The Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance (SAACA) have published the first-ever catalogue of public art in Oro Valley. The book, Excellence by Design: A Visual History of Public Art in Oro Valley, Arizona,” features detailed information about more than 70 works of art scattered throughout the town.

Entries include biographical information about the artists, personal statements from artists about their work (wherever possible) and the location of each piece. This volume also features artwork at Oro Valley’s town government campus, various roadway art displays and several projects completed under the auspices of the Pima Association of Governments Transportation Art by Youth Program. Since Oro Valley adopted its 1% for Public Art Program in 1997, artists have created more than 100 unique works of art throughout the town.

In the following slide show you will see some of our local artists featured within the book.

Slide 1 of 12.
Joe Tyler's "Leaves Unfolding"
Source: Photo by Gail MundenSlide 2 of 12.
Matt Moutafis' "Spirit of Oro Valley"
Source: Photo by Gail MundenSlide 3 of 12.
David Voisard's Stainless Steel Sculpture (close-up)
Source: Photo by Gail MundenSlide 4 of 12.
Steve Farley(tile Mural) & David Voisard(metal sculpture) "Reflections"
Source: Photo by Gail MundenSlide 5 of 12.
Steve Farley's Tile Mural
Source: Photo by Gail MundenSlide 6 of 12.
Susan Gamble, Saint Theresa Tile Works Mural
Source: Photo by Gail MundenSlide 7 of 12.
Gail Munden's "At The End Of The Day"
Source: Photo by Gail MundenSlide 8 of 12.
Carrie Seid's Silk Wall Sculpture
Source: Photo by Gail MundenSlide 9 of 12.
Amy Kyle's "A Day In Havasu Falls"
Source: Photo by Gail MundenSlide 10 of 12.
John Davis' "Sky Ranger"
Source: Photo by Gail MundenSlide 11 of 12.
Mark Rossi at Splendido (Untitled)
Source: Photo by Gail MundenSlide 12 of 12.
Paul Orzech's "Celebration In Blue"
Source: Photo by Gail Munden

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JANE POSTON HIT ON A CREATIVE WAY TO ACQUIRE FINE ART, deciding to reproduce in her own hand pieces that hold special meaning for her.

 On a recent visit, she told me with wry humor that she couldn’t afford to buy the originals and certainly wasn’t about to steal them, so the best alternative was to reproduce them.

Jane Poston and her paintings

“I’m a great appreciator,” she says.

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