JJ and the other gals at this shop and many guided art activities. They have a magnetic of uniquely…read morepainted or burned for sale or you can signup for a class and do your own design. JJ is so much fun and makes everyone who comes in a memorable experience.

Finally had a chance to go to this and it did not disappoint!…read more The class (?) size was perfect and attention was given to each attendees. It was so much fun and you truly feel like an artist lol. Instructor JJ was so much fun and loved her vibes! This is a perfect outing for many occasions such as birthday, outing with your friends or coworkers and even going solo ( I went by myself and I didn't feel uncomfortable at all) I tried painting this time but I would love to try hat burning next time! Absolutely loved every bit of this experience

The Museum of Contemporary Art is making the most of its relatively small footprint, with distinct…read moreexhibitions such as "The Relevance of Your Data" and the Plein Air collection. The modern garage-style area at the entry is a versatile space for the Free Third Thursdays events, with indoor/outdoor flow allowing for music, food-truck access, and patio seating. A unique asset for Tucson's downtown art scene!

I love MOCA! I've been twice now and both exhibits have been so cool. Thought provoking, well…read morecurated & innovative. Definitely a must see if someone is visiting town. I went into 'Dazzled' today not having any idea what it was about and learned so much interesting stuff! (Like about the giant abstractly painted warships and how armies used ad-executives for master deception)- last time I was there that side room had some insanely provocative shrine-type setup, so cool. They have a super cute little shop at the entrance. It's only $5 to get in if you're not a member (and there are free days) and SO worth it. I like that the installations are multi-sensory experiences which speakers and/or headphones, etc. They were handing out free KXCI radio-station branded headphones today because they're a sponsor of the Dazzled exhibit, but I think they could've put more thought into this. I'm all for free swag and I see the link to the OMD music but they should give people a code to scan on their phones so they can use the headphones for an audio tour of the exhibit or something. Or an app linked to each aspect of the exhibit if you didn't want to put the other headphones on. Even a link to OMD Spotify playlist would be fun. ALSO the headphones should be decorated with unique Dazzle inspired design

Have you ever said "yeah, I don't think I can do that..."…read more It turns out that with a great teacher, a gentle and wonderful guide you can definitely enjoy and create a beautiful masterpiece. We have been to Lucky Cat Social Art several times and as a family we absolutely love it. I'd you are lucky to enough to go, you should. Also, I'm thankful for Michelle and her business she runs it with the utmost integrity and interest towards her students. We will be back soon!

It was my first painting class. I was nervous in the beginning. But teachers are very nice. It…read moremakes me relax and enjoying what I'm doing. They explained each steps very gently and teach me good tips. Makes me really happy. I definitely want to do again!!

A varied collection, well curated and tastefully organized. Was a true find on a hot day.read more

Based on the museum's name, I didn't expect to find about a dozen very good paintings by 19th and…read moreearly 20th century masters lining two walls in a corridor that leads from one gallery to another. I was rewarded by what I did expect: galleries of Native American rugs that looked like an exhibition of minimalist paintings. Staring at the repetitive patterns employed by skilled artisans didn't put me in a trance but these rugs held my gaze for a long time. I took a break and watched a video on the challenges of modern rug makers; water shortages are becoming more prevalent and it affects all stages of production from ensuring sheep have enough to drink to finding the natural sources of the dyes used.

Great place for a date night! My husband and I went for a date night and it was so awesome to meet…read moreAngela, she taught us how to be artist for one night. I love the way. She has a lot of options and makes everything so fun and interactive! 100% recommend!

I've attended two mobile paint and sip nights with Angela from ArtMixer at McMashers in casa grande…read moreand every time has been awesome! I have my ticket bought already for the next one! Angela makes it easy to follow along and it's so fun seeing the step by step process all come together at the end! I highly recommend Art Mixer for all your painting needs!!

We had seen a documentary a year or so ago about an art theft of a de Kooning painting from this…read moremuseum ("The Thief Collector"). It was interesting so we thought that since we'd be in Tucson anyway, we'd stop by and check out the museum and the semi-recently restored artwork (the thieves died of old age and it was recovered via their estate sale, basically). The museum is located in the middle of the University of Arizona campus. There may be street parking even closer, but we parked in a multi-story public parking deck about 3 blocks away. The deck is behind a 7-11 on the corner. Fees for parking were quite reasonable (we paid less than $3 for almost an hour). Entry to the museum is free. The lady at the reception desk gave us an overview gave directions to the de Kooning when we asked (I'm guessing they get that question a lot). They weren't defensive about it. :) There were 4 main areas / displays when we visited: - the main modern galleries - the main early / medieval galleries (which were being renovated) - an exhibit of local high school art competition winners - a special exhibit of sort of grotesque charcoal nudes of late-middle aged artists We got to see the de Kooning, which is what we came for (though none of us are fans of his art, per se). It was the only work protected with a plexiglass housing (so if you come for theft, steal something else this time...). My favorite here was actually a work by Georgia O'Keefe. There was also a Calder mobile and some works by a Spanish modern artist that my daughter recognized from a class. I'm not a huge fan of medieval art, so it wasn't a huge blow to discover this area was closed. We browsed the high school stuff. Some of it was interesting. We hit the final area before leaving. They even cautioned you about 'representation of the human body', or some such, when you check in. Rather than be snarky, I'll just state that this really wasn't something I was interested in, and leave it at that. Given that this is a university-based art museum, and not some major city's premier art venue, I thought it was decent. I was glad we stopped by.

Tons of pieces behind curtains and not on display…read more What we did see was not for us at all. One Dali piece was on display and the Georgia O'Keeffe pieces I wanted to see so badly were not on display. Maybe we came at the wrong time. Meh. Waste of time.

Solar culture is a classic music venue and art valley with a downtown location and underground…read morefeel. Transport to another world at any number of their multidimensional events!

You know you have escaped the evil clutches of the heartless, money-grabbing mainstream industry…read morewhen a venue freely lets patrons walk in with backpacks full of booze and distribute it with their friends. I usually keep to just flasking it to Solar culture, but the lax, BYOB closed-container policy creates a unique house party concert vibe without the hours of standing around while your friends try to make their music equipment work properly. Although its not to far removed from such an experience since Solar culture is primarily an arthouse, doesn't have the greatest soundsystem and setup you will ever see, and I think for the most part the workforce and performers are as high as the patrons. I have dealt with a share of long waits between sets and all-to-average sound from Deerhoof, Voxtrot, Architecture in Helsinki, and the like. You also might have to bring a pair of binoculars to a show if you get there late to a packed house because of its awkward long and narrow build. There are great views of the band because of the raised stage, but once it gets past half capacity you might have to barter your way up closer with some of the cans of PBR you have in your Jansport. I was also permanently mentally scared by this place when Death From Above 1979 canceled their show there the day of. They never came back, and now they are gone. I can't help but think of how excited I was for that show (more then any other to date) and how heart-broken I was whenever I think of this place. *goes to cry beneath his desk*

I love this place! My daughters (age 9) have done four plays through Troubadour - once through a…read moretwo-week summer camp and the other times through the Acting I class. They enjoy the weekly class and working toward the finished play. The teacher is great, the plays are really cute, and I can tell the kids are all having fun. I highly recommend!

This small theater on the west side of Tucson holds potential for a magical evening! My friend…read morehosted a variety show and wowed us all with the many talents which presented. The space consists of the main room and stage with a capacity of about 30 people which them flows into a back room. There is a space behind the curtain for performers to prep and a bathroom. I am pleased that Tucson has such a container for creators to present their work!