DEGRAZIA GALLERY IN THE SUN
The DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is a 10-acre National Historic District designed and built by acclaimed Arizona artist Ted DeGrazia.
Located in Tucson, Arizona, the gateway city to Saguaro National Park, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, and Tumacacori National Historical Park; the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is a 10-acre National Historic District designed and built by acclaimed Arizona artist Ted DeGrazia.
Ted DeGrazia is most likely the most reproduced artist in the world, and the Gallery showcases six permanent collections of his paintings that trace historical events and native cultures of the Southwest. Rotating exhibitions display some of the 15,000 DeGrazia originals housed at the gallery, including oils, watercolors, sketches, serigraphs, lithographs, sculptures, ceramics and jewelry. A consignment room displays DeGrazia originals available for purchase, while the gift shop offers a wide selection of reproductions.
The grounds also feature the Mission in the Sun, the artist’s original home, his gravesite, and the Little Gallery that hosts visiting artists during the winter months. DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is maintained by the DeGrazia Foundation, which was established by the artist before his death to ensure the preservation of his beloved gallery and permanent exhibitions of his work for generations to come. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and included on the National Geographic Map Guide of the Sonoran Desert.
This is a must see gallery for those interested in art and Mexican, Native American and southwest history. There is always something new to see and the gallery and stories of Ted DeGrazia are just fascinating!
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is located at 6300 N Swan Tucson, AZ 85718. For more information call (520) 299-9191 or (800) 545-2185, and visit www.DeGrazia.org.
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is a proud regional sponsor of Big Blend’s Love Your Parks Tour, supporting content related to Tucson and Southern Arizona.
