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X-WR-CALNAME:Tucson · arts · Wednesday · CalDiscovery 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/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=i cs&utm_campaign=tucson-az X-SOURCE-NAME:Entertainment Magazine X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.emol.org/calendar/events/category/arizona/tucson END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fine Arts for Kids DTSTART:20260923T173000Z DTEND:20260923T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T061036Z UID:10005198-1790159400-1790163000@pimaparenting.org CATEGORIES:arts,family DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and creative class designed for children and their parents or caregivers! Together\, you’ll explore hands-on activit ies that encourage focus\, help build self-control and promote teamwork an d communication. It’s a great way to bond\, learn\, and get inspired thr ough art! LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T061036Z LOCATION:Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos\, 2054 E Ginter Rd\, Tucs on\, AZ\, 85706\, United States URL:https://pimaparenting.org/event/fine-arts-for-kids-3/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tucson-az X-SOURCE-NAME:Pima County Parenting Coalition X-SOURCE-URL:https://pimaparenting.org/parent-education-classes END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR