First Time Guide to Tubac's Annual Spring Art Walk

Tubac’s annual Spring Art Walk transforms the historic village into an open-air gallery, as galleries, studios, and shops open their doors to showcase new works, live demonstrations, and the vibrant creative spirit that defines the community. It’s a relaxed, walk-at-your-own-pace event that welcomes art collectors, casual browsers, and anyone looking to enjoy a festive spring day in Tubac.

Expect to wander through streets lined with artists at work, step into galleries featuring seasonal exhibits, and meet the makers who bring Tubac’s art community to life. Along the way, enjoy refreshments, live demonstrations, and the warm hospitality of participating businesses.

Plan Your Visit

Make the most of your Spring Art Walk experience by checking out the full list of participating businesses, and setting aside time to enjoy Tubac’s restaurants and cafés. Whether you’re here for an afternoon stroll or a full day of exploring, these resources will help you navigate, discover, and savor everything Art Walk has to offer.

Explore participating galleries, studios, shops, and businesses by location:

Camino Otero

• Clay Hands Gallery & Studio – 40 Potters, Custom Tile, Furniture

• Cobalt Fine Arts – Contemporary Southwest Arts & Gifts

• Cosita's Handmade – Clothing and Unique Gifts

• Quilts Ltd. Gallery – Wearable Art & Southwestern Quilts

  
  

La Entrada de Tubac

• Clay Rabbit House – Working Pottery Studio & Gallery

• Horses in Motion Gallery – Doorway into Excitement & Color

• Manos Gallery – So Much to Love

• Michelle's Gallery – Mexican Art - Talavera Pottery

• Tumacookery – Our Mission is Your Kitchen

• Untamed Confections – Artisan All Natural Honey Confections

  
  

Plaza Road

• Casa Maya de Mexico – Authentic Mexican Art

• Red Door Gallery – Weardon Fine Art, Gibson Gourds

• Tubac Center of the Arts – Amazing Exhibitions - Gift Shop & More

  
  

Calle Baca

• Turquoise Tortoise Gallery – Fine Art, Sculpture, Jewelry

  
  

Burruel Street

• Java Collections – Art, Furniture, Accessories

  
  

Old Town

• Historic Lowe House – Artist in Residence, Event Space

• Gilliam Gallery at Pennington House – Visit Where History Meets Timeless Art

  
  

Tubac Road

• Bruce Baughman Studio & Gallery – Contemporary Resident Artist Bruce Baughman

• Cactus Wren Art Gallery – Featuring Arizona Artists

• Casa Maya de Mexico – Authentic Mexican Art

• Cobalt Contemporary – Contemporary Southwest Arts & Gifts

• Erdé Casa – Curated Home Goods - Furniture - Gifts

• Iron Willow Gallery – Art, Home Decor, Garden & Collectables

• Hal Empie Studio & Gallery – Hal Empie - Collected 90+ Years

• K Newby Gallery & Sculpture Garden – Art, Sculpture, Jewelry

• La Cucaracha de Tubac – The Best Store in Town

• Lone Mountain Turquoise Co. – Fine Native American Handcrafted Jewelry

• Más y Más Gallery – Art, Jewelry, Sculpture & Fine Gifts

• Paper Trampoline – Tubac's Must Stop Shop

• Ruby Jane Designs – Clothing for Every Woman

• Sean & James Culver Leather Studio – Creating Handbags, Belts, Wallets

• Sonsoles Shack at the Nest – Oil and Pastel Artist. Commissions Welcome

• Stevens & Castro – Artisan Bread Art & Design

• Stone House of Tubac – Decorative Concrete, Murals, Fine Art

• Sweet Poppy - Enchanting Art and Gifts

• The Crowe's Nest of Tubac – Hats, Apparel, Jewelry, Home Décor

• "The Nest" at Cactus Wren - Creative Artist Workshop Space

• Tubac Art & Gifts – Art, Handmade Gifts, Home Décor

Meet the Artists

Get a glimpse of the artists and live demonstrations you can experience during the Art Walk, with even more to discover as you explore.

Mas y Mas

Paul Landis (Mobile Artist) – Friday, Feb. 27, 1–5 PM

Mary Meuwissen (Abstract Oil Painter) – Saturday, Feb. 28, 10 AM–4 PM

Iron Willow Gallery

Resident artist Tom Tankersley will be sculpting a horse throughout Art Walk.

Visiting artists Dale Laitinen and Sabina Turner (New Mexico) will be painting on Saturday only.

The Nest at Cactus Wren Art Gallery

• Diane C. Taylor, Fused Glass Demonstrations, Saturday

• Patty Sjolin, Painting, Fri & Sat 11 AM–4 PM, Acrylic on Corrugated Metal

• Rex Bybee, Loom Demonstrations, Sat & Sun 10 AM–4 PM

  
  

Horses in Motion

Artist Kathy Parks will be demonstrating on Saturday, February 28, all day

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