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DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun fall exhibitions: Saint Francis of Assisi, The Midnight Sketches, Painted Ponies
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun · Tucson
6300 N Swan Rd, Tucson, AZ 85718
Three temporary exhibitions run through Jan. 27, 2027 at Ted DeGrazia's adobe gallery in the foothills: Saint Francis of Assisi works from 1950–1978, late-night Midnight Sketches drawn on postcards and envelopes, and carousel-themed Painted Ponies. Admission also covers the permanent collection, the grounds and a 30-minute documentary; visits are self-guided.
When
- Fri, Oct 3010 a.m.–4 p.m.
Permanent collection rooms start closing at 3:45 p.m. - Sat, Oct 3110 a.m.–4 p.m.
Permanent collection rooms start closing at 3:45 p.m. - Sun, Nov 110 a.m.–4 p.m.
Permanent collection rooms start closing at 3:45 p.m.
Dates are derived from a published season and weekly operating schedule, not listed individually.
Getting in
$10 adults; $5 ages 13–18; under 12 free. Gift shop is free.
No reservation needed. Doors close at 4 p.m. and staff begin locking the permanent collection and gathering visitors in the gift shop at 3:45 p.m. Questions: 520-299-9191.
- Staff start locking the permanent collection and moving visitors to the gift shop at 3:45 p.m.; arrive by about 2:30 to see everything and the film.
- No admission discounts are offered.
- The gallery's events page has not been updated since late 2025; the Little Gallery guest-artist page was unavailable.
Where
Sources
- degrazia.org organizer
Exhibition names and descriptions; Midnight Sketches and Saint Francis open Sept 4, 2026; all three exhibits on display through Jan 27, 2027; admission $10/$5/under 12 free; open daily 10–4; Sept 4 opening reception - degrazia.org organizer
Admission prices with no discounts; daily 10–4 hours, doors close at 4; closed only New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas; permanent collection locked from 3:45 p.m.; 6300 N Swan Road 85718 and 520-299-9191; self-guided visits and 30-minute documentary - degrazia.org organizer
Saint Francis Sept 4, 2026–Jan 27, 2027; Midnight Sketches and Painted Ponies through Jan 27, 2027; gallery open 10–4 daily; gift shop free and open to the public - degrazia.org organizer
Events page lists only the annual June 14 birthday and 2025 dates (Noches de DeGrazia Dec 5, 2025; La Fiesta de Guadalupe Dec 14, 2025); nothing for Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026, though the page appears stale