equipment from leading industry companies. \nAttende es can explore vendor exhibits\, watch free demonstrations\, participate i n make-and-take activities\, and enter daily door-prize drawings. The even t offers a strong mix of shopping\, inspiration\, and hands-on learning fo r hobbyists\, professionals\, and anyone interested in sewing and textile crafts. \nThe Tucson show takes place November 5-7\, 2026 at the Tucson Ex po Center\, with free admission and complimentary parking available for al l attendees. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T075638Z LOCATION:Tucson Expo Center\, 3750 E. Irvington Road\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85714 \, United States URL:https://tucsonexpocenter.com/event/quilt-craft-sewing-festival-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Tucson Expo Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://tucsonexpocenter.com/event/guntv-show-april-2026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Colleen Plumb DTSTART:20261107T003000Z DTEND:20261107T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T075640Z UID:9698-1793986200-1793989800@ccp.arizona.edu CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Join photographer and interdisciplinary artist Colleen Plumb f or a lecture exploring her work and artistic practice. Through photography \, video\, sound\, and public projects\, Plumb examines the complex relati onships between humans\, animals\, and the environments they share. Her wo rk invites viewers to consider questions of coexistence\, care\, and respo nsibility in an increasingly interconnected world. \nDrawing on projects f eatured in Animality: 100 Years of Photographs\, Plumb will discuss the i deas\, research\, and experiences that inform her work\, offering insight into her creative process and the role of photography in fostering new way s of seeing and understanding the more-than-human world. \nThis event is f ree and open to the public. RSVP here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T075640Z LOCATION:Center for Creative Photography\, 1030 N Olive Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States URL:https://ccp.arizona.edu/events/artist-talk-colleen-plumb/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Center for Creative Photography X-SOURCE-URL:https://ccp.arizona.edu/exhibitions-events/phoenix-art-museum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Animality Book Club DTSTART:20261107T180000Z DTEND:20261107T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T075640Z UID:9700-1794049200-1794052800@ccp.arizona.edu CATEGORIES:arts,literary DESCRIPTION:With artist Colleen Plumb and Rebecca Senf\, Chief Curator at the Center for Creative Photography \nJoin artist Colleen Plumb and CCP Ch ief Curator Rebecca Senf for a special Book Club program at the Center for Creative Photography. Attendees will receive an excerpt of Colleen Plumb ’s Thirty Times a Minute (Radius Books\, 2020) in advance that explores themes related to Animality: 100 Years of Photographs. \nDuring the progra m\, Plumb and Senf will lead an open and participatory conversation examin ing the ways photography shapes our understanding of animals\, the natural world\, and our relationships with other species. \nAdvanced RSVP is requ ired\, and capacity is limited. RSVP here. (Please note: Each attendee mu st RSVP individually in order to receive the reading materials prior to th e event.) LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T075640Z LOCATION:Center for Creative Photography\, 1030 N Olive Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States URL:https://ccp.arizona.edu/events/animality-book-club/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Center for Creative Photography X-SOURCE-URL:https://ccp.arizona.edu/exhibitions-events/phoenix-art-museum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Picturing Grief: Family\, Life\, and Longing DTSTART:20270123T170000Z DTEND:20270123T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T075640Z UID:9726-1800698400-1810398600@ccp.arizona.edu CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Picturing Grief: Family\, Life\, and Longing features works b y twenty-seven contemporary artists—including photographs\, video\, and an artist book—chosen for the way the artists expressed the intense and often invisible process of grieving. Co-curated by Mary-Frances O’Connor \, professor of psychology at the University of Arizona\, and Rebecca Senf \, Center for Creative Photography curator\, the exhibition brings togethe r O’Connor’s framing of grieving as a form of learning and Senf’s kn owledge of contemporary photography\, to create an opportunity for visitor s to explore and be moved by grief. Picturing Grief is complemented by a catalogue and offers a reading and reflection space in adjacent galleries . LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T075640Z LOCATION:Center for Creative Photography\, 1030 N Olive Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States URL:https://ccp.arizona.edu/events/picturing-grief-family-life-and-longing / X-SOURCE-NAME:Center for Creative Photography X-SOURCE-URL:https://ccp.arizona.edu/exhibitions-events/phoenix-art-museum END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR