This 10-acre historic landmark is nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Arizona. Opened in 1965, it is home to over 15,000 originals of Ted DeGrazia art pieces including oil paintings, watercolors, ceramics and sculptures. There are six permanent collections on display and several rotating exhibitions each year. A limited number of DeGrazia originals are available for purchase, while the gift shop and online store offers a wide variety of popular DeGrazia reproductions. The Little Gallery hosts visiting artists during the winter months. Admission: Adults $8, Students 12-18 years $5, children under 12 are free. Year-long pass is $25.
The DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is Open Daily from 10 am – 4pm, and is located at 6300 North Swan, Tucson, AZ 85718. For up-to-date event and exhibit information, call (520) 299-9191 or (800) 545-2185, or visit www.DeGrazia.org
TED DEGRAZIA EXHIBITS ON DISPLAY: SEPT. 1, 2O23 – JAN. 24, 2024
“DeGrazia’s Beggars” – In 1940, Tucson artist Ted DeGrazia began a series of beggar paintings that would continue until his death in 1982. “DeGrazia’s Beggars” is a selection of paintings that traces the evolution of the artist’s artistic style and approach to the subject across four decades.
“Scenes from the Revolution” features Tucson artist Ted DeGrazia’s oil paintings of the Mexican Revolution. Dating from 1937 to 1973, this series depicts the Villistas: the soldiers, bandits, and men and women of the working class who fought with the Northern revolutionary forces of Pancho Villa.
“DeGrazia in Black and White” features the monochromatic grey oil paintings of Tucson artist Ted DeGrazia. Dating from 1940 to 1972, this series includes portraits of the artist’s cats, landscapes, street scenes and depictions of dynamic action.
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.
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