Upcoming Art Events and Markets in Tucson Area

 

Cruzando La Linea 4 Artists Roundtable & Exhibition Reception

– Tucson Desert Art Museum

Thursday, January 8, 2026, 6–8 PM | Tucson, AZ

Join a panel discussion and reception featuring four prominent artists exploring contemporary art in the borderlands. Light refreshments and gallery viewing follow the roundtable.

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LightsUp! at Tucson Botanical Gardens

Now–January 11, 2026 | 2150 N. Alvernon Way

Experience over a million dancing lights, glowing tin stars, and illuminated desert gardens in this stunning nighttime installation at Tucson Botanical Gardens.

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Tucson Museum of Art — Raphael Collazo: The Search for Expression

Ongoing through January 18, 2026 | 140 N. Main Ave

A major exhibition exploring the powerful figurative work of Miami artist Raphael Collazo, blending tradition and expressive movement.

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La Encantada Fine Art Festival – La Encantada Shopping Center

Saturday & Sunday, January 17–18, 2026 | Tucson, AZ

A juried fine art showcase featuring a wide range of mediums—painting, jewelry, sculpture, ceramics, and more—set along the lush garden walkways of La Encantada. Live art demonstrations by members of the Southern Arizona Artists Guild (SAAG) will be part of the experience, offering festivalgoers the chance to see creativity in action.

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Tucson Museum of Art — Southwest Art: Contemporary Conversations

Ongoing through January 18, 2026 | 140 N. Main Ave

Regional artists interpret the Southwest through contemporary visual languages, spanning painting, sculpture, and mixed media.

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Downtown ARTwalk – Gallery Openings

January 24, 2026 • 5:00–8:00 PM | Downtown Tucson Arts District

A monthly evening of gallery receptions, live art, and open studios — connect with local artists and new exhibitions all around downtown.

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"Color of Winter" New Show Reception

– Desert Artisans Gallery

Friday, February 6, 2026 l 6536 East Tanque Verde Road

This exhibition will showcase the unexpected palette of a Sonoran winter—cool turquoise skies, pale peach sunsets, silvery ocotillo, the blue-violet folds of the Catalina Mountains, and the warm glow of adobe against chilled air.

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Art & Appetizers — "A Gem for Your Gem: Timeless Treasures for Your Valentine at the SAAG Gallery"

February 11, 2026 • 3:00–5:00 PM | Southern Arizona Arts Guild Gallery

Watch live art demonstrations from SAAG jewelers as they craft and design their work. Enjoy a snack and engage in artful conversations, This is a free event, just in time for the Gem show.

Check for details on the SAAG website next week