Tucson Citizen.com
Artistic Tucson - The Voice of Tucson Arts

ARTIST’S OPEN STUDIOS IN TUCSON THIS WEEKEND!

by on Mar. 09, 2010, under arts, Tucson Art

Over 140 artists in over 90 locations throughout metropolitan Tucson open their studios to the public on Saturday and Sunday, March 13 & 14, 2010, from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm. See the creative process at work in your neighborhood, or explore new horizons by visiting studios in another part of town.

Molly Held Captive by Charles Spillar (Not on tour)

Molly Held Captive by Charles Spillar (Not on tour)

The message above says it all. There are some great works of art to be taken home this weekend. (Molly above, is not on the tour but wanted to draw your attention to all the great works of art that are available for adoption at reasonable prices)

There are about 40 first-time participants on the tour this spring, the fifth year of this grassroots, artist-initiated event. All kinds of artists working in a variety of mediums are participating in the tour.  This exciting event gives the public an opportunity to visit artists in their work spaces and learn about the techniques and processes that go into creating   different art forms.

Studios from Dove Mountain to Civano will be open. Many locations feature multiple artists working at one address, while other studio spaces are more intimate retreats.

On the tour you will see world-class artists working in about every medium available.

SCULPTURE in bronze, steel, ceramic, steel and glass, hand blown glass, craved wood and many other mixed media. Here is a small sampling.

JOJO by Curt Brill (Bronze)

JOJO by Curt Brill (Bronze)

Egghead In The Company of the Muse by Merry Art Toones

Egghead In The Company of the Muse by Merry Art Toones

Stories Told by Pattie & Mark Johnson

Stories Told by Pattie & Mark Johnson

PAINTINGS & drawings, digital images, pastels, watercolors, photography, itaglio, canvas floor cloth paintings, oils, collage, mixed media,  historic preservation images, painted clothing etc.  Here is just a very few samples of what you will see this weekend.

Untiltled Digital Media by Gary Bjorklund

Untiltled Digital Media by Gary Bjorklund

Magic Carpet Refrigeraton Magnet by Dirk Arnold

Magic Carpet Refrigerator Magnet by Dirk Arnold

Rialto by Carol Anderson

Rialto by Carolyn Anne Anderson

JEWELRY,  ASSEMBLAGE, TIN COLLAGE, HAND WEAVING, DYED CLOTHING, FURNITURE, LEATHER GOODs and many  other art expressions will be revealed to you this weekend. Prices to fit every budget from $12 to $50,000.

Listings and a citywide map are in the March Issue of Zócalo magazine. Visit www.tucsonopenstudios.com for complete artist listings, detailed studio maps, and more information.

Remember it’s FREE of charge and open to the public.



  • Carolyn Classen

    Charlie, where’s the $50,000 art at, EricFirestone gallery?  Thanks for the information, will try to see some studios after the St. Patrick’s Day parade.

    • http://www.myartspace.com/artistInfo.do?populatinglist=home&subscriberid=h8e7i4r49a06is01 Charles Spillar

      This article should be considered “opportunity knocks!” There is no gallery in the world that has the variety and skill level that these Tucson Artists offer.

  • http://www.ryngargulinski.com Rynski

    hey charlie -
    molly rocks! what a cool lil statue.
    other photos are also fine – the big thigh thing scares me but i also dig the magic carpet magnet.
    thanks for spreading the word about cool art ops around town.

    • http://www.myartspace.com/artistInfo.do?populatinglist=home&subscriberid=h8e7i4r49a06is01 Charles Spillar

      I chose the “JOJO” because it causes reactions like yours.Curt Brill has some phenomenal sculptures he has done and exhibited locally. It was his work outside the Downtown Library this past summer. Too bad it could not have stayed there. This weekend will enable anyone interested in art to see about every kind and medium available. I hope they have a great turn-out. With the Book Fair going on at the U. of A. this weekend there should be lots of visitors in town that normally are not here.

  • http://www.billiardtablelight.net/ Jack

    Hey. Thanks for this post. I cruise alot of blogs just to see what I can find. I liked this write up you did and was just wondering if you have a subscriber page so I caead it at a later date? I did not see one – am I just overlooking it? Jack

    • http://www.myartspace.com/artistInfo.do?populatinglist=home&subscriberid=h8e7i4r49a06is01 Charles Spillar

      Jack,
      Thank you for your interest. You can always find all my articles in the archives under the heading ARTISTIC TUCSON. (On main menu at top of main page) If you scroll down to the bottom of the page on the right column you will see the month the articles were posted and if you click on the right month you can scroll to find the article.