Tucson Story

August 2, 2010 - January 31, 2011
10:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.

DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun

Opening in conjunction with Tucson's birthday celebration in August, this special exhibition of original drawings and watercolors tell the "Tucson Story" as seen through the eyes of quintessential Tucson artist Ted DeGrazia. "Tucson Story" is a collection of 17 works on paper of historical events and places in the Tucson area, such as "Kino Building San Xavier", "Wishing Shrine", and "Camp Fort Lowell".

DeGrazia's Rodeo Collection

June 1, 2010 - January 9, 2011
10:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.

DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun

DeGrazia's complete Rodeo Collection of 26 oil paintings from 1954 are based on the annual all-Indian rodeo at the Tohono O'odham reservation west of Tucson. According to curator Jim Jenkins, DeGrazia referred to the impressionistic images as his "drastic" paintings that capture the dramatic action on colorful canvas. A documentary that can be viewed at the gallery or purchased online includes a visit to the rodeo with the artist.